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Rookie hurler Jhoulys Chacin gave the Rockies a fourth straight strong outing and streaking outfielder Carlos Gonzalez hit an early three-run homer to propel the Rockies to a 4-3 win over the Reds on Tuesday night at Coors Field.

Original Post By Google News Joey Nowak

Of all the things that baseball teaches us, this is surely one of the most time-honored lessons through the generations: Sometimes you really have to work for it. That was vividly true on Tuesday night, as a look around Major League Baseball shows.

Original Post By Google News Mark Newman

A Triple Crown candidate is rare enough in itself. But two in the same ballpark make the feat all that much more exciting. Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez and Reds first baseman Joey Votto are sharing the field this week in Denver.

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Francisco Liriano was sharp as the Twins' offense exploded in a 10-2 victory over the Royals that put Minnesota 4 1/2 games ahead of the White Sox in the AL Central.

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Phillies closer Brad Lidge said he is unconcerned about his ailing right elbow and should be ready to pitch Friday.

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For the first time since May 30, the Phillies are atop the NL East. The Phils beat the Marlins at Citizens Bank Park, 8-7, while the Pirates beat the Braves in Pittsburgh, 5-0, giving Philly a half-game lead.

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With Philadelphia's victory over Florida, Atlanta fell back into second place in the National League East, a half-game behind the Phillies.

Original Post By Google News George Von Benko

PHOENIX (AP) -Tim Lincecum struck out 11, three San Francisco players homered and the Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-3 on Tuesday night to keep up the pressure on San Diego in the NL West.

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The Rays bashed five home runs and David Price surrendered just two runs over six frames in a 14-5 blowout win vs. the Sox on Tuesday to move within 1 1/2 games of the Yankees.

Original Post By Google News Bill Chastain

James McDonald pitched seven innings, Ronny Cedeno’s triple keyed a five-run seventh and the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates beat the slumping Atlanta Braves for the second straight day, winning 5-0 on Tuesday night.

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