MLB wrap: D-backs now 1 1/2 games out of NL wild-card race

Alexis Mansanarez

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The Diamondbacks have put together an impressive dozen games.

Arizona has been so successful over that stretch that it's now 1 1/2 games out of the National League wild-card race, with the help of a Cubs loss to the Brewers.

The D-backs have gone 11-1, with their most recent win Saturday 2-0 over Cincinnati, and trail only Washington and Chicago in the wild-card standings. 

Rookie pitcher Alex Young kept the Reds at bay as he struck out 12 in eight innings of work. He allowed just two hits toeing the rubber.

But it was also a low scoring night for the Diamondbacks, whose two runs came in the fourth. Ketel Marte hit an RBI single and Christian Walker hit a groundout that scored Marte.

Luis Castillo was tagged with the loss.

Studs of the Night

J.A. Happ kept Boston scoreless into the seventh inning (7 Ks, 2 hits) of the Yankees' 5-1 win over the Red Sox.

Justin Verlander got his MLB-leading 18th win after pitching seven solid innings for the Astros in a 2-1 victory over the Mariners.

Ryan McBroom finished the night with two doubles and three RBIs to help the Royals to a 7-2 victory over the Marlins.

Duds of the Night

The Mets were shut out by the Phillies, 5-0, and leadoff hitter Amed Rosario had the worst night after he finished 0 for 4 at the plate.

Aaron Brooks gave up six runs on six hits in 2 2/3 innings for the Orioles, who went on to lose 9-4 to the Rangers.

Highlights

Got 'em! The Braves turned around a 9-3 double play.

There was no doubt about this one.

What's Next?

Indians (82-61) at Twins (88-54) — Cleveland is so close to making it over the hump in the American League wild-card race, but it dropped Game 2 against AL Central-leading Minnesota on Saturday. The Indians will try to get one back in the series finale Sunday and do so with Mike Clevinger (10-2, 2.71 ERA) starting on the mound.

Alexis Mansanarez