"Obviously disappointing, " said Mets star David Wright, who hit a leadoff triple in the big fourth.

WSJ: Mets stay close, beaten late by Harper, Nationals

Robinson Cano ended AL Cy Young Award winner David Price's night with a leadoff single in the ninth.

WSJ: Ichiro hits 2-run single in 9th as Yanks top Rays

David Robertson retired Billy Butler to end the Royals' eighth-inning rally, and Mariano Rivera worked around a leadoff single in the ninth to remain perfect in 15 save opportunities.

WSJ: Royals lose 4-2 to Yankees, 6th defeat in 7 games