Martinez shines as Mets top Braves to stay atop NL East
Pedro Martinez returned from the disabled list and limited Atlanta after a rough first inning, guiding the Mets to a 6-4 win at Turner Field. Jose Reyes and David Wright homered, boosting New York’s lead to 13 games. The night drew a record crowd of 53,943, surpassing Hank Aaron’s 1974 regular-season mark.
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National League results include Florida over Atlanta 6-1 and Philadelphia defeating Arizona 5-2. Washington topped San Francisco 6-5, Cincinnati beat Houston 8-4, Chicago Cubs 5-4 over St. Louis, Colorado 9-8 in 10 innings over San Diego. Friday results: Cubs 6-5 over St. Louis, Pittsburgh 3-0 San Francisco, Florida 4-1 Philadelphia, Mets 6-4 Atlanta, Cincinnati 4-3 Milwaukee. Late games: Arizona at Houston, San Diego at Colorado, Washington at Dodgers. American League: Baltimore 6-4 Kansas City, Oakland 5-2 Toronto, Cleveland 1-0 Seattle, Yankees 6-? over Tampa Bay. White Sox 6, Baltimore 3. Detroit 3-2 Minnesota in 10. Tonight’s matchups include Mets at Braves, Cubs at Cardinals, Dodgers at Nationals, Astros at Reds and more with multiple games in progress.
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Bonds' Lawyer Heads Into Major Case With U.S. prosecutors
Barry Bonds' attorney Michael Rains, famed for defending police officers, faces federal scrutiny over possible Bonds perjury in a grand jury and tax questions on memorabilia proceeds. Prosecutors have convened a new grand jury as they weigh indictment risks while Rains touts his federal court sting as proof of readiness.
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Monroe's 10th inning single lifts Tigers past Twins
Craig Monroe lined a sharp 10th inning single down the third base line to score the winning run as Detroit beat Minnesota 3-2 at the Metrodome. Fernando Rodney improved to 5-3 with Zach Miner matching Francisco Liriano in a strong start. Moitored by a sellout crowd, Detroit extended its lead in the AL Central while Twins fell in the wild card chase.
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