Dodgers CF Joc Pederson singled, doubled and walked in a 4-2 win over Colorado. He was tagged out at second base trying to extend his 8th-inning single into a double.
Back in the lineup after a day off, Houston 3B Alex Bregman singled and walked in a 4-1 loss to Toronto. He also helped turn a double play. On the other side of the diamond, Toronto CF Kevin Pillar went 0-for-3 but reached base on a fielder's choice and -- in a Jew vs Jew moment -- later stole third base by sliding around Bregman's tag. Pillar initially was called out but was ruled safe on review.
Detroit 2B Ian Kinsler hit his 21st home run and notched his 60th RBI in a 6-3 loss to Chicago. It's the most home runs the 34-year-old has hit since 2011, when he smashed a career-high 32. Kinsler's leadoff shot in the 1st inning was his fifth of the season and 37th of his career, tied for 7th all-time in Major League history. Kinsler ranks 2nd on the Tigers in HRs and third in RBIs. Iin a pre-game ceremony Thursday, he was presented with the Heart and Hustle award, an honor given annually to one player on each MLB team. Under third-year manager Brad Ausmus, Detroit is 59-49 and in second place in the A.L. Central behind Cleveland.
Batting cleanup, Oakland's Danny Valencia went 2-for-5 with his 14th home run in an 8-6, 10-inning win over the Angels. After singling in the 10th inning, Valencia scored what proved to be the winning run. No longer the A's regular third baseman, Valencia started in right field for only the fourth time in his 7-year career.
Yankees reliever Richard Bleier did not play in the team's 4-1 loss to the Mets.
Toronto reliever Scott Feldman did not play in the teams 4-1 win over Houston.
Dodgers CF Joc Pederson went 0-for-2 with a walk in 12-2 loss to Colorado. He also lost his glove in a valiant attempt to stop a home run.
Detroit 2B Ian Kinsler went 2-for-4 and helped turn two double plays in a 2-1 win over the White Sox.
Toronto CF Kevin Pillar went 1-for-4 in a 3-1 win over the Astros. On the other side of the diamond, Houston 3B Alex Bregman and reliever Scott Feldman did not play.
Milwaukee LF Ryan Braun went 2-for-5 with two RBIs and homered for the second straight game in a 12-3 loss to San Diego.
Oakland's Danny Valencia was not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's 8-6 loss to the Angels. He came on us a pinch-hitter with bases loaded in the 9th inning but hit into an inning-ending double play.
Yankees reliever Richard Bleier did not play in the team's 9-5 win over the Mets.
