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Griffey, Aurilia help Reds nip D'backs 4-3
Jul 8 2005 11:53PM (CT)
PHOENIX (AP) - Ken Griffey Jr. hit a game-tying, three-run homer in the eighth and Rich Aurilia singled in the go-ahead run in the ninth to rally the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night.
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Klesko drives Padres 12-2 rout of Rockies
Jul 8 2005 11:33PM (CT)
DENVER (AP) - Ryan Klesko hit his ninth career grand slam as part of a six-run sixth inning Friday night to lift the San Diego Padres to a 12-2 rout of the Colorado Rockies.
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Willis unfazed by quick rise to stardom
Jul 8 2005 11:26PM (CT)
MIAMI (AP) - Watching Dontrelle Willis play has, on occasion, left his catcher feeling ill and threatening bodily harm against the All-Star left-hander. Paul Lo Duca isn't entirely kidding. He's one of many older, wiser teammates who've reprimanded Willis. His indiscretion? Strange as this sounds, sometimes Willis just plays too hard.
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Alex Rodriguez finally at ease in New York
Jul 8 2005 11:21PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Alex Rodriguez knows he's the focus, and perhaps a bull's-eye. The $252 million contract, the good looks, the gaudy stats all combine to attract the spotlight. And then he went and joined the Yankees, where not just every hit and out is recorded, but also every breath and stare, smile and pout.
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Rangers rally in the 9th to beat Jays 7-6
Jul 8 2005 11:09PM (CT)
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Alfonso Soriano scored from third base on a one-out grounder to cap Texas' two-run, ninth-inning rally that included two Toronto errors, and the Rangers beat the Blue Jays 7-6 on Friday night.
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Ensberg gives Astros 3-2 win over Dodgers
Jul 8 2005 11:02PM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - Roger Clemens was victimized by poor run support again. The Rocket allowed two runs in seven strong innings but didn't get a decision as the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 Friday night on Morgan Ensberg's run-scoring double in the ninth.
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Cubs snap NL's longest losing streak
Jul 8 2005 10:31PM (CT)
MIAMI (AP) - The Chicago Cubs snapped the NL's longest losing streak, and they did it against a pitcher tied for the league lead in wins _ Dontrelle Willis. Jeromy Burnitz homered and drove in three runs, Matt Murton had two hits in his big league debut and the Cubs ended an eight-game skid by beating Willis and the Florida Marlins 9-6 Friday.
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Pitcher tossed but Tigers beat D-Rays 7-3
Jul 8 2005 10:22PM (CT)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Craig Monroe homered and drove in a season-high five runs and Detroit's bullpen shut down Tampa Bay after the first-inning ejection of starter Nate Robertson, leading the Tigers to a 7-3 victory Friday night that extended the Devil Rays' losing streak to 10 games.
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Surging Athletics cool off White Sox 4-2
Jul 8 2005 10:15PM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - Kirk Saarloos outpitched All-Star Jon Garland and Bobby Crosby had two run-scoring doubles Friday night, sparking the Oakland Athletics to a 4-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
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Greinke loses major league-high 11th game
Jul 8 2005 10:11PM (CT)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Joe Mauer had three hits, and the Minnesota Twins sent Zack Greinke to his major league-high 11th loss with a 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
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Nationals escape Phillies 8-7
Jul 8 2005 10:04PM (CT)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Carlos Baerga hit a three-run homer and Matt Cepicky drove in three runs to lead the Washington Nationals to an 8-7 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.
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Ramirez leads Red Sox past fading Orioles
Jul 8 2005 10:00PM (CT)
BALTIMORE (AP) - Manny Ramirez drove in three runs, Johnny Damon went 4-for-5, and the Boston Red Sox received a strong pitching performance from Bronson Arroyo in beating the Baltimore Orioles 7-2 Friday night.
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Wang wins as Yankees top Indians 5-4
Jul 8 2005 9:51PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Chien-Ming Wang gave up a home run on his first pitch before settling down and tossing 6 2-3 effective innings, and the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to six games with a 5-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Friday night.
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Streaking Braves hold off Brewers 2-1
Jul 8 2005 9:37PM (CT)
ATLANTA (AP) - Pinch-hitter Ryan Langerhans' bases-loaded single with one out in the ninth inning scored the winning run, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 Friday night for their sixth straight victory.
