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Albies hits 3-run homer, Acuña has defensive gem to lead the Braves past the Yankees

Albies hits 3-run homer, Acuña has defensive gem to lead the Braves past the Yankees

ATLANTA (AP) — Ozzie Albies hit a three-run homer, Ronald Acuña Jr. made a spectacular throw and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Yankees 7-3 on Friday night as both teams resumed action after the All-Star break.
Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. stuns Yankees with incredible throw in Atlanta's win

Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. stuns Yankees with incredible throw in Atlanta's win

ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. caught the New York Yankees off-guard with a spectacular throw to end the third inning in the Atlanta Braves' series-opening 7-3 victory Friday night.
Seager hits 2-run double in 8th to get Rangers to .500 and hand MLB-best Tigers 5th loss in row

Seager hits 2-run double in 8th to get Rangers to .500 and hand MLB-best Tigers 5th loss in row

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Corey Seager hit a two-run double with two outs in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers finally got back to .
Brewers' Sal Frelick lands on injured list with hamstring strain

Brewers' Sal Frelick lands on injured list with hamstring strain

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick landed on the injured list Friday with a hamstring strain to begin the second half. He got hurt making a sliding catch in the final game before the All-Star break last Sunday.
Kyle Stowers hits 2-run walk-off homer in 10th to give the Marlins an 8-7 win over the Royals

Kyle Stowers hits 2-run walk-off homer in 10th to give the Marlins an 8-7 win over the Royals

MIAMI (AP) — Kyle Stowers hit a two-run walk-off homer in the 10th inning and finished with three hits as the Miami Marlins defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-7 on Friday night.
Hays hits 2 homers and Reds go deep 4 times to back Lodolo in 8-4 win over Mets

Hays hits 2 homers and Reds go deep 4 times to back Lodolo in 8-4 win over Mets

NEW YORK (AP) — Austin Hays hit two of Cincinnati's four home runs and Nick Lodolo threw seven strong innings as the Reds beat the New York Mets 8-4 on Friday night.

AL East-leading Blue Jays use 4-run second inning to beat struggling Justin Verlander and the Giants

TORONTO (AP) — Chris Bassitt and three relievers combined on a shutout, and the Toronto Blue Jays roughed up San Francisco’s Justin Verlander in a 4-0 win over the Giants on Friday night.
Junior Caminero homers twice, Yandy Díaz hits a grand slam, and the Rays beat the Orioles 11-1

Junior Caminero homers twice, Yandy Díaz hits a grand slam, and the Rays beat the Orioles 11-1

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — All-Star Home Run Derby runner-up Junior Caminero went deep twice, Yandy Díaz hit a grand slam and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-1 on Friday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
Machado's slam caps 5-run 9th as Padres top Nationals 7-2

Machado's slam caps 5-run 9th as Padres top Nationals 7-2

WASHINGTON (AP) — Manny Machado’s grand slam capped a five-run ninth inning, and the San Diego Padres beat the Washington Nationals 7-2 on Friday night.
Bassitt lifts Blue Jays to 4-0 win over Giants in return from all-star break

Bassitt lifts Blue Jays to 4-0 win over Giants in return from all-star break

TORONTO — Bolstered by a four-run second, Chris Bassitt pitched 6 1/3 shutout innings to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a series-opening 4-0 win against the San Francisco Giants on Friday.