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Thor of the same: Ace K's 11 as Mets sweep Crew

Thor of the same: Ace K's 11 as Mets sweep Crew

NEW YORK -- Needing a win to enter this coming week's showdown in Washington with some momentum, the Mets on Sunday let their recently minted ace carry them to one.

Quite clearly New York's best pitcher at this juncture of the season, Noah Syndergaard struck out 11 batters en route to a 3-1 win over the Brewers at Citi Field. Allowing nothing more than an unearned run in seven innings, Syndergaard walked nobody and allowed six hits, dominating Milwaukee to win his third straight start. He owns a 0.82 ERA, 27 strikeouts and one walk over that stretch.

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Anthony DiComo has covered the Mets for MLB.com since 2008. Follow him on Twitter @AnthonyDiComo and Facebook, and listen to his podcast.

Troy Provost-Heron is a reporter for MLB.com and covered the Brewers on Sunday.

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Tigers win series vs. Rays; Zimm, Miggy hurt

Tigers win series vs. Rays; Zimm, Miggy hurt

DETROIT -- The Tigers took the rubber match of their three-game series against the Rays on Sunday, winning for the sixth time in seven games, but it came at a price. Miguel Cabrera and Jordan Zimmermann both left the game with injuries, but not until after an early outburst off Rays ace Chris Archer provided all the necessary run support in a 9-4 win at Comerica Park.

The pitching duel between Archer and Zimmermann didn't last long. RBI hits from J.D. Martinez and Cabrera plated two runs before Archer recorded an out. Andrew Romine's RBI triple in the second continued the scoring before Cabrera's solo homer and Cameron Maybin's two-run single completed the damage in the third.

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Jason Beck has covered the Tigers for MLB.com since 2002. Read Beck's Blog, follow him on Twitter @beckjason and listen to his podcast.

Bill Chastain has covered the Rays for MLB.com since 2005.

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Papi powers Sox to series win over Tribe

Papi powers Sox to series win over Tribe

BOSTON -- The Red Sox made Danny Salazar work and then they made him pay. Powered by another big day from David Ortiz, Boston picked up a 5-2 victory over the Indians on Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park to win the three-game series.

Ortiz drove in three runs and collected four hits, including his 514th home run, to help the Red Sox chase Salazar after 109 pitches and 4 1/3 innings. Jackie Bradley Jr. extended his hitting streak to 27 games with a single to right that knocked Salazar out in the fifth.

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Jordan Bastian has covered the Indians for MLB.com since 2011, and previously covered the Blue Jays from 2006-10. Read his blog, Major League Bastian, follow him on Twitter @MLBastian and listen to his podcast.

Deesha Thosar is a reporter for MLB.com based in Boston.

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JBJ's hitting streak at 27 with single

JBJ's hitting streak at 27 with single

BOSTON -- In the fifth inning of Sunday's 5-2 Red Sox win over the Indians, Jackie Bradley Jr. hit a line-drive single on a curveball into right field, pushing his hitting streak to 27 games in the series finale at Fenway Park.

Bradley owns the longest hitting streak of the season. The last Major Leaguer with a longer streak (28 games) was the Rockies' Nolan Arenado in 2014. The Red Sox center fielder is seven games away from tying Dom DiMaggio, who has the longest hitting streak in franchise history.

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Deesha Thosar is a reporter for MLB.com based in Boston. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

Pillar lays out for another amazing grab

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Pillar lays out for another amazing grab

Years from now, when Kevin Pillar is enjoying retirement, he could easily start a new career teaching the art of outfield defense. He's a cut above, really, and has put that on display during this weekend's series between the Blue Jays and Twins at Target Field.

On Sunday, Twins second baseman Brian Dozier was Pillar's latest victim, having done the one thing batters just can't do against the Jays: hit the ball in the general vicinity of center field.

