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Springboks set to start with 7 new players in Wales test

JOHANNESBURG (AP) Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus will give at least seven players their test debut under stand-in captain Pieter-Steph du Toit in the game against Wales in Washington this weekend.

The Latest: Top-seeded Halep in trouble at French Open

PARIS (AP) The Latest from the French Open (all times local):

Top-ranked Halep finally up and running at French Open

PARIS (AP) Play is underway on Day 4 of the French Open, with top-seeded Simona Halep facing 83rd-ranked Alison Riske of the United States in the last remaining match of the women’s first round.

WORLD CUP: Portugal tries to repeat its European success

After finally breaking through with its first major title at the European Championship two years ago, Portugal will use the same formula at the World Cup.

Diamondbacks go for sweep of Reds (May 30, 2018)

PHOENIX — One-third of the way into the 2018 season, Cincinnati has had two managers and trod two distinct paths. The Diamondbacks have too.

Rangers' Moore faces tall task in return vs. Mariners (May 30, 2018)

The Texas Rangers and Matt Moore hope his stint on the disabled list has cured all that ails him.

Odor's 3-run double in 9th sends Rangers past Mariners 9-5

Odor rifled Diaz’s high slider the opposite way into the left-field corner to snap a 5-all tie, scoring Jurickson Profar, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Joey Gallo.

Marlins, Padres play close until Franmil Reyes' two-run blast breaks game open

The Miami Marlins and San Diego Padres played close most of the night until Franmil Reyes’ two-run blast broke the game open in the 6th inning.

Reyes’ home run leads Padres past Marlins, 9-5

SAN DIEGO (AP) Franmil Reyes hit a two-run homer that put San Diego ahead and the Padres got a fine effort from their bullpen Tuesday night in a 9-5 victory over the Miami Marlins.

Escobar, Royals spoil Gibson's gem as Twins lose in 14 innings

Kansas City Royals infielder Alcides Escobar took Taylor Rogers deep in the Minnesota Twins’ 2-1 loss in extra innings.

D-backs make most of 4 hits to beat Reds

Zack Godley bounced back from a shaky previous outing, and Brad Boxberger worked a perfect ninth for his 13th save.

Andy Green discusses the Reyes blast, performance of Tyson Ross

Andy Green discusses the Reyes blast, Tyson Ross

Esky hits walk-off homer as Royals beat Twins 2-1 in 14 innings

The Kansas City Royals got a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.

Mets look to salvage split against Braves, Teheran (May 30, 2018)

The Atlanta Braves are hopeful that Julio Teheran will hold form when he faces the New York Mets on Wednesday and give his team a chance to win the four-game series at SunTrust Park.

Mercury look to end skid at home vs. Mystics (May 30, 2018)

While the Phoenix Mercury are trying to snap out of a two-game losing skid behind veterans Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi, the Washington Mystics are off to a hot start thanks to contributions from two rookies — forward Myisha Hines-Allen and guard Ariel Atkins.

Descalso, Godley send Diamondbacks over Reds 5-2

Eugenio Suarez hit his 10th homer of the year, but Arizona did too much damage.

Giants lose 2 pitchers to injury in 11-4 loss to Rockies

DENVER (AP) Kyle Freeland pitched effectively into the sixth inning and doubled in Colorado’s three-run fourth Tuesday night, leading the Rockies to an 11-4 win over the San Francisco Giants, who lost two pitchers to injury – including starter Jeff Samardzija.

Descalso, Godley send Diamondbacks over Reds 5-2 (May 30, 2018)

PHOENIX (AP) Daniel Descalso hit a two-run homer, Zack Godley pitched six effective innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 on Tuesday night.

Reyes returns to mound as Cardinals face Brewers (May 29, 2018)

MILWAUKEE — Alex Reyes has waited 15 long months for this moment.

McCoughtry hits game-winning 3, Dream rally past Lynx (May 29, 2018)

ATLANTA (AP) Angel McCoughtry made a game-winning 3-pointer with 1.5 seconds left and the Atlanta Dream closed on a 13-4 run to beat the Minnesota Lynx 76-74 on Tuesday night.

Cubs go for sweep of Pirates in Pittsburgh (May 29, 2018)

A potentially volatile situation between the Pirates and the Cubs never developed Tuesday, so now their attention turns to their series finale at PNC Park on Wednesday, when Chicago will look for a sweep and Pittsburgh will try to climb out of a slump.

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