ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Yu Darvish allowed two singles over 6.1 scoreless innings in his first start in 16 days, combining with three relievers on a threehitter that carried Texas past New York, 3-0, on Monday.

Darvish (9-4), who last pitched July 6 before going on the disabled list with a right trapezius strain, struck out four and walked two. He left after allowing consecutive batters to reach in the seventh, having thrown 60 of 90 pitches for strikes.

Just before the game, the Rangers announced they had acquired right-hander Matt Garza from the Chicago Cubs. Garza likely will make his Texas debut Wednesday night against the Yankees.

Tigers 7, White Sox 3

CHICAGO (AP) — Max Scherzer outpitched Chris Sale in a matchup of All-Star starters, and Detroit overcame Miguel Cabrera’s injury to beat Chicago.

With one out in the bottom of the fifth inning, Cabrera was replaced at third base by Don Kelly. The 2012 AL MVP, who appeared to be holding his left side as he walked off the field, was removed with a sore hip flexor muscle and will be evaluated today.

Orioles 9, Royals 2

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chris Davis and J.J. Hardy each drove in three runs and Baltimore defeated Kansas City to extend its winning streak to a season high five games.

Davis, who leads the majors with 97 RBIs, drove in a pair of runs with a sixth-inning double and another with a sacrifice fly in the first inning.

Athletics 4, Astros 3

HOUSTON (AP) — Josh Reddick put Oakland on top with a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Athletics remained perfect this season against Houston.

Chris Young hit a solo homer for the A’s, who are 10- 0 against their new AL West foes this season and 15-1 all-time.

Mariners 2, Indians 1

SEATTLE (AP) — Kendrys Morales and Mike Zunino each homered, Aaron Harang pitched seven strong innings and Seattle beat Cleveland to win its seasonhigh seventh straight victory.

Morales led off the fourth inning with a homer and Zunino did the same in the fifth off Indians starter Ubaldo Jimenez, helping Seattle increase its leagueleading total to 29 homers in July. The seven-game streak is the longest for Seattle since winning eight straight in August 2012.

Twins 4, Angels 3

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Clete Thomas homered and hit an RBI double, then robbed pinch-hitter Chris Iannetta of a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning to help Minnesota beat Los Angeles and hand Joe Blanton his major league-worst 13th defeat.

Dodgers 14, Blue Jays 3

TORONTO (AP) — A.J. Ellis hit a two-run homer and drove in a career-best five runs, Hyun-Jin Ryu pitched 5.1 innings, and Los Angeles beat Toronto for its fourth straight victory and 21st in 26 games.

Braves 2, Mets 1

NEW YORK (AP) — Jason Heyward made a diving catch with runners on first and second and two outs in the ninth inning after pinch-hitter Reed Johnson hit a go-ahead single with two outs in a two-run top half, leading the Atlanta Braves to a comeback victory over the New York Mets.

The Braves did not get their first hit off Dillon Gee until Freddie Freeman led off the seventh with a single. But the NL East leaders ended their two-game skid against Parnell (5-5).

Pirates 6, Nationals 5

WASHINGTON (AP) — Andrew McCutchen hit a pair of two-run homers to back a solid outing by righthander Charlie Morton and Pittsburgh beat skidding Washington.

Jason Grilli entered in the ninth and gave up a tworun homer to Jayson Werth before leaving with an apparent arm injury after getting two outs. Vin Mazzaro retired Steve Lombardozzi on a grounder with a runner on second to earn his first career save.

Padres 5, Brewers 3

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jesus Guzman homered and had three RBIs to lift the Padres over Milwaukee hours after the team learned that Ryan Braun would be suspended for the rest of the season.

Huston Street pitched the ninth for his 17th save in 18 chances.

Marlins 3, Rockies 1

DENVER (AP) — Tom Koehler tossed seven strong innings, Ed Lucas homered and Miami scored for the first time in four games in a victory over Colorado.

Giancarlo Stanton reached base three times and Steve Cishek notched his 18th save for the Marlins, who snapped a four-game losing streak.

Cubs 4, D-Backs 2

PHOENIX, Ariz. (AP) — Rookie Junior Lake hit his first major league homer and drove in three runs to power Chicago to the victory over Arizona.

The loss, coupled with the Los Angeles Dodgers’ win in Toronto on Monday night, dropped the Diamondbacks out of first place in NL West.

Reds 11, Giants 0

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bronson Arroyo pitched a seven-hitter for his sixth career shutout, beating Tim Lincecum and San Francisco for his first victory at AT&T Park and No. 100 with Cincinnati.

Arroyo (9-7) struck out six and didn’t walk a batter in his 15th career complete game, a 108-pitch gem that ended in 2 hours, 45 minutes. Derrick Robinson ended it with a tough catch in deep center.