Aug 14, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz (32) pitches against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Citi Field. Photo Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
NEW YORK — Steven Matz carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning and combined with two relievers on a four-hit performance as the New York Mets posted a 5-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Sunday.
Matz (9-8) was pulled after giving up a one-out single to Alexei Ramirez in eighth. He walked two and struck out eight in earning just his second win in his last 14 starts. Matz was trying to throw the second no-hitter in the 54-year history of the Mets.
Manager Terry Collins immediately pulled Matz after the hit. The crowd gave a standing ovation to Matz, who grew up on Long Island about an hour east of Citi Field.
Nationals 9, Braves 1
WASHINGTON — Tanner Roark pitched seven strong innings, Anthony Rendon hit a three-run homer and Bryce Harper had an RBI double in his first game in more than a week as Washington beat Atlanta to win the three-game series.
Roark (13-6) scattered five hits while yielding one run to the Braves.
The Nationals, who went 5-3 on their homestand, are now a season-high 22 games over .500. Washington maintained an 8 1/2-game lead over Miami in the National League East.
Marlins 5, White Sox 4
MIAMI — Adeiny Hechavarria scored from second on a sacrifice bunt as Miami snapped a three-game losing streak, rallying to beat Chicago.
The game ended on a play at the plate as Marlins left fielder Christian Yelich threw out Carlos Sanchez, who tried to score from second on a two-out single by Tyler Saladino.
The Marlins took a 3-2 lead in the fifth on a bunt by Ichiro Suzuki. Catcher Omar Narvaez threw Suzuki out at first, but when White Sox pitcher Chris Sale didn’t move to cover the plate, Hechavarria came all the way around. Sale (14-6) allowed eight hits and five runs in 6 2/3 innings.
Blue Jays 9, Astros 2
TORONTO — Troy Tulowitzki, Russell Martin and Edwin Encarnacion hit home runs, Marcus Stroman pitched into the seventh inning and Toronto defeated Houston.
Tulowitzki had three RBIs as the Blue Jays won the rubber match of the three-game series to maintain their lead in the American League East.
Stroman (9-5) allowed five hits and two runs (one earned) with eight strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings.
Red Sox 16, Diamondbacks 2
BOSTON — Mookie Betts blasted three home runs and had eight RBIs to help Rick Porcello remain undefeated at home this season as Boston routed Arizona.
Jackie Bradley Jr. hit a two-run homer and had three RBIs and Dustin Pedroia logged his team-record fifth-career five-hit game and added two RBIs in the 19-hit attack.
The Red Sox have won three straight games after losing four of five.
Rays 12, Yankees 3
NEW YORK — Evan Longoria tied a season high with four RBIs and highlighted a six-run fourth inning with a bases-clearing double as Tampa Bay rolled over New York.
Corey Dickerson and Nick Franklin each hit a three-run homers while Logan Forsythe added a solo blast for the Rays, who reached double digits in runs for the eighth time this season.
Longoria went 7-for-11 in the three-game series and his 47 RBIs at the current Yankee Stadium are the most among visiting players. He recorded his 22nd career game with at least four RBIs and fourth against the Yankees.
