Gregorius’ 2 HRs, 8 RBIs lead Yanks over Rays

NEW YORK — Didi Gregorius hit a pair of three-run homers and drove in a careerhigh eight RBIs, and the New York Yankees overcame five strikeouts by Giancarlo Stanton in his first game in pinstripes to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 11-4 on Tuesday in Aaron Boone’s chilly first home opener as manager.

ROYALS 1, TIGERS 0

In Detroit, Jake Junis took a shutout into the eighth inning, and Kansas City beat the Tigers for their first victory of the season.

MARINERS 6, GIANTS 4

In San Francisco, Mitch Haniger hit a two-run single, Kyle Seager also singled in a run in Seattle’s big first inning, and the Mariners spoiled the Giants’ home opener.

RED SOX 4, MARLINS 2 (13 INNINGS)

In Miami, Hanley Ramirez hit a two-run double with two out in the 13th inning, and another night of stingy pitching helped Boston extend their winning streak to five games by beating the Marlins.

DIAMONDBACKS 6, DODGERS 1

In Phoenix, Daniel Descalso and David Peralta became the first left-handed teammates to homer off Clayton Kershaw in the same game, lifting Arizona over Los Angeles.

BLUE JAYS 14, WHITE SOX 5

In Toronto, Josh Donaldson and Aledmys Diaz each hit a two-run homer, and the Blue Jays routed Chicago for their fourth consecutive victory.

METS 2, PHILLIES 0

In New York, Matt Harvey allowed one hit over five sharp innings in his encouraging season debut, and the Mets beat the Phillies.

BRAVES 13, NATIONALS 6

In Atlanta, Freddie Freeman and Preston Tucker each hit a three-run homer, and the Braves handed Washington its first loss.

BREWERS 5, CARDINALS 4

In Milwaukee, Christian Yelich and Ryan Braun hit consecutive homers off Dominic Leone with two out in the ninth, sending the Brewers to a win over St. Louis.

ASTROS 10, ORIOLES 6

In Houston, Josh Reddick hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning and a grand slam in the Astros’ five-run seventh, leading Houston to a win over Baltimore.

PADRES 8, ROCKIES 4

In San Diego, rookie Christian Villanueva hit three impressive home runs and drove in five runs, Tyson Ross was a winner in his return to San Diego, and the Padres became the last team to get its first victory of 2018 by beating Colorado.

RANGERS 4, ATHLETICS 1

In Oakland, Calif., Cole Hamels pitched fourhit ball over five innings, Joey Gallo hit his 50th home run in 204 games and Texas beat the Athletics.