Not everyone is in action on this fine MLB Thursday, but there are 13 games spread through day and late night, so our baseball appetites can be satisfied. Let's dive in.

Final scores

Diamondbacks 3, Mets 2 (box score)
Marlins 9, Phillies 8 (box score)
Tigers 10, Yankees 6 (box score)
Rays 2, Blue Jays 0 (box score)
Rockies 3, Royals 2 (box score)
Dodgers 5, Pirates 2 (box score)
Reds 4, Cubs 2 (box score)
Indians 13, Red Sox 6 (box score)
Padres 4, Cardinals 3 (box score)
White Sox 5, Twins 1 (box score)
Nationals 5, Astros 4 in 11 innings (box score)
Rangers 3, Angels 0 (box score)

The Dodgers join elite company

Yes, as you see above, the Dodgers won again on Thursday. That happens to be their 90th win of the season. In doing so, the 2017 Dodgers have become just the 12th team in MLB history to get to 90 wins in 126 games.

Yes, the Dodgers are now a ridiculous 90-36 on the year, and that's backed up by a run differential of plus-221. The next highest win total? At this writing, it's the Astros with 77. There's leading a category, and then there's owning it. 

Also, there's this ... 

So they're currently winning at a .714 clip. That puts them on pace for 116 wins. If they pulled that off, then they'd tie the 1906 Cubs and the aforementioned 2001 Mariners for most wins in a season (the '06 Cubs, though, got to 116 in just 152 games).

As for that road ahead, it's a mixed bag. The Dodgers play the majority of their remaining games on the road (they're an absurd 51-14 at home and "just" 39-22 on the road), but their remaining opponents have an average 2017 winning percentage of just .484. So, yes, they've got a real shot to get to 116, especially with ace Clayton Kershaw nearing his return from injury. 

In most quarters, the 2017 Dodgers will be judged by whether they win the World Series. Already, though, it's been a legendary season in L.A.

Sale gets rocked by Tribe again

Red Sox lefty Chris Sale struggled against the Indians again on Thursday night ... 

This is very likely a small sample size thing that will correct itself in time. However, coming into Thursday night, hitters presently on the Cleveland roster had a career line of .272/.350/.422 against Sale in 203 plate appearances. Those numbers are of course even more robust now.

It's at least possible that the Tribe just has Sale's number for some reason or another. On that front, here's more ... 

This is especially notable because, if current division leads and seedings hold, then the Indians and Sale's Red Sox will square off in the ALDS. Again, the reasonable expectation when Sale takes the mound is that he'll pitch very well, and that will be the reasonable expectation the next time he faces Cleveland. Recent history, though, has to make the Sox and Sale a bit uncomfortable when it comes to the thought of running into the Indians in the postseason. 

Ray shines in return

On July 28, Diamondbacks left-hander Robbie Ray was struck in the head by a 108 mph line drive off the bat of Luke Voit. Not surprisingly, he suffered a serious concussion as a result. On Thursday, however, Ray returned to the mound and looked strong against the Mets ... 

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That was Ray's 21st start of the season. He's now pitched to a 3.06 ERA with 160 strikeouts in 123 2/3 innings. The time he lost to injury will probably cost him a high finish in the NL Cy Young balloting, but on a rate basis Ray's been one of the NL's best pitchers this season. More to the point, he gives the D-Backs a worthy co-ace alongside Zack Greinke as they try to hang on to an NL wild card spot. All in all, it's been an encouraging day for Ray and Arizona. 

Yankees and Tigers fight, clear benches multiple times

Things were testy in Detroit pretty much from the fifth inning on. Here's when things got real ... 

In all, the benches cleared three times in this one. Now let's provide you with some essential reading on the The Great Yankees-Tigers Brawl of '17 .... 

Marlins make huge comeback

The Marlins pulled back to .500 with their win over the Phillies on Thursday, and they did it in comeback fashion. Down 8-3 to start the fifth inning, the Marlins clawed their way back and eventually won 9-8. The Fish homered four times in this one, and among them was Giancarlo Stanton's 47th of the year ... 

That bomb was 115.7 mph off the bat, which makes it Stanton's hardest-hit clout of the season. He's also now got 100 RBI on the year. Is he hot right now? Lo and also behold: He is hot right now ... 

Stanton's also very much in the NL MVP discussion. 

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