Brewers first. Lorenzo Cain singles to right field. Yasmani Grandal singles to left center field. Lorenzo Cain to second. Christian Yelich lines out to deep center field to Harrison Bader. Keston Hiura singles to center field. Yasmani Grandal to second. Lorenzo Cain scores. Mike Moustakas homers to right field. Keston Hiura scores. Yasmani Grandal scores. Ryan Braun doubles to center field. Eric Thames flies out to deep center field to Harrison Bader. Orlando Arcia walks. Adrian Houser called out on strikes.4 runs, 5 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Brewers 4, Cardinals 0.Brewers fourth. Lorenzo Cain grounds out to shortstop, Paul DeJong to Paul Goldschmidt. Yasmani Grandal flies out to deep center field to Harrison Bader. Christian Yelich singles to third base. Keston Hiura doubles to left field. Christian Yelich scores. Mike Moustakas is intentionally walked. Ryan Braun grounds out to shallow infield, Adam Wainwright to Paul Goldschmidt.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Brewers 5, Cardinals... [More]

A look at what's happening around the majors Thursday:WELCOME BACK, MAD MAXNationals ace Max Scherzer comes off the injured list to start at last-place Pittsburgh. The three-time Cy Young Award winner is 9-5 with a 2.41 ERA in 20 starts but has pitched only once over the past six weeks because of a strained muscle in his back. His 12.7 strikeouts per nine innings lead the National League. Washington currently holds a wild-card spot.FENWAY FREEBIEThe Boston Red Sox are offering free admission to fans under the age of 18 for the 1:05 p.m. EDT conclusion of a game against Kansas City that was suspended on Aug. 7 because of rain. An admission fee of $5 for adults will be donated to the Jimmy Fund. Play will resume in the top of the 10th inning with the score tied 4-all and Josh Taylor working with a 2-1 count on Royals catcher Meibrys Viloria.HEALTH WATCHThree-time All-Star Gerrit Cole (14-5, 2.87 ERA) makes his first start in 15 days for AL West-leading Houston after being scratched last week... [More]

Giants first. Mike Yastrzemski singles to right center field. Scooter Gennett reaches on a fielder's choice to first base. Mike Yastrzemski out at second. Evan Longoria homers to left field. Scooter Gennett scores. Alex Dickerson doubles to deep right field. Stephen Vogt grounds out to first base, Anthony Rizzo to Yu Darvish. Alex Dickerson to third. Kevin Pillar flies out to right field to Nicholas Castellanos.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Giants 2, Cubs 0.Cubs first. Jason Heyward walks. Nicholas Castellanos homers to center field. Jason Heyward scores. Kris Bryant flies out to deep right field to Mike Yastrzemski. Anthony Rizzo pops out to shallow center field to Scooter Gennett. Javier Baez strikes out swinging.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Giants 2, Cubs 2.Cubs second. Kyle Schwarber grounds out to first base to Brandon Belt. Ian Happ walks. Victor Caratini walks. Yu Darvish singles to left field. Victor Caratini to second. Ian Happ scores. Jason Heyward reaches on a fielder's... [More]

Rangers second. Hunter Pence strikes out swinging. Willie Calhoun homers to center field. Nick Solak doubles to deep left field. Logan Forsythe lines out to deep right field to Kole Calhoun. Delino DeShields doubles to deep left field. Nick Solak scores. Jeff Mathis strikes out swinging.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rangers 2, Angels 0.Angels fourth. Kole Calhoun grounds out to first base to Danny Santana. Albert Pujols doubles to deep right field. Brian Goodwin doubles to center field. Albert Pujols scores. Luis Rengifo singles to left field. Brian Goodwin to third. Wilfredo Tovar grounds out to second base, Nick Solak to Danny Santana. Luis Rengifo to second. Brian Goodwin scores. Max Stassi grounds out to shortstop, Elvis Andrus to Danny Santana.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 2, Rangers 2.Rangers fourth. Willie Calhoun singles to right field. Nick Solak doubles to deep left field. Willie Calhoun scores. Logan Forsythe grounds out to third base, David Fletcher to Albert... [More]

Red sox first. Mookie Betts doubles to left center field. Rafael Devers doubles to deep left center field. Mookie Betts scores. Xander Bogaerts strikes out swinging. J.D. Martinez walks. Andrew Benintendi strikes out swinging. Sam Travis flies out to deep center field to Adam Haseley.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Red sox 1, Phillies 0.Red sox second. Christian Vazquez walks. Marco Hernandez reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Christian Vazquez out at second. Jackie Bradley Jr. homers to right field. Mookie Betts lines out to shallow infield to Drew Smyly.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Red sox 2, Phillies 0.Phillies fifth. Cesar Hernandez doubles to right field. Adam Haseley walks. Rhys Hoskins flies out to deep center field to Jackie Bradley Jr.. Bryce Harper homers to left field. Adam Haseley scores. J.T. Realmuto flies out to center field to Jackie Bradley Jr.. Corey Dickerson grounds out to third base, Rafael Devers to Sam Travis.3 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 0 left on.... [More]

