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Carpenter K’s 11 as Cardinals dispatch Reds

Matt Holliday hit a go-ahead, three-run homer to back Chris Carpenter's season-best 11 strikeouts, helping the St. Louis Cardinals take two of three from NL Central-leading Cincinnati with a 4-2 victory Sunday.

Marlins blow 6-run lead but escape Braves in 10

Sent to the plate after a scary scene, pinch-hitter Scott Cousins delivered a game-winning single in the 10th inning for his first big league hit and the Florida Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6 Sunday.

White Sox rally in 9th to cap Red Sox sweep

Gordon Beckham's bases-loaded walk with two outs pushed Chicago ahead in a four-run ninth inning that lifted the White Sox to their sixth straight win and an improbable 7-5 comeback victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.

Twins hold off Rangers after 3B coach interferes

In a bizarre ending, Texas third base coach Dave Anderson was called for interfering with runner Michael Young for the final out Sunday, giving the Minnesota Twins a 6-5 win over the Rangers.
Former All-Star Mark Prior pitched a scoreless inning in his debut for the Rangers' Triple-A team at Oklahoma City.
Josh Hamilton's bruised ribs could keep the American League batting leader out of the Rangers' lineup longer than anticipated.
Longtime minor leaguer John Lindsey was among five players the Dodgers promoted Sunday afternoon.

Chicago Cubs Aramis Ramirez day to day with quad strain

Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez is day to day after straining his right quadriceps during Sunday's 18-5 loss to the New York Mets.
The Texas Rangers will take a cautious approach with pitcher Cliff Lee and he will not make his scheduled start Tuesday at Toronto because of a sore back.
Florida's three-game weekend series against NL East rival Atlanta ended Sunday without any ceremony for departing Braves manager Bobby Cox, who criticized Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria earlier this season.

Jays spoil A-Rod’s return, end Yanks’ win streak

Aaron Hill and Vernon Wells each hit two-run homers and the Toronto Blue Jays spoiled Alex Rodriguez's return to the New York lineup, beating the Yankees 7-3 on Sunday to halt their eight-game winning streak.
Bill Mazeroski, an elite fielder made it to the Hall of Fame because of his many Gold Gloves, now has a bronze statue honoring his most memorable swing of the bat.

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Jim Thome has tied Mark McGwire for ninth place on baseball's all-time home run list with his 583rd career shot.

Reeling NL West-leading Padres lose 9th straight

NL batting leader Carlos Gonzalez had three hits and two RBIs to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 6-2 win Saturday over the reeling NL West-leading San Diego Padres, whose nine-game losing streak is their longest since 2003.

Quentin’s bat helps White Sox sweep Red Sox

Gavin Floyd allowed five hits in six innings, Carlos Quentin hit a double and triple and the Chicago White Sox swept their day-night doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox with their second 3-1 win on Saturday.
Carlos Silva is scheduled to start Tuesday for the Chicago Cubs against Houston after missing more than a month because of a heart problem.

Rays upended by O’s, fall further behind Yanks

Orioles 8, Rays 4

Jurrjens, Braves overcome Johnson to hold lead

Jair Jurrjens pitched seven innings and earned his first victory in 10 road starts this season when the Atlanta Braves beat the Florida Marlins 2-0 on Saturday night.

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