Cincinnati 3, Washington 2
One thing Cincinnati Reds manager Bryan Price knew about Eugenio Suarez when the shortstop was promoted from Triple-A Louisville in June was that his new player wouldn't be afraid to swing the bat.
Pittsburgh 2, San Diego 1
Pat Murphy says he loves Pedro Alvarez like a son.
Houston 9, Cleveland 4
On the day he was named to the American League All-Star team, left-hander Dallas Keuchel celebrated with a win that suggested he could start the All-Star Game.
St. Louis 6, Chi. Cubs 0
The St. Louis Cardinals continue to have the Chicago Cubs' number.
Minnesota 4, Baltimore 2
On the same day he was left off the American League All-Star team, Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier showed why he should be headed to Cincinnati for next week's Midsummer Classic.
Chi. White Sox 4, Toronto 2
Chris Sale attended "Mark Buehrle School," as Buehrle's teammate on the Chicago White Sox a few years ago, and that pitching education has paid off.
Atlanta 5, Milwaukee 3
One step forward, two steps back.
Detroit 12, Seattle 5
Detroit manager Brad Ausmus doesn't believe that hitting is contagious, but his Tigers sure looked as if they had an outbreak during the sixth and seventh innings of Monday's game against the Seattle Mariners.
LA Dodgers 10, Philadelphia 7
Jimmy Rollins came through with a clutch hit to beat his former club, just as Ryan Howard expected.
NY Mets 3, San Francisco 0
Hard-luck New York left-hander Jonathon Niese had a good feeling Monday night even though he was matched up with a guy who no-hit the Mets the last time he saw them.