Rookie Francoeur leads Braves to three game sweep
Atlanta catcher Jeff Francoeur hit two homers and Marcus Giles added a two run double as the Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 5-4 to complete a three game sweep and extend their NL East lead. Jose Vidro contributed a two run homer for Washington.
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Small pitches Yankees to big victory in New York
Aaron Small improved to 2-0 with his first major league starts since 1996 as the Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3. Gary Sheffield drove in four runs and helped New York secure the win in a game noted for Small's comeback performance.
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Rays Rally Past Royals for 10 5 Victory
Tampa Bay overcame a 5-0 deficit to defeat Kansas City 10-5 at Tropicana Field. Scott Kazmir earned his third straight win after giving up five early runs in seven innings, striking out a career-high 10. Carl Crawford homered twice in the five-run fifth, boosting the Rays to their biggest comeback of the season.
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Afleet Alex sidelined by front leg injury at Belmont
The Preakness and Belmont winner Afleet Alex will miss the Haskell Invitational and the Travers Stakes after a hairline condylar fracture in the left front leg was found by trainer Tim Ritchey at Belmont Park during training. He may be fit to return in the fall.
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Phelps struggles at World Championships in Montreal
Michael Phelps finished seventh in the 100 meter free at the World Swimming Championships in Montreal, then won his third gold in the 200 individual medley. Magnini won the 100 free in a meet record 48.12, with Schoeman and Neethling taking silver and bronze. Jedrzejczak set a world record in the 200 butterfly, while the U S won the women's 800 free relay.
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