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Matt Eisenberg / Metsblog:
Mets lose Game 1 of doubleheader on Harper's homer — Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning after a misplayed double-play ball as the New York Mets lost the first game of a split doubleheader to the Washington Nationals, 3-1, Saturday at Citi Field.
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Associated Press:
Nationals Ace Scherzer Pitching No-Hitter Thru 8 vs Mets — NEW YORK — Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer is pitching a no-hitter through eight innings against the New York Mets. — Scherzer already has thrown a no-hitter this season, in June against Pittsburgh.
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Daryl Van Schouwen / Chicago:
White Sox rally for two runs in 9th, defeat Tigers — Leury Garcia singled in J.B. Shuck from second base as the White Sox rallied for two runs in the ninth inning Saturday night to defeat the Tigers 4-3 before a paid crowd of 17,772 at U.S. Cellular Field.
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Colleen KaneContact / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox slugger Jose Abreu joins Albert Pujols in exclusive club for 2
White Sox slugger Jose Abreu joins Albert Pujols in exclusive club for 2
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers miss first chance to clinch AL West championship — Trout triples, scores in ninth to lift Angels Tolleson, Dyson work fourth day in a row — Rangers hitters confounded by Weaver … ARLINGTON — Mike Trout might not be the American League MVP this season …
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Associated Press:
Marte's Homer in 12th Inning Lifts Pirates Over Reds 6-4 — PITTSBURGH — The Pirates are on the verge of hosting the NL wild card game for the third straight year. — Starling Marte's two-run homer in the 12th inning gave Pittsburgh a 6-4 victory over Cincinnati on Friday night that extended …
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Associated Press:
Cubs Beat Brewers, Try to Keep Up in Race to Host Wild Card — MILWAUKEE — Jake Arrieta struck out seven in six strong innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-1 on Friday night as they tried to keep up with Pittsburgh in the race to host the NL wild card game.
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Associated Press:
Yanks Swept by O's, Still Chasing Home Field for Wild Card — BALTIMORE — The New York Yankees failed to clinch home field in the AL wild-card game, getting swept in a day-night doubleheader Saturday by the Baltimore Orioles, 9-2 and 4-3. — Only needing one win to host Tuesday's one-game playoff …
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Manfred Interested In MLB Expansion To Mexico — MLB commissioner Rob Manfred was in Mexico this week to meet with baseball officials there, and it appears the addition of an MLB team south of the border is a possibility. If MLB were to expand, it could consider expanding into Mexico, Manfred tells Maury Brown of Forbes.
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Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
He finished his first season in the majors 0-2 with a 5.53 ERA over nine starts — The Denver Post — Jon Gray (55) of the Colorado Rockies pitches to Andrew McCutchen (22) of the Pittsburgh Pirates during a National League game at Coors Field, Sept. 21, 2015. (AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post)
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Associated Press:
Gordon Reaches 200 Hits as Marlins Beat Phillies 7-6 — PHILADELPHIA — Christian Yelich had a career-high five hits, Marcell Ozuna drove in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning and Dee Gordon got his 200th hit of the season as the Miami Marlins rallied for a 7-6 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies …
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Associated Press:
Keuchel Wins 20th, Astros Set Runs Record, Rout D-Backs 21-5 — PHOENIX — Dallas Keuchel became the AL's first 20-game winner and the Houston Astros backed him with the highest-scoring game in team history, moving closer to a playoff berth by routing the Arizona Diamondbacks 21-5 Friday night.
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Associated Press:
Troy Tulowitzki's Return Lifts Blue Jays Over the Rays — Troy Tulowitzki doubled and singled in his return to the Toronto lineup on Friday after missing three weeks with injuries, and the visiting Blue Jays rallied past the Tampa Bay Rays, 8-4. — Tulowitzki went 2 for 5 and scored a run.
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Associated Press:
Dodgers Beat Padres 6-2 to Gain on Mets for Home-Field — LOS ANGELES — There's something about Dodger Stadium that makes Alex Wood pitch especially well. — He earned his career-high 12th victory, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 6-2 Friday night to take a half-game lead …
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Associated Press:
Royals Put Big Dent in Twins' Wild-Card Bid With 3-1 Win — MINNEAPOLIS — Ben Zobrist put a major dent in Minnesota's postseason bid with an RBI double in the eighth inning against struggling All-Star Glen Perkins, and the Kansas City Royals topped the Twins 3-1 on Friday night.
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