Giants come out swinging to rout Reds again, 16-5

Giants come out swinging to rout Reds again, 16-5
San Francisco Giants’ Juan Uribe, left, is congratulated by teammate Pablo Sandoval (48) after Uribe hit a two-run home run off Cincinnati Reds’ Mike Leake during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010, in San Francisco.
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D-backs solve Lincecum; Enright gets 1st shutout
SAN FRANCISCO – The Diamondbacks encountered a strugglingpitcher Friday night. And even though it was San Francisco’s TimLincecum – the diminutive right-hander who routinely has throttledthem – they handled the situation with aplomb.
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Hoffenheim rout Bremen as Bayer set early pace

Hoffenheim rout Bremen as Bayer set early pace
BERLIN (AFP) – Hoffenheim destroyed Werder Bremen 4-1 on Saturday in a potent start to the Bundesliga season on the opening weekend while Bayern Munich proved they will again be the team to beat.
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UPDATE 2-Soccer-Bayern snatch late winner to beat Wolfsburg 2-1
Bayern Munich needed a stoppage-time winner from Bastian Schweinsteiger to beat VfL Wolfsburg 2-1 and successfully kick off their Bundesliga title defence on Friday.
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Gay, Billups lead US NBA stars in rout of France

Gay, Billups lead US NBA stars in rout of France
Rudy Gay scored 19 points and Chauncey Billups added 17 to spark the United States past France 86-55 on Sunday in an exhibition game for both teams ahead of the World Basketball Championships.
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Americans preparing for basketball worlds as underdogs
The United States will be underdogs at the world basketball championships in Turkey later this month because of a lack of height and international experience, the USA Basketball chairman said Saturday.
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Orioles 14, Indians 8: Red-hot O’s rout Tribe

Orioles 14, Indians 8: Red-hot O’s rout Tribe
Poor pitching from the Indians paved the way for a 14-8 loss to the Orioles on Tuesday night at Progressive Field. The Orioles, who hit four home runs on the night, improved to 7-1 under new manager Buck Showalter. Cleveland’s Justin Masterson took the loss, allowing seven runs (four earned) over five innings.
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Bergesen pitches 2-hitter, Orioles beat Indians
Published: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 9:55 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 9:55 p.m. CLEVELAND – Brad Bergesen pitched a two-hitter for his first win in nearly three months and the surging Baltimore Orioles beat the Cleveland Indians 3-1 Wednesday night.
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Cleveland Indians’ Carlos Santana done for season, needs knee surgery
Cleveland Indians catcher Carlos Santana is set to have surgery on his injured left knee and will miss the rest of the season.
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Rookie Jeremy Hellickson is brilliant again as Tampa Bay Rays rout Detroit Tigers 8-0

Rookie Jeremy Hellickson is brilliant again as Tampa Bay Rays rout Detroit Tigers 8-0
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, August 10, 2010 DETROIT The fact that touted prospect Jeremy Hellickson has won his first two big-league starts has been impressive enough. But it’s how Hellickson completed the feat that has the Rays feeling like they have something special. The rookie pitched seven shutout innings in Tampa Bay’s 8-0 win over the Tigers on Tuesday night at Comerica Park …
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White Sox rout Mariners, Floyd strong again in victory

White Sox rout Mariners, Floyd strong again in victory
White Sox rout Mariners, Floyd strong again in victory
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White Sox put home streak on line against Mariners
The Chicago White Sox shoot for their ninth straight home win this evening, when they continue their four-game series against the Seattle Mariners at U.S. Cellular Field,
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Thomas joins White Sox as ambassador
Frank Thomas has returned to the Chicago White Sox, just five years after his bitter departure. Thomas will serve as a team ambassador, a role that could include everything from helping the current players to speaking engagements on behalf of the club. “This is a great day today, to be named team ambassador, because I really care about this team,” Thomas said before the White Sox hosted…
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White Sox back Floyd, drub Mariners
White Sox back Floyd, drub Mariners
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