Mets Win 9th in Row, Newcomer Plawecki and Niese Beat Braves  —  NEW YORK — Catcher Kevin Plawecki made an impressive big league debut, contributing with his bat and glove as the banged-up New York Mets won their ninth straight game by beating the Atlanta Braves 7-1 Tuesday night.

Cozart Homers Twice, Reds Outslug Brewers in 16-10 Win  —  MILWAUKEE — Jay Bruce and Todd Frazier each hit two-out grand slams, powering the Cincinnati Reds past the Milwaukee Brewers 16-10 on Tuesday night.  —  Zack Cozart hit two homers for the Reds, whose offense has reawakened for 22 runs …

Cubs Ride Castro to 9-8 Comeback Win Over Pirates  —  PITTSBURGH — Starlin Castro went 3 for 5 with 4 RBIs, including a game-tying two-run single in the ninth, and the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 9-8 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.  —  Wellington Castillo followed Castro's big hit …

Angels Beat A's With 3-Run HRs by Giavotella, Calhoun  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Johnny Giavotella hit a three-run shot for his first homer with Los Angeles after the second inning was extended by a replay review, and the defending AL West champion Angels so thoroughly roughed up the Athletics 14-1 Tuesday night …

Norris' 2-Run Double Lifts Padres Over Rockies, 7-6  —  DENVER — Derek Norris hit a tiebreaking, two-run double in the eighth inning and the San Diego Padres rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 7-6 on Tuesday night.  —  Clint Barmes homered and Wil Myers had three hits for San Diego, which has won three straight and six of seven.

McHugh Wins 10th Straight as Astros Rally Past M's 6-3  —  SEATTLE — Jose Altuve helped Collin McHugh win his 10th straight decision with a go-ahead three-run double in the eighth inning, and the Houston Astros rallied for a 6-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.

Giants Tim Lincecum Shuts Down Dodgers for First Win of Year  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Tim Lincecum shut down the first-place Dodgers with some sparkling double-play defense behind him, and the San Francisco Giants came out of their first day off seemingly refreshed to beat Los Angeles 6-2 on Tuesday night.

Miley and 4 Relievers Help Red Sox Beat Rays 1-0  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Wade Miley and four relievers combined on a four-hitter and the Boston Red Sox took advantage of an error to beat Chris Archer and the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 on Tuesday night.  —  Miley (1-1) gave up three hits …

Escobar's HR in 10th Lifts Nationals Over Cardinals 2-1  —  WASHINGTON — Yunel Escobar homered to left with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning, then celebrated with a head-first slide into home plate, lifting the Washington Nationals to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.

Fielder Has HR, 3 RBIs to Lift Rangers Past D-Backs, 7-1  —  PHOENIX — Prince Fielder homered and drove in three runs to lead the Texas Rangers to a 7-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.  —  Fielder, who had an RBI double in the first inning, took reliever Daniel Hudson …

Texas Rangers reverse minor league option of injured pitcher Nick Tepesch  —  Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nick Tepesch winds up to deliver to the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.  (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Angels Working Out Return Plan For Josh Hamilton  —  The Angels have a tentative plan for Josh Hamilton's return, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.  Hamilton would report to the team's extended Spring Training camp in Arizona for a 2-3 week stint, then a minor league rehabilitation assignment …

Eovaldi Gets First Win With Yankees  —  DETROIT — Chris Young and Stephen Drew homered in a three-run seventh, helping Nathan Eovaldi earn his first win with the New York Yankees, 5-2 over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.  —  Eovaldi (1-0) gave up a run on eight hits and a walk in seven-plus innings.