Mat Latos fanned a personal-best 13 batters in his second career complete game Monday night, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-1 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers.
The NL Central leaders won for only the second time in seven games. The defending champion Brewers have dropped eight of 13, falling 7½ games back â€" one shy of their season high.
Phillies 8, Pirates 3 • Joe Blanton threw seven effective innings, Jimmy Rollins homered for the fourth time in five games and Philadelphia beat visiting Pittsburgh.
Cubs 6, Mets 1 • Joe Mather homered and Travis Wood outpitched Johan Santana, helping host Chicago snap a four-game skid.
Padres 8, Astros 7 • Carlos Quentin hit an RBI double in the 10th inning to lift San Diego past host Houston.
Rockies 4, Nationals 2 • Todd Helton hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the sixth to propel Colorado at home.
Giants 8, Dodgers 0 • Barry Zito snapped a three-start losing streak as host San Francisco won.
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Royals 8, Rays 0 • Luke Hochevar tossed his second career shutout, Eric Hosmer homered and Yuniesky Betancourt drove in three runs to lead host Kansas City.
Twins 4, White Sox 1 • Francisco Liriano spoiled Kevin Youkilis' first game with Chicago, throwing a season-high seven innings to lead host Minnesota.
Yankees 7, Indians 1 • Robinson Cano homered and drove in three runs as New York beat visiting Cleveland.
Tigers 8, Rangers 2 • Miguel Cabrera drove in three runs with a pair of doubles, and Rick Porcello struck out seven in six innings as Detroit won at Texas.
Blue Jays 9, Red Sox 6 • Jose Bautista, Colby Rasmus and J.P. Arencibia hit two-run homers to lead visiting Toronto.
Athletics 1, Mariners 0 • Tommy Milone became the first Oakland rookie to earn eight wins before the All-Star break.
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MLB suspends Byrd 50 games • Free-agent outfielder Marlon Byrd has been suspended 50 games by the league after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. He started the season with the Cubs, was dealt to the Red Sox on April 21 and released earlier this month.
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