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Walker hits 100th homer, Diamondbacks beat Rockies 6-0 for 4th straight win
PHOENIX (AP) — As the calendar turns to June, the Arizona Diamondbacks look as if they're easily one of the most improved clubs in the big leagues. If guys like second-year lefty Tommy Henry keep turning in performances like he did Wednesday night, the good times might just keep...
Cal Raleigh's RBI single in 10th inning gives Mariners 1-0 win over Yankees
SEATTLE (AP) — George Kirby wanted to atone after getting rocked the last time he stepped on the mound for Seattle. Facing the team he grew up loving only amplified his emotions. Cal Raleigh made sure Kirby's terrific performance didn't go to waste. Raleigh’s...
Rookie Louie Varland throws 7 scoreless innings, Twins rout Astros 8-2
HOUSTON (AP) — Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli said rookie starter Louie Varland deserved an offensive game ball after throwing seven scoreless innings in a victory over the Houston Astros Wednesday night. An odd comment considering the right-hander didn't step to the plate in...
Canha, Carrasco lead Mets to 4-1 win over slumping Phillies
NEW YORK (AP) — While the New York Mets are finally hitting their stride on the mound, the Philadelphia Phillies are still stumbling at the plate. Mark Canha homered and drove in four runs to lead Carlos Carrasco and the Mets past the slumping Phillies 4-1 on Wednesday night. ...
Reds rally to beat Red Sox 5-4, beat Boston in series for 1st time since '75 Fall Classic
BOSTON (AP) — Spencer Steer hit a two-run homer to break a seventh-inning tie and the Cincinnati Reds took advantage of Rafael Devers' throwing error to come from behind and beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Wednesday night. “You give the opposition more than 27 outs, most of the...
Toro HRs for first hit with Brewers in a 4-2 win over the Blue Jays
TORONTO (AP) — Abraham Toro hit a two-run home run, Owen Miller had two hits and drove in a pair of runs and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 Wednesday night. Making his first start of the season after being called up from Triple-A on Tuesday, Toro connected off...
Segura, Fortes singles in 9th rally Marlins over Padres, Hader 2-1
MIAMI (AP) — Jean Segura and Nick Fortes singled in runs against Josh Hader in the ninth inning, and the Miami Marlins overcame Gary Sánchez’s first home run for San Diego in a 2-1 victory over the Padres on Wednesday night. Hader (0-1) blew a save for the third time in 16...
García, Ruiz lead Nats' 5-homer barrage in 10-6 win over Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Keibert Ruiz celebrated his ninth-inning homer with extra chest-thumping zeal, leaving no doubt that a big day at the plate in Dodger Stadium meant something special to the former Los Angeles prospect. “Yeah, a little bit,” he said with a grin. ...
Sánchez wears 99 in honor of Manny Ramirez
MIAMI (AP) — With his preferred jersey number taken, Gary Sánchez opted for a unique second option but one he values dearly. The catcher, who made his San Diego Padres debut on Tuesday night and homered on Wednesday, is wearing No. 99 in honor of Manny Ramirez. During his six...
Reynolds' 3 RBIs, great catch lead Pirates over Giants 9-4, back over .500
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bryan Reynolds drove in three runs and made a leaping catch against the wall, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 9-4 on Wednesday to climb back above .500. Former Giants Andrew McCutchen and Connor Joe each went 3 for 4 with an RBI as...
