Paul Goldschmidt homered and drove in three to help fuel the St. Louis Cardinals 9-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals at Busch Stadium. Paul DeJong also drove in three and Dexter Fowler added a two-run double for St. Louis, which has won three straight. The teams meet again this evening.
Javier Báez belted a pair of home runs as the Chicago Cubs powered past the Tigers 9-3 in Detroit. The series continues this evening.
Following an off day, the Atlanta Braves welcome the New York Yankees to Truist Park for two games starting tonight.
National League
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Miami Marlins 11, Washington Nationals 8
Colorado Rockies 3, Arizona Diamondbacks 2
American League
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Toronto Blue Jays 6, Tampa Bay Rays 4
Minnesota Twins 3, Cleveland Indians 2
Texas Rangers 3, Oakland Athletics 2
Houston Astros 11, Los Angeles Angels 4