TUESDAY’S GAMES

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TIGERS 5, White Sox 3: Akil Baddoo and Victor Reyes drove in two runs apiece and Detroit stalled Chicago’s drive for the AL Central title.

Royals at CLEVELAND, late: Salvador Perez hit his 46th home run, breaking Johnny Bench’s record for most by a catcher in a season to highlight the opener, then Kansas City completed a doubleheader sweep by beating Cleveland 4-2 Monday night. The Royals won the first game 7-2.

Pirates at REDS, late: Joey Votto tied the game with his second homer of the night, Eugenio Suarez followed with a go-ahead shot and Cincinnati rallied for a 9-5 win over Pittsburgh Monday.

Nationals at MARLINS, late: Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered twice before scoring on a wild pitch in the 10th and Miami beat Washington 8-7 Monday.

Orioles at PHILLIES, late: John Means struck out six and stymied Bryce Harper and a Philadelphia team in an eleventh-hour playoff push to lead Baltimore to a 2-0 win Monday night.

Rangers at YANKEES, late: Gary Sánchez rebounded from poor defensive play with a go-ahead home run, and New York gained in the AL wild-card race with a 4-3 win over Texas Monday.

Mets at RED SOX, late: Boston won the last meeting 1-0 on April 28. Nick Pivetta earned his third victory for the Red Sox.

Blue Jays at RAYS, late: Shane Baz pitched two-hit ball for five innings to win his major league debut and Tampa Bay held off Toronto 6-4 on Monday.

Twins at CUBS, late: Chicago won the last meeting 3-0 on Sept. 1. Justin Steele secured his third victory for the Cubs.

Cardinals at BREWERS, late: Jon Lester notched his 200th career win, Nolan Arenado hit a two-run homer and St. Louis beat Milwaukee 5-2 Monday.

Dodgers at ROCKIES, late: Colorado won the last meeting 5-0 on Aug. 29. Antonio Senzatela earned his third victory for the Rockies.

Astros at ANGELS, late: Framber Valdez pitched seven innings of six-hit ball, and Houston closed in on the AL West title with a 10-0 win on Monday.

Mariners at ATHLETICS, late: Kyle Seager had a two-run single in the decisive third inning, and Seattle beat Oakland 4-2 on Monday night.

Braves at D-BACKS, late: Austin Riley had three doubles and three RBIs, and Atlanta extended its lead in the NL East by beating Arizona 11-4 on Monday.

Giants at PADRES, late: San Diego won the last meeting 7-4 last Thursday. Nabil Crismatt earned his third victory for the Padres.