Tim Lincecum pitched effectively into the sixth, and the Giants, who already have assured themselves of winning the three-game series, widened their NL West lead over the Dodgers to 1 1/2 games with a 4-1 victory on Tuesday night.

Miami and Arizona were originally scheduled to complete their four-game series Thursday, but a scheduling issue resulted in a day-night doubleheader Wednesday. The first game of the twin bill will feature the Marlins' top prospect, Jacob Turner, and the No. 3 player in the D-backs' system, Tyler Skaggs.

The A's turned their first triple play in more than a decade on Tuesday, tossing the ball around the horn against the Twins to aid lefty Brett Anderson in his season debut.

Liam Hendriks will try to take Wednesday's series finale to earn a series victory, but is up against a tough opponent in Tommy Milone and the Oakland A's.

Giancarlo Stanton capped a three-hit night with a two-out RBI single in the 10th inning that lifted the Marlins to a 6-5 win over the D-backs on Tuesday night in front of 17,434 at Chase Field.

Brett Anderson delivered a fine performance in his first start since coming off the disabled list. The left-hander went seven innings and allowed just one run in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Twins.

The drama ended on the first batter, when Felix Hernandez allowed a hit. But in the first start after his perfect game, he was still dominant, allowing one run in 7 2/3 innings as the Mariners beat the Indians on Tuesday night for a seventh straight win.

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The Giants will leave Los Angeles in first place, and they'll be looking to finish off a three-game sweep as Matt Cain and Chris Capuano square off on Wednesday.

Reds prospect Billy Hamilton stole his 146th base of the season on Tuesday night, shattering Vince Coleman's 29-year-old mark for the most steals in a professional season.

Anibal Sanchez will look to change his fortunes within the confines of Comerica Park on Wednesday, when the Tigers and Blue Jays play the second of a three-game set. Aaron Laffey starts for Toronto.

Right-hander Marco Estrada was brilliant against the Cubs on Tuesday, striking out nine batters in six shutout frames to earn his first victory of the season in 16 attempts, as the Brewers prevailed, 5-2.

Zach McAllister starts for the Indians opposite Hisashi Iwakuma for the Mariners as the teams complete a series in Seattle on Wednesday afternoon.

John Axford had no arguments when he was removed from his closer's role after blowing his sixth save of the season on July 16. More than a month later, though, the 29-year-old Brewers right-hander told manager Ron Roenicke that he wants his job back.

Chris Sale will take his second shot at win No. 15 on Wednesday night when the White Sox seek a sweep of the visiting Yankees, who will counter with Phil Hughes.

Chris Tillman allowed three runs in 6 2/3 innings as the Orioles held on for a 5-3 victory over the Rangers on Tuesday night, with Nate McLouth's two-run home run the difference for Baltimore.

There is only one word to describe Stephen Strasburg's performance on Tuesday night at Nationals Park: Dominating. He struck out 10 batters in six innings and helped the Nationals defeat the Braves, 4-1.