Indians third. Francisco Lindor singles to right center field. Greg Allen strikes out swinging. Carlos Santana doubles to deep right field. Francisco Lindor to third. Yasiel Puig grounds out to third base, Todd Frazier to Pete Alonso. Francisco Lindor scores. Jose Ramirez flies out to right field to Michael Conforto.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 1, Mets 0.Mets fifth. J.D. Davis flies out to right field to Yasiel Puig. Todd Frazier singles to right center field. Juan Lagares doubles to right center field. Todd Frazier scores. Luis Guillorme pinch-hitting for Jeurys Familia. Luis Guillorme doubles to deep center field. Juan Lagares scores. Amed Rosario flies out to left field to Tyler Naquin. Joe Panik pops out to second base to Jason Kipnis.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mets 2, Indians 1.Indians sixth. Carlos Santana walks. Yasiel Puig strikes out swinging. Jose Ramirez triples to left field. Carlos Santana scores. Jason Kipnis pops out to second base to Joe Panik. Roberto... [More]

Tigers fifth. Harold Castro flies out to right center field to George Springer. Dawel Lugo grounds out to shortstop, Jack Mayfield to Yuli Gurriel. Ronny Rodriguez homers to right field. Jordy Mercer pops out to Yuli Gurriel.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Tigers 1, Astros 0.Astros seventh. Robinson Chirinos homers to left field. Jake Marisnick strikes out swinging. Jack Mayfield lines out to right field to Travis Demeritte. Myles Straw flies out to deep right field to Travis Demeritte.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Tigers 1, Astros 1.Tigers ninth. John Hicks homers to left field. Gordon Beckham flies out to shallow center field to George Springer. Victor Reyes lines out to first base to Yuli Gurriel. Travis Demeritte strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Tigers 2, Astros 1.

Braves second. Josh Donaldson walks. Adam Duvall lines out to left field to Curtis Granderson. Charlie Culberson pops out to shallow infield to Neil Walker. Tyler Flowers triples to deep right field. Josh Donaldson scores. Adeiny Hechavarria homers to center field. Tyler Flowers scores. Julio Teheran strikes out swinging.3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Braves 3, Marlins 0.Braves fifth. Adeiny Hechavarria walks. Julio Teheran out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Caleb Smith to Neil Walker. Adeiny Hechavarria to second. Ronald Acuna Jr. homers to center field. Adeiny Hechavarria scores. Ozzie Albies flies out to left field to Curtis Granderson. Freddie Freeman flies out to center field to Lewis Brinson.2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Braves 5, Marlins 0.

Orioles second. Renato Nunez walks. Jonathan Villar homers to center field. Renato Nunez scores. Pedro Severino doubles to right center field. DJ Stewart singles to shallow center field. Pedro Severino to third. Stevie Wilkerson doubles to deep left center field. Pedro Severino scores. Richie Martin hit by pitch. Hanser Alberto walks. Richie Martin to second. Stevie Wilkerson to third. Trey Mancini grounds out to shortstop. Hanser Alberto out at second.3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Orioles 3, Royals 0.Royals third. Whit Merrifield homers to center field. Jorge Soler grounds out to third base, Hanser Alberto to Trey Mancini. Hunter Dozier called out on strikes. Alex Gordon singles to center field. Cheslor Cuthbert lines out to left field to Anthony Santander.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Orioles 3, Royals 1.Orioles fifth. Trey Mancini grounds out to first base to Ryan O'Hearn. Anthony Santander homers to center field. Renato Nunez homers to center field. Jonathan Villar singles... [More]

Nationals third. Yan Gomes walks. Patrick Corbin reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Yan Gomes to third. Throwing error by Joe Musgrove. Trea Turner reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Patrick Corbin to second. Yan Gomes out at home. Adam Eaton doubles to deep right field. Trea Turner to third. Patrick Corbin scores. Anthony Rendon singles to center field. Adam Eaton scores. Trea Turner scores. Juan Soto walks. Anthony Rendon to second. Asdrubal Cabrera homers to center field. Juan Soto scores. Anthony Rendon scores. Matt Adams lines out to right field to Pablo Reyes. Victor Robles flies out to left field to Bryan Reynolds.6 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 0 left on. Nationals 6, Pirates 0.Nationals eighth. Asdrubal Cabrera flies out to left field to Bryan Reynolds. Matt Adams doubles to deep right center field. Victor Robles walks. Yan Gomes doubles to deep left center field. Victor Robles scores. Matt Adams scores. Patrick Corbin doubles to deep right center field. Yan Gomes... [More]

