Milner lifts Pirates to lead with ninth-inning slam
John Milner pinch hit a ninth inning grand slam to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 12-8 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, moving into first in the NL East as the nightcap dropped the Phils to eight games back. Montreal fell behind the Pirates after a Mets doubleheader split, while other NL results included Reds overthrowing Padres and Dodgers overpowering Giants.
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Red Sox feast on Brewers as Lynn hits two homers in doubleheader sweep
The Boston Red Sox pounded Milwaukee pitching for 37 hits, scoring 7-2 in the opener and 195-? in the nightcap. Fred Lynn slugged two homers as Lary Sorenson and seven Brewers pitchers were battered. The Red Sox closed to 6.42 games behind the AL East leader Orioles, while multiple other AL results unfolded.
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Rams show progress in preseason win over Raiders
Rams coach Ray Malavasi praised early-season strides after Los Angeles rallied to beat Oakland 20-14 in overtime. Vince Ferragamo directed a 65-yard OT drive after Oakland tied late, with big plays from Preston Dennard and Wendell Tyler. Other NFL exhibition results included New England 37, Atlanta 14 and Pittsburgh 15, Buffalo 7.
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