MLB roundup: Eugenio Suarez, D-backs slam Mariners

Eugenio Suarez hit his third grand slam of the season, Pavin Smith also homered in a five-run sixth, and the Arizona Diamondbacks completed a three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners with a 5-2 victory on Wednesday in Phoenix.

The Diamondbacks, who trailed 2-0 entering the sixth, became the first team in major league history to have eight grand slams in their first 68 games.

Arizona's Eduardo Rodriguez (2-3) surrendered two runs and six hits over 6 1/3 innings in his second start since returning from the injured list. Ketel Marte extended his on-base streak to 24 games with a pair of hits.

Donovan Solano had two hits, including a homer, for the Mariners, who have lost eight of nine. Bryan Woo (5-4) gave up five runs on seven hits in six innings.

Pirates 5, Marlins 2

Andrew McCutchen slugged a three-run homer and Bailey Falter allowed just one run in 5 1/3 innings as host Pittsburgh defeated Miami to win for the fifth time in six games.

McCutchen's homer was his 241st in a Pirates uniform, which passed Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente for third on the franchise's all-time list. Ke'Bryan Hayes added two hits and two stolen bases while Falter (5-3) gave up five hits and one walk while fanning three.

Heriberto Hernandez produced his first career homer and a double to pace the Marlins, who have dropped eight of 10. Cal Quantrill (3-7) surrendered six hits and four runs (three earned) over five innings.

Guardians 11, Reds 2

Carlos Santana celebrated the 15th anniversary of his major league debut with his sixth career grand slam as host Cleveland rolled over Cincinnati.

Logan Allen (4-4) gave up two runs on four hits over six innings with six strikeouts and one walk as the Guardians wrapped up the Ohio Cup with a 1-5 record. Lane Thomas laced three hits, including a three-run homer, and Jose Ramirez extended his on-base streak to a career-high 37 games with a double.

Reds starter Nick Lodolo (4-5) lasted just 3 1/3 innings as he allowed six runs and five hits. Elly De La Cruz stroked a 441-foot blast off Allen, and TJ Friedl added a solo shot.

Phillies 7, Cubs 2

After surrendering 20 runs in his previous two starts, Jesus Luzardo returned to form with one run allowed over six innings as host Philadelphia claimed the rubber match against Chicago.

Luzardo (6-2) scattered five hits and fanned 10 without issuing a walk. Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm swatted solo homers for the Phillies while Bohm drove in four runs.

Cubs starter Ben Brown (3-5) gave up six runs and eight hits over 5 2/3 innings. Carson Kelly and Nico Hoerner contributed two hits apiece as Chicago wrapped its longest road trip of the season with a 4-5 record.

Braves 6, Brewers 2

Spencer Schwellenbach threw the first complete game of his career and Ronald Acuna Jr. went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBIs to help Atlanta defeat host Milwaukee.

Schwellenbach (5-4) allowed just two earned runs on five hits while striking out nine and walking none as he became the first Braves pitcher this season to notch a complete game. Atlanta won two of three in Milwaukee.

Chad Patrick (3-6) surrendered five runs on seven hits across five innings, striking out eight and walking three for the Brewers. Rhys Hoskins hit a solo home run.

Blue Jays 5, Cardinals 2

Bo Bichette drove in two runs, Ernie Clement went 3-for-4 with a home run and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had two hits and an RBI for Toronto, which secured a three-game sweep against host St. Louis.

Eric Lauer pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on four hits for the Blue Jays, who have won 12 of their past 14 games. Spencer Turnbull (1-0) threw two scoreless innings and Yariel Rodriguez earned his first career save.

Yohel Pozo hit a solo shot for the Cardinals, who have lost four straight. Matthew Liberatore (3-6) allowed five runs (three earned) on eight hits over five innings.

Angels 6, Athletics 5

Jo Adell slammed a two-run homer to highlight a six-run sixth as Los Angeles rallied to beat the Athletics and sweep their three-game series in Anaheim, Calif.

Adell's seventh homer in the last 11 games capped the Angels' rally. Jorge Soler added a two-run single off reliever Grant Holman (4-2) in the sixth. Kyle Hendricks (4-6) gave up seven hits and three runs (two earned) in six innings.

Brent Rooker went 4-for-5 with two homers, a double, three runs and three RBIs for the Athletics. A's starter JP Sears allowed four hits and two runs over 5 1/3 innings. He struck out a season-high nine with no walks.

Dodgers 5, Padres 2

Teoscar Hernandez cracked a three-run homer to snap a sixth-inning tie as Los Angeles earned a series win over host San Diego.

