MLB roundup: Phillies' Aaron Nola shuts out Reds

Aaron Nola tossed a five-hit shutout, guiding the host Philadelphia Phillies over the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 on Thursday to complete a four-game sweep.

Nola (9-10) struck out 11, walked none and hit one batter. He threw 101 pitches, 77 for strikes.

Kyle Schwarber hit a solo home run to open the scoring. Edmundo Sosa added a single, a sacrifice fly and three RBIs, and Bradley Zimmer had two hits for the Phillies, who have won five of six.

Justin Dunn (1-2) allowed four hits and two runs in six innings for the Reds, who had won three of their past four games before arriving in Philadelphia.

Mets 3, Rockies 1

Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer and Jacob deGrom tossed six strong innings for host New York, which beat Colorado in the opener of a four-game series.

The Mets snapped a two-game losing streak as deGrom (3-1) allowed one run on three hits and walked one while striking out nine. Adam Ottavino earned his first save with a 1-2-3 ninth.

Ryan McMahon homered in the sixth for the Rockies, who have lost eight of 11. Ryan Feltner (2-5) gave up three runs on six hits with two walks and two strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings.

Astros 6, Twins 3

Trey Mancini capped a four-run first inning with a three-run home run as Houston finished off a three-game sweep of visiting Minnesota.

The Astros won their fourth game in a row and wound up 6-0 vs. the Twins this year. Minnesota is mired in a season-worst, six-game skid.

Luis Garcia (11-8) won despite allowing three runs on five hits in five innings. Rafael Montero worked the ninth and recorded his eighth save. Twins starter Chris Archer (2-7) gave up five runs on eight hits in four innings.

Rays 8, Angels 3

Manuel Margot had four hits to lead Tampa Bay over Los Angeles in St. Petersburg, Fla., completing a