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Darvish dominant, Tatis homers twice in Padres’ 6-0 win over Cubs

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish struck out nine in seven dominant innings, Fernando Tatis Jr. homered twice and the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0 on Saturday night. "This is as good as stuff we have seen him have all year," San Diego manager Bob Melvin said. "He used his fastball ...

Acuña hits 464-foot homer in Braves’ 5-2 win over Diamondbacks

PHOENIX (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. stole a base when no one was looking, hit a homer to the fans buying beer. Spencer Strider overpowered major league hitters by blowing fastballs past them. When the Atlanta Braves' two young stars are in the lineup, it's can't-miss viewing. Acuña hit a ...

Dad-to-be Chris Bassitt pitches Blue Jays over Mets 3-0

NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Bassitt stood on the mound in the eighth inning as teammates patted him on the back. Manager John Schneider took the ball and offered the only words necessary: "Go be a Dad." Taking the mound after a 91-minute rain delay and ready to rush back to Toronto as his wife ...

Taillon, Swanson lead Cubs to a 2-1 win over Padres

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jameson Taillon pitched effectively into the sixth inning, Dansby Swanson homered among his three hits, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Friday night in the opener of a four-game series. "That is the best I have seen him I think since spring training - ...