Washington outfielder Bryce Harper hit a walk-off two run homer to give the Nats an 8-6 win over the Atlanta Braves.
The Pittsburgh Pirates turned a triple-play in the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Games to Watch
Atlanta Braves (Teheran 3-1, 3.82 ERA) at Washington Nationals (Fister 2-1, 2.61 ERA) 4:05 p.m. ET
Houston Astros (Keuchel 3-0, 0.80 ERA) at Los Angeles Angels (Shoemaker 2-2, 5.40 ERA) 9:05 p.m. ET
Miami Marlins (Phelps 1-0, 3.24 ERA) at San Francisco Giants (Bumgarner 3-1, 3.03 ERA) 9:05 p.m. ET
Milestone Watch
Miami Marlins second baseman Omar Infante will seek his 500th career RBI tonight against the Giants and Madison Bumgarner.
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin will seek his 200th career double today against the Boston Red Sox and Joe Kelly.
New York Yankees right fielder Chris Young will seek his 500th career RBI today against the Baltimore Orioles and Wei-Yin Chen.
News
Detroit Tigers
The Tigers have placed catcher Alex Avila on the disabled list. Avila will have to undergo surgery to address a loose bone in his left knee. He will be sidelined for two to six weeks.
Rangers left hander Mike Kickham has cleared waivers and will be assigned to Triple-A Round Rock.
LHP Mike Kickham clears waivers, is assigned to Round Rock. Not insignificant. Opens 40-man spot for, oh, 2B Ed Lucas? #Rangers — Jeff Wilson (@JeffWilson_FWST) May 9, 2015
Oakland Athletics
The A’s have acquired Edward Mujica and cash from the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named later.
#RedSox today traded RHP Edward Mujica and cash considerations to the Oakland A's in exchange for a player to be named later or cash.
