>>Cubs Crush Astros
(Chicago, IL) -- David DeJesus went 4-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI to lead the Cubs in a 7-2 win over the Astros. Starlin Castro had a two-run homer and Brett Jackson added an RBI triple for Chicago, which took two-of-three from Houston at Wrigley Field. Justin Germano struck out six through six-and-a-third innings of two-run ball to pick up the win. Scott Moore blasted a solo home run and scored on a Brandon Barnes groundout for the Astros. Bud Norris gave up six runs in three-and-a-third innings to suffer the loss. Norris left the game after being struck by a line drive off his left foot.
>>Cards Dump Diamondbacks
(St. Louis, MO) -- David Freese hit a two-run homer as the Cardinals dumped the Diamondbacks, 5-2. Allen Craig launched a solo shot and Rafael Furcal smacked an RBI triple for the Cardinals, who will look to sweep the three-game set on Thursday. Adam Wainwright tossed six innings of two-run ball to improve to 11-and-10. Jason Motte notched his 27th save. Paul Goldschmidt popped a solo homer for Arizona. Joe Saunders allowed all five runs in six innings to fall to 6-and-9.
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Miami Marlins 9, Philadelphia Phillies 2
Colorado Rockies 7, Milwaukee Brewers 6
Washington Nationals 6, San Francisco Giants 4
Los Angeles Dodgers 9, Pittsburgh Pirates 3
Cincinnati Reds 6, New York Mets 1
Atlanta Braves 6, San Diego Padres 1
>>White Sox Score Five In Seventh To Sink Jays
(Toronto, Ontario) -- Adam Dunn drilled a three-run homer during a five-run seventh inning as the White Sox outslugged the Blue Jays, 9-5. Dayan Viciedo launched a two-run shot in the frame for Chicago, which has won the last two in the four-game set. Dewayne Wise homered and plated four runs in the win. Gavin Floyd went six innings to improve to 9-and-9. Kelly Johnson clubbed a three-run homer and Jeff Mathis added a solo blast for Toronto. Ricky Romero allowed six runs in six-plus innings to fall to 8-and-10.
>>Mariners' Hernandez Throws Perfect Game Against Rays
(Seattle, WA) -- Seattle Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez threw the first perfect game in franchise history Wednesday. "King Felix" struck out twelve while not allowing a baserunner in a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Safeco Field. Hernandez struck out third baseman Sean Rodriguez looking to end the game. It was the fourth no-hitter in team history and the second this year. Kevin Millwood and five relievers combined to no-hit the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 8th. Jesus Montero drove in the game's lone run with an RBI single in the third inning. It's the 23rd perfect game in major league history and the third this year. Philip Humber of the Chicago White Sox threw a perfect game against Seattle April 21st and San Francisco's Matt Cain did it against Houston on June 13th.
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Detroit Tigers 5, Minnesota Twins 1
Baltimore Orioles 5, Boston Red Sox 3
New York Yankees 3, Texas Rangers 2
Kansas City Royals 3, Oakland Athletics 2
LA Angels of Anaheim 8, Cleveland Indians 4
