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Astros 3, Phillies 2

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Reds blank Marlins; Votto tossed in 1st

The best way to get over a depressing sweep? Pull off one of your own.

Reds’ Votto ejected in first inning

Reds first baseman Joey Votto was ejected by plate umpire D.J. Reyburn after disagreeing with a called strike in the first inning Sunday, his fourth ejection in the past two seasons.

Diamondbacks’ Reynolds plunked on head, seems OK

Mark Reynolds was able to make light of being hit in the head with a pitch. Arizona's third baseman hit a three-run homer in the fourth inning, then was hit in the head by a pitch in the sixth and the Diamondbacks beat the Washington Nationals 6-1 on Tuesday night.

Kershaw pitches 8 scoreless in win

Clayton Kershaw scattered seven hits over eight innings in his first start since appealing a five-game suspension and Russell Martin hit a late RBI double in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 1-0 victory over the punchless New York Mets on Sunday.

Byrd sets Cubs HBP milestone

All-Star Marlon Byrd became the first Cubs player in 105 years to be hit at least 16 times in a season when he was plunked twice on Sunday night.

Boone ends 12-year career in majors, joins ESPN

Giants ace Lincecum eyes record $$ in arbitration

On Tuesday, Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum submitted an arbitration claim for $13 million in salary for the 2010 season, sources told FOXSports.com. The team countered by filing at $8 million.