Sports Stories from August 22, 2012 (Change date)
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Sox relying too much on home runsAug 22, 2012 10:00 pm - In the third inning Wednesday night, Gordon Beckham led off with a double and moved up to third base on Dewayne Wise's bunt single. Kevin Youkilis followed with a sacrif...
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Sox sweep Yanks for first time since 1991Aug 22, 2012 10:00 pm - Chris Sale struck out 13 in 7 2-3 stellar innings to get his 15th victory, Alex Rios hit a go-ahead homer and the White Sox beat the New York Yankees 2-1 on Wednesday ni...
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Shutting down Strasburg doesn't make much senseAug 22, 2012 10:00 pm - The Washington Nationals have been making a lot more noise this season than anyone ever expected. It got even louder, however, when general manager Mike Rizzo set the i...
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Giants beat Dodgers 8-4 to earn 3-game sweepAug 22, 2012 9:56 pm - LOS ANGELES — Matt Cain pitched seven strong innings, Joaquin Arias homered and drove in a career-high five runs, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodge...
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Reds edge Phillies 3-2Aug 22, 2012 9:44 pm - PHILADELPHIA — Bronson Arroyo allowed three hits in eight-plus innings, and Jay Bruce homered to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies...
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Angels defeat fading Red Sox 7-3Aug 22, 2012 9:44 pm - BOSTON — Jered Weaver has struggled at Fenway Park. He even fell down while throwing a pitch in the first inning on Wednesday night. This time, everything turned out jus...
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Padres rookie beats Pirates in major league debutAug 22, 2012 9:44 pm - SAN DIEGO — It all proved to be better than expected for rookie Andrew Werner. The left-hander could barely believe the news two days ago that the San Diego Padres were ...
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Thames delivers game-winning hit for MarinersAug 22, 2012 9:44 pm - SEATTLE — Even the postgame pie to the face is improving. Eric Thames earned his second celebratory shot to the face in the last eight days after his tiebreaking, two-ru...
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Diamondbacks sweep MarlinsAug 22, 2012 9:44 pm - PHOENIX — Rookie Wade Miley pitched eight innings to earn his 14th victory, and Arizona beat the Miami Marlins 3-0 Wednesday night to complete a sweep of the first home ...
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Tigers hold on for 3-2 win over Blue JaysAug 22, 2012 9:44 pm - DETROIT — Anibal Sanchez was sharp from the start — but to win this one the Detroit Tigers would need contributions from a couple more of their newest acquisitions. Sanc...