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Godley tied a club record for strikeouts in his first major league appearance, matching Max Scherzer’s total in a relief outing in 2008. Pregame’s at 8:05pm, with first pitch at 8:40pm on 1150-WHBY.

The Marlins were bolstered by six strong innings from starter Tom Koehler (7-4) and their other hottest-hitter, Christian Yelich, who crushed a homer over the center-field ivy in the first inning. Later in the inning, Latos’ wild pitch bounced into the stands, allowing...

Sale stood on second base, and when Jose Abreu singled, Chicago clipped Lynn for their first run of the game.

The Cubs have been searching for a consistent No. 5 starter for most of the season after Travis Wood was moved to the bullpen following a bout of inefficiency in the rotation. If a team wanted him, the Pirates had to either add him to the major league roster, or trade him.