Baltimore 5, Toronto 3
The Baltimore Orioles took advantage of their chance, and the Toronto Blue Jays did not.
Chi. White Sox 3, Texas 2
Less than 24 hours after the Chicago White Sox bullpen couldn't back up a quality start, Carlos Rodon turned over another impressive showing Saturday, hoping for better results.
Chi. Cubs 4, Minnesota 1
One day after making an error in the field followed by an embarrassing mental lapse that allowed a run to score, Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro redeemed himself.
Oakland 4, LA Angels 1
After blowing a huge lead and losing Friday night to the Los Angeles Angels, the Oakland Athletics needed a big game from right-hander Jesse Hahn and a bounce-back victory on Saturday.
Washington 6, Pittsburgh 0
Washington second baseman Danny Espinosa was standing in short right field with two out in the top of the eighth inning on Saturday.
Colorado 5, Milwaukee 1
Chad Bettis returned to form Saturday at exactly the right time for the Colorado Rockies.
St. Louis 10, Philadelphia 1
St. Louis outfielder Randal Grichuk had heard that Citizens Bank Park is a good ballpark for hitters.
Kansas City 7, Boston 4
Designated hitter Kendrys Morales gifted the Kansas City Royals with a home run on his 32nd birthday.
Tampa Bay 4, Cleveland 1
Six innings is a lot to ask from a bullpen, but Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash had no choice Saturday night. After starter Erasmo Ramirez left the game early with a strained groin, Cash's bullpen had to work overtime, but the relievers were equal to the task and the Rays rolled to a 4-1 win over the Cleveland Indians Saturday night at Progressive Field.
Atlanta 6, NY Mets 4
Andrelton Simmons is best known for his Gold Glove defense. On Saturday, the Atlanta Braves shortstop added a hefty offensive contribution to the mix.
Miami 5, Cincinnati 0
The Miami Marlins have had plenty of quality young pitchers in their history, but Justin Nicolino did something on Saturday night that none of them, including Josh Beckett and Brad Penny, had done.
NY Yankees 14, Detroit 3
Asked about trying to hit a home run for the cycle in the fourth inning, New York Yankees center fielder Brett Gardner said he was trying to use his "A swing."
San Francisco 6, LA Dodgers 2
Tim Hudson served up back-to-back home runs in the first inning before he and the San Francisco Giants shut down the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Seattle 6, Houston 3
For whatever reason, Houston Astros starter Dallas Keuchel couldn't get a grip on the baseball during the first inning on Saturday night but was able to get through it without any damage.
San Diego 8, Arizona 1
Right-hander Tyson Ross' slight if undisclosed mechanical adjustment seemed to make a substantial difference on Saturday night.