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Brewers hope to put rare loss behind them in matchup vs. Marlins
One key to the success of the Milwaukee Brewers this season is they've avoided long losing streaks and don't savor victories very long.,"They turn the page really quick," Milwaukee left-hander Jose Quintana said. "If we get a win, we're on to the next step.",The Brewers will need to turn the page on...

Merrill Kelly to face Pirates in potential swan song with Diamondbacks
Arizona veteran right-hander Merrill Kelly will take the mound for what could be the final time with the Diamondbacks when he opposes Pirates left-hander Andrew Heaney on Saturday night in Pittsburgh.,As the uncertainty that comes with the final days before the July 31 trade deadline intensifies, Ke...

Rockies ride momentum into rematch vs. Orioles
The Colorado Rockies and host Baltimore Orioles are dealing with extremes heading into the second game of their three-game series on Saturday.,For a change, the Rockies are on the positive side when it comes to the emotional component.,The Rockies won their third straight on Friday with a 6-5 comeba...

White Sox seek to sustain scoring surge in clash vs. Cubs
The Chicago White Sox boast a major-league-best 61 runs since the All-Star break and have gone 6-1 over that span.,It's certainly a feel-good run for a team that toiled during much of the first half, and the White Sox hope to maintain their surge as they host the crosstown rival Chicago Cubs on Satu...

Tyler Stephenson, Reds look to stay hot in rematch vs. Rays
The Cincinnati Reds are on the outside looking in when it comes to the National League playoff picture. ,Cincinnati sits one game behind the San Diego Padres in the race for the final wild-card berth. ,The Reds will look to potentially climb into that spot when they host the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturd...

Tarik Skubal, skidding Tigers aim to slow down Blue Jays
The Detroit Tigers will look to their ace to end another losing streak -- if he's in uniform on Saturday.,Left-hander Tarik Skubal was placed on the paternity list this week but is expected to start against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays in the third contest of a four-game series between division le...

Kyle Schwarber, Phillies shoot for another win over Yankees
Kyle Schwarber earned MVP honors for hitting three homers in the swing-off at the All-Star Game.,In the first week since the All-Star break, Schwarber is still rolling, and the slugger will attempt to continue his power surge Saturday afternoon when the Philadelphia Phillies visit the New York Yanke...

Guardians, Royals set for doubleheader after washout
When the Cleveland Guardians take the field in Kansas City for a split doubleheader with the Royals on Saturday, they will do so with a familiar face back with the team.,So will the Royals.,Before inclement weather postponed the scheduled series opener on Friday, Cleveland announced that Gabriel Ari...

On heels of 4-HR game, Nick Kurtz takes aim at Astros again
The Houston Astros couldn't have picked a worse time to put yet another starting pitcher on the injured list. After all, Nick Kurtz is still in town.,Kurtz, the Athletics' breakout star rookie, took some serious lumber to the record books on Friday night, becoming the first rookie to hit four home r...

MLB roundup: A's rookie Nick Kurtz belts record-tying 4 homers
Rookie Nick Kurtz tied major league records with four home runs and 19 total bases to pace the visiting Athletics to a 15-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday.,Kurtz, who was 6-for-6 in the game after going 3-for-5 with two doubles in the Athletics' series-opening win on Thursday, extended hi...

Mets open California trip with blowout win over Giants
Brandon Nimmo and Juan Soto drove in two runs apiece, Francisco Lindor homered among three hits and scored three times, and the New York Mets opened a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants with an 8-1 win Friday night.,Clay Holmes limited the Giants to one run in five innings in a ...

Nathan Eovaldi throws 5 scoreless innings as Rangers crush Braves
Jonah Heim homered and Sam Haggerty had an RBI double and scored a run to back a solid start by Nathan Eovaldi as the Texas Rangers stayed hot with an 8-3 win over the sputtering Atlanta Braves on Friday in Arlington, Texas.,The Rangers won their fourth straight game and ninth in their past 11 outin...

Mets open California trip with blowout win in SF
Brandon Nimmo and Juan Soto drove in two runs apiece, Francisco Lindor homered among three hits and scored three times, and the New York Mets opened a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants with an 8-1 win Friday night.,Clay Holmes limited the Giants to one run in five innings in a ...

Zach Neto gives Angels walk-off win over M's in 10
Zach Neto singled to drive in LaMonte Wade Jr. from second base with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning, giving the Los Angeles Angels a 3-2 walk-off victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday in Anaheim, Calif.,Neto produced the first walk-off hit of his career on his bobblehead giveaway ni...

Athletics' Nick Kurtz becomes first rookie with 4-HR game
Athletics designated hitter Nick Kurtz hit four home runs in his team's 15-3 road win over the Houston Astros on Friday night, becoming the first rookie in major league history to accomplish the feat.,Kurtz, 22, also matched the major league record for total bases with 19, originally set by Shawn Gr...

Nick Kurtz ties record with 4 HRs as A's pound Astros
Rookie Nick Kurtz tied major league records with four home runs and 19 total bases to pace the visiting Athletics to a 15-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday.,Kurtz, who was 6-for-6 in the game after going 3-for-5 with two doubles in the Athletics' series-opening win on Thursday, extended hi...

Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz hits 4 HRs against Astros
Athletics designated hitter Nick Kurtz hit four home runs in his team's 15-3 road win over the Houston Astros on Friday night, becoming the first rookie in major league history to accomplish the feat.,He is the 20th player in big-league history to hit four home runs in a game. The Arizona Diamondbac...

Nathan Eovaldi continues to dominate as Rangers cruise past Braves
Jonah Heim homered and Sam Haggerty had an RBI double and scored a run to back a solid start by Nathan Eovaldi as the Texas Rangers stayed hot with an 8-3 win over the sputtering Atlanta Braves on Friday in the first of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.,The Rangers won their fourth straight g...

White Sox bash four homers, thrash Cubs in series opener
Chase Meidroth, Colson Montgomery, Austin Slater and Mike Tauchman homered and Adrian Houser pitched effectively into the seventh inning as the host Chicago White Sox routed the Chicago Cubs 12-5 on Friday.,Winners of six of seven since the All-Star break, the White Sox collected 18 hits, including ...

Twins' Zebby Matthews and three relievers blank Nationals
Zebby Matthews pitched six scoreless innings, Byron Buxton drove in the game's lone run, and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 1-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Friday night in Minneapolis.,Royce Lewis ripped a double for the only extra-base hit for the Twins, who won the series opener despit...