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Scott Miller / CBSSports.com:
Marlins work to solve their Heath Bell problem  —  The Marlins signed Heath Bell to be their shutdown closer.  He hasn't lived up to those expectations yet.  (Getty Images)  —  SAN DIEGO — The Marlins were very well aware of the fact that Heath Bell was striking out fewer and fewer hitters …
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Associated Press:
Giants erase slide behind surging Bumgarner … SAN FRANCISCO — Madison Bumgarner shut down Milwaukee for seven innings and added an RBI double to win his eighth straight home start, helping the San Francisco Giants snap a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Brewers on Saturday.
Associated Press:
Infante's Double in 12th Lifts Marlins Over Padres  —  SAN DIEGO (AP) — Omar Infante doubled in the go-ahead run in the 12th inning to give the Miami Marlins a 9-8 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.  —  Infante doubled to left-center off Josh Spence (0-1) with one out to score Hanley Ramirez, who led off with a walk.
Discussion: Fish Stripes
Associated Press:
Ryan Braun out of lineup vs. Giants
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
Matt Gelb / Boston Herald:
Phillies lose to Nationals in 11  —  WASHINGTON — This was desperately billed as a rivalry here in the nation's capital.  Sign age around Nationals Park was changed to read “Natitude Park” as part of a marketing campaign designed to attract more home fans.  It was a success.
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Nationals Come Back to Beat Phillies 4-3 in 11  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Pinch-hitter Wilson Ramos delivered an RBI single with two outs in the bottom of the 11th inning Friday night to give the Washington Nationals a 4-3 comeback victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Discussion: Federal Baseball
Associated Press:
White Sox turn tables on Tigers with Dunn HR … DETROIT — Adam Dunn hit a two-run homer deep into the right-field seats off Jose Valverde in the ninth inning and the Chicago White Sox turned the tables on Detroit, beating the Tigers 3-2 Saturday.  —  Detroit defeated Chicago 5-4 on Friday night …
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Associated Press:
Peralta Homers in 9th to Lift Tigers Over ChiSox
Discussion: Bless You Boys
Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Without stepping on field, Lilly ejected  —  CHICAGO — Dodgers left-hander Ted Lilly, a spectator in Saturday's game against the Cubs, was ejected by home-plate umpire Tim Timmons for complaining from the dugout about a called second strike on Bobby Abreu in the fifth inning.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue and True Blue LA
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Berkman still not ready to play  —  Image  —  HOUSTON  • Injured Cardinals first baseman Lance Berkman took his left leg for a test drive Friday evening and he discovered he wasn't ready to hit the open road yet.  —  When Berkman, on the disabled list with a strained left calf …
Discussion: HardballTalk
Philly.com:
Papelbon by The Book  —  WASHINGTON — In five of the Phillies' 14 losses, they have watched their opponent dance on the field in celebration.  Friday night's 4-3 defeat to the Nationals was just the latest way the Phillies have walked off losers.  And in all five games …
Discussion: HardballTalk
Howie Rumberg / Associated Press:
Cody Ransom rallies Diamondbacks past Mets 5-4  —  NEW YORK—Cody Ransom hit a two-run homer and a go-ahead single in the eighth inning to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Mets 5-4 on Friday night, handing New York its fourth straight loss.  —  Paul Goldschmidt hit a tying …
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Michael Baron / MetsBlog.com:
Final Score: Diamondbacks 5, Mets 4
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue and AZ Snake Pit
Associated Press:
Davis propels Orioles past Red Sox in 13th … BOSTON — Chris Davis drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the top of the 13th inning, and the Baltimore Orioles outlasted the Boston Red Sox 6-4 on Friday night.  —  Mark Reynolds, who hit his first homer of the season in the third …
Associated Press:
Hinske's HR in 11th lifts Braves over Rockies … DENVER — Eric Hinske had four hits, including a tiebreaking two-run homer in the 11th inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 9-8 on Friday night.  —  After pinch-hitter Tyler Pastornicky singled to start the 11th …
Discussion: Talking Chop
Doug Miller / MLB.com:
Morneau sits out another game  —  SEATTLE — Justin Morneau's name wasn't in the lineup for the Twins' series opener against the Mariners on Friday night, but it could be soon.  At this point, it's up to Morneau.  —  Morneau, who has been saddled with soreness in his left wrist, got good news on Wednesday in Minnesota.
Discussion: Twinkie Town
 
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