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Arnie Stapleton / Associated Press:
Rockies rally for nine in 9th for win over Cards — DENVER—Seth Smith's three-run homer off Ryan Franklin with two outs in the ninth capped a nine-run rally as the Colorado Rockies stunned the St. Louis Cardinals 12-9 on Tuesday night. — It was the largest ninth-inning comeback in Rockies history.
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Associated Press:
Damon gets 2,500th hit then belts game-ending homer to beat O's — DETROIT (AP) — Johnny Damon (FSY) followed up his 2,500th hit with a game-winning homer in the 11th inning to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 7-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
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Damon collects milestone 2,500th hit — DETROIT — Johnny Damon says he's paying more attention to milestones now than he did even earlier this year. So he was well aware his 2,500th hit was coming up by the time his sharp third-inning grounder scooted under Orioles second baseman Julio Lugo and into center field Tuesday night.
Mark Newman / MLB.com:
Youk moves ahead of Swish; Votto still leads — Races remain close with two days left in Final Vote balloting — Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis caught and passed right fielder Nick Swisher of the rival Yankees for the American League lead, while Major League home run co-leader Joey Votto …
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Rob Maaddi / Associated Press:
Diaz, Hinske power Braves past Phillies — PHILADELPHIA—Matt Diaz hit a tiebreaking double in the 11th inning, Eric Hinske added a two-run homer and the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 on Tuesday night. — Yunel Escobar singled off David Herndon (0-2) …
Marc Topkin / St. Petersburg Times:
Sternberg: “Money won't be an object” for in-season additions — Rays prinicipal owner Stuart Sternberg just said “money won't be an object” in making in-season additions to bolster the team's bid to make the playoffs. — Sternberg didn't quite fully open the team checkbook, saying money would …
Associated Press:
Bumgarner stars as Giants win 6-1 — MILWAUKEE—Heralded 20-year-old rookie Madison Bumgarner gave up three hits in eight shutout innings for his first major-league win, and San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-1 on Tuesday night. — The left-hander, in his fourth major league start …
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Chad Jennings / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Get off my mound, and my back — A t-shirt has caused quite the uproar here in Oakland, and believe it or not, Dallas Braden wants no part of it. I wasn't in the A's clubhouse when Braden talked to a few reporters last night, but apparently his message was simple.
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Mark Feinsand / Blogging The Bombers:
Braden T-shirt not popular with A's players
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Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Kevin Youkilis of the Boston Red Sox left game against Tampa Bay Rays with ankle pain, but says he expects to play Wednesday — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Boston Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis abruptly left Tuesday night's game prior to leading off the fourth inning with what he said felt like a cramp in his right ankle.
TSN.ca:
BERKMAN LEADS ASTROS OVER PIRATES IN HOUSTON — The Sports Network — Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Lance Berkman homered and drove in three runs to back seven sturdy innings from Wandy Rodriguez in Houston's 6-2 win over Pittsburgh in the opener of a three-game set.
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Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Sox looking for relief — Red Sox scouts have been scouring the big leagues looking for a possible match to add to their bullpen, according to major league sources, but don't be surprised if they now look within, with news they are moving Pawtucket starter Michael Bowden to the bullpen.
Associated Press:
Zimmerman's walkoff helps Nats nip Padres 6-5 — WASHINGTON—Ryan Zimmerman's second homer of the game, a shot to center field off Luke Gregerson leading off the bottom of the ninth, lifted the Washington Nationals to a 6-5 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night.
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Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
Mariners keeping mum on Cliff Lee — But MLB insiders expect former Cy Young winner to be traded before deadline … If you're looking for hints on Seattle pitcher Cliff Lee's next destination, they won't be coming from the horse's mouth. Right around the time Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan …
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Bruce Levine / ESPN:
Peavy exits with strained back muscle — CHICAGO — White Sox starting pitcher Jake Peavy left Tuesday's start against the Angels in the second inning with a strained right back muscle. — Peavy will be re-evaluated Wednesday. With this type of injury, time on the disabled list is a likely occurrence.
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Canadian Press:
LITSCH STRUGGLES AGAIN AS BLUE JAYS LOSE TO TWINS — TORONTO — Jesse Litsch is giving the Toronto Blue Jays something to think about — and not in a good way. — For the third time in five starts since returning from elbow surgery, the 25-year-old right-hander delivered a dud …
