What happened: The first blast was a two-run shot in the sixth that stretched the lead to 8-3. Miguel Vargas added a solo homer in the eighth, his 27th of the season.
Why it matters: The victory moved the club five games above .500 with 41 regular-season games remaining. Vargas scored three of its nine runs.
By the numbers: Vargas finished 4-for-5 with three runs, two homers and three RBIs. He has 27 home runs and 71 RBIs this season.
What to watch: The road series continues Saturday afternoon.