MLB

Although they've been beset by a recent rash of injuries, the Los Angeles Dodgers continue to thrive.

C.J. Wilson tossed eight scoreless innings and allowed just one hit as the Los Angeles Angels shut down the Oakland A's, 5-0, in the middle game of a three-game series on Tuesday.

Matt Harrison spun seven-plus innings of one- run ball and Elvis Andrus slapped a go-ahead two-run triple in the third as the Rangers downed the Mariners, 3-1, in the middle test of a three-game set on Tuesday at Safeco Field.

Buster Posey went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an RBI double as the San Francisco Giants downed the Milwaukee Brewers, 6-4, in the middle test of a three-game set at Miller Park.

J.D. Martinez smacked a go-ahead RBI single in the sixth inning, Jose Altuve had a pair of hits, including a leadoff home run and J.A. Happ tossed six solid frames as the Houston Astros handed the Chicago Cubs their eighth straight loss with a 2-1 win in the middle test of a three- game set.

Adam Wainwright allowed just four hits and fired his first shutout in over a year as the Cardinals blanked the Padres, 4-0, in the second installment of a three-game series at Busch Stadium.

With a little help from his bat, the third time was a charm for Miami's Ricky Nolasco.

P.J. Walters turned in a season-best performance for any Twins starting pitcher and the bats more than did the rest, as Minnesota routed Chicago, 9-2, to kick off a three-game set at U.S. Cellular Field.

Carlos Pena may get used to this leadoff thing.

Casey Kotchman went 3-for-4 and knocked in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning, as the Indians upended the Tigers, 5-3, in an AL Central battle.