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Gee goes 7 strong against Braves in return — Recap — Box Score — Play-By-Play — Photos — Conversation — Dillon Gee returns with 7 strong vs. Braves; Mets win 4th in row — NEW YORK — David Wright ignited a tiebreaking rally in the seventh inning with a hustle double …
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John Jeansonne / Newsday:
Dillon Gee's return a success as Mets win fourth straight … Of course, the Mets don't want to be just another statistic. But, in baseball, there is no avoiding excess numerical data, so here goes: — Wednesday night's 4-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves gave the Mets their first four-game winning streak in a full year.
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Danny Abriano / Metsblog:
Game Recap: Mets 4, Braves 1 — Result: The Mets played another crisp game Wednesday, topping the Braves by the score of 4-1 at Citi Field. — The win gave the Mets their first four-game winning streak since last season. — Need to Know: The Mets took an early 1- lead when Daniel Murphy doubled …
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Kristie Ackert / NY Daily News:
Jacob deGrom throws seven scoreless innings as Mets offense comes to life in 8-3 win over Braves
Jacob deGrom throws seven scoreless innings as Mets offense comes to life in 8-3 win over Braves
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Greg Logan / Newsday:
Jacob deGrom dominant in seven shutout innings as Mets top Braves
Jacob deGrom dominant in seven shutout innings as Mets top Braves
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Canadian Press:
Dodgers found partly responsible for beating of Giants fan — LOS ANGELES — A San Francisco Giants fan who suffered brain damage in a beating in a Dodger Stadium parking lot won his negligence lawsuit Wednesday, with a jury agreeing that the Dodgers didn't provide adequate security and were partly to blame for the attack.
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Giants Spoil Hammel's Debut, Beat A's 5-2 — SAN FRANCISCO — Hunter Pence homered and drove in two runs, Matt Cain tossed six strong innings and the San Francisco Giants spoiled Jason Hammel's debut for Oakland with a 5-2 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday night.
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Gregor Chisholm / MLB.com:
Lind to miss six to eight weeks with foot fracture — ANAHEIM — The Blue Jays' injury situation went from bad to worse on Wednesday afternoon, when it was revealed that first baseman Adam Lind has a non-displaced fracture in his right foot. — Lind said the doctors expect him to be out for the next six to eight weeks.
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Joe Resnick / Associated Press:
Pujols' 2-run HR lifts Angels over Blue Jays, 8-7
Pujols' 2-run HR lifts Angels over Blue Jays, 8-7
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Associated Press:
Hernandez Cruises, Phillies Beat Brewers 4-1 — MILWAUKEE — Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley homered to support Roberto Hernandez's solid start, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 on Wednesday night for their third straight win over the NL Central leaders.
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Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
After saving Phils victory, Papelbon says he's ready to move on
After saving Phils victory, Papelbon says he's ready to move on
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George A. King III / New York Post:
Masahiro Tanaka flies back to New York for MRI on right arm — Masahiro Tanaka has left the Yankees and is flying back to New York for an MRI exam on his right arm, The Post has learned. — Tanaka had his worst start as a major leaguer Tuesday night in Cleveland, allowing 10 hits and five runs …
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Dave Cameron / Fox Sports:
Everything is bigger in Texas, including disappointment — Quick, name the worst team in baseball right now. The Houston Astros are a good choice, as they have lost at least 100 games in three consecutive seasons and are currently tied for the worst record in baseball.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox To Designate A.J. Pierzynski For Assignment — The Red Sox are set to designate catcher A.J. Pierzynski for assignment, sources tell Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (via Twitter). The 37-year-old veteran signed a one-year, $8.25MM deal to join Boston over the past offseason.
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Associated Press:
Morales, Gibson Lead Twins to 8-1 Rout of Mariners — SEATTLE — Kendrys Morales knocked in three runs and Kyle Gibson pitched six shutout innings to lead the Minnesota Twins to an 8-1 rout of the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night. — Chris Colabello hit a two-run double …
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Canadian Press:
Ellsbury's homer in 14th lifts Yankees past Indians — CLEVELAND — Jacoby Ellsbury's two-out homer in the 14th inning gave the New York Yankees a 5-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night. — Ellsbury hit his sixth home run of the season on an 0-2 pitch from Vinnie Pestano (0-1).
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Canadian Press:
Lynn reaches double figures; Cardinals beat Pirates — ST. LOUIS — Lance Lynn reached double figures in wins before the All-Star break for the third straight year and Kolten Wong homered for the second game in a row, helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates for the third straight time, 5-2 on Wednesday night.
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