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Brian Matusz 2nd MLB pitcher this week ejected for foreign substance — 5h - MLB BRIAN MATUSZ BALTIMORE ORIOLES MIAMI MARLINS + more — Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz is tossed for the use of a foreign substance in the 12th inning, and Martin Prado hits a walk-off single in the 13th to lift the Marlins to a 1-0 win.
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Jennings Gets 1st Win, Marlins Top Orioles 1-0 in 13 Innings — MIAMI — Martin Prado hit a two-out, bases-loaded single in the 13th inning, and the Miami Marlins won for the first time in Dan Jennings' six games as manager, beating Baltimore 1-0 on Saturday night.
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Rizzo Drives in 6, Cubs Rally Late to Beat D-Backs 9-6 — PHOENIX — Anthony Rizzo matched his career high with six RBIs and the Chicago Cubs snapped the Arizona Diamondbacks' five-game winning streak with a 9-6 victory Saturday night. — Rizzo doubled in three runs in the Cubs' four-run fifth inning …
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Ken Giles is OK after finger cut — Ken Giles was visited at the mound on Friday night before he threw his first pitch. — Manager Ryne Sandberg said he noticed Giles looking at his hand, prompting the manager, pitching coach Bob McClure, and a trainer to visit Giles.
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Bolsinger Shuts Down Padres, Pederson Hits HR as Dodgers Win — LOS ANGELES — Mike Bolsinger retired his final 23 batters after giving up a leadoff single in the first inning and Joc Pederson homered, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 2-0 victory over the punchless San Diego Padres on Saturday night.
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Peterson's 11th-Inning Single Lifts Braves Past Brewers, 3-2 — ATLANTA — Jace Peterson's single to left field drove in Alberto Callaspo from third base, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in 11 innings on Saturday. — Peterson hit the first pitch from Brandon Kintzler …
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Graveman, Fuld Lead A's to 5-0 Win Over Rays — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Kendall Graveman gave up three hits over six innings in his return from the minors, Sam Fuld drove in two runs and the Oakland Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0 on Saturday. — Graveman (2-2), recalled from Triple …
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Astros Turn 1st Triple Play Since 2004, Beat Tigers — DETROIT — Lance McCullers got Ian Kinsler to ground into a triple play in the fifth inning, and the Houston right-hander went on to earn his first career victory Saturday, leading the Astros over the Detroit Tigers 3-2.
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Daryl Van Schouwen / Chicago:
White Sox retire Paul Konerko's No. 14 — An adoring sellout crowd poured into U.S. Cellular Field Saturday afternoon to celebrate the retiring of White Sox great Paul Konerko's No. 14. — Entering through an opening in the center field wall, Konerko, wearing a brown suit …
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Kluber Solid Again, Pitches Indians Past Reds 2-1 — CLEVELAND — Corey Kluber's teammates knew it was only a matter of time before he returned to his Cy Young form. — Kluber allowed one run in eight innings and the Cleveland Indians won their fifth straight game with a 2-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.
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Mets shut down David Wright again after his back flares up — 7h - MLB DAVID WRIGHT DILSON HERRERA ERIC CAMPBELL DANIEL MURPHY NEW YORK METS + more — Adam Rubin discusses Mets' third baseman David Wright's diagnosis of spinal stenosis, how it affects Wright moving forward and the Mets as a franchise.
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Harvey allows career-high seven runs in 8-2 loss to Pirates — Matt Harvey allowed a career-high seven runs, as the New York Mets lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 8-2, Saturday at PNC Park. — Harvey pitched his worst start in his shortest-career outing. He gave up multiple home runs for just the third time.
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