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Travis Andersen / BostonGlobe.com:
Woman sues Red Sox owner after 2014 foul ball injury  —  A Brookline woman who was injured when she was struck by a foul ball last year during a Red Sox game at Fenway Park is suing John Henry, the team's principal owner, court records show.  —  Lawyers for Stephanie Taubin, 46 …
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Matt Eisenberg / Metsblog:
Boston's three-run 10th ends Mets' win streak  —  Carlos Torres allowed three runs in the top of the 10th, including a go-ahead inside-the-park home run to Red Sox catcher Blake Swihart, as the New York Mets' seven-game win streak ended with a 6-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Friday at Citi Field.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Matthew Cerrone / Metsblog:
Red Sox were eyeing Harvey in 2006, now they'll face him tonight  —  The Mets will host the Red Sox Friday night for the first time since 2001.  The two teams met at Fenway Park in 2006 and 2009.  —  Matt Harvey will start for the Mets against Red Sox LHP Henry Owens.
Metsblog:
Torres, Murphy put on a show as Mets win in 13th
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue and Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Hamels Strikes Out 10, Rangers Beat Orioles  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Cole Hamels delivered his best performance yet for the Texas Rangers, striking out 10 in eight innings Friday night during a 4-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles.  —  Star outfielder Adam Jones started for the Orioles …
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Associated Press:
Morales Hits 2-Run Homer, Royals Beat Rays 3-2  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Kendrys Morales hit his 15th homer, Edinson Volquez pitched into the seventh inning and the AL Central-leading Kansas City Royals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Friday night.  —  Morales put the Royals up 3-1 …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Yordano Ventura Overpowering as Royals Beat Orioles 5-3
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Fire GM Jack Zduriencik  —  The Mariners announced today that general manager Jack Zduriencik has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately.  Assistant GM Jeff Kingston will assume Zduriencik's responsibilities on an interim basis through season's end, according to the team.
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Mariners fire GM Jack Zduriencik
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Gregorius Has 6 RBIs, Yankees Roll to 15-4 Win Over Braves  —  ATLANTA — Didi Gregorius drove in a career-high six runs, Brian McCann hit a three-run homer in his return to Atlanta and the New York Yankees shook off a scoring slump to beat the Braves 15-4 on Friday night.
Associated Press:
Nunez Homers, Twins Take Opener Against Astros 3-0  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Eduardo Nunez homered and Kyle Gibson pitched 5 2-3 scoreless innings to help the Minnesota Twins to a 3-0 victory over the AL West-leading Houston Astros on Friday night.  —  Gibson (9-9) gave up four hits, struck out four and walked three.
Associated Press:
Bauer, Kipnis Lead Indians to 3-1 Win Over Angels  —  CLEVELAND — Trevor Bauer, starting in place of an ill Danny Salazar, allowed one run in eight innings and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 on Friday night.  —  Bauer (10-10) won for the second time in nine starts.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Let's Go Tribe
Associated Press:
Blue Jays Hit 3 HRs in 5-3 Win Over Tigers  —  TORONTO — Josh Donaldson and Troy Tulowitzki hit back-to-back homers, Jose Bautista also connected and the Toronto Blue Jays won for the eighth time in 10 games, beating the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Friday night.  —  Ian Kinsler and Anthony Gose homered …
Discussion: Bluebird Banter
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Associated Press:
Gallardo Wins 100th, Rangers End Toronto's 5-Game Win Streak
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Nationals Fall Behind Early, Lose to Marlins 4-3  —  WASHINGTON — Martin Prado and Marcell Ozuna homered off Washington starter Max Scherzer, and the Miami Marlins built a three-run lead and held on to beat the Nationals 4-3 on Friday night.  —  The Nationals began play 6 1-2 games behind the NL-East leading Mets.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
MORE HEYMAN >>>  RANKING THE TOP 30 MLB DEALS OF 2015  —  With all their great young position stars, reasonable payroll and sky-high revenue, perhaps no one is more well-positioned for the future than the Cubs.  But guess what?  They are doing a lot better now than anyone could have imagined, very likely including them.
James Wagner / Washington Post:
Denard Span returns to DL after latest injury setback  —  The Nationals' injury-plagued season suffered yet another significant blow Thursday as Denard Span will head to the disabled list for the third time this season after suffering another setback related to his back, Manager Matt Williams said.
Discussion: Federal Baseball and Metsblog
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