Yankees 8, Royals 3

David Freese talks about his performance against the Padres with FOX Sports Midwest.

The meeting between Cole Hamels and Bryce Harper had been hyped, much like this week's series between the Phillies and Nationals had been hyped.

Cole Hamels pitched eight scoreless innings, finishing up by retiring Bryce Harper on a grounder as the Philadelphia Phillies snapped a season-long four-game losing streak Wednesday night with a 3-1 victory over the Washington Nationals.

Troy Tulowitzki homered and drove in four runs to help Alex White earn his first victory this year, and the Colorado Rockies snapped a six-game losing streak Wednesday by beating the Miami Marlins 8-4.

Jed Lowrie talks with FOX Sports Houston after the Astros’ win over the Cubs.

Carlos Beltran hit his NL-leading 14th home run and the Cardinals beat up on former St. Louis postseason star Jeff Suppan for a 6-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night and a three-game sweep.

CHICAGO (AP) Chris Sale pitched seven sharp innings and Paul Konerko and Alex Rios backed him with home runs, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 6-0 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.

NEW YORK (AP) On Tuesday night, after another mediocre game at the plate, Alex Rodriguez insisted he was ready to go on a tear.

Reds 2, Braves 1

Catcher Carlos Ruiz suffered a right wrist contusion in Wednesday's 4-1 win against the Nationals, but X-rays taken afterward were negative. Ruiz, who played well batting in the cleanup spot for the first time in his career on Wednesday, is listed as day to day.

ST. LOUIS (AP) Carlos Beltran hit his NL-leading 14th home run and the Cardinals beat up on former St. Louis postseason star Jeff Suppan for a 6-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night and a three-game sweep.

The St. Louis Blues say assistant coach Scott Mellanby won’t be back next season.

Jimmy Rollins will rejoin the Phillies Thursday in St. Louis after missing the last three games following the birth of his first child.

J.D. Martinez had three hits and three RBIs to lead the Houston Astros to a 5-1 win over the Cubs on Wednesday night to complete the series three-game sweep and give Chicago its longest losing streak in more than a decade.

HOUSTON (AP) J.D. Martinez had three hits and three RBIs to lead the Houston Astros to a 5-1 win over the Cubs on Wednesday night to complete the series three-game sweep and give Chicago its longest losing streak in more than a decade.

Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick said Wednesday that the school remains committed to the Big East for its Olympic sports.

Jrue Holiday scored 20 points, and Elton Brand had 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead the tough-and-determined Philadelphia 76ers past the Celtics, 82-75 on Wednesday night to send the Eastern Conference semifinals back to Boston for Game 7.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Cole Hamels didn’t hit any Washington batters this time, and the Nationals hitters barely touched Hamels.

The pivotal arbitration showdown between the NBA Players Association and the NBA over the Bird rights of waived players is expected to take place in mid-June, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Jrue Holiday scored 20 points, and Elton Brand had 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead the tough-and-determined Philadelphia 76ers past the Celtics, 82-75 on Wednesday night to send the Eastern Conference semifinals back to Boston for Game 7.

Ryan Carter snapped a tie with 4:24 left, and the New Jersey Devils posted a 5-3 victory over the New York Rangers after blowing a three-goal lead in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday night.

Chris Sale pitched seven sharp innings and Paul Konerko and Alex Rios backed him with home runs, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 6-0 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.

Long story short: If you're looking for a soap opera, nothing to see here. No brushbacks thrown, no benches cleared. Just Cole Hamels' flirtation with a no-hitter in an outstanding outing, Bryce Harper's continually jaw-dropping speed and hustle and a 4-1 win for the Phillies to avoid a three-game sweep.

CINCINNATI (AP) Todd Frazier paused for an on-field interview after rounding the bases and got a face full of shaving cream from a Reds teammate.

Orlando Hudson talks with FOX Sports North after Chicago’s win.

Andrew Bynum told reporters Wednesday that he will travel to Germany in September to undergo Orthokine therapy, the same procedure Kobe Bryant underwent last offseason from the innovator of the treatment, Dr. Peter Wehling.

SEATTLE (AP) Considering his rarified place in baseball history, it’s no wonder Alex Liddi could not stop grinning.

Todd Frazier talks with FOX Sports Ohio about his walk-off HR against the Braves.

Alex Smith looked one way, then another, finding open receivers with such ease that the toughest part might’ve been deciding whose turn it was in the rotation.