Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz reacts after flying out in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Boston, Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Red Sox bats quiet in 6-2 loss to Rays

Red Sox starter Ryan Dempster received plenty of support from his manager Wednesday night. What would really help is if he got a little more help from Boston's hitters. 1371702882 Photo Gallery Available

New York Yankees' Phil Hughes delivers a pitch during the first inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in New York.

Hughes roughed up, Yanks lose 2nd game of DH

The hits kept coming and Phil Hughes was having trouble figuring out what to do. The Yankees' batters were searching for answers of their own against Chris Capuano. 1371701681 Photo Gallery Available

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Mark Buehrle stands on the mound during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Toronto on Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Struggling Rockies lose 5-2 to Blue Jays

Life without All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki isn't going too well for the Colorado Rockies. 1371701348 Photo Gallery Available

Washington Nationals' Denard Span, left, reaches first base for a single as Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon cannot handle the throw in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Philadelphia. Washington won 6-2 in 11 innings.

Papelbon blows save, Phils lose to Nats

Jonathan Papelbon blew another save, and then his fuse. 1371701065 Photo Gallery Available

Recap: Houston vs. Milwaukee

Rickie Weeks struck the go-ahead two-run home run in the top of the eighth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Houston Astros, 3-1, in the middle test of a three-game interleague series at Minute Maid Park. 1371713332

Recap: Cincinnati vs. Pittsburgh

Brandon Phillips' RBI single in the bottom of the 13th inning lifted the Cincinnati Reds over the Pittsburgh Pirates, 2-1, in the third test of a four-game series. 1371709114

Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons, right, avoids New York Mets' Kirk Nieuwenhuis (9) while turning a double play on an Omar Quintanilla ground ball in the fifth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Atlanta.

Marcum loses again, Mets fall to Braves 5-3

The losses keep coming for Shaun Marcum. 1371700202 Photo Gallery Available

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jeff Locke throws against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Cincinnati.

Bruce's HR ties it, Reds beat Pirates 2-1 in 13

Jay Bruce ended Jason Grilli's saves streak with a solo homer in the ninth, and Brandon Philips singled with the bases loaded in the 13th inning on Wednesday night, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. 1371699954 Photo Gallery Available

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Jean Segura throws to first after fielding a hit by Houston Astros' Jose Altuve during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Houston. Altuve was safe at first with a hit.

Weeks, Ramirez homer later, Brewers top Astros 3-1

Rickie Weeks hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and Aramis Ramirez added a solo shot in the ninth to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night. 1371699939 Photo Gallery Available

Recap: Texas vs. Oakland

Adrian Beltre's RBI double capped a four-run sixth inning, and the Texas Rangers pulled away for a 9-4 win over the Oakland Athletics in the third installment of a four-game series. 1371710626

Michael Brantley homers twice to help Indians' Justin Masterson earn ninth win

It's a lot more fun when you do it to them, then when they do it to you.

St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina celebrates as he reaches home after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in St. Louis.

Molina, Westbrook lead Cardinals over Cubs, 4-1

Yadier Molina hit his fifth home run and Jake Westbrook pitched seven innings of two-hit ball in the St. Louis Cardinals' 4-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs 4-1 on Wednesday night. Photo Gallery Available

Recap: Philadelphia vs. Washington

Ian Desmond belted his first career grand slam in the 11th inning to boost the Washington Nationals to a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in the conclusion of a three-game series. 1371708816

Phillies slammed by Desmond and Nationals

Phillies righthander Michael Stutes thought he had the third strike. So did manager Charlie Manuel and just about everybody else who remained at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday night.

Jennings, Hellickson help Rays top Red Sox, 6-2

Desmond Jennings homered, Jeremy Hellickson pitched six strong innings and the Tampa Bay Rays ended their drought at Fenway Park, beating the Red Sox 6-2 Wednesday night. Photo Gallery Available

Recap: Boston vs. Tampa Bay

Wil Myers recorded his first two career RBI, while Desmond Jennings homered and scored twice, as Tampa Bay downed Boston, 6-2, in the finale of a three-game series. 1371713721

Recap: Cleveland vs. Kansas City

Michael Brantley registered his first career multi-homer game and drove in three runs as the Cleveland Indians earned a 6-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals in the rubber match of a three-game set at Progressive Field. 1371701680

Recap: Toronto vs. Colorado

Adam Lind hit a three-run home run and the Toronto Blue Jays swept a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies with a 5-2 victory on Wednesday. 1371705295

New York Mets starting pitcher Shaun Marcum works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Atlanta.

Medlen, Chris Johnson lead Braves past Mets 5-3

Chris Johnson homered for the first time in more than a month, Kris Medlen overcame a defensive blunder and the Atlanta Braves bounced back from a doubleheader sweep, beating the New York Mets 5-3 Wednesday night. Photo Gallery Available

Toronto Blue Jays Edwin Encarncacion congratulates teammate Adam Lind on his three-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Toronto on Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Blue Jays win eighth straight, beat Rockies 5-2

Adam Lind hit a three-run home run, Mark Buehrle won his second straight start and the Toronto Blue Jays earned their eighth consecutive victory Wednesday, beating the Colorado Rockies 5-2 to complete a three-game sweep. Photo Gallery Available

Baseball Wires