Three stars
Top performers from the Inland Northwest and beyond:
Nelson Cruz
Mariners’ outfielder hit his fifth home run in four games in Seattle’s loss to Los Angeles.
Miguel Gonzalez
Baltimore pitcher struck out a career-high 10, allowing one run in 4-3 win over Yankees.
Chris Paul
Clippers’ guard had 22 points in win over Suns, as Los Angeles clinched the West’s No. 3 seed.