ARLINGTON – Tyler Colvin and Chris Nelson had consecutive two-out, two-run singles in an early outburst for Colorado, and the Rockies held on for an 11-7 victory that ended the Texas Rangers' seven-game winning streak. Before Colorado's four-run third against Colby Lewis (6-6), the Rangers hadn't even allowed more than three runs in a game during their winning streak. Wil Nieves and Dexter Fowler – the Nos. 8 and 9 batters – homered on consecutive pitches in the fifth off reliever Michael Kirkman for three more runs and an 11-1 lead. Astros 8, Indians 1: Rookie Dallas Keuchel pitched a complete game and J.D Martinez and Jordan Schafer hit consecutive homers in Houston's four-run fifth inning, leading the Astros over the Cleveland Indians. Keuchel (1-0) allowed six hits and struck out three for his first win in his second major league start. Reds 6, Twins 0: Johnny Cueto remained unbeaten in June by pitching seven innings and driving in a pair of runs with a squeeze bunt and a bases-loaded groundout, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a victory over the Minnesota Twins. The Reds ended their season-high losing streak at four games. Phillies 7, Rays 6: Pinch-hitter Jim Thome hit a home run leading off the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Phillies over Tampa Bay after Jonathan Papelbon blew his first save in 18 chances this season. Juan Pierre and Jimmy Rollins also homered for the Phillies, helping manager Charlie Manuel earn his 900th career win. Cardinals 8, Royals 2: Matt Holliday and Allen Craig paced another big game for the St. Louis offense, and Adam Wainwright took advantage of the robust run support in the Cardinals' victory over the Royals. Holliday finished 4 for 5 and drove in a pair of runs, pushing his stat line against Kansas City to 13 for 22 with two homers and eight RBIs in five games this season. Craig added a two-run homer and finished with three RBIs for the Cardinals. Blue Jays 7, Marlins 1: Edwin Encarnacion hit a tiebreaking homer in the top of the ninth and Colby Rasmus had a grand slam later in the inning, and Toronto handed the Marlins their sixth straight loss. Red Sox 8, Braves 4: Will Middlebrooks had a solo homer among his three hits and drove in two runs, Franklin Morales gave Boston another decent start in place of Josh Beckett and the Red Sox beat the Atlanta Braves. Yankees 4, Mets 3: Raul Ibanez tied the game with a three-run homer, pinch-hitter Eric Chavez came through with a go-ahead shot moments later and the New York Yankees rallied past the New York Mets to stop a three-game skid. Nationals 3, Orioles 1: Edwin Jackson took a one-hitter into the seventh inning, Adam LaRoche homered, and the Washington Nationals beat rookie Wei-Yin Chen and the Baltimore Orioles. Dodgers 3, Angels 1: Chris Capuano outdueled Ervin Santana with seven gritty innings, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a victory over the Angels and helping end the NL West leaders' four-game losing streak. White Sox 8, Brewers 6: Dayan Viciedo homered and drove in four runs, Alex Rios delivered a tie-breaking single in the seventh inning, and the Chicago White Sox rallied to beat the Milwaukee Brewers. Giants 9, Athletics 8: Brandon Belt hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning, Buster Posey added a two-run drive in the seventh, and the San Francisco Giants backed Madison Bumgarner's fourth straight win with just enough offense, holding on for a victory over the Oakland Athletics. Other results: Pirates 4, Tigers 1; Seattle 5, San diego 1; Arizona 10, Chicago Cubs 5. — Agencies
