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Associated PressCruz, Sanó homer for Twins in 6-5 win at BostonBy DOUG ALDENBOSTON (AP) Nelson Cruz and Miguel Sano connected in the fifth inning to pad Minnesota's record home run total, and the Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-5 Tuesday night.Jake Cave added a two-run triple for...

LEADING OFF: DeGrom-Scherzer, Encarnación set, Dorian effectBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:PAIR OF ACESIt's a marquee matchup when Jacob deGrom starts for the Mets against Max Scherzer at Nationals Park. Washington leads the NL wild-card race, New York is chasing.DeGrom (8-8, 2.66 ERA)...

AP Sports WriterBryce Harper drives in 100th run, Phillies beat Reds 6-2By JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Phillies' offense is coming around in September, with their top hitter leading the way.Bryce Harper drove in his 100th run with a single, J.T. Realmuto had a pair of hits and a...

AP Sports WriterGavin Lux a big hit in major league debut for DodgersBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Gavin Lux got a big cheer upon being introduced to the Dodger Stadium crowd for the first time.The noise grew even louder when the rookie stroked a single to center field...

AP Sports WriterBryce Harper drives in 100th run, Phillies beat Reds 6-2By JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Bryce Harper drove in his 100th run with a single, J.T. Realmuto had a pair of hits and a sacrifice fly, and the Philadelphia Phillies won their third in a row Tuesday night,...

Umpire Larry Vanover leaves Rockies-Dodgers game with injuryLOS ANGELES (AP) Home plate umpire Larry Vanover has left the game between the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers.Vanover appeared to be hit on the right hand by a foul ball during Kike Hernandez's at-bat in the bottom of the...

Associated PressIndians' Carrasco looks forward to first game in ClevelandBy STEVE HERRICKCLEVELAND (AP) Carlos Carrasco has never been so happy to be home.Carrasco pitched an inning for Cleveland on Sunday at Tampa Bay, his first major league appearance since being diagnosed with a treatable form of leukemia in...

AP Sports WriterGavin Lux a big hit in major league debut for DodgersBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Gavin Lux got a big cheer upon being introduced to the Dodger Stadium crowd for the first time.The noise grew even louder when the rookie stroked a single to center field...

AP Baseball WriterSeptember Scramble: MLB playoff spots, intriguing plotsBy BEN WALKERAll-Star ace Luis Severino heating up in the bullpen, maybe. Gavin Lux making his debut, Bruce Bochy saying farewell.Plus playoff spots and seeding.Major League Baseball is heading toward a September scramble, a perfect setup for what's on deck this...

LEADING OFF: DeGrom-Scherzer, Encarnación set, Dorian effectBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors Tuesday:PAIR OF ACESIt's a marquee matchup when Jacob deGrom starts for the Mets against Max Scherzer at Nationals Park. Washington leads the NL wild-card race, New York is chasing.DeGrom (8-8, 2.66 ERA)...

Tigers minor leaguer Numata dies after skateboard accidentDETROIT (AP) Tigers minor league catcher Chace Numata died Monday, days after being injured in a skateboarding accident in Pennsylvania. He was 27.Numata's family and the team announced the death.Numata, who was playing for Detroit's Double-A Erie affiliate, was found unresponsive...

AP Baseball WriterTwins came from out of nowhere to set home run recordBy NOAH TRISTERIt's no surprise that someone set a home run record this year.What's remarkable is who did it.The Minnesota Twins - who haven't led the majors in homers since the days of Harmon Killebrew - are...