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Hendricks, Cubs edge Giants 1-0 for 5th straight win
CHICAGO (AP) — Cubs manager Joe Maddon says Wrigley Field plays like two different ballparks depending on the elements. His team is finding success in both versions. Kyle Hendricks pitched seven sharp innings and Chicago…
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Verlander loses 2-hitter, allowing 2 HRs to lowly Tigers
HOUSTON (AP) — Justin Verlander pitched a two-hitter and lost, allowing homers to John Hicks and Ronny Rodriguez as the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 2-1 on Wednesday night. Hicks led off the ninth…
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Bryant’s HR in 8th gives Cubs wild 12-11 win over Giants
CHICAGO (AP) — After watching the Cubs waste a couple of leads, Kris Bryant felt a loss was almost inevitable. That quickly changed with one swing by the Chicago slugger. Bryant hit a go-ahead, two-run…
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Brewers knock Cardinals out of 1st place with 5-3 win
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mike Moustakas stopped short of calling Milwaukee’s rain-shortened victory over the St. Louis Cardinals a must win. “But it was pretty important,” he said. Moustakas homered and Keston Hiura drove in…
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Corbin pitches 8 scoreless, Nationals beat Pirates 11-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Patrick Corbin gave the Nationals another stellar outing in his first season in Washington. Corbin, signed to a six-year, $140 million deal last winter, pitched eight scoreless innings to remain unbeaten in…
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Castillo rebounds as Reds beat Padres 4-2 to win series
CINCINNATI (AP) — Luis Castillo didn’t have his best stuff, but it wasn’t nearly as bad as his last start. Cincinnati’s All-Star right-hander shook off his worst career start to pitch six solid innings, José…
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Baseball fan born in 1908 celebrates her 111th birthday
SUNAPEE, N.H. (AP) — A woman has celebrated her 111th birthday in New Hampshire with a bunch of cupcakes and a tribute from singers. Hazel Nilson was born Aug. 21, 1908, in Chicago. A lifelong…
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Mets open crucial homestand with 9-2 win over Indians
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Conforto hit a tiebreaking homer moments after an embarrassing error by Cleveland Indians left fielder Oscar Mercado, and the resurgent New York Mets rolled from there to a 9-2 victory…
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Fowler drives in 4 runs in Cardinals 9-2 win over Brewers
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Dexter Fowler was focused more on his team getting a win rather than his own production. Fowler hit a bases-loaded double and drove in four runs, leading the St. Louis Cardinals…
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Hamels returns to form, helps Cubs beat Giants 5-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Cole Hamels is searching for his usual form. It’s a work in progress. He found a way Tuesday night. Hamels pitched six innings for his first win in two months, leading the…
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