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Pirates, club reach agreement over trophy
Jul 20 2005 11:47PM (CT)
PITTSBURGH (AP) - A bankrupt club has agreed to return the 1979 World Series trophy to the Pittsburgh Pirates if the team helps the group sell the rest of its memorabilia.
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Piazza ties Bench for homers as Mets win
Jul 20 2005 10:10PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Mike Piazza hit a two-run homer to move into a tie with Johnny Bench on the career home run list, and Carlos Beltran also connected Wednesday night in the New York Mets' 7-3 victory over the San Diego Padres.
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Cardinals clip Brewers 4-2
Jul 20 2005 9:45PM (CT)
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Albert Pujols homered for the third straight game and backed Mark Mulder, leading the St. Louis Cardinals over the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Wednesday night.
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Dodgers score nine in fifth to beat Phils
Jul 20 2005 9:33PM (CT)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jeff Kent hit a three-run homer and Jayson Werth had a two-run shot during a nine-run fifth inning, and Derek Lowe pitched seven strong innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Philadelphia Phillies 10-2 Wednesday night.
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Cubs lose ace Kerry Wood, game to Reds
Jul 20 2005 9:31PM (CT)
CINCINNATI (AP) - Ken Griffey Jr. hit one of Cincinnati's three solo shots off Kerry Wood, forced from the game after only three innings because of a stiff shoulder, and the Reds homered four times in all Wednesday night for a 9-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
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Rockies surprise Nationals 3-2
Jul 20 2005 9:26PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - With their All-Star ace on the mound and an early lead against the NL-worst Colorado Rockies, the Washington Nationals might have felt pretty good about their chances Wednesday night.
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Royals top slumping Indians 5-3
Jul 20 2005 9:23PM (CT)
CLEVELAND (AP) - Jose Lima stopped his winless streak on the road at 14 starts, leading the Kansas City Royals over Cleveland 5-3 Wednesday night and sending the Indians to their 11th loss in 13 games.
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Yankees beat Rangers 8-4 with six homers
Jul 20 2005 9:20PM (CT)
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Jason Giambi and Tino Martinez homered twice, and the New York Yankees matched their season high with six in an 8-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.
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Blue Jays defeat Mariners 9-4
Jul 20 2005 8:55PM (CT)
TORONTO (AP) - Frank Catalanotto and Shea Hillenbrand homered to highlight a five-run fifth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 9-4 on Wednesday night.
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Wood leaves game with stiff shoulder
Jul 20 2005 7:49PM (CT)
CINCINNATI (AP) - A stiff shoulder forced Chicago Cubs starter Kerry Wood out after the third inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night.
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Company claims rights to Nationals
Jul 20 2005 7:32PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - A company that says it owns the trademark rights to the name Washington Nationals baseball club answered a lawsuit brought by Major League Baseball with countercharges of its own Wednesday.
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Smoltz gets seventh straight as Braves win
Jul 20 2005 7:15PM (CT)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - John Smoltz pitched eight smooth innings for his seventh straight win, and rookie Jeff Francoeur went 3-for-3 with a two-run homer in the Atlanta Braves' 4-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday.
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Rogers appeal set Friday in Milwaukee
Jul 20 2005 7:12PM (CT)
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Kenny Rogers' appeal of his 20-game suspension for shoving two TV cameramen last month is scheduled to be heard Friday, a day after the Texas Rangers pitcher makes his next start.
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Yankees call up Graman, send down Franklin
Jul 20 2005 7:06PM (CT)
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Giving up a big home run earned Wayne Franklin a trip back to Columbus. In a move that surprised Yankees manager Joe Torre, New York optioned the left-hander to its Triple-A farm team on Wednesday and purchased the contract of left-hander Alex Graman.
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Greg Maddux nears 3,000th strikeout
Jul 20 2005 7:00PM (CT)
CINCINNATI (AP) - With six strikeouts, Greg Maddux can reach another measure of greatness in the city where it all began.
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Nationals designate Cordero for assignment
Jul 20 2005 5:48PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Infielder Wil Cordero was designated for assignment Wednesday by the Washington Nationals, who also claimed outfielder Kenny Kelly off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds.
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Tigers beat ChiSox 8-6 to win series
Jul 20 2005 5:34PM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - Nate Robertson pitched the Detroit Tigers to a series win against the team with the best record in the major leagues. Robertson scattered four hits over seven innings, and Chris Shelton and Omar Infante homered to lead the Detroit Tigers over the Chicago White Sox 8-6 Wednesday.
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Kearns, Freel rejoin Cincinnati Reds
Jul 20 2005 5:02PM (CT)
CINCINNATI (AP) - Outfielder Austin Kearns was called up from Triple-A Louisville, and utility player Ryan Freel was activated off the disabled list Wednesday, bringing the Cincinnati Reds back to full strength.
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Red Sox defeat Devil Rays 9-4
Jul 20 2005 3:05PM (CT)
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Red Sox gave David Wells great run support again, scoring five times before making an out Wednesday and coasting to a 9-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
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Twins beat Orioles 3-2
Jul 20 2005 3:04PM (CT)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Jacque Jones homered with one out in the ninth inning to give the Minnesota Twins a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday.
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Pettitte helps Astros sweep Pirates
Jul 20 2005 2:22PM (CT)
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Manager Phil Garner said the Houston Astros couldn't let down with a four-game sweep of the Pirates so close. Andy Pettitte made sure that didn't happen.
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Red Sox activate infielder Graffanino
Jul 20 2005 12:41PM (CT)
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Red Sox activated infielder Tony Graffanino on Wednesday and optioned third baseman Kevin Youkilis to Triple-A Pawtucket.
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Marlins clobber Diamondbacks 6-3
Jul 20 2005 2:16AM (CT)
PHOENIX (AP) - A.J. Burnett won for the first time in four starts and Miguel Cabrera homered twice, leading Florida over the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-3 Tuesday night for only the Marlins' second win in nine games.
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Athletics defeat Angels 3-1
Jul 20 2005 2:13AM (CT)
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Rich Harden came within one out of becoming the first Oakland pitcher in more than four years to record consecutive shutouts, combining with Huston Street on a four-hitter in a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.
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Gardenhire says he's sorry for ump tirade
Jul 20 2005 2:08AM (CT)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire had a discussion Tuesday with baseball's head disciplinarian, Bob Watson, regarding his postgame tirade about umpire Hunter Wendelstedt.
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