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Marcelo Mayer hits first 2 career home runs at Fenway Park to help Red Sox beat Rays

Marcelo Mayer hits first 2 career home runs at Fenway Park to help Red Sox beat Rays

BOSTON (AP) — The soundtrack to Marcelo Mayer's first major league home run was a chorus of boos as he rounded the bases at New York's Yankee Stadium last week. The Red Sox rookie added his latest two homers on much friendlier soil.
Walker homers and drives in 4 as Astros rout White Sox 10-2

Walker homers and drives in 4 as Astros rout White Sox 10-2

HOUSTON (AP) — Christian Walker homered among his three hits and had a season-high four RBIs to lead the Houston Astros over the Chicago White Sox 10-2 on Wednesday night.
Aaron Judge homers in third straight game, Clarke Schmidt dazzles as Yankees beat the Royals, 6-3

Aaron Judge homers in third straight game, Clarke Schmidt dazzles as Yankees beat the Royals, 6-3

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Aaron Judge homered for the third consecutive game, Clarke Schmidt allowed just two hits over six innings, and the New York Yankees cruised to a 6-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.
Buxton's 479-foot homer powers Twins to 6-2 win over Rangers

Buxton's 479-foot homer powers Twins to 6-2 win over Rangers

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Byron Buxton launched a 479-foot home run, the second-longest in the majors this season, to power the Minnesota Twins past the Texas Rangers 6-2 on Wednesday night.
Detroit Tigers prized rookie Jackson Jobe to have season-ending Tommy John surgery

Detroit Tigers prized rookie Jackson Jobe to have season-ending Tommy John surgery

BALTIMORE (AP) — Detroit Tigers pitcher Jackson Jobe will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, the club announced Wednesday. Dr.
Peterson pitches 1st complete game as Mets get 2 homers from Nimmo and 1 from Soto to beat Nats 5-0

Peterson pitches 1st complete game as Mets get 2 homers from Nimmo and 1 from Soto to beat Nats 5-0

NEW YORK (AP) — David Peterson pitched a six-hitter for the first nine-inning complete game of his professional career, and the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight win.
Rookie Marcelo Mayer homers twice to help Red Sox hold off Rays 4-3

Rookie Marcelo Mayer homers twice to help Red Sox hold off Rays 4-3

BOSTON (AP) — Rookie Marcelo Mayer hit two of Boston’s four solo home runs and the Red Sox outlasted the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Wednesday night.
Westburg, Urias power Orioles to 10-1 win over Tigers

Westburg, Urias power Orioles to 10-1 win over Tigers

BALTIMORE (AP) — Jordan Westburg hit a three-run homer during a seven-run eighth inning and the Baltimore Orioles pulled away to a 10-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.
Eugenio Suárez's 3rd grand slam of the season lifts D-backs over Mariners 5-2 for 3-game sweep

Eugenio Suárez's 3rd grand slam of the season lifts D-backs over Mariners 5-2 for 3-game sweep

PHOENIX (AP) — Eugenio Suárez hit a go-ahead grand slam, Eduardo Rodriguez pitched into the seventh inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks swept a three-game series from the Seattle Mariners with a 5-2 win on Wednesday.
Blue Jays third baseman Clement leaves game after banging knee diving for a grounder

Blue Jays third baseman Clement leaves game after banging knee diving for a grounder

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Blue Jays third baseman Ernie Clement left in the ninth inning Wednesday against St. Louis after banging his knee in the eighth when he dove for a grounder. Clement needed some attention but finished the inning.