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Pirates catch Mets 6-5 in 10 innings
Jul 8 2005 9:28PM (CT)
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Humberto Cota finished off a frantic rally with a game-winning single in the 10th inning after Mets closer Braden Looper wasted a four-run lead in the ninth, and the Pittsburgh Pirates stunned New York 6-5 Friday night.
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Wife of Johnny Pesky dies at 82
Jul 8 2005 7:38PM (CT)
BOSTON (AP) - Ruthie Pesky, wife of Boston Red Sox special assignment instructor Johnny Pesky for 60 years, died Friday after a long illness, the team announced. She was 82.
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Betancourt suspended for positive test
Jul 8 2005 7:36PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Cleveland Indians reliever Rafael Betancourt was suspended Friday by major league baseball for 10 days after testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance.
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Chipper Jones aims to return on July 18
Jul 8 2005 7:29PM (CT)
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta third baseman Chipper Jones hopes to return to the lineup July 18 when the Braves begin a three-game series in San Francisco.
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Kent softens comments about Astros GM
Jul 8 2005 7:00PM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Jeff Kent had a softer approach Friday to his recent comments about Houston Astros general manager Tim Purpura.
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Cubs' Lee says shoulder feeling better
Jul 8 2005 5:56PM (CT)
MIAMI (AP) - Chicago Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee said his sore left shoulder felt better Friday, and he expects to return to the lineup Saturday against Florida.
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Pirates talking to McClendon about 2006
Jul 8 2005 5:50PM (CT)
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Pirates have talked to Lloyd McClendon about returning for a sixth year as manager despite not yet having a winning season under him, and he is encouraged he will be back _ and with a much better club.
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Jones, Ortiz among eight in Home Run Derby
Jul 8 2005 5:49PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Braves outfielder Andruw Jones and Red Sox slugger David Ortiz are among the eight players who will represent their home countries in the Home Run Derby during All-Star weekend.
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Perfect game lands girl in Hall of Fame
Jul 8 2005 8:13AM (CT)
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) - Two months ago, Katie Brownell was just happy to be playing Little League ball with all of her boy friends. Now, she's a Hall of Famer.
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Arizona lefty Shawn Estes goes on DL
Jul 8 2005 3:36AM (CT)
PHOENIX (AP) - The Arizona Diamondbacks placed left-hander Shawn Estes on the 15-day disabled list Thursday because of a stress reaction in his left foot.
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Giants crush Reds 5-1
Jul 8 2005 12:57AM (CT)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Mike Matheny hit a three-run homer and an RBI double, Brett Tomko won in his return to the rotation, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-1 on Thursday night.
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Diamondbacks defeat Cardinals 2-1
Jul 8 2005 12:17AM (CT)
PHOENIX (AP) - Luis Gonzalez led off the ninth inning with a home run to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night, salvaging the finale of a four-game series.
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Mariners clobber Angels 10-2
Jul 8 2005 12:10AM (CT)
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Joel Pineiro threw a six-hitter to win for the first time in 12 starts, and Adrian Beltre and Jeremy Reed hit three-run doubles as the Seattle Mariners surprised the Los Angeles Angels 10-2 Thursday night in a matchup of the best and worst records in the AL West.
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Indians, Red Sox swap utility infielders
Jul 8 2005 12:08AM (CT)
CLEVELAND (AP) - In a swap of utility infielders, the Cleveland Indians traded Alex Cora to the Boston Red Sox for Ramon Vazquez on Thursday.
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Yanks' Gordon leaves game after 3 batters
Jul 8 2005 12:05AM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Yankees setup man Tom Gordon left Thursday night's 7-2 win over Cleveland after three batters because of tightness in his pitching shoulder.
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Yankees bring up rookie outfielder
Jul 8 2005 12:02AM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Less than two weeks removed from Double-A ball, 20-year-old Melky Cabrera made his major league debut Thursday night as the New York Yankees' latest solution to their center-field problem.
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Cubs send Patterson, Dubois to minors
Jul 8 2005 12:02AM (CT)
ATLANTA (AP) - The Chicago Cubs optioned struggling center fielder Corey Patterson to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday night following their eighth straight loss.
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Yankees fan bobbles two home run balls
Jul 8 2005 12:00AM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Rob Marchese bobbled away a home run ball and prayed for another opportunity to catch one. It came an inning later _ and he blew that one, too.
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