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Giants erase early deficit, rally to beat Diamondbacks 7-5

PHOENIX (AP) — Austin Slater hit a tiebreaking bases-loaded double in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied from an early four-run deficit, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5 Wednesday night and snapping a six-game skid. The victory helped the Giants avoid a series sweep. The Diamondbacks, who were

JACK THOMPSON, Associated Press

Jul 07

LEADING OFF: Verlander, Gonsolin go for 11th; Cole at Fenway

A look at what's happening around the majors today: V IS FOR VICTORY Justin Verlander (10-3, 2.03 ERA) looks to become the first 11-game winner in the majors when Houston hosts the last-place Kansas City Royals in the afternoon finale of a four-game series. The 39-year-old ace, a two-time Cy

The Associated Press

Jul 07

Judge hits slam for MLB-leading 30th HR, Yanks rout Pirates

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Judge hit a grand slam for his major league-leading 30th home run and the New York Yankees routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 16-0 on Wednesday night to split their two-game interleague series. Luis Severino pitched six dominant innings and Aaron Hicks also had a grand slam as

The Associated Press

Jul 07

Merrifield, Dozier, Rivera go deep early, Royals hold on to beat Astros 7-4

HOUSTON (AP) — Whit Merrifield, Hunter Dozier and Emmanuel Rivera all homered as the Kansas City Royals roughed up Cristian Javier early and held on for a 7-4 win over Houston on Wednesday night, ending the Astros' major league-best eight-game winning streak. Javier (6-4) had allowed one hit in 14

The Associated Press

Jul 07