Clark's two homers fuel D-backs past Rockies in Phoenix
Tony Clark drove in three runs with two homers as Arizona beat Colorado 6-4 to take two of three. Clark as elder statesman led the lineup on Jackie Robinson 60th anniversary day, with Orlando Hudson and Willie Taveras contributing multi-hit efforts and Todd Helton homering for the Rockies. Four Arizona relievers shut down Colorado late while Byung-Hyun Kim exited with a bruised thumb after surrendering the go-ahead homer.
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Scutaro Stirs Rivera as Yankees Fall to Athletics
In Oakland, Marco Scutaro hit a two-out, ninth inning homer off Mariano Rivera to lift the Athletics 5 4 over the Yankees. Rivera was one strike from his first save when the rally spoiled a strong start by Andy Pettitte as Mussina Pavano and Wang were sidelined. Jay Marshall earned the win as Boston native Scutaro sealed the win in the bottom of the ninth.
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Pujols powers his way out of slump in win over Brewers
Albert Pujols snapped his slow start with a two homer game and five RBIs as the St. Louis Cardinals topped Milwaukee 10-2. Chris Duncan added a career high four hits and a homer, helping the Cardinals post 13 hits.
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Royals rained out at Camden
Baltimore and Kansas City weathered a steady rain that postponed the game at Camden delaying the Orioles pursuit of a four game sweep. Baltimore had led 3-0 in the series and Gomez's Saturday grand slam fueled a 6-4 win as Castillo contributed two hits and two runs. Royals manager Buddy Bell hopes the rain breaks Kansas City's slump as Greinke moves to a Detroit start.
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