In Los Angeles ,Justin Upton hit a grand slam and drove in six
runs as the San Diego Padres broke loose,backing unbeaten James Shields in a victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers11-3.
Cleveland's Trevor Bauer pitched into the eighth inning as the Indians extended their winning streak to six games with a 5-2 victory over slumping Cincinnati Reds. The Pittsburgh Pirates trounced the New York Mets 9-1 for a three-game sweep after Francisco Liriano struck out 12 batters,while Bryce Harper drove in two runs and Gio Gonzalez out-pitched Aaron Harang as the Washington National beat the Phila-series win.