Leaders stagger into break with AL division leaders slipping
The AL division leaders show rough postbreak signs as Chicago, Oakland, and Boston stumble. Chicago falls 9-8 in 11 to Oakland to halt a three-game skid and sweep, while Seattle and Baltimore string together hits. Red Sox slip after a 4-1 loss in Baltimore as Giambi and Sierra drive late offense for the Yankees and Palmeiro nears 3,000 hits and 500 HRs.
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Broken bat buries Royals in 12th
Minnesota Twins rally to beat Kansas City 3-2 in 12 innings as Nick Punto scores the go ahead run after Torii Hunter’s line drive and Teahen misplays a broken bat grounder. Mike Sweeney belts two homers for Kansas City and Luis Rincon takes the loss.
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Mets rally past Pirates as Beltran to star for NL
Mets beat Pirates 6-1 behind Pedro Martinez 10th win of season. Beltran hit a two run homer as the Mets avoid a weekend sweep. Martinez will skip the All Star game. Beltran starts for the NL in Detroit showcase.
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Royals' farmhand shines in Futures game MVP winner
Justin Huber of Kansas City earned MVP honors with a two run double as the World team defeated the US 4 0 in Detroit. Shin Soo Choo homered for Seattle while Edison Valquez of Texas starred on the mound. George Brett praised Huber after his standout performance.
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Giles fuels Padres past Rockies in Coors Field win
Brian Giles tripled and drove in three as the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 8-5 at Coors Field. Ramon Hernandez drove in two. Damian Jackson, Xavier Nady, and Khalil Greene homered. Paul Quantrill earned the win in relief. Jeff Francis took the loss for Colorado.
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Rogers set for All Star Game despite suspension
Kenny Rogers left the Texas Rangers clubhouse without answering about participating in the All Star Game. He later told the Dallas Morning News he intends to go to Detroit, saying the players voted him in and his vote carries meaning. Rogers continues to pitch amid a 20 game suspension and a $50,000 fine being appealed. Teixeira expects him in Detroit. Young and Soriano also All Stars.
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