Ex-Giant Gerardo Parra hits grand slam to lift Nationals by Dodgers

Gerardo Parra’s grand slam in the eighth inning helped Washington rally for a 5-2 victory over the Dodgers on Saturday night in Los Angeles.

Parra — signed by the Nationals on Thursday after being designated for assignment by the Giants — hit a fastball by Dylan Floro on the sixth pitch of the at-bat into the seats in right-center for his second home run of the season and second grand slam of his career.

The Nationals trailed 2-0 in the eighth after Dodgers starter Walker Buehler allowed only four hits. They loaded the bases with one out against Pedro Baez and got their first run when Juan Soto’s single drove in Wilmer Difo.

Max Scherzer went seven innings, allowing two runs on five hits.

Cubs 2, Brewers 1: Willson Contreras homered in the 15th to beat visiting Milwaukee. He turned on a 1-2 pitch from Burch Smith, sending a shot to left field that gave Chicago its 11th win in 13 games. Chicago moved back ahead of the Brewers for the NL Central lead. Milwaukee had its season-high seven-game win streak snapped.

Phillies 7, Royals 0: Zach Eflin became the majors’ first pitcher with two complete games this season as Philadelphia won in Kansas City. Eflin allowed four hits, struck out seven and walked none while throwing 110 pitches in his second career shutout.

Padres 4, Rockies 3: Greg Garcia drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded fielder’s choice in the ninth and closer Kirby Yates struck out the side for his 16th save as San Diego won on the road.

Astros 11, Rangers 4: Gerrit Cole struck out a season-high 12 and Aledmys Diaz hit a grand slam starting in place of Jose Altuve for host Houston. Altuve sat out a night after straining his left hamstring and went on the injured list after the game....