Zambrano first to 14 wins for Cubs in Cincinnati
Carlos Zambrano became the majors first 14 win pitcher and added three hits as the Cubs beat the Reds 6-0 in Cincinnati. Bonds stayed on 754 home runs, while Milwaukee narrowed the NL Central standings. Zambrano improved to 14-7, praised by Lou Piniella for his command and strike accuracy.
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Rockies edge Dodgers as Jimenez earns first win
Colorado tops Los Angeles 9-6 in Denver as Ubaldo Jimenez secures his first major league victory over four hits and six innings. Matt Holliday homered and drove in three, while the Rockies built a 7-2 lead with a productive sixth inning. Chad Billingsley suffered the loss, ending a string of strong starts.
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Dotel May End Royals Stay Amid Trade Rumors
Octavio Dotel owns his 11th save in 14 chances as trade talk intensifies with the July deadline looming. Scouts from multiple clubs have watched Kansas City’s seven game homestand while GM Dayton Moore weighs offers. Dotel wants to stay, but Kansas City may shuffle bullpen assets including David Riske Zack Greinke and Jimmy Gobble and second baseman Mark Grudzielanek and outfielder Reggie Sanders as the deadline approaches.
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Royals sweep as Nunez shines in Boston start
The Royals completed a sweep with Nunez, aided by Octavio Dotel as translator. The Dominican rookie, formerly a reliever, held Boston to one run in four innings in his July 17 first start after injuring his wrist in spring training. He would have earned the win with five innings. Bell said Nunez will start Friday at New York. LaRue praised Leo’s mix of pitches and command. Peralta secured the save with three spotless innings.
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