Pirates rout Phillies as Leyland thrives without Bonilla
Pittsburgh moves to 9-2, best start since 1966, routing Philadelphia 11 to 1 at Three Rivers. Steve Buechele goes 3 for 4 with three RBIs, Andy Van Slyke 3 for 3 with three runs. Pirates sweep series, 23 of 20 all-time against Phillies.
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Major League Standings and Schedule Highlights
American and National League standings shown with team scores, key results, and upcoming games. Notable matches include Boston over Toronto 5-4 and New York sweeping Montreal 11-6, with many interleague and divisional matchups scheduled for today and Tuesday.
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Pirates extend win streak with bench power surge
The Pirates swept their third straight, reaching six consecutive wins as Gary Varsho filled in for Barry Bonds and hit an inside the park homer. Bonds miss due to a sore elbow after a pitch hit him. In NL action, Mets, Cardinals, Astros, Giants, Dodgers claim victories while scoring and pitching details stack up.
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Reds Rijo to undergo MRI on elbow in L A series
Cincinnati pitcher Jose Rijo seeks answers for elbow pain planning an MRI during a three game set in Los Angeles. He will consult Dodgers physician Frank Jobe after a rough start this season and a painful loss in San Francisco with a 0-3 record and 4.30 ERA.
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