Shohei Ohtani hit two three-run homers and drove in a career-high eight runs, but Whit Merrifield led off the 11th inning with an RBI double in the Kansas City Royals’ 12-11 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

Mike Trout homered for the fifth time in the five-game series and Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 4-0.

Jose Suarez threw five strong innings, Brandon Marsh accounted for all the offense with a two-run double, and the Los Angeles Angels landed a major blow to Seattle’s postseason hopes by beating the Mariners 2-1.

Cesar Hernandez and Maikel Franco also went deep for Philadelphia, which evened its season record against the Marlins at 9-9. The Phillies (81-80) will need to complete a three-game series sweep in Sunday's season finale to clinch their first winning record since going 102-60 in 2011. Eflin (10-13) gave up three runs on six hits with six strikeouts and two walks. Phillies: INF/OF Scott Kingery was out of the lineup on Saturday and won't play in Sunday's season finale after experiencing blurred vision in Friday night's game. UP NEXTRHP Sanday Alcantara (5-14, 3.95) will start for the Marlins in Sunday's finale.

The Mets took another early lead and posted their sixth straight victory, winning for the 13th time in 14 games. Steven Matz (7-7) won again at Citi Field, helping New York stay in the thick of the NL wild-card race. Following a four-pitch walk to Conforto in the first inning, Alonso homered for the third straight game, connecting off Jordan Yamamoto (4-3) for his 37th home run. The rookie's homer marked the seventh straight time the Mets have scored in the first. Mets: C Wilson Ramos was behind the plate for all nine innings despite a noon start following a night game.