Saturday's MLB roundup

                   
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startribune.com     Jul 27, 2008            

Elise Amendola, Associated Press Boston’s Mike Lowell was toppled after tagging out New York’s Bobby Abreu on a double play to end the top of the sixth inning Saturday at Fenway Park. The Yankees improved to 8-0 since the All-Star break; the White Sox edged the Tigers again. AMERICAN LEAGUE: Yankees make it eight straight • NEW YORK 10, BOSTON 3: Robinson Cano homered and drove in three runs, Andy Pettitte gave New York another strong start and the Yankees beat the Red Sox 10-3 on Saturday for their eighth consecutive victory. The Yankees closed within one game of second-place Boston in the AL East and remained unbeaten since the All-Star break. Tampa Bay began the day with a one-game lead over the Red Sox. “It’s important to stay in the present,” Alex Rodri­guez said. “We don’t want to look too far ahead and too far behind.... [read full story]                    

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Lee stifles Twins, wins No. 14

telegram.com     Jul 27, 2008          

Indians 5, Twins 4 Cliff Lee stayed on pace to become Cleveland’s first 20-game winner in 34 years, and the Indians ended an eight-game losing streak inside the AL Central with a win over visiting Minnesota. White Sox 6, Tigers...                    

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Surging Yanks inching closer to rival Red Sox

signonsandiego.com     Jul 26, 2008          

Joba Chamberlain dominated Boston in his best major league start and the surging New York Yankees moved two games behind their longtime rivals in the AL East with a 1-0 victory last night. They inched closer to the second-place...                    

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Yanks blank Red Sox

honoluluadvertiser.com     Jul 26, 2008          

BOSTON — David Ortiz was back. "He matched Beckett inning for inning," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. Rays 5, Royals 3: Edwin Jackson (6-7) allowed two solo homers over five-plus innings, four relievers gave up four hits the...                    

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American League Roundup: Chamberlain baffles Bosox

ljworld.com     Jul 26, 2008          

Yankees 1, Red Sox 0 Boston — Joba Chamberlain dominated Boston with his best major-league start, and New York moved two games behind its longtime rival. Chamberlain allowed three singles and struck out nine in a career-high...                    

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Lee stifles Twins, picks up 14th victory

app.com     Jul 26, 2008          

Cliff Lee stayed on pace to become Cleveland's first 20-game winner in 34 years and the Indians ended an eight-game losing streak inside the AL Central with a 5-4 win over Minnesota on Friday night. Spotted a four-run lead in...                    

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Phillies come back, beat Braves

pittsburghlive.com     Jul 27, 2008          

In Philadelphia, pinch-hitter Greg Dobbs delivered a three-run homer in a seven-run fifth inning, and Philadelphia rallied past Atlanta to spoil Mike Hampton's return to the major leagues. Marlins 3, Cubs 2 (12 innings) In...                    

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Chamberlain dominates from mound as Yankees edge Red Sox 1-0

iht.com     Jul 26, 2008          

The surging New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 1-0 on Friday, closing to within two games of their eternal rivals in the American League East division. New York pitcher Joba Chamberlain dominated Boston in his best major...                    

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Yankees beat Red Sox for seventh straight win (AP)

yahoo.com     Jul 26, 2008          

By The Associated Press 27 minutes ago Joba Chamberlain and the New York Yankees picked up a big win against the Boston Red Sox and then got some help for the pennant race. Chamberlain took another big step in his transition...                    

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Yankees beat Red Sox for seventh straight win

nwsource.com     Jul 26, 2008          

Boston Red Sox's Mike Lowell argues a third-strike call by home plate umpire Marty Foster in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, July 25, 2008. (AP Photo/Elise...                    

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Dye's blast sinks Detroit

deseretnews.com     Jul 26, 2008          

Published: Saturday, July 26, 2008 12:14 a.m. MDT DETROIT — Jermaine Dye hit a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Chicago White Sox to a 6-5 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night. The White Sox rallied...                    

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