Cincinnati’s Jay Bruce had two RBIs and scored as the Reds held off the Chicago Cubs and won 6-5.
San Diego’s Yonder Alonso hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the fifth inning as the revitalized Padres edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6.
Cleveland’s Drew Stubbs hit an RBI double in the 10th inning, lifting the Indians to a 7-6 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Detroit’s Alex Avila hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning to send Detroit to a 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros, making it seven wins in eight games.
Seattle’s Felix Hernandez pitched eight scoreless innings to win his third straight start and steer the Mariners to a 4-0 win at the Toronto Blue Jays.
Philadelphia’s Jonathan Pettibone pitched neatly into the seventh to lead the Phillies to a 4-1 win over the Miami Marlins.



