EUGENIO Suarez hit his third grand slam of the season, Pavin Smith also homered in a five-run sixth, and the Arizona Diamondbacks completed a three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners with a 5-2 victory on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) in Phoenix.
The Diamondbacks, who trailed 2-0 entering the sixth, became the first team in major league history to have eight grand slams in their first 68 games.
Arizona’s Eduardo Rodriguez (2-3) surrendered two runs and six hits over 6 1/3 innings in his second start since returning from the injured list. KetelMarte extended his on-base streak to 24 games with a pair of hits.
Donovan Solano had two hits, including a homer, for the Mariners, who have lost eight of nine. Bryan Woo (5-4) gave up five runs on seven hits in six innings.
In other games, it was the Pirates 5, Marlins 2; Guardians 11, Reds 2; Phillies 7, Cubs 2; Braves 6, Brewers 2; Blue Jays 5, Cardinals 2
Angels 6, Athletics 5; Dodgers 5, Padres 2; Giants 10, Rockies 7; Yankees 6, Royals 3; Orioles 10, Tigers 1; Red Sox 4, Rays 3; Mets 5, Nationals 0; Twins 6, Rangers 2; and Astros 10, White Sox 2.
Pirates 5, Marlins 2
Andrew McCutchen slugged a three-run homer and Bailey Falter allowed just one run in 5 1/3 innings as host Pittsburgh defeated Miami to win for the fifth time in six games.
McCutchen’s homer was his 241st in a Pirates uniform, which passed Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente for third on the franchise’s all-time list. Ke’Bryan Hayes added two hits and two stolen bases while Falter (5-3) gave up five hits and one walk while fanning three.
Heriberto Hernandez produced his first career homer and a double to pace the Marlins, who have dropped eight of 10. Cal Quantrill (3-7) surrendered six hits and four runs (three earned) over five innings.
