Fill-in Montgomery now part of Seattle history

Since being called up four weeks ago to fill in for the injured James Paxton, rookie southpaw Mike Montgomery has opened eyes for the Mariners. But the 25-year-old took it to another level on Tuesday as he allowed just one hit and threw his second straight shutout, this one a 5-0 blanking of the Padres at Petco Park.

Twins rain on Reds, then fend off rally for win

The Twins had never faced Reds rookie starter Anthony DeSclafani before, but they clearly did a good job with their advanced reconnaissance. Minnesota scattered 15 hits in the game, including 11 off of DeSclafani, before holding on for a messy 8-5 victory Tuesday that evened the three-game series ahead of Wednesday’s matinee finale at Great American Ball Park.

Win escapes Hamels despite impressive start

As the frustration mounts, Cole Hamels knows the only way to stay sane is to stay optimistic. “It’s something I’ve learned to control and learned to get over,” Hamels said after the Phillies’ 4-3 loss to the Brewers Tuesday night. “Just try to focus and be positive for the guys.”

Sale away: Ace’s road show ties Pedro

White Sox ace Chris Sale entered the record books with his 10th strikeout in Tuesday night’s 2-1, 11-inning win over the Cardinals, becoming just the second pitcher in Major League history to strike out 10 or more batters in eight consecutive outings. Sale is now tied with Pedro Martinez, whose string of 10-strikeout gems spanned eight starts in 1999, when he was a member of the Red Sox.