Cubs edge Astros 1 0 on OMalley debut and Barrett homer
Chicago Cubs complete a three game sweep of the slumping Houston Astros as rookie Ryan OMalley pitched eight innings in his major league debut and Ries Barrett homered to provide the only run. Houston was held scoreless for the final 21 innings of the series with Pettitte taking the loss.
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Major League Baseball Standings and Schedules Highlights
American League results from Tuesday and Wednesday feature Detroit, Boston, Baltimore, and New York, while National League play shows Milwaukee, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Arizona with multiple late games. Today's schedule lists pitchers and matchups including Yankees at Orioles and Texas at Detroit among others.
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Cardinals fall to Reds as Griffey and Dunn homer in fifth
Reds pull ahead 7-1 after four innings with Aurilia's leadoff homer and Griffey and Dunn homers off Jorge Sosa. Reyes endures short outing in his 12th career start. Encarnacion’s 10 game hitting streak ends 0-for-3. Chris Duncan goes 3-for-4 with a walk. Griffey drives career homer No. 560, nearing 10th on all-time list. Reds' six-homer game noted earlier in season.
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Royals Roll Past White Sox In Lopsided Win
Royals rout White Sox 10 4 as Mark Grudzielanek belts a three run homer and adds four RBIs after a contract extension. Adam Bernero pitches six shutout innings in his first Royals win as starter since 2003. Jose Contreras struggles as KC bats around in the third inning.
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Red Sox avoid sweep as Ortiz homers, Wells shines
In Boston, David Ortiz hit his 42nd homer while David Wells lasted into the seventh as the Red Sox beat the Tigers 6 4 to prevent a sweep. Coco Crisp drove in the go ahead two runs with a sixth inning double, limiting Detroit’s series win.
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