Nats score 8 unanswered, double up White Sox

Anthony Rendon and Bryce Harper drove in three runs apiece, and the Nationals scored eight unanswered runs in a 10-5 victory over the White Sox on Tuesday night at U.S. Cellular Field. The White Sox lost for the fourth straight time, dropped to 2-11 in their last 13, 6-19 in their last 25 and fell back to .500 after being 23-10 at one point this year.

Cruz proves doubters wrong with Mariners

Nelson Cruz has made a statement. After the 2014 season Cruz was a free agent, and he signed with the Mariners, ignoring the cynics who questioned whether he could survive, much less thrive in Safeco Field, a ballpark known to play on the mind of others over the years. Cruz hasn’t been the least bit intimidated by the deep fences and heavy air.

Tigers bide time for first walk-off of season

The sight of Aaron Sanchez mowing down the Tigers’ lineup Tuesday night at Comerica Park had the same feeling Max Scherzer created during his 20-strikeout gem against his old team last month. The sight of Justin Upton dashing home as Ian Kinsler’s 10th-inning single sailed over third baseman Josh Donaldson into left field, completing the Tigers’ comeback for a 3-2 win, was similarly incredible. Except the Tigers believed they could do it.