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McCutchen hits 3-run homer, Pirates get 18 hits for first time since 2023 and beat Angels 9-3

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Andrew McCutchen hit a three-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates had 18 hits for the first time in two years in a 9-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night that stopped a three-game losing streak.

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Yelich's 5th career slam and Bauers' 2-run homer power the Brewers to an 11-3 win over the Giants

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Christian Yelich hit his fifth career grand slam and Jake Bauers added a two-run homer as part of an eight-run sixth inning, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to an 11-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.

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Freddy Fermin comes in late, but shows up big for the Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Freddy Fermin came in at the bottom of the ninth and became a hero for Kansas City in the Royals' 11-inning, 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.

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Brandon Pfaadt wins 4th straight start and Diamondbacks beat Rays 5-1

PHOENIX (AP) — Brandon Pfaadt won his fourth straight start, Pavin Smith hit a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Tampa Bay 5-1 on Tuesday night as the Rays started their first extended road trip this season.

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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani plays catch as he continues his comeback from elbow surgery

CHICAGO (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani played catch on Tuesday in a continuation of his throwing program in his comeback from elbow surgery.

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Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez exits start with left forearm tightness

NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez was removed from his start Tuesday night against the New York Mets because of left forearm tightness. The team said Sánchez will be evaluated further.

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Vientos returns to Mets' lineup after missing 2 games with groin discomfort

NEW YORK (AP) — Third baseman Mark Vientos was back in the New York Mets' lineup Tuesday night against Philadelphia after missing two games due to groin discomfort. Vientos left Saturday’s 3-0 victory over the St.

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Astros beat Blue Jays 5-1 as Pena, Walker lead with 3 hits apiece

HOUSTON (AP) — Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker each had three hits and an RBI, and the Houston Astros cruised to a 5-1 win over the slumping Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. The Blue Jays were held to two hits for the second straight game.

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Happ hits game-ending single in the 10th as the Cubs rally past Dodgers 11-10

CHICAGO (AP) — Ian Happ hit a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs outlasted the Los Angeles Dodgers for a wild 11-10 victory on Tuesday night.

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Astros cruise past the Blue Jays 5-1 behind 3 hits apiece from Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker

HOUSTON (AP) — Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker each had three hits and an RBI, and the Houston Astros cruised to a 5-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. The Blue Jays were held to two hits for the second straight game.

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