Rockies first. Raimel Tapia singles to center field. Trevor Story singles to left field. Raimel Tapia to second. Charlie Blackmon singles to center field. Trevor Story to third. Raimel Tapia scores. Ryan McMahon reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Charlie Blackmon out at second. Trevor Story scores. Yonder Alonso grounds out to second base. Ryan McMahon out at second.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rockies 2, Diamondbacks 0.Rockies fourth. Ryan McMahon grounds out to shallow center field, Ketel Marte to Jake Lamb. Yonder Alonso hit by pitch. Garrett Hampson singles to center field. Yonder Alonso to second. Yonathan Daza singles to left field. Garrett Hampson to second. Yonder Alonso to third. Dom Nunez out on a sacrifice fly to center field to Jarrod Dyson. Yonder Alonso scores. Tim Melville singles to center field. Yonathan Daza to second. Garrett Hampson scores. Raimel Tapia singles to left field. Tim Melville to second. Yonathan Daza scores. Trevor Story flies out to right... [More]

PHOENIX (AP) — The Colorado Rockies on Wednesday placed starting pitcher Jon Gray on the 60-day injured list because of a left foot fracture, ending his season.The 27-year-old Gray is 11-8 with a 3.84 ERA this season. The right-hander was scheduled to start the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. He was coming off eight scoreless innings of five-hit ball in his last start on Aug. 16 against Miami.Gray made 25 starts and struck out 150 batters in 150 innings this season.The Rockies called up Tim Melville from Triple- A Albuquerque to make the start Wednesday in Arizona.

White sox first. Leury Garcia singles to center field. Tim Anderson reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Leury Garcia to second. Fielding error by Jorge Polanco. Jose Abreu singles to left field. Tim Anderson to second. Leury Garcia scores. James McCann strikes out swinging. Matt Skole singles to right field. Jose Abreu to third. Tim Anderson scores. Eloy Jimenez grounds out to shortstop. Matt Skole out at second.2 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. White sox 2, Twins 0.White sox third. Leury Garcia singles to left field. Tim Anderson singles to center field. Leury Garcia to third. Jose Abreu singles to shallow right field. Tim Anderson to second. Leury Garcia scores. James McCann flies out to Jake Cave. Matt Skole strikes out swinging. Eloy Jimenez singles to shortstop. Jose Abreu to second. Tim Anderson to third. Ryan Goins strikes out swinging.1 run, 4 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. White sox 3, Twins 0.White sox fifth. Jose Abreu doubles to deep left field. James McCann called out on strikes. Matt Skole grounds out to second base, Jonathan Schoop to Miguel Sano. Jose Abreu to third. Eloy Jimenez walks. Ryan Goins strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. White sox 4, Twins 0.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chris Archer has been placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, one day after being removed following the first inning of his start against the Washington Nationals.Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Archer will not throw for at least a week, then be re-evaluated.In other moves Wednesday, the Pirates placed right-hander Clay Holmes on the 10-day IL with right quadriceps discomfort while recalling right-handers Dario Agrazal and Parker Markel from Triple-A Indianapolis.Agrazal is expected to take Archer's spot in the rotation and pitch Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds. The rookie made eight starts for the Pirates earlier this season, going 2-3 with a 4.29 ERA.Holmes pitched 3 2/3 innings in relief of Archer on Tuesday night in the Pirates' 4-1 win. Claimed off waivers from the Seattle Mariners on July 27, Markel pitched in relief twice for Pittsburgh and allowed two runs - one earned - in three innings.Archer, a two-time All-Star with the Tampa Bay Rays, is 3-9 with a 5.19 ERA in 23 starts. He has not won since June 6, a span of 13 starts.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Rays first. Tommy Pham walks. Austin Meadows strikes out swinging. Tommy Pham steals second. Travis d'Arnaud out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Mallex Smith. Tommy Pham scores. Jesus Aguilar strikes out swinging.1 run, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rays 1, Mariners 0.Rays third. Mike Brosseau grounds out to shortstop, Kyle Seager to Austin Nola. Guillermo Heredia homers to center field. Tommy Pham called out on strikes. Austin Meadows flies out to deep right field to Mallex Smith.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rays 2, Mariners 0.Mariners fourth. J.P. Crawford triples to deep right center field. Austin Nola hit by pitch. Kyle Seager reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Austin Nola out at second. J.P. Crawford scores. Omar Narvaez singles to right field, advances to 2nd. Kyle Seager to third. Daniel Vogelbach walks. Tim Lopes singles to right center field. Daniel Vogelbach to second. Omar Narvaez scores. Kyle Seager scores. Jake Fraley flies out to deep right field to Guillermo... [More]

