Joey Votto, Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Will Benson each had two hits and an RBI and six Cincinnati relievers held the Chicago Cubs to one run over 5 2/3 innings of the Reds’ 6-5 road victory Monday night.
Luke Maile added a two-run double for the National League Central-leading Reds, who scored three times each in the second and third innings, then hung on for their ninth win in 12 games.
On the mound, Buck Farmer (3-4), Fernando Cruz, Alex Young, Lucas Sims, Ian Gibaut and Alexis Diaz (32nd save) allowed only Christopher Morel’s RBI double in the eighth and struck out eight as Cincinnati won its fourth straight at Chicago in 2023.
Yan Gomes had three hits with an RBI for the Cubs, who have lost two straight after winning eight in a row. Marcus Stroman (10-8) allowed six runs on six hits in three innings.
Orioles 4, Blue Jays 2
Gunnar Henderson hit a solo homer, Kyle Gibson pitched six strong innings and visiting Baltimore defeated Toronto. The Orioles are 6-1 against the Blue Jays this season and have won all four games played in Canada.
Ryan Mountcastle had two doubles, a sacrifice fly and three RBIs for the Orioles in the opener of a four-game series. Gibson (10-6) allowed one run on four hits.
Toronto starter Chris Bassitt (10-6) allowed four runs on seven hits in six innings. Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette left the game in the third inning after experiencing what the team called “right knee discomfort.”
Rays 5, Yankees 1
Tyler Glasnow pitched seven sharp innings and Tampa Bay hit four homers to top host New York and end the month on a high note.
The Rays won for the third time in four games and beat the Yankees for the fifth time in eight meetings this year. Tampa Bay ended July at 8-16 and sent New York to its 13th loss in 20 games.
Brandon Lowe hit a two-run homer three batters in against New York spot starter Jhony Brito (4-5). Wander Franco, Isaac Paredes and Josh Lowe also went deep for the Rays. Glasnow (5-3) allowed a solo homer to Jake Bauers among three hits.
Phillies 4, Marlins 2
Taijuan Walker threw 6 2/3 effective innings and tied his career high in wins as Philadelphia rallied to defeat host Miami.
Walker (12-4) allowed two runs on six hits and has won eight of his past nine decisions. Johan Rojas ripped a two-run double in the fourth and Bryson Stott lofted a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the seventh for the Phillies.
Jorge Soler gave Miami a 2-0 lead in the first inning with his 25th homer, but the Marlins couldn’t overcome the 10 walks allowed by their pitchers. Tanner Scott (4-4) took the loss.
Nationals 5, Brewers 3
Joey Meneses had three hits, including a homer, and drove in three runs as Washington beat visiting Milwaukee.
Lane Thomas added two hits and two RBIs for the Nationals, who rallied from a 3-2 deficit in the seventh. Jordan Weems (2-0) pitched one-third of an inning for the win and Kyle Finnegan worked the ninth for his 15th save.
Joey Wiemer homered and Christian Yelich had three hits for the Brewers, who dropped their four straight game. Elvis Peguero (2-4) took the loss.
Angels 4, Braves 1
Luis Rengifo, Randal Grichuk and Chad Wallach each hit a solo homer to help Los Angeles post a victory over host Atlanta.
Shohei Ohtani reached base four times on two singles, an intentional walk and a hit by pitch as the Angels won for the 10th time in 13 games. Chase Silseth (3-1) gave up one run and three hits in five innings as the fill-in starter for Griffin Canning, who was scratched due to general soreness.
Matt Olson bashed his National League-leading 36th homer for the Braves, who had won six of their previous nine games.
Astros 7, Guardians 3
Rookie J.P. France continued his stellar stretch and Yordan Alvarez delivered a timely three-run home run as host Houston topped Cleveland.
The Astros closed to within a half-game of the idle Texas Rangers atop the American League West by rallying from an early two-run deficit. France (7-3) allowed two runs on seven hits in seven innings for his ninth quality start in his past 10 outings.
Noah Syndergaard made his Guardians debut and carried a shutout into the sixth. He left the game after being hit in the leg by a comebacker. Bo Naylor hit an RBI double for Cleveland.
–Field Level Media