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Scherzer quiets Marlins as Nats take series

Scherzer quiets Marlins as Nats take series

MIAMI -- When Max Scherzer is on his game, the Nationals are in capable hands. The ace once again was sharp, striking out eight over eight innings in an 8-2 win over Miami on Sunday afternoon at Marlins Park.

Ben Revere had a breakout game with three hits, two RBIs, two stolen bases and two runs scored, setting the table for the Nationals to take two of three at Miami and claim a 7-6 season-series edge.

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Joe Frisaro has covered the Marlins for MLB.com since 2002. He writes a blog, called The Fish Pond. Follow him on Twitter @JoeFrisaro and listen to his podcast.

Jamal Collier covers the Nationals for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @jamalcollier.

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Trout's throw made Adam Jones laugh

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Trout's throw made Adam Jones laugh

One of the marks of a truly elite-level player is having the respect and admiration of your peers. Mike Trout has that (and then some), and on Saturday night he added to his legacy thanks to an exchange with Orioles outfielder Adam Jones.

With the O's and Angels deadlocked in a scoreless tie late, Jones tagged up and bluffed advancing to second on a fly out from Chris Davis -- and he bluffed in part because of Trout's throw, which hit Johnny Giavotella's glove on the fly at the second-base bag. No, Jones would not be advancing on the play.

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Today's starting lineups: May 22

Below are today's starting lineups that have been made public by Major League Baseball's clubs.

A lineup is not official until it is handed to the umpire.

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Hit No. 2,956 moves Ichiro up all-time list

Hit No. 2,956 moves Ichiro up all-time list

MIAMI -- Marlins outfielder Ichiro Suzuki in his first at-bat on Sunday followed Willie Keeler's famous motto: He hit it "where they ain't."

Ichiro's single to center off Washington's Max Scherzer was career hit No. 2,955, which matched Keeler for 32nd all time on the MLB hit list, according to Elias. He then moved past Keeler with a single in the sixth.

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Joe Frisaro has covered the Marlins for MLB.com since 2002. He writes a blog, called The Fish Pond. Follow him on Twitter @JoeFrisaro and listen to his podcast. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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A's place ace Gray on 15-day disabled list

A's place ace Gray on 15-day disabled list

OAKLAND -- Sonny Gray's disappointing season has been put on pause by an injury that could help explain why the A's ace has endured ongoing struggles.

The right-hander, who is 3-5 with a 6.19 ERA in nine starts, was placed on the disabled list Sunday with a strained right trapezius, the muscle extending over the back of the neck and shoulders that supports the arm.

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Jane Lee has covered the A's for MLB.com since 2010. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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Hamels leads Rangers to sweep of Astros

Hamels leads Rangers to sweep of Astros

HOUSTON -- Cole Hamels tied a club record by winning his 12th straight decision as the Rangers completed a three-game sweep of the Astros with a 9-2 victory on Sunday afternoon.

Hamels allowed two runs in eight innings to tie the record set by Bobby Witt in 1990. The streak stretches over 19 starts with two no-decisions, and the Rangers are 17-2 in that stretch.

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T.R. Sullivan has covered the Rangers since 1989, and for MLB.com since 2006. Follow him on Twitter @Sullivan_Ranger and listen to his podcast.
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Chris Abshire is a contributor to MLB.com based in Houston. He covered the Astros on Sunday. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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Angels encouraged by Lincecum's bullpen

Angels encouraged by Lincecum's bullpen

ANAHEIM -- Tim Lincecum held his first official workout for the Angels on Sunday, throwing a bullpen session from the team's Spring Training facility in Tempe, Ariz.

Lincecum's next step is to throw a simulated game on Monday, and from there the team will determine his next step. The 31-year-old right-hander could then begin a rehab assignment, which would consist of at least two starts for Triple-A Salt Lake.

