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8:30 PM ET, June 28, 2015

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Metsblog:
Matz debut: 7.2 IP, 2 ER; 3-for-3, 4 RBI  —  Update, 6:42 p.m.: Steven Matz had a dream major league debut at the plate and on the mound at Citi Field Sunday.  —  Matz was 3-for-3 with four RBI, which came on a two-run double in the second and a bases-loaded single in the fifth.
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
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Mets defeat Reds in 13th to complete suspended game  —  After numerous missed opportunities, the Mets finally scratched across a run in the 13th inning to defeat the Reds 2-1 Sunday at Citi Field, completing the game suspended after six innings Saturday because of rain.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Roger Rubin / New York Daily News:
Mets game against Reds suspended after six innings due to rain, to resume Sunday at 1:10 p.m.  —  Other than the rain that was falling at Citi Field, this had the look of a typical Matt Harvey start: Another fine performance by the pitcher, no run support, no Met victory.
Associated Press:
Rookie Correa Leads Astros Over Yankees 3-1  —  HOUSTON — Rookie Carlos Correa doubled twice and scored the tiebreaking run on a triple by Evan Gattis in the seventh inning to help the Houston Astros to a 3-1 win over the New York Yankees on Sunday.  —  Collin McHugh (9-3) …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Pinstripe Alley
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Braun, Lind Hit 2-Run HRs in 8th, Brewers Hold Off Twins  —  MILWAUKEE — Ryan Braun and Adam Lind hit two-run homers in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3 on Sunday.  —  Down 5-1, the Twins rallied in the ninth.  Torii Hunter, who homered twice Saturday …
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
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Hunter Homers Twice as Twins Beat Brewers 5-2
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Twinkie Town
Daryl Van Schouwen / Chicago:
McCann's walk-off homer caps Tigers come-from-behind victory over White Sox  —  DETROIT - For seven innings, this was the type of scene the White Sox envisioned when they traded for Jeff Samardzija during the offseason, watching the workhorse right-hander dealing against the Detroit Tigers …
Associated Press:
Ortiz, Sandoval and De Aza Homer, Power Red Sox Past Rays  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — David Ortiz, Pablo Sandoval and Alejandro De Aza homered to back the pitching of Justin Masterson and lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Over the Monster
Zach Links / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Designate Jose Tabata For Assignment  —  The Pirates have designated Jose Tabata for assignment, according to Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (on Twitter).  —  The outfielder once looked like a future cornerstone player but he has fallen off in recent seasons.
Associated Press:
Jimenez Sharp for 8 Innings as Orioles Beat Indians 4-0  —  BALTIMORE — Ubaldo Jimenez pitched eight innings of four-hit ball to win his fourth straight start, Jimmy Paredes and Manny Machado homered and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Cleveland Indians 4-0 Sunday in the opener of a split doubleheader.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Strasburg Pitches Nationals Over Phillies 3-2 in 1st of 2  —  PHILADELPHIA — Stephen Strasburg struck out a season-high nine batters in seven strong innings to lead the Washington Nationals to their eighth straight victory, 3-2 over the Philadelphia Phillies in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Wood Sharp as Braves Top Pirates 2-1 to End Losing Streak  —  PITTSBURGH — Alex Wood pitched shutout ball into the eighth inning to win for the first time in five starts, and the Atlanta Braves edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Sunday.  —  Jace Peterson hit his third homer for the Braves …
Zach Links / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers Interested In Mets' Jon Niese  —  The Dodgers are interested in Mets starter Jon Niese, sources tell Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (via Twitter).  Just yesterday, Rosenthal reported that the Cubs have also considered dealing for the left-hander.  —  Niese isn't quite a world-beater …
 
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