LEADING OFF: Braves await tests on Acuña, MLB draft starts
A look at what's happening around the majors on Sunday:
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Flexen flexes again at home, Mariners beat Angels 2-0
SEATTLE — Chris Flexen pitched three-hit ball for seven innings in another home win, Luis Torrens added an RBI triple and the Seattle Mariners...
Yankees’ Cole demands ball, completes 3-hit gem vs Astros
HOUSTON — Yankees ace Gerrit Cole demanded on the mound that manager Aaron Boone let him get the final out, then struck out Yordan...
Altuve HR caps 6-run rally in 9th, Astros shock Yankees 8-7
HOUSTON — Jose Altuve hit a three-run homer to cap a startling six-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning, getting his jersey...
Suárez HR off Hader in 9th lifts Reds over Brewers 4-3
MILWAUKEE — Eugenio Suárez hit a leadoff home run in the ninth inning against All-Star closer Josh Hader and the Cincinnati Reds beat the...
Polanco, Twins overcome late slam, walk off to sweep Tigers
MINNEAPOLIS — Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending three-run homer in the 10th inning, and the Minnesota Twins completed a four-game sweep of the Detroit...
Braves try to adjust after Acuña’s season-ending injury
MIAMI — The Atlanta Braves will have to adjust to playing without All-Star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. for the remainder of the season.
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Marlins’ López Ks MLB-mark 9 in a row at start, tops Braves
MIAMI — Marlins right-hander Pablo López set a major league record by striking out the first nine batters to start a game, pitching Miami...
Gausman, Casali power Giants to sweep of Nationals
SAN FRANCISCO — Kevin Gausman worked six-plus innings of one-run ball and Curt Casali hit a three-run homer as the San Francisco Giants beat...
Indians and Royals rained out in final game before break
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians and Kansas City Royals began their All-Star break a little earlier than expected.
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