Johan Camargo hit a two-run, pinch-hit homer in the top of the 10th inning to give the Atlanta Braves a 4-3 win over the host Washington Nationals on Sunday. The Braves took two of three from the Nats to win the series.
Luke Jackson pitched the 10th inning for his 11th save despite giving up a run, two hits and a walk. Trea Turner drove in a run with a fielder’s choice, but the Nats could not plate the tying run. Tanner Rainey (1-2) gave up a walk to Ozzie Albies with one out in the 10th and then Camargo smashed his second pinch-hit homer of the year into the bleachers in right for a 4-2 lead.
AJ Minter (2-4) pitched one inning to earn the win, fanning Gerardo Parra for the last out of the ninth with the winning run on second.
Dodgers 6, Rockies 3
Will Smith gave Los Angeles its third game-ending home run in three days, all from rookies, with a three-run shot in the ninth inning for a spectacular three-game sweep of visiting Colorado. Smith, who was called back up to the major leagues earlier in the day, crushed his pinch-hit shot to right-centre off Rockies right-hander Scott Oberg (5-1). The Rockies elected to walk veteran Russell Martin to face Smith.
It was the third home run of the season for Smith, two of which gave the Dodgers a walk-off victory. It was the first time since 2010 the Dodgers put together three consecutive walk-off victories.
Astros 9, Yankees 4
Justin Verlander pitched seven innings and Tyler White hit his first career grand slam as Houston snapped a season-high seven-game losing streak with a victory over host New York. The Astros hit four homers to halt their longest losing streak since June 4-10, 2015.
Houston avoided losing eight straight for the first time since a 15-game skid in September 2013. Verlander (10-3) helped the Astros get their first win since June 15 by allowing three runs on four hits. Verlander struck out nine and walked two.
Cubs 5, Mets 3
On a day for noteworthy home runs, Javier Baez made the 100th of his career one to savour, rallying Chicago to victory over visiting New York. Baez’s three-run shot in the eighth inning off right-hander Seth Lugo helped prevent Chicago’s first three-game losing streak at home this season.
It was just the second home run for the Cubs in a four-game series against the Mets, while New York hit nine. The Mets’ Pete Alonso also went deep, setting the club record for rookie home runs with 27 a day after tying Darryl Strawberry’s rookie mark, set in 1983. Alonso hit his home run to centre field against Cole Hamels in the fourth.
Pirates 11, Padres 10
Kevin Newman’s two-out, bases-loaded walk brought in the fourth run of the 11th inning as Pittsburgh completed a three-game sweep of visiting San Diego.
San Diego took a 10-7 lead in the top of the 11th against Francisco Liriano (2-1) for its second three-run lead.
In the bottom of the inning, Phil Maton walked Bryan Reynolds, struck out Starling Marte and gave up a single to Josh Bell.
Melky Cabrera’s RBI double made it 10-8. Matt Wisler (2-2) relieved and gave up a tying two-run single to Jacob Stallings. A single and walk loaded the bases before Wisler walked Newman.
Marlins 6, Phillies 4
Jordan Yamamoto allowed the first runs of his career but made franchise history by winning his third start in as many tries as Miami completed a three-game sweep at Philadelphia. The Marlins, who have the worst record in the National League at 30-46, completed their third series sweep of the season.
The Phillies, who have dropped seven straight, were swept for the third time. Yamamoto (3-0), who opened his career by throwing seven scoreless innings in back-to-back starts against the St. Louis Cardinals, saw his shutout streak end in the first inning Sunday.
He walked the first three batters before Jean Segura gave the Phillies a 2-1 lead with a two-run, one-out single.
Atlanta Braves third baseman Johan Camargo hits a two-run home run against the Washington Nationals on Sunday night. (USA TODAY Sports)