Three stars for August 31

Alex Wood

Braves starter threw eight innings of shutout ball with 12 strikeouts in Atlanta’s win over Miami.

Dustin Ackley

M’s left fielder went 2 for 4 with a home run and four RBIs in Seattle’s 5-3 win over Washington.

Pablo Sandoval

Giants slugger went 3 for 4 with a home run, three RBIs and three runs in win over Brewers.