Indians bounce back in 19-4 rout

CLEVELAND — Jose Ramirez homered twice and drove in five runs as Cleveland took out some frustrations following a brutal loss with a 19-4 thumping of the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night.

Ramirez hit a two-run homer in the first inning off Tyler Mahle (7-7) and connected for a three-run shot in Cleveland’s nine-run third. With the Indians up 17-0, the All-Star was replaced in the fifth inning by manager Terry Francona.

It was a much-needed rebound by the Indians, who squandered a 4-0 lead in the ninth on Tuesday night.

RED SOX 4, RANGERS 2: Chris Sale struck out 12 in seven innings as host Boston won its ninth in a row.

YANKEES 9, ORIOLES 0: Greg Bird hit his first career grand slam to back a dominating pitching performance by Sonny Gray, and New York won at Baltimore.

ROCKIES 19, DIAMONDBACKS 2: Carlos Gonzalez hit two homers and drove in six runs as host Colorado hit five home runs. With the game out of hand, Arizona turned to second baseman Daniel Descalso and catcher Alex Avila to pitch. MARINERS 3, ANGELS 0: Marco Gonzalez and two relievers combined on a two-hitter, and Nelson Cruz drove in two runs in Seattle’s road win. GIANTS 5, CUBS 4 (13): Buster Posey singled in the 13th inning for his fifth career game-ending hit, sending host San Francisco past Chicago. BRAVES 9, BLUE JAYS 5: Ozzie Albies hit two homers, and host Atlanta moved back into a tie for the NL East lead. Devon Travis had a grand slam for Toronto. RAYS 4, TIGERS 2: C.J. Cron’s three-run home run carried host Tampa Bay to its fifth straight win. WHITE SOX 4, CARDINALS 0: Carlos Rodon pitched three-hit ball into the eighth inning to outduel Luke Weaver and lead Chicago to a win at home. PIRATES 2, NATIONALS 0: Starling Marte hit a tworun home run, and Trevor Williams combined with four relievers on a five-hitter at Pittsburgh. METS 3, PHILLIES 0 (10): Pinch hitter Brandon Nimmo’s walkoff three-run homer in the 10th inning lifted host New York. Mets starter Jacob deGram went eight innings, allowing five hits. MARLINS 5, BREWERS 4 (12): Starlin Castro’s RBI single with one out in the 12th inning gave host Miami a walkoff win over Milwaukee. TWINS 8, ROYALS 5: Brian Dozier hit a two-run home run as Minnesota won at home.