Scherzer powers Nationals past Mets

NEW YORK Max Scherzer struck out 10 over eight masterful innings to reach double digits for the fifth straight start and limited the Mets to four hits, leading the Washington Nationals over New York 7-2 on Friday night.

Matt Wieters and Michael A. Taylor hit consecutive homers starting the third inning against Steven Matz (1-1). Anthony Rendon added a two-run homer in the sixth and had three RBIs, Bryce Harper finished with three hits, including a run-scoring single in the eighth, as the Nationals improved to 5-0 at Citi Field this year.

DODGERS 3, REDS 1

CINCINNATI — Left-hander Alex Wood remained unbeaten by pitching four-hit ball over eight innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their domination of Cincinnati.

CARDINALS 11, ORIOLES 2

BALTIMORE — Carlos Martinez struck out eight over six sharp innings, and the St. Louis Cardinals hit a season-high five home runs in a rout of struggling Baltimore.

TIGERS 13, RAYS 4

DETROIT — Nicholas Castellanos doubled, tripled and drove in four runs as the Detroit Tigers routed Tampa Bay.

MARLINS 5, BRAVES 0

ATLANTA — Dan Straily pitched into the seventh inning, Christian Yelich drove in three runs and the Miami Marlins beat Atlanta.

DIAMONDBACKS 5, PHILLIES 4

PHILADELPHIA — Gregor Blanco hit a tying two-run homer and Jake Lamb drove in the goahead run with a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning to rally the Arizona Diamondbacks over Philadelphia.

CUBS 9, PIRATES 5

PITTSBURGH — Anthony Rizzo almost led off his third straight game with a homer, losing his bid on a replay reversal, before helping key a six-run rally in the ninth inning that sent the Chicago Cubs over Pittsburgh.

INDIANS 8, TWINS 1

MINNEAPOLIS — Carlos Carrasco pitched one-hit ball into the sixth inning, Jose Ramirez had three hits and Edwin Encarnacion homered as the Cleveland Indians beat pitching-thin Minnesota.

RANGERS 10, MARINERS 4

ARLINGTON, Texas — Tyson Ross allowed just a pair of runs in his first start in 14 months and Carlos Gomez homered to help the Texas Rangers beat Seattle.

RED SOX 2, ASTROS 1

HOUSTON — Mookie Betts hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning, sending the Boston Red Sox over Houston.