Francisco Cervelli launched a three-run homer, Andrew McCutchen ripped a two-run shot and the Pirates rode a seven-run fourth inning to a 7-6 win over the Reds on Tuesday night at PNC Park.

Closer Mark Melancon got credit for the save, his Major League-leading 24th, in the Pirates’ 7-6 win over the Reds on Tuesday at PNC Park. And he earned in, striking out the side in the ninth inning. But there was little doubt afterward in the Bucs’ clubhouse that Starling Marte earned a save of his own in the seventh inning. With two outs and the tying run on third base, Marte flung himself headfirst to snag Todd Frazier’s line drive, steal a run away from Cincinnati and help Pittsburgh’s bullpen preserve the lead.

Maikel Franco ripped a two-run double off Dellin Betances in the top of the ninth inning, capping a second consecutive five-RBI night for the rookie infielder and lifting the Phillies to an 11-6 victory over the Yankees on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.

Well, that escalated quickly. After three dormant, hitless innings — and following a three-game road trip in which they scored just three runs — the Pirates erupted for a seven-run fourth inning that would help them secure a 7-6 win over the Reds on Tuesday night at PNC Park.

The Astros have spent most of the year pacing the Majors in home runs and flexed their muscle in the second of a three-game series from Angel Stadium on Tuesday night, going deep three times to chase C.J. Wilson in the fourth inning and pound their division rivals by an 13-3 score.

Maikel Franco is making a heck of a name for himself in the Bronx.

Chris Archer and R.A. Dickey engaged in a pitchers’ duel Tuesday night at Tropicana Field, but ultimately it was Archer and the Rays who came out on top, defeating the Blue Jays, 4-3, to even the series at one game apiece.

The Dodgers won a most unique challenge in the bottom of the second inning Tuesday night.

In closing the Brewers’ 3-2 win over the Mets with a perfect ninth inning on Tuesday, Francisco Rodriguez logged his 14th save in as many chances and lowered his ERA to 1.04. It’s the sort of run that often leads veteran closers on teams 20 games under .500 to find themselves pitching elsewhere by the nonwaiver Trade Deadline.

The Orioles continued their recent dominance of the Red Sox by holding on for a 6-4 victory in Tuesday’s opener of a three-game series at Fenway Park. David Lough’s three-run homer in the second was the biggest hit of the game and proved to be the difference.

Justin Verlander will not get a chance to finish off a Tigers sweep of the Indians today. The former American League Cy Young Award winner and AL MVP has been scratched from his scheduled start with back stiffness.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly can’t turn back the clock, grab a bat and drive in the runs himself.

R.A. Dickey took the mound with a heavy heart Tuesday night, and while he’s understandably not ready to talk publicly about the loss of his father, it’s clear the past seven days have taken a toll.

Nolan Arenado homered twice and established a career high with 19, as the Rockies outslugged the D-backs, 10-5, at Coors Field on Tuesday night, for their first three-game winning streak since May 29-31.

Tim Anderson turned 22 years old on Tuesday and capped off his special day by winning the Southern League All-Star Game MVP award in his home state.

Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg delivered five scoreless innings Tuesday in his first start since May 29, leaving with a three-run lead in a 3-1 victory over the Braves at Nationals Park.

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