MLB roundup: Josh Donaldson's 10th-inning slam rescues Yanks

Josh Donaldson hit a game-ending grand slam in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees came back to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-7 Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep.

Donaldson won it when he lifted an 0-1 97 mph fastball from Jalen Beeks (2-2) to right field to complete New York's second comeback of the night and 13th walk-off win of the year.

Donaldson's dramatic homer gave the Yankees their third win in 14 games and pushed their AL East lead back to double digits. New York has led by double digits for all but two days since June 13.

The decisive rally occurred after Aroldis Chapman (2-3) allowed a two-strike, bases-clearing double to Francisco Mejia with two outs in the top of the 10th.

Blue Jays 6, Orioles 1

Pinch hitter George Springer recorded his 1,000th career hit, a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning, while Ross Striplijng flirted with a perfect game as Toronto defeated visiting Baltimore.

The Blue Jays scored six runs in the seventh to salvage the finale of a three-game series and finish a 2-4 homestand. Toronto's Ross Stripling, back from the injured list, allowed no runs, one hit and no walks while striking out seven in 6 1/3 innings. He retired the first 18 batters he faced.

Baltimore's Austin Voth allowed no runs, two hits and one walk with three strikeouts in six innings. The Orioles completed a 3-4 road trip.

Reds 1, Phillies 0

Jose Barrero hit a walk-off single to center field with two outs in the ninth inning to score Albert Almora Jr. as host Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia.

Alejo Lopez had three of the six hits for the Reds, who snapped a two-game losing streak. Cincinnati's Nick Lodolo tossed seven scoreless innings, his longest outing of the season. Alexis Diaz (4-1) earned the win with two