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Jacob Wilson of the Athletics getting hit by a pitch against the Diamondbacks
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Athletics Rally but Bow to Diamondbacks in Frustrating Extra-inning Loss

Diamondbacks 6, Athletics 5 (10 innings) PHOENIX — A pair of tenth-inning bases-loaded singles — one by Nolan Arenado and the other by Ildemaro Vargas — brought home the tying and winning runs for the Arizona Diamondbacks, giving them a 10th-inning walkoff win over the visiting Athletics Tuesday night. The Diamondbacks led most of the […]

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Rangers Deliver Shutout Rout Over White Sox

Rangers 10, White Sox 0 ARLINGTON, Texas (July 21) — The Texas Rangers redeemed themselves after Monday’s 10–3 loss to the Chicago White Sox by beating them, 10–0, Tuesday. With this win, the Rangers climb back atop the AL West with a half-game lead over the Seattle Mariners, who fell, 4–2, to the Cincinnati Reds […]

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Rangers Flail in Series Opener Against White Sox

White Sox 10, Rangers 3 ARLINGTON, Texas (July 20) — The Texas Rangers began their seven-game homestand with a 10–3 loss to the Chicago White Sox Monday night in front of a crowd of 28,506. This loss brings the Rangers back to .500 at 50–50 and moves them a half-game out of first place in […]

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Lawrence Butler of the Athletics scoring a run against the Diamondbacks
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Seventh Inning Outburst Puts Athletics Past Diamondbacks

Athletics 5, Diamondbacks 2 PHOENIX (July 20) — A two-run single by pinch-hitter Jeff McNeil led to a three-run seventh, giving the Athletics a 5–2 win over the host Arizona Diamondbacks Monday night at Chase Field. That was one of fifteen hits for the Athletics, a team that saw five players notch multi-hit games. Rookie […]

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Jeremy Peña of the Astros hugging Yordan Alvarez after hitting a grand slam against the Marlins.
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Peña, Alvarez Power Astros Past Marlins

Astros 8, Marlins 5 The Houston Astros defeated the Miami Marlins 8–5 on Monday night at Daikin Park behind a six-run second inning that featured Jeremy Peña‘s grand slam and two home runs from Yordan Alvarez. Astros – Marlins Game Summary The Astros and Marlins traded scoreless first innings. Ronel Blanco struck out two batters […]

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Pete Alonso of the Orioles stealing second base against the Astros
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Orioles Pull Away in Middle Innings as Astros Drop Series Finale

Orioles 5, Astros 2 The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Houston Astros 5–2 on Sunday afternoon at Daikin Park after taking advantage of aggressive baserunning and timely hitting before holding the Astros’ offense in check over the final six innings. Hunter Brown struck out four across 4 2/3 innings in a losing effort. Yordan Alvarez and […]

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Taylor Ward of the Orioles scoring a run against the Astros
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Ward’s Late Homer Lifts Orioles Past Astros

Orioles 3, Astros 2 The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Houston Astros 3–2 on Friday night at Daikin Park after Taylor Ward‘s go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning erased the Astros’ one-run lead. Yordan Alvarez collected two hits and an RBI, Jeremy Peña reached base three times, and Peter Lambert turned in another effective […]

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Grading Yankees’ First Half Performances

For the tenth consecutive season, the New York Yankees have reached the halfway point of the season with an above .500 record. Despite suffering key injuries to Aaron Judge, Max Fried, and several other key contributors, the Yankees have fought their way into second place in the American League East. However, while some players have […]

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