LA Dodgers 3, Atlanta 1
The Los Angeles Dodgers were in desperate need of a quality start from the back end of their rotation, and right-hander Mike Bolsinger supplied it Wednesday.
Cincinnati 9, Chi. Cubs 1
Joey Votto homered and Mike Leake allowed one run and four hits in eight innings, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a 9-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the first game of a day-night doubleheader on Wednesday at Great American Ball Park.
Washington 4, NY Mets 3
Michael A. Taylor, who made his major-league debut last August, has played stellar defense lately, but the 24-year-old has not felt entirely comfortable at the plate.
Philadelphia 5, Tampa Bay 4
The Philadelphia Phillies are mired in last place after a franchise-record 62 losses before the All-Star break.
Cleveland 7, Milwaukee 5
Coming off 12 days of rest, Cody Anderson didn't have his best stuff Wednesday. Fortunately for the right-hander, the Cleveland Indians' offense and bullpen had his back.
Texas 10, Colorado 8
Clutch situations have been difficult this season for shortstop Elvis Andrus.
San Francisco 7, San Diego 1
Catcher Buster Posey hit a tiebreaking two-run double as the San Francisco Giants ravaged the San Diego Padres' bullpen Wednesday, and Matt Cain picked up his second win in four starts since returning from the disabled list as the Giants beat the Padres 7-1 at Petco Park.
Chi. Cubs 6, Cincinnati 5
The baseball season is a compilation of moments that equate to a team's destiny. There were a few of those for the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night.
NY Yankees 4, Baltimore 3
Alex Rodriguez quipped that he should have received some points for distance on his latest home run.
Detroit 9, Seattle 4
Nick Castellanos was skeptical just how far his first career grand slam traveled.
Detroit 9, Seattle 4
Nick Castellanos' grand slam highlighted an eight-run, third-inning outburst and the Detroit Tigers overcame two Nelson Cruz home runs in a 9-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night at Comerica Park.
Houston 4, Boston 2
Given the analysis dismissing his team as one overly reliant upon the home run, Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch can't help but to snicker on nights when the homer represents the entirety of his offense.
St. Louis 3, Chi. White Sox 2
Yadier Molina isn't exactly known for hitting triples.
Kansas City 5, Pittsburgh 1
Mike Moustakas got what he wanted -- a green light and a fat fastball.
Miami 5, Arizona 3
Miami Marlins right-hander Jose Fernandez may never have felt as miserable after an 11-strikeout victory as he did Wednesday.
LA Angels 5, Minnesota 2
The Los Angeles Angels were winners and losers, all in one night Wednesday at Angel Stadium.
Oakland 4, Toronto 3
With four previous walk-off hits in his career, Oakland Athletics first baseman Ike Davis thought he had seen it all.