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Alden Gonzalez is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Gonzo and "The Show", follow him on Twitter @Alden_Gonzalez and listen to his podcast. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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Big 5th inning leads Mariners to sweep of Reds

Big 5th inning leads Mariners to sweep of Reds

CINCINNATI -- A three-run fifth-inning rally lifted the Mariners to a 5-4 win and a series sweep of the Reds in Sunday's finale at Great American Ball Park.

The Reds opened the game with a three-run first inning off of Mariners' starter Wade Miley. Zack Cozart led things off with a double, and he came around to score on a two-run double from Brandon Phillips after Billy Hamilton was hit by a pitch and Joey Votto singled to load the bases. Jay Bruce delivered the final run of the inning on a sacrifice fly.

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Cody Pace is an reporter for MLB.com based in Cincinnati.

Kevin Goheen is a contributor for MLB.com based in Cincinnati and covered the Mariners on Sunday.

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Manfred to reveal Hall tour at 'Field of Dreams'

Exhibits, artifacts to make their way across North America beginning in July

Manfred to reveal Hall tour at 'Field of Dreams'

As they say in the movie, it's not heaven. And it's not Cooperstown, either. But Iowa will have its unique connection to baseball expanded next week, when Commissioner Rob Manfred visits a famous farm to promote one Hall of a tour.

The "Field of Dreams" movie site in Dyersville, Iowa, will be where Manfred and Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz, among other dignitaries, unveil the details of a long-awaited, multiyear tour of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. At 4 p.m ET/3 CT on Thursday, this year's tour locations will be revealed, along with details on the specific exhibits and artifacts that will be featured.

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Anthony Castrovince is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his columns and follow him on Twitter at @Castrovince. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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Stroman stifles Twins after Jays' leadoff homers

Stroman stifles Twins after Jays' leadoff homers

MINNEAPOLIS -- Marcus Stroman limited the Twins to three hits over 7 2/3 strong innings, and he was backed by consecutive homers to open the game from Jose Bautista and Josh Donaldson to lift the Blue Jays to a 3-1 win on Sunday at Target Field.

Stroman, who walked two and struck out three, entered the eighth having allowed just one hit. Kurt Suzuki and Danny Santana opened the inning with back-to-back singles, but Stroman was able to get Brian Dozier to ground into a double play. Closer Roberto Osuna came in and induced a fly ball to center on the first pitch to Eduardo Nunez to get out of the inning unscathed. Osuna tossed a scoreless ninth to register his ninth save of the year, and his second four-out save.

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Rhett Bollinger has covered the Twins for MLB.com since 2011. Read his blog, Bollinger Beat, follow him on Twitter @RhettBollinger and listen to his podcast.

Dan Myers is a contributor to MLB.com and covered the Blue Jays on Sunday.

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Perkins' shoulder flares up; 'pen session delayed

Perkins' shoulder flares up; 'pen session delayed

MINNEAPOLIS -- Twins closer Glen Perkins suffered a setback in his recovery from a strained left shoulder while playing long toss on Thursday, and he will not throw his scheduled bullpen session on Monday.

Perkins, on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 11, was expected to make a big step in his recovery by throwing off a mound for the first time on Monday, but he now won't throw again until Thursday, and that will be off flat ground. There's no timetable for a bullpen session, as he'll have to throw off flat ground a few times and prove he's healthy before throwing off the mound.

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Rhett Bollinger has covered the Twins for MLB.com since 2011. Read his blog, Bollinger Beat, follow him on Twitter @RhettBollinger and listen to his podcast. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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Severino progresses with Minors rehab start

Yankees pitcher recovering from right triceps strain

Severino progresses with Minors rehab start

OAKLAND -- Luis Severino is on the comeback trail.

On the 15-day disabled list with a right triceps strain, the right-hander has played catch on flat ground and is expected to make a Minor League rehabilitation start on Sunday, according to manager Joe Girardi.

