Colorado 2, NY Mets 1
The Colorado Rockies earned two of their biggest wins of the season in different fashion -- and in two different ballparks -- in a span of less than 24 hours. But there was an agonizing familiarity for the New York Mets to the rapid fashion in which they endured their two worst losses of the year.
Milwaukee 6, Arizona 4
With three of the Milwaukee Brewers' better players out of the starting lineup, it's not too surprising that Arizona Diamondbacks' left-hander Robbie Ray struck out a career-high 11 batters Thursday afternoon.
Philadelphia 7, Atlanta 5
Maikel Franco continues to be a road warrior for the Philadelphia Phillies.
St. Louis 5, Miami 4
Dee Gordon's return was a dud for the Miami Marlins, but perhaps that was to be expected after the second baseman was out for 80 games.
Minnesota 6, Baltimore 2
Kyle Gibson wasn't as sharp Thursday as he was his last time out, but was good enough to keep the Minnesota Twins close.
Chi. Cubs 3, Chi. White Sox 1
John Lackey got back on the winning track with a sharp six-inning effort, but said individual wins and losses aren't that big a deal.
Texas 3, Kansas City 2
A Texas Rangers rotation that's struggled for the last month got an ace-like performance from their ace Thursday night.
LA Angels 2, Boston 1
Out of the corner of his eye, Hanley Ramirez could see Mike Trout racing toward the plate.
Washington 4, San Francisco 2
The Washington Nationals continue to have closer issues.