Baseball Roundup: Yanks Stifle White Sox

New York — Dellin Betances, Andrew Miller and Aroldis Chapman combined for scoreless relief and struck out eight as the New York Yankees used their three big bullpen arms in the same game for the first time to secure a 2-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday.

Ivan Nova pitched neatly into the sixth inning to give New York’s ailing rotation a much-needed boost. Aaron Hicks hit an RBI double and Didi Gregorius added a run-scoring single with two outs in the second.

That was enough to squeeze past the stingy White Sox, who began the day with the best record at 24-13 and lowest ERA (3.13) in the American League. Todd Frazier hit his 12th home run for Chicago.

Jose Quintana (5-2) pitched seven strong innings in a hard-luck loss.

Nationals 6, Marlins 4Marlins 7, Nationals 1

Washington — Marcell Ozuna and J.T. Realmuto each drove in two runs and Miami beat Washington to split a doubleheader.

The Nationals won the opener behind six strong innings from Stephen Strasburg. Right after the final out, Washington announced that Bryce Harper had dropped his appeal of a one-game suspension and would sit out the nightcap for his behavior following an ejection on Monday.

The Marlins battered Nationals starter Tanner Roark (2-3) for seven runs in five innings.

Ozuna had five hits in the doubleheader, including three in the second game, extending his hitting streak to 14 games. Justin Bour blasted a solo home run.

Led by Jose Urena (1-0), Miami’s bullpen allowed one run and four hits over six innings. Starter Kendry Flores exited after three innings with a right shoulder strain.

Cubs 8, Pirates 2

Chicago — Unbeaten Jake Arrieta struck out 11 in eight innings, Anthony Rizzo drove in four runs and Chicago remained perfect against Pittsburgh.

Arrieta (7-0) improved to 18-0 in 20 outings since Aug. 1. The Cubs have won his last 21 starts, extending a franchise record. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner gave up three hits and two runs, leaving with a 1.29 ERA.

Twins 6, Indians 3

Cleveland — Juan Centeno took Corey Kluber deep for his first major league homer, Ervin Santana allowed one run in six innings and Minnesota ended an eight-game losing streak.

Centeno’s two-run homer in the fifth landed in the right field seats and put Minnesota on top for good.

Santana (1-2) gave up five hits and struck out five in his second start since returning from a back injury.

Rays 6, Athletics 0

St. Petersburg, Fla. — Matt Andriese pitched a two-hitter for his first career shutout and Brad Miller hit a two-run home run, leading Tampa Bay over Oakland.

Andriese (2-0) won for the second time this week in helping the Rays end a four-game losing streak. He beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 last Sunday in his first start since being called up from Triple-A Durham.

Orioles 9, Tigers 3

Baltimore — Jonathan Schoop hit two home runs, including a grand slam, and Baltimore defeated Detroit to stretch their winning streak to seven games.

Matt Wieters and Adam Jones also homered for the Orioles, who will seek to complete a four-game sweep today.

Orioles 5, Royals 0

Kansas City, Mo. — Mike Foltynewicz pitched a career-high eight scoreless innings, Kelly Johnson and A.J. Pierzynski each drove in two runs, and Atlanta beat Kansas City.

Foltynewicz (1-1) got his first victory since Aug. 8, holding the Royals to seven hits, while striking out four and walking none.

Phillies 4, Reds 3

Philadelphia — Tyler Goeddel threw out Eugenio Suarez with catcher Cameron Rupp holding onto the ball following a violent collision to end the game and Philadelphia held on to beat Cincinnati.

Aaron Nola (3-2) tied a career high with nine strikeouts in seven stingy innings, Odubel Herrera hit a solo homer and David Hernandez pitched out of a jam for his first save since July 12, 2013, for Arizona against Milwaukee.

Jay Bruce walked to start the ninth, Suarez hit a single and Adam Duvall followed with a double to cut it to 4-3. After Tucker Barnhart grounded out, pinch-hitter Jordan Pacheco hit a fly ball to left. Goeddel made a perfect, no-hop throw to Rupp, who held on despite Suarez crashing into him.