Freddie Freeman started the winning rally with a one-out infield single off Adrian Morejon (3-3). Jeremiah Estrada relieved and walked Will Smith, and then Hernandez blasted a fastball over the center field wall for his 11th homer.

Lou Trivino (2-0) got the win with a perfect fifth and Alex Vesia, the eighth Los Angeles pitcher of the game, collected his third save by striking out the side in the ninth. The Padres totaled four hits and six walks and struck out seven times.

Giants 10, Rockies 7

Casey Schmitt slid around the tag of catcher Hunter Goodman to score the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as San Francisco rallied again to beat Colorado in Denver for its seventh straight victory.

Willy Adames homered among his three hits, Mike Yastrzemski, Heliot Ramos and Schmitt had two hits each and Jung Hoo Lee and Adames scored three runs apiece for the Giants. Reliever Tristan Beck )1-0) pitched three innings of two-run ball.

Goodman homered and doubled twice and Jordan Beck and Brenton Doyle had two hits each for the Rockies, who have lost five in a row. Starter Kyle Freeland allowed three runs on six hits in six innings but ended with a no-decision.

Yankees 6, Royals 3

Clarke Schmidt allowed two hits and struck out seven over six scoreless innings and Paul Goldschmidt's two-run single highlighted a five-run second inning as New York won at Kansas City.

Aaron Judge homered for the fourth time in three games for the Yankees, who have won all five 2025 meetings with Kansas City. Schmidt (3-3) fanned seven and walked three, and Devin Williams got two outs for his eighth save.

Kris Bubic (5-4) allowed a season-high five runs, all in the second inning, on six hits and four walks over 4 1/3 innings. Salvador Perez hit a two-run homer in the ninth.

Orioles 10, Tigers 1

Ramon Urias hit an early home run, Jordan Westburg had a three-run shot to cap a seven-run eighth inning and seven Baltimore batters notched two hits in a win over host Detroit.

Orioles starter Zach Eflin (6-2) limited the Tigers to one run on five hits over 6 2/3 innings. Urias and Ryan O'Hearn each drove in two runs for Baltimore.

Casey Mize (6-2) lasted 5 1/3 innings for the Tigers, giving up two runs on eight hits. Colt Keith doubled home Detroit's lone run.

Red Sox 4, Rays 3

Rookie third baseman Marcelo Mayer homered in his first two at-bats and Jarren Duran and Abraham Toro added solo shots to give Boston the rubber game over visiting Tampa Bay.

Mayer, Toro and Ceddanne Rafaela posted two hits apiece for the Red Sox. Walker Buehler (5-4) fanned seven in six innings while allowing four hits and three runs. Aroldis Chapman (12th save) threw a perfect ninth.

Rays starter Zack Littell (6-6) surrendered all four homers as he allowed eight hits with no walks over his six-inning stint. Yandy Diaz delivered a game-tying two-run homer in the fifth, and Diaz, Brandon Lowe and Jake Mangum each contributed two hits for Tampa Bay.

Mets 5, Nationals 0

David Peterson threw the first shutout of his career as New York clinched another series victory with a win over visiting Washington.

Peterson (5-2) allowed six hits, walked none and struck out six while throwing 106 pitches. He threw just nine pitches in a perfect ninth inning to close out the Mets' first complete game and shutout since Aug. 17, 2024, when Luis Severino stymied the Miami Marlins in a 4-0 win.

Brandon Nimmo homered twice and Juan Soto went deep for the Mets, who have won five straight and 14 of their last 19 overall. Nationals starter Jake Irvin (5-3) permitted four runs on five hits in five innings.

Twins 6, Rangers 2

Byron Buxton went 3-for-3 with a double, a home run and three RBIs, and Minnesota pulled away against Texas in Minneapolis.

Willi Castro finished 2-for-3 with a triple and two RBIs for the Twins, who evened the three-game series at a win apiece. Carlos Correa had two hits, including a double, and drove in a run. David Festa (1-1) tossed six innings of two-run ball.

Marcus Semien homered for the Rangers, whose three-game winning streak was halted. Josh Smith went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Jack Leiter yielded four runs on five hits in four-plus innings.

Astros 10, White Sox 2

Christian Walker finished a triple shy of the cycle and drove in a season-high four runs as Houston slugged past visiting Chicago.

Walker went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer and a two-run double to pace a balanced attack that featured five other Astros with multi-hit games. Isaac Paredes finished 3-for-5 with two RBIs, and Ryan Gusto (4-3) fanned seven while giving up two runs in six innings.

Josh Rojas went 2-for-2 for the White Sox, who had won four of their previous five games. Sean Burke (3-7) was tagged for seven runs on eight hits in 3 2/3 innings.

--Field Level Media