Rangers go deep to blast Bosox

Shin-Soo Choo homered on David Price’s first pitch of the game, and Elvis Andrus scored to break a sixth-inning tie as the Rangers beat the Red Sox 7-2 on Tuesday night in Boston to snap a threegame losing streak.

Robinson Chirinos added a three-run homer in the ninth as the Rangers scored four runs off All-Star selection Craig Kimbrel. The closer was one of six Red Sox players selected for the AL roster.

Blue Jays 8, Royals 3

In Toronto, Josh Donaldson hit two solo home runs, Troy Tulowitzki had a three-run blast and the Blue Jays connected four times to beat the Royals.

Indians 12, Tigers 1

In Cleveland, Lonnie Chisenhall was 4-for-5 with three RBIs, Carlos Santana and Tyler Naquin homered, and the Indians remained perfect in 11 games against the Tigers this season.

Astros 5, Mariners 2

In Houston, Luis Valbuena hit a solo homer and Colby Rasmus and A.J. Reed added two-run shots in the fourth inning to back up a solid start by Dallas Keuchel and lead the Astros over the Mariners.

Brewers 5, Nationals 2

In Washington, Hernan Perez hit a tiebreaking tworun homer in the sixth inning to back an effective pitching performance by Zach Davies, and the Brewers beat the Nationals to clinch their second road series win of the season.

Reds 9, Cubs 5

In Chicago, John Lackey’s winless streak stretched to five games, Cubs manager Joe Maddon was ejected and the Reds won behind Zack Cozart’s 13th home run.