Dunn homers twice as White Sox top Indians in AL Central race
Adam Dunn slugged two homers including a decisive three run blast in the eighth as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Cleveland Indians 5-4 to stretch their AL Central lead. Dunn also added a sixth inning homer, driving in Youkilis and giving Chicago a late edge before closer saves. The win kept Chicago a game ahead of Detroit with nine games left in the schedule.
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Nationals Beat Brewers In Glare For 12-2 Victory
Washington defeats Milwaukee 12-2 as Jayson Werth drives in two and Carlos Gomez loses a sun-lost fly ball. Jordan Zimmermann allows one run over six innings and the Nats extend their NL East lead to five games. Mets Top Pirates 6-2 Ike Davis hits his 30th homer with Mejia earning first major league win. Rockies top Diamondbacks 4-2 behind Tyler Chatwood as Colorado ends nine-game skid.
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Cardinals blank Astros as Lynn shines in low-scoring win
Lynn improved to 4-0 in five career starts against Houston and the Cardinals won their ninth straight over the Astros despite a crowd of 12,584 at the ballpark. Descalso opened the scoring with a two-out RBI triple, Kozma homered, and Matt Holliday added a two-run single in the seventh to seal the victory.
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Belleville-Althoff wins third straight South Seven crown
Belleville-Althoff captures the South Seven golf title with a 369 as Paige Bird and Carbondale’s Maddie Elbe contend in a scorecard playoff for fourth. Maggi Bryant of Carbondale finishes second after battling illness to complete the round, with Jordan Lewis of BA earning medalist honors at 88. Capel of Marion settles fourth amid fatigue in an action packed event.
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Peterson mocks Ryan marathon brag as political stunt
Richard "Pete" Peterson argues politicians use marathons to boost image. He recalls his own Pittsburgh Marathon finish and taunts Paul Ryan to join the Sasuki Kickoff 5K, joking about electronic timers and future coverage in The Southern. Peterson notes Kerry’s unverified Boston claim and suggests public figures face real marathon scrutiny.
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Seahawks edge Packers on last second TD in chaotic finish
Seattle 14 Green Bay 12 as Russell Wilson lofted a disputed 24 yard TD to Golden Tate on the final play. Tate shoved Sam Shields and tangled with M D Jennings as referees upheld the call after a lengthy review at CenturyLink Field.
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SIU Kicker MacLachlan Stumbles Twice This Season
SIU's kicker MacLachlan, who excelled last season, has missed twice but has converted all eight extra points this year. He missed 42 yard attempts against SEMO and Missouri State while newcomer Adams has not attempted a field goal as a Saluki.
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