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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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Associated Press:
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.
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Michael Baron / MetsBlog.com:
Final Score: Diamondbacks 5, Mets 4 — The Diamondbacks (14-13) defeated the Mets (13-13) by the score of 5-4 tonight at Citi Field. — The Mets have lost four in a row and fell to .500 for the season. — For a full recap and box score, check out SNY.TV. — The Least You Should Know:
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AZ Snake Pit and Amazin' Avenue
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Howie Rumberg / Associated Press:
Cody Ransom rallies Diamondbacks past Mets 5-4
Cody Ransom rallies Diamondbacks past Mets 5-4
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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 …
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Game 25: Orioles at Red Sox
Game 25: Orioles at Red Sox
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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 …
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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.
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Fish Stripes
Associated Press:
Cueto Throws Complete Game, Reds Beat Pirates 6-1 — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Johnny Cueto remained unbeaten, giving up seven hits in his first complete game of the season as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 on Friday night. — The right-hander struck out three without a walk to improve to 4-0 and lower his ERA to 1.32.
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Bucs Dugout
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 …
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Associated Press:
Peralta Homers in 9th to Lift Tigers Over ChiSox — DETROIT (AP) — Jhonny Peralta's two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Detroit Tigers a 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night. — Chicago led 4-2 after Gordon Beckham's tiebreaking two-run shot in the seventh …
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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 …
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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.
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Twinkie Town
Associated Press:
Altuve Propels Astros to 5-4 Win Over Cardinals — HOUSTON (AP) — Jose Altuve put the Houston Astros on top with a three-run homer in the second inning and they held on for a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. — The win is the fourth straight for the Astros …
ESPN:
Carlos Marmol out as Cubs closer — CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum informed Carlos Marmol Friday that he is out as the closer, a day after the struggling reliever blew a 3-0 ninth-inning lead in a loss to the Cincinnati Reds. — Sveum said he will use a combination …
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Toni Ginnetti / Chicago Sun Times:
Carlos Marmol out as Cubs closer; now it's by closer by committee
Carlos Marmol out as Cubs closer; now it's by closer by committee
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