Sports Stories from August 21, 2012 (Change date)
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Astros sent scout to check out ClemensAug 22, 2012 12:17 am - ST. LOUIS — Roger Clemens thinks any talk about a return to the majors is premature. The Houston Astros decided to check him out anyway. General manager Jeff Luhnow said...
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Tigers take advantage of wild Romero to knock off Blue JaysAug 22, 2012 12:23 am - DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers did a lot of their best work with their bats on their shoulders. Detroit took advantage of Ricky Romero’s wildness Tuesday night in a 5-3 vi...
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Cozart’s HR leads Reds over PhilliesAug 22, 2012 12:12 am - PHILADELPHIA — Zack Cozart went up swinging when Jonathan Papelbon figured he’d be looking. Cozart won. Cozart hit a tiebreaking homer on Papelbon’s first pitch in the n...
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Rockies defeat Mets 6-2Aug 22, 2012 12:09 am - NEW YORK — Jhoulys Chacin didn’t pick up where he left off. Far from it, fortunately for him. Chacin made an impressive return from an extended absence and the Colorado ...
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Strasburg guides Nationals to 4-1 win over BravesAug 22, 2012 12:24 am - WASHINGTON — Because the Washington Nationals have an innings limit for star right-hander Stephen Strasburg, there aren’t many starts left in his remarkable season. On T...
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Wainwright dominates in Cards’ 7-0 win over AstrosAug 22, 2012 12:20 am - ST. LOUIS — Adam Wainwright was given a huge early cushion against a team that’s been pushed around for months, and did not let it go to his head. The St. Louis Cardina...
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Giants cancel order for Cabrera T-shirtsAug 22, 2012 12:15 am - SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants canceled an order for 20,000 Melky Cabrera T-shirts just in time. Giants spokeswoman Staci Slaughter said Tuesday that the order...
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Royals edge Rays in 10 inningsAug 22, 2012 12:21 am - ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Kansas City reliever Kelvin Herrera got his first major league victory Tuesday night after Royals starter Luke Hochevar and Tampa Bay’s David Pric...
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Trumbo hits 30th homer as Angels down Red Sox 5-3Aug 22, 2012 12:27 am - BOSTON — The Los Angeles Angels needed a strong outing by their starter after a disastrous series that wrapped up a disappointing homestand. They got it from Ervin Santa...
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Hernandez leads Seattle past Indians 5-1Aug 22, 2012 12:16 am - SEATTLE — Felix Hernandez wasn’t perfect. He was still dominant. Hernandez allowed one run in 7 2-3 innings in the first start following his perfect game, Jesus Montero...