Padres third. Ty France singles to left field. Luis Urias called out on strikes. Matt Strahm out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Luis Castillo to Freddy Galvis. Ty France to second. Greg Garcia doubles to deep right center field. Ty France scores. Josh Naylor grounds out to first base, Josh VanMeter to Luis Castillo.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Padres 1, Reds 0.Reds third. Nick Senzel reaches on error to deep left field, advances to 2nd. Fielding error by Josh Naylor. Jose Iglesias out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Ty France to Eric Hosmer. Nick Senzel to third. Eugenio Suarez singles to right center field. Nick Senzel scores. Aristides Aquino walks. Eugenio Suarez to second. Phillip Ervin singles to center field. Aristides Aquino to second. Eugenio Suarez to third. Freddy Galvis walks. Phillip Ervin to second. Aristides Aquino to third. Eugenio Suarez scores. Tucker Barnhart strikes out swinging. Josh VanMeter walks. Freddy Galvis to second. Phillip Ervin to third.... [More]

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have placed catcher Brian McCann on the 10-day injured list with a left knee sprain.Catcher Alex Jackson was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett before the team's game against the Miami Marlins.McCann left Tuesday night's 5-1 win over the Marlins after the third inning due to soreness in the knee. Tests on Wednesday revealed the sprain.The 23-year-old Jackson, who has hit .224 with 25 homers at Gwinnett, is making his second appearance of the season in Atlanta. He had no hits in 10 at-bats in three games from April 8-18 when McCann was out with a strained right hamstring.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

A look at what's happening around the majors today:KLUBOT POWERS BACK DOWNIndians ace Corey Kluber has been shut down for two weeks with an abdominal strain, an injury he sustained during his comeback from a broken arm. Kluber was pulled from a minor league start for Triple-A Columbus at Charlotte on Sunday after one inning because of abdominal tightness. He returned to Cleveland and the team said imaging tests confirmed the strain. The Indians said the two-time Cy Young winner will not throw for two weeks before he's re-examined and a plan is formulated. The right-hander hopes to be part of Cleveland's playoff push.QUEENS CRUNCH TIMEThe Mets are back on a roll, and it's a well-timed one with a string of playoff contenders on the schedule. New York beat Cleveland 9-2 on Tuesday night for its fourth win in five games, and that pushed the club to 25-10 since the All-Star break. Marcus Stroman is slated to make his fourth start since being traded to the Mets prior to the trade deadline, and... [More]

Yankees first. DJ LeMahieu lines out to center field to Mark Canha. Aaron Judge strikes out swinging. Gary Sanchez homers to center field. Gio Urshela singles to shallow infield. Didi Gregorius singles to left field. Gio Urshela to second. Gleyber Torres pops out to shallow right field to Corban Joseph.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Yankees 1, Athletics 0.Athletics first. Marcus Semien pops out to second base to Gleyber Torres. Robbie Grossman walks. Matt Chapman strikes out swinging. Matt Olson homers to right field. Robbie Grossman scores. Mark Canha homers to right field. Khris Davis strikes out swinging.3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Athletics 3, Yankees 1.Athletics second. Stephen Piscotty grounds out to shortstop, Didi Gregorius to DJ LeMahieu. Corban Joseph pops out to shallow center field to Didi Gregorius. Chris Herrmann singles to left field. Marcus Semien doubles to deep left field, tagged out at third, Cameron Maybin to Gleyber Torres to DJ LeMahieu. Chris Herrmann... [More]

Diamondbacks third. Nick Ahmed homers to center field. Carson Kelly grounds out to second base, Ryan McMahon to Daniel Murphy. Alex Young grounds out to shortstop, Trevor Story to Daniel Murphy. Ketel Marte strikes out on a foul tip.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Diamondbacks 1, Rockies 0.Rockies fourth. Trevor Story singles to left field. Nolan Arenado homers to left field. Trevor Story scores. Daniel Murphy lines out to first base to Christian Walker. Ian Desmond grounds out to shortstop, Nick Ahmed to Christian Walker. Ryan McMahon grounds out to shallow right field, Wilmer Flores to Alex Young.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rockies 2, Diamondbacks 1.Diamondbacks fourth. David Peralta doubles. Eduardo Escobar reaches on error. Fielding error by Ryan McMahon. Christian Walker singles to center field. Eduardo Escobar to second. David Peralta to third. Wilmer Flores lines out to shortstop to Trevor Story. Adam Jones singles to center field. Christian Walker to second. Eduardo... [More]