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Jerry Beach / UPI:
Washington Nationals get key out on Yoenis Cespedes in 7-4 win — NEW YORK — If the Washington Nationals end up cruising to the National League East title while leaving the New York Mets flailing for a lifeline in the wild-card derby, both teams may look back on Friday and Saturday's victories …
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John Harper / New York Daily News:
In a season full of low points, Nationals series feels like Mets have hit rock bottom — Of all the unforeseen and even bizarre developments in this Mets' season, it turns out the hardest to believe were the back-to-back days in Washington, D.C., April 29 and 30, when this team hung losses on Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg.
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks playing like top National League contenders … PHILADELPHIA - With every passing day, more evidence seems to emerge suggesting the Diamondbacks are a cut above most teams in the National League. They often will roundly beat the opposition - either out-slugging them …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks Game Day: Phillies tie it in the sixth
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Associated Press:
Padres beat Brewers in another slugfest, 7-5 in 11 innings — MILWAUKEE (AP) — One home run in extra innings wasn't enough for the San Diego Padres, so they cranked out a couple more Saturday. — It's been that kind of weekend at Miller Park. — Cory Spangenberg and Chase d'Arnaud …
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Andrew Wagner / UPI:
San Diego Padres go deep twice in 11th inning to sink Milwaukee Brewers — MILWAUKEE — For the second straight game, the San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers took turns rocketing baseballs out of Miller Park. — And for the second straight day, they needed extra innings to decide on a winner.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Jake Arrieta loses grip in fifth inning of Cubs' 4-3 loss to Pirates — Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta reacts after being pulled from Saturday's game against the Pirates with sweat issues on June 17, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
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Freeland pitches 6 solid innings, Rockies beat Giants 5-1 (Jun 17, 2017) — DENVER (AP) Kyle Freeland gave up hits and even got hit, but the rookie gave the surging Colorado Rockies the outing they needed. — Freeland pitched six solid innings and shook off a liner off his pitching arm …
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Christina KahrlMLB / ESPN:
Rookies in the rotation key to Rockies' rise
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Jeff Wallner / UPI:
Yasiel Puig keys power surge as Los Angeles Dodgers rout Cincinnati Reds — CINCINNATI — It didn't take long after Saturday's game for Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to find the word that best described his team's offense: — Relentless. — Yasiel Puig homered twice …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wainwright is rocked as Orioles overwhelm Redbirds — • Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright already had reviewed video at least twice of every hitter he faced Saturday, got his usual postgame treatment, and spent time looking at himself in the mirror in the weight room.
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Eric Gilmore / UPI:
Ryon Healy, Matt Joyce power Oakland Athletics past New York Yankees — OAKLAND, Calif. — You couldn't blame Ryon Healy if he wishes June would never end. — Healy recorded his third career multi-homer game — all coming this month — and powered the Oakland Athletics to a 5-2 victory …
Craig Davis / Orlando Sentinel:
Marlins' bullpen lets late lead slip as Braves rally to win in the 10th — Marlins manager Don Mattingly discusses the late-inning collapse against the Braves, says there is plenty of blame to go around, — Sun Sentinel — An early deficit wasn't too much for the hot-hitting Marlins to overcome.
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers reaction: Napoli leads homer barrage against Mariners — ARLINGTON — The gangs all here and it's getting fun again at Globe Life Park. — The Texas Rangers scored 10 runs for the second consecutive day as they beat up the Seattle Mariners 10-4 again Saturday afternoon.
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
From Cy to sigh in the blink of an eye for Boston's Rick Porcello — HOUSTON — Imagine having the most rewarding year of your life, 12 months in which all of your hard work pays off with absolutely everything going in your favor. Now imagine working just as hard, not skipping any steps along …
Rob Biertempfel / Greensburg Tribune-Review:
Pirates notebook: Clint Hurdle looks for ways to shake Gregory Polanco's slump — Gregory Polanco's batting average, by lineup spot. — Position 2017 Career — First — .252 — Second — .236 — Third .140 .272 Fourth .263 .228 Fifth — .238 — Sixth — .228 — Seventh — .321
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays acquire Trevor Plouffe from A's, will add him to roster Monday — UPDATE, 2:59: Cash said the Rays got Plouffe primarily to improve their right-handed hitting, hoping a change of scenery will help him. They see him playing 1B and 3B, so they can get some rest for Longoria and Morrison …
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