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Ohtani breaks out of mini-slump and falls just a double short of hitting for the cycle

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shohei Ohtani got going again at the plate Monday night, falling just a double short of hitting for the cycle.

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Wood's 2-run homer helps overcome Ohtani's big night in Nationals' 6-4 win over Dodgers

WASHINGTON (AP) — James Wood hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning that helped the Washington Nationals hold off Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 on Monday night for their third straight victory.

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Twins manager Rocco Baldelli ejected after arguing about pitch clock violation

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli was ejected during Monday night's loss at Kansas City after Twins pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson was called for a pitch clock violation.

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With contract expiring, Cubs' Kyle Tucker says he's not sure how Guerrero's deal affects his future

CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Tucker was well aware of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s massive contract. He just wasn't sure how it would impact him.

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Kyle Isbel goes 3 for 4 with a home run as the Royals beat the Twins 4-2

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kyle Isbel went 3 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs, Michael Lorenzen allowed one run in six innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Monday night.

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$Red Sox C Connor Wong fractures pinky after being hit on a catcher's interference$

Red Sox C Connor Wong fractures pinky after being hit on a catcher's interference

BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox catcher Connor Wong fractured his left pinky after being called for catcher’s interference in the first inning Monday night against the Toronto Blue Jays.

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George Springer hits 3 RBI singles, José Berríos goes 7 strong and Blue Jays beat Red Sox 6-2

BOSTON (AP) — George Springer had three RBI singles, José Berríos pitched seven innings of one-run ball and the Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 on a chilly, misty Monday night at Fenway Park. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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Steele tosses 7 innings as the Cubs pound the Rangers 7-0 on frigid night

CHICAGO (AP) — Justin Steele tossed three-hit ball over seven innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 7-0 on a frigid Monday night. Michael Busch doubled and scored in the second.

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Juan Soto's RBI double leads Mets over Marlins 2-0 for 5-game winning streak

NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto hit a go-ahead double in the third inning and Kodai Senga combined with a standout bullpen for New York's second shutout in four days, a 2-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Monday night that extended the Mets' winning streak t

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George Springer hits 3 RBI singles, José Berríos goes 7 strong and Blue Jays beat Red Sox 6-2

BOSTON (AP) — George Springer had three RBI singles, José Berríos pitched seven innings of one-run ball and the Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 on a chilly, misty Monday night at Fenway Park. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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