Chicago Sun-Times

Yanks first to hit 6-plus HRs in 3 straight games

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The Yankees tied a major-league record with five home runs in an inning and hit six overall in a 10-8 win over the Blue Jays that extended their winning streak to eight. The Yankees set a majorleagu­e record for most home runs in a three-game span with 19 and became the first team with six or more home runs in three straight games.

The Rays clinched a return trip to the postseason with a doublehead­er sweep against the Orioles.

The Padres’ three-game series against the Mariners, originally scheduled to begin Friday in Seattle, was moved to San Diego’s Petco Park because of air-quality issues in Washington state.

Phillies right-hander Jake Arrieta will miss the rest of the regular season because of a strained right hamstring.

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