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Ohtani sparkles for Angels; Romo starts again for Rays — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani struck out nine while throwing 7 2/3 innings of excellent six-hit ball in his seventh career start, and the Los Angeles Angels snapped their five-game skid with a 5-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.
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Shohei Ohtani on Home Run Derby: 'I don't think I'm at that level yet' — Invitations to the Home Run Derby won't go out for another month or so, but that hasn't stopped reporters from asking Los Angeles Angels phenom Shohei Ohtani if he'd be interested in taking part.
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Ben Walker / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Rosario hits 2 HRs, leads Syndergaard, Mets over Arizona 4-1 — New York Mets' Asdrubal Cabrera (13) follows through on a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday, May 20, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at New York Mets … NEW YORK - When he looks at his club, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo does not see a team in panic. One that is trying too hard, perhaps, but not panicking. He listens to his players' comments, observes their focus, watches them prepare.
Mike Mazzeo / Kansas City Star:
Yankees' loaded roster may lead to some tough decisions for Bombers in near future — It's a testament to the Yankees' depth that they can put up 10 runs on 14 hits with Gary Sanchez and Didi Gregorius both on the bench and Aaron Judge putting up an 0-fer at the plate.
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Dave Skretta / Associated Press:
Tyler Austin, Sonny Gray lead Yankees to 10-1 rout of Royals — The Yankees rightfully lamented a miserable week filled with rainouts, broken planes and a patchwork schedule that forced righthander Sonny Gray to pitch on eight days' rest. — Well, that last bit turned out to be a good thing.
Associated Press:
Martinez's 2 vastly different HRs lead Red Sox past O's 5-0 — BOSTON — J.D. Martinez took plenty of ribbing in the dugout after slicing a short home run inside the Pesky Pole at Fenway Park. — A few innings later, he showed his teammates some serious power.
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David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
J.D. Martinez, Mookie Betts outbash Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton — Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton have about 13 inches and 125 pounds on Mookie Betts and J.D. Martinez, but they don't have anything on them in the power department, at least through May 20.
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Vincent DeBlasio / Philly.com:
Phillies minor league report: Dylan Cozens leads IronPigs to sweep, JoJo Romero picks up first win for Reading — A handful of Phillies minor-league affliates were in play Sunday. Here's how they fared: — INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE (AAA) — Lehigh Valley 5, Syracuse 2 …
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Ed Barkowitz / Philly.com:
Nick Pivetta, Phillies set for key series against Braves — If familiarity breeds contempt, then the Phillies and Braves should pretty much hate each other by now. — Phillies minor league report: Dylan Cozens leads IronPigs to sweep, JoJo Romero picks up first win for Reading
Jim Salisbury / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Phillies ready for a 1st-place showdown with Braves
Phillies ready for a 1st-place showdown with Braves
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Yu Darvish overcomes frustrations to get first win with Cubs — CINCINNATI — A pivotal moment for Chicago Cubs righty Yu Darvish came in the fourth inning on Sunday. — He had just walked Cincinnati Reds starter Tyler Mahle and was showing some signs of frustration.
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Another no-hit bid for Francisco Liriano ends in another Detroit Tigers loss — SEATTLE — The Detroit Tigers have twice lost games this season in which left-handed pitcher Francisco Liriano flirted with a no-hitter. — With one out in the seventh on Sunday at Safeco Field …
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Steve Gardner / Arizona Republic:
Cardinals reliever Jordan Hicks throws MLB's fastest pitch at 105 mph — St. Louis Cardinals reliever Jordan Hicks has matched Aroldis Chapman's mark for the fastest pitch in recorded baseball history. — The St. Louis Cardinals reliever — who before this season had never appeared …
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Associated Press:
Liddi's homer leads NW Arkansas to 4-1 win over Springfield — SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Alex Liddi hit a three-run home run in the first inning, leading the Northwest Arkansas Naturals to a 4-1 win over the Springfield Cardinals in the second game of a doubleheader on Sunday.
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19-year-old outfielder Juan Soto makes Nats' debut — WASHINGTON — Outfielder Juan Soto struck out in his major league debut for the Washington Nationals, at 19 becoming the youngest player in the major leagues. — He pinch hit to leading off the eighth inning Sunday and saw four pitches …
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George Henry / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Braves rally for 6 runs in 9th, beat Miami on Swanson's hit — Dansby Swanson's two-run single capped a six-run ninth inning, and the NL-leading — Miami Marlins 10-9 on Sunday. — Ronald Acuna Jr. drove in two runs in the seventh and another in the ninth as the Braves moved 11 games …
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Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
It's a girl! Iowa Cubs infielder hosts gender reveal party after delivering the game-winning hit — Iowa Cubs infielder Mike Freeman and his wife celebrated a gender reveal party at Principal Park Sunday Tommy Birch, tbirch@dmreg.com — Iowa Cubs infielder Mike Freeman had an unforgettable day at Principal Park on Sunday.
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