MLB Scherzer deals, Nationals ‘steal’ win over Cubs

WASHINGTON – Max Scherzer pitched six sharp innings, Trea Turner had four of Washington’s seven steals and the Nationals beat Jake Arrieta and the Chicago Cubs 6-1 on Tuesday in a showdown of the past two NL Cy Young Award winners.

Scherzer (9-5) struck out six, walked none and retired 16 of his final 17 batters. The right-hander allowed an earned run in the first inning for the first time since April and his streak of 10plus strikeout games ended at six, but he was in control almost all night.

RANGERS 2, INDIANS 1 CLEVELAND – Adrian Beltre hit his 450th home run, a solo drive in the ninth inning off Cody Allen that lifted the Rangers to the road win.

WHITE SOX 4, YANKEES 3 CHICAGO – Jose Abreu hit a game-ending, two-run single off Dellin Betances, and the White Sox stopped a four-game losing streak.

Kevan Smith sparked the winning rally with a one-out walk. Betances (3-2) then walked Alen Hanson and hit Yolmer Sanchez, loading the bases.

MARLINS 6, METS 3 MIAMI – Ichiro Suzuki had a pinch-hit RBI single in the seventh inning to put Miami ahead, and Christian Yelich collected three hits for the Marlins.

ORIOLES 3, BLUE JAYS 1 TORONTO – Kevin Gausman won for the first time in four starts, Mark Trumbo hit an RBI double and Baltimore earned its third straight win.

RAYS 4, PIRATES 2 (10) PITTSBURGH – David Freese misplayed a grounder at third base, allowing Steven Souza Jr. to score in the 10th inning and sending Tampa Bay to the victory.

TIGERS 5, ROYALS 3 DETROIT – J.D. Martinez and Miguel Cabrera homered for Detroit, and Justin Verlander pitched seven strong innings.

REDS 8, BREWERS 6 CINCINNATI – Joey Votto hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the fifth inning, helping the lastplace Reds get the win.