Detroit 9, Minnesota 2
Justin Upton hit his 26th home run of the year and Victor Martinez also homered as the Detroit Tigers topped the Minnesota Twins 9-2 in the first game of a day-night doubleheader Thursday.
Detroit 9, Minnesota 2
If there is any silver lining to the rainout Wednesday, it is an extra day for both the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins to get healthy.
Boston 5, Baltimore 3
The Boston Red Sox moved another step closer to the American League East title on Thursday night.
Boston 5, Baltimore 3
Andrew Benintendi lined a tiebreaking single in the fifth, Hanley Ramirez added a solo homer, and David Price threw seven solid innings as the Boston Red Sox completed a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a 5-3 victory Thursday night.
Cleveland 5, Kansas City 2
The Cleveland Indians Thursday night moved another step closer to being American League Central Division champions, and it was Carlos Santana and the bullpen leading the way.
Tampa Bay 2, NY Yankees 0
There's an urgency to each loss for the Yankees, whose diminishing wild-card hopes fade with each missed opportunity, like a 2-0 loss Thursday night to the last-place Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.
Atlanta 6, Miami 3
The rebuilding Atlanta Braves have Matt Kemp under contract for the next three seasons.
Atlanta 6, Miami 3
Matt Kemp slugged two home runs and had three RBIs as the Atlanta Braves won their sixth game in a row, defeating the Miami Marlins 6-3 on Thursday night at Marlins Park.
NY Mets 9, Philadelphia 8
New York Mets shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera walked to his locker late Thursday night sporting a sleeveless T-shirt with the words "Has tu diligencia" -- Spanish for "Do your thing," the slogan devised by teammate Jose Reyes that is plastered atop the doorway heading out of the team's clubhouse.
Detroit 4, Minnesota 2
The Detroit Tigers can be thankful the Minnesota Twins are one of their American League Central rivals.
Detroit 4, Minnesota 2
Justin Verlander pitched six strong innings as the Detroit Tigers completed a doubleheader of the Minnesota Twins with a 4-2 win Thursday night.
LA Angels 2, Houston 0
It's easy to lose sight of the effectiveness with which Angels right-hander Ricky Nolasco has pitched of late, particularly given the lack of stakes facing Los Angeles down the home stretch. On Thursday night, the Houston Astros caught a glimpse.
Milwaukee 3, Pittsburgh 1
Chase Anderson's first season in Milwaukee hasn't always been smooth sailing, but he's certainly finishing on a high note.
Milwaukee 3, Pittsburgh 1
Scooter Gennett and Chris Carter homered while Chase Anderson struck out six as the Milwaukee Brewers avoided a sweep with a 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night at Miller Park.
LA Dodgers 7, Colorado 4
Yasmani Grandal figured simplifying his approach would produce the best result.
San Francisco 2, San Diego 1
Jeff Samardzija was keen from the get-go, and Sergio Romo was good enough on shut-down.
San Francisco 2, San Diego 1
Jeff Samardzija threw seven scoreless innings and the San Francisco Giants scored twice in the eighth to beat the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Thursday night.