Rafaela’s double lifts Sox

BOSTON — Ceddanne Rafaela had a two-run double after Washington center fielder Victor Robles dropped a routine fly for an error during Boston’s three-run second inning, and the Red Sox held off the Nationals 3-2 on Sunday to take the series.

Behind a good start from Brayan Bello (4-1) and scoreless work from four relievers, the Red Sox won their second straight after losing the opener Friday.

Eddie Rosario homered for the second consecutive day for the Nationals, a tworun shot. Robles also had a base-running blunder that took them out a potential big inning and lined to left with two runners on to end the seventh.

Twins 5, Blue Jays 1: At Toronto, Carlos Santana hit a three-run home run, Bailey Ober matched his career high by striking out 10 over 6⁄ shutout innings and Minnesota won for the 17th time in 20 games by beating Toronto.

The Twins have won six consecutive series for the first time since September 2010.

Astros 9, Tigers 3:

At Detroit,

Justin Verlander dominated his former team and Kyle Tucker homered as Houston beat Detroit.

Guardians 7, White Sox 0:

At Chicago, David Fry hit a two-run homer and Andrés Giménez lined a solo shot in Cleveland’s threerun fourth inning, and the Guardians blanked Chicago to end a three-game losing streak.

Cardinals 4, Brewers 3: At Milwaukee, Michael Siani doubled home the go-ahead run, Paul Goldschmidt homered to break out of his slump and St. Louis rallied to beat Milwaukee and snap a seven-game skid.

At Baltimore, Zac Gallen pitched six solid innings, and Arizona beat an unusually sloppy Baltimore team for its first victory at Camden Yards since 2007.

D’backs 9, Orioles 2: Cubs 5, Pirates 4 (10 inn.):

At Pittsburgh, Cody Bellinger hit a go-ahead single before Patrick Wisdom added insurance with a home run in the 10th inning, lifting Chicago over Pittsburgh. Marlins 7, Phillies 6 (10 inn.): At Miami, Emmanuel Rivera hit a winning pinch-hit single in the 10th inning and Miami beat

Philadelphia.

Rockies 3, Rangers 1: At Denver, converted reliever Ty Blach pitched five solid innings in his second start this season, Ezequiel Tovar homered and Colorado beat Texas to complete a threegame series sweep of the defending World Series champions.

Royals 4, Angels 2: At Anaheim, Calif., Seth Lugo racked up a career-high 12 strikeouts and allowed one run over eight strong innings, and Hunter Renfroe had a two-run single against his former team in Kansas City’s victory over Los Angeles.

Mariners 8, A’s 4: At Seattle, Julio Rodríguez and Mitch Garver both hit tworun home runs, Luis Castillo allowed two runs over six strong innings, and Seattle beat Oakland.

Padres 4, Dodgers 0: At San Diego, Yu Darvish gave up two hits in seven dominant innings to lead San Diego to a victory over Los Angeles.

Giants 6, Reds 5 (10 inn.): At San Francisco, Casey Schmitt hit a walk-off double in the 10th inning and San Francisco beat Cincinnati.