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.