Edgar Martinez Hall of Fame speech mirrors prep habits
Edgar Martinez prepared for his Hall of Fame moment with the same discipline that defined his career with the Seattle Mariners. A 18 season Mariner, he posted a .312 average with 309 homers in 2055 games, and credits daily practice for shaping his iconic DH role and readiness for Cooperstown induction.
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Tigers suffer 8-0 loss as Indians throw two-hitter chase
Detroit was limited to one hit as Cleveland combined for an eight run victory led by Zach Plesac. Nicholas Castellanos singled for the Tigers only hit while Oscar Mercado and Francisco Lindor fueled a five run second inning for the Indians who improved to nine straight wins over Detroit.
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Darvish earns first Wrigley win as Cubs top Reds 5-2
Yu Darvish tossed six two-hit shutout innings to earn his first win at Wrigley Field as Chicago beat Cincinnati 5-2. Kris Bryant and Addison Russell homered off Sonny Gray, with Jason Heyward driving in two insurance runs. Craig Kimbrel closed in a perfect ninth as Cubs moved within one game of NL Central leaders.
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