La Crosse Tribune Sports News

CANCUN, Mexico (AP) -- Eliseo Aldazaba hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning, leading the Acereros del Norte to a 3-2 win over the Tigres de Quintana Roo in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday.

A look at what's happening all around the majors Thursday:

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — After winning four of five since the All-Star break, the Oakland Athletics hit a wall.

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche agreed to a one-year deal with forward Mikhail Grigorenko on Wednesday.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Kaleb Cowart hit a run-scoring double in the fourth inning, leading the Salt Lake Bees to a 5-0 win over the Iowa Cubs in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday.

DENVER (AP) — The Rockies struck out in their bid to make up ground against a last-place team.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Doug Fister and catcher Jason Castro came up with a game plan before beating the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, and it wasn't complicated.

WASHINGTON (AP) — American qualifier Ryan Harrison knocked off 10th-seeded Viktor Troicki of Serbia 7-6 (4), 6-4 on Wednesday to reach the third round at the Citi Open.

PHOENIX (AP) — Patrick Corbin remains winless at home this season.

BOSTON (AP) — Koji Uehara, who took over the closer's role for Boston when Craig Kimbrel was injured, has been placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Red Sox with a right pectoral strain.

ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) -- Pat Valaika hit a walk-off single with two outs in the seventh inning, as the Hartford Yard Goats beat the Altoona Curve 2-1 in the second game of a doubleheader on Wednesday.

Texas Rangers slugger Prince Fielder is facing the prospect of season-ending neck surgery after an MRI revealed a herniated disk just above an area that was repaired two years ago.

CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Rizzo homered twice off Bartolo Colon, Kyle Hendricks pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Mets 6-2 on Wednesday to take two of three in the rematch of last year's NL Championship…

SEATTLE (AP) — Leonys Martin hit his second home run of the game, a solo shot with one out in the 11th inning that sent the Seattle Mariners over the Chicago White Sox 6-5 on Wednesday.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Cubs added bullpen help by acquiring left-hander Mike Montgomery from the Seattle Mariners for first baseman and designated hitter Dan Vogelbach.

CHICAGO (AP) — Bartolo Colon had a tough time on a hot, muggy day at Wrigley Field.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mike Krzyzewski is working with his team when suddenly Gregg Popovich enters the gym with his own guys looking to play ball.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Two weeks between starts did not help Colin Rea.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Doug Fister pitched seven innings and Jose Altuve continued his torrid hitting as the Houston Astros defeated the Oakland Athletics 7-0 on Wednesday.

DENVER (AP) — Chris Archer struck out 11 over six innings for his first win since June 6, Tim Beckham had a career-high five hits and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Colorado Rockies 11-3 on Wednesday.