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Ervin, Votto lead Reds past Cubs despite Chicago's 6 homers (Aug 17, 2017)

CHICAGO (AP) Phillip Ervin hit a two-run homer to snap a tie in the seventh inning and had four RBIs in his first major league start as the Cincinnati Reds rebounded from blowing a nine-run lead to defeat the Chicago Cubs 13-10 on Thursday.

Gomes, Kipnis homer among 3 hits; Indians beat Twins 9-3 (Aug 17, 2017)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Yan Gomes and Jason Kipnis each had three hits including a home run, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Minnesota Twins 9-3 in the first game of a day-night doubleheader Thursday.

Cubs' Lester allows 9 runs before exiting in 2nd vs. Reds

CHICAGO (AP) Chicago Cubs starter Jon Lester left Thursday’s game against Cincinnati in the second inning with left lat tightness after allowing nine runs by the Reds.

St. Louis Cardinals taking claim of Rally Cat

ST. LOUIS (AP) Rally Cat may be coming back to Busch Stadium.

Indians' Ramirez hit by pitch on forearm, leaves Twins' game

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Cleveland third baseman Jose Ramirez has left Thursday’s game against Minnesota after getting hit by a pitch.

Twins reinstate Perkins from DL, after 16-month stay

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have reinstated relief pitcher Glen Perkins from the disabled list, where he’s been for more than 16 months because of shoulder trouble.

Red-hot Rangers host weary White Sox (Aug 17, 2017)

ARLINGTON, Texas — Considering the Chicago White Sox just finished getting swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers, the best team in baseball, a four-game set against the Texas Rangers starting Thursday will represent a reprieve.

Gonzalez seeks strong finish as Rockies host Braves (Aug 17, 2017)

DENVER — Carlos Gonzalez is hitting better lately.

Cubs' Lester looks to stay hot versus Reds (Aug 17, 2017)

CHICAGO — Jon Lester hopes to resume a positive post-All-Star break run as the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds wrap up a four-game series at Wrigley Field on Thursday.

Cardinals, Pirates look to keep pressure on Cubs (Aug 17, 2017)

PITTSBURGH — Two teams scrambling to make headway in the National League Central will clash when the St. Louis Cardinals open a four-game set Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Puig's double in 9th lifts Dodgers past White Sox 5-4 (Aug 16, 2017)

LOS ANGELES (AP) Yasiel Puig’s two-run double in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on Wednesday night for their second comeback win in as many games.

Story homers twice in Rockies' 17-2 win over Braves (Aug 16, 2017)

DENVER (AP) Trevor Story had two homers and a career-high six RBIs, Jon Gray pitched six strong innings, and the Colorado Rockies broke out of an offensive slump in a big way to beat the Atlanta Braves 17-2 on Wednesday night.

Phillies, Giants begin series between NL bottom feeders (Aug 17, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO — The two losingest teams in baseball with little but 2018 draft order at stake begin a four-game series Thursday night when the Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants meet at AT&T Park.

Reds executive Gene Bennett dies at age 89

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (AP) Gene Bennett, who was with the Cincinnati Reds organization for more than 60 years as a scout and executive, died Wednesday. He was 89.

Stroman gets win, Pearce homers as Jays beat Rays 3-2 (Aug 16, 2017)

TORONTO (AP) Marcus Stroman pitched 6 1/3 innings, Steve Pearce homered and scored twice and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Wednesday night.

LEADING OFF: Indians try to finish up 10-0 at Target Field

A look at what’s happening all around the majors Thursday:

After rainout, Twins host Indians in doubleheader Thursday (Aug 17, 2017)

MINNEAPOLIS — Rain has been a big problem for the Minnesota Twins in their eighth year in the outdoor Target Field. Cleveland has been a problem for Minnesota, too, but the Indians have had their share of the weather-related headaches at Target Field.

Alex Gordon's go-ahead single in 9th lifts Royals past A's (Aug 16, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Alex Gordon hit a go-ahead RBI single in the top of the ninth after Oakland tied it in the bottom of the eighth, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Athletics 7-6 on Wednesday.

Alonso's bat, Rzepczynski's relief, Mariners beat O's 7-6 (Aug 16, 2017)

SEATTLE (AP) Recently acquired Yonder Alonso hit his first homer for Seattle and drove in three runs, and Marc Rzepczynski struck out Chris Davis with the bases loaded to end the Mariners’ 7-6 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday.

Richard shutout, Myers 3 SBs in inning, Padres top Phils 3-0 (Aug 16, 2017)

SAN DIEGO (AP) Clayton Richard pitched a three-hitter for his first shutout since 2012 and Wil Myers stole three bases in an inning as the San Diego Padres blanked the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 Wednesday for a three-game sweep.

Valbuena, Calhoun homer to lift Angels past Nationals 3-2 (Aug 16, 2017)

WASHINGTON (AP) Luis Valbuena and Kole Calhoun homered, Ricky Nolasco bounced back from a rocky first inning before exiting with an injury and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Washington Nationals 3-2 on Wednesday to split their two-game series.

Dodgers' Darvish pitches for home crowd vs. White Sox (Aug 16, 2017)

LOS ANGELES — What a day Wednesday is expected to be for Yu Darvish.

Rockies' Gray feels right at home versus Braves (Aug 16, 2017)

DENVER — Convinced that his slider finally is the vaunted weapon it was last season, the Colorado Rockies’ Jon Gray will start Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves, seeking to remain unbeaten at Coors Field this year.

Indians' Santana aims to stay hot at Twins' park (Aug 16, 2017)

MINNEAPOLIS — Carlos Santana enjoys hitting at Target Field — or at least that is what the stats indicate.

Reds hope to mount offense against Cubs' Lackey (Aug 16, 2017)

CHICAGO — Given the deficit by which they lost to begin their visit to Wrigley Field, the Cincinnati Reds could have allowed their four-game series with the defending World Series champions to slip away before it really got started.

Gallo on a roll as Rangers host Tigers (Aug 16, 2017)

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Tigers and Rangers conclude a three-game series Wednesday with 33-year-old pitchers — Detroit right-hander Anibal Sanchez and Texas lefty Cole Hamels — facing off in the rubber match.

Yanks could be without Chapman for Game 3 vs. Mets (Aug 16, 2017)

NEW YORK — If the New York Yankees hold a close lead over the New York Mets on Wednesday night at Citi Field, there might be some concern about Aroldis Chapman.

Rays hope to build on breakout game vs. Jays (Aug 16, 2017)

TORONTO — After a prolonged team slump, the Tampa Bay Rays suddenly were hitting again Tuesday in a 6-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.

Mariners hope Gonzales goes long against Orioles (Aug 16, 2017)

SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners might be ready to unleash Marco Gonzales.

Phillies might limit Pivetta's repertoire for start vs. Padres (Aug 16, 2017)

SAN DIEGO — There is no question that the Phillies’ Nick Pivetta has a tantalizing assortment of pitches. They may be on display when Philadelphia caps its three-game series with the San Diego Padres on Wednesday afternoon.