MLB: Kinsler’s three RBIs propel Red Sox past Braves

Ian Kinsler drove in three runs and the Red Sox continued their interleague success, beating the Braves 8-2 Monday in a matchup of division leaders in Atlanta.

The Red Sox have won 23 of their last 27 games against NL teams.

Kinsler hit a two-out, two-run single in the eighth after a throwing error by first baseman Freddie Freeman prolonged the inning, making it 5-2. Xander Bogaerts hit a two-run single as Boston scored three times in the ninth off Bryse Wilson.

Erasmo Ramirez allowed one run in 5 ¹ /3 innings, and the Seattle bullpen shut down visiting Baltimore the rest of the way, winning 2-1. Ramirez (2-3) allowed two hits, struck out five and walked none.

In Washington, Bryce Harper hit a tying, two-run homer in the ninth inning, then delivered a sacrifice fly in the 10th that sent the Nationals over Cardinals 4-3.

The Cardinals led 3-1 with one out in the ninth when Harper hit his 31st home run, sending a 96 mph fastball from closer Bud Norris over the center-field fence.

Greg Holland pitched two scoreless innings to earn the victory against the Cardinals, who designated him for assignment July 27.

In Milwaukee, Christian Yelich drove in the winning run with the bases loaded in the ninth after beating a throw from third to avoid a double play, and the Brewers beat the Cubs 4-3.

In Denver, pinch-hitter Noel Cuevas delivered a go-ahead, two-run single in the eighth inning and the Rockies rallied to beat the Giants 9-8 after squandering a five-run lead.

In Miami, the Phillies mustered only four hits and no walks against Jose Urena and two relievers and lost to the last-place Marlins 3-1.