Reds thrive on Santiago’s grand-slam

Ramon Santiago’s 10th-innings grand slam, just his second home run this season, lifted the Cincinnati Reds to a 10-6 victory over Pittsburgh that dented the Pirates’ hopes of winning the NL Central.

Pittsburgh were given a reprieve when rivals St Louis also lost, leaving the Pirates one game behind heading into the final day of the regular season.

The Pirates already are assured of a spot in the postseason. If they do not catch the Cardinals, Pittsburgh will play San Francisco in a wild-card game.

Elsewhere, Arizona first baseman Mark Trumbo hit two home runs, including a three-run shot in the seventh inning that lifted the Diamondbacks to a 5-2 victory over the St Louis Cardinals.

Eduardo Escobar drove in six runs with four hits that included a three-run home run and the Minnesota Twins crushed the Detroit Tigers 12-3.

Other results:

White Sox 5, Royals 4

Rangers 5, Athletics 4

Mariners 2, Angels 1 (11 innings)

Red Sox 10, Yankees 4

Giants 3, Padres 1

Nationals 5, Marlins 1

Blue Jays 4, Orioles 2

Brewers 2, Cubs 1

Rays 2, Indians 0

Mets 2, Astros 1

Braves 4, Phillies 2

Dodgers 6, Rockies 5 (12 innings)