Washington 4, Chi. Cubs 1
The game-time temperature was 80 degrees without a hint of the summer-like humidity that is bound to plague the nation's capital.
Philadelphia 7, Toronto 0
The Toronto Blue Jays might have experienced a letdown Monday after winning three of four tense games with the Baltimore Orioles, an American League East rival.
Cincinnati 9, Atlanta 8
The Cincinnati Reds continued their rebound from an 11-game losing streak by adding to the Atlanta Braves' miseries.
Chi. White Sox 10, Detroit 9
Adam Eaton wasn't sure what to expect as he faced Detroit Tigers reliever Anibal Sanchez with one out in the 12th inning and J.B. Shuck perched on third base.
Kansas City 2, Cleveland 1
Whit Merrifield wrestled the starting second base job away from veteran Omar Infante and the leadoff spot away from Alcides Escobar.
Kansas City 2, Cleveland 1
Edinson Volquez allowed two hits over seven scoreless innings, while rookie Whit Merrifield homered, tripled and scored both runs as the Kansas City Royals defeated the division-leading Cleveland Indians 2-1 Monday night.
Arizona 3, LA Dodgers 2
Arizona right-hander Zack Greinke assured his manager that he was fine during a mound visit in the seventh inning. Then he proved it.
Minnesota 9, LA Angels 4
The standings say the Minnesota Twins are the worst team in the American League. However, the Los Angeles Angels will give the Twins a run for their money if they produce more games like the one they played Monday night at Angel Stadium.
Oakland 14, Texas 5
The Oakland A's had three-run homers from Khris Davis and Josh Phegley in a 14-5 victory against the Texas Rangers at the Oakland Coliseum on Monday night, but they left the game with their fingers crossed.
Miami 13, San Diego 4
Miami Marlins left-hander Wei-Yin Chen had trouble keeping the ball in the ballpark Monday night, but it didn't stop him from emerging with a win.
San Francisco 11, Milwaukee 5
Shortstop Brandon Crawford called it the best start the San Francisco Giants enjoyed all season.