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Bryan Hoch has covered the Yankees for MLB.com since 2007. Follow him on Twitter @bryanhoch, on Facebook and read his MLBlog, Bombers Beat. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

Yanks' win streak hits three with DiMaggio's help

Yanks' win streak hits three with DiMaggio's help

NEW YORK, May 22, 1941 -- Not even Mother Nature can stop the Yankees.

Thursday afternoon's game in the Bronx pitted New York against the Detroit Tigers, and the proceedings were almost erased by a thunderstorm, but the rain subsided and the home team prevailed once again.

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Doug Miller is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @DougMillerMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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Zimmermann exits in 6th with groin strain

Zimmermann exits in 6th with groin strain

DETROIT -- Jordan Zimmermann, whose strong start in his first season as a Tiger has helped stabilize an otherwise inconsistent rotation, left Sunday's start against the Rays with a right groin strain suffered in the sixth inning. Detroit won the game, 9-4.

Zimmermann had retired 12 consecutive Rays batters before Evan Longoria extended the sixth inning with a two-out infield single. Zimmermann grimaced on his ensuing pitch to Steve Pearce, prompting catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia to call for head athletic trainer Kevin Rand and manager Brad Ausmus.

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Jason Beck has covered the Tigers for MLB.com since 2002. Read Beck's Blog, follow him on Twitter @beckjason and listen to his podcast. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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Miggy day to day with a bruised left knee

Tigers slugger exited series finale vs. Rays after being hit by a pitch

Miggy day to day with a bruised left knee

Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera exited Sunday's 9-4 win in the series finale against the Rays in the seventh inning after being hit on the left knee with a pitch to lead off the inning. Cabrera initially went to first base, but he was lifted for pinch-runner Jose Iglesias while Victor Martinez was batting. Detroit was leading, 6-4. The club announced that Cabrera's status is day to day with a bruised knee.

Tigers starter Jordan Zimmermann exited the game with a right groin strain with two outs in the sixth.

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Mets share diamond with kids for Play Ball

Mets share diamond with kids for Play Ball

NEW YORK -- When Mets players ran out to their respective spots on the diamond Sunday afternoon at Citi Field, they found they were not alone.

Local youth baseball players joined the Mets at each position as part of Major League Baseball's Play Ball initiative, chatting with their professional counterparts before Noah Syndergaard began throwing his warmup pitches.

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Anthony DiComo has covered the Mets for MLB.com since 2008. Follow him on Twitter @AnthonyDiComo and Facebook, and listen to his podcast. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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Not happy with pitches to Donaldson, Gibbons ejected

Not happy with pitches to Donaldson, Gibbons ejected

MINNEAPOLIS -- Blue Jays manager John Gibbons was ejected from Sunday's game against the Twins at Target Field. It was the third time in the last week, and fourth time this season, that Gibbons has been ejected.

Twins pitcher Phil Hughes threw a pitch inside on Josh Donaldson to open the fifth inning, then threw his next pitch behind Donaldson, causing the Blue Jays slugger to back out of the batter's box. Gibbons came to his third baseman's defense, engaging home-plate umpire Mark Ripperger in a discussion.

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Dan Myers is a contributor to MLB.com and covered the Blue Jays on Sunday. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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With Kiermaier injured, Rays recall Mahtook

Outfielder had a big September on offense as a rookie last season

With Kiermaier injured, Rays recall Mahtook

DETROIT -- Mikie Mahtook might not be Kevin Kiermaier on defense, but the athletic outfielder -- recalled from Triple-A Durham to replace the Rays' standout center fielder -- might be a better contributor on offense.

Mahtook, 26, had six stints with the Rays and started 24 games at the three outfield spots in 2015. His final callup to the team came on Sept. 1, and from that point on, the Louisiana native showed the skills that enticed the Rays to select him in the first round of the 2011 Draft.

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Bill Chastain has covered the Rays for MLB.com since 2005. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

Jurassic ballpark: Dinosaur plays catch

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Jurassic ballpark: Dinosaur plays catch

In their time as Astros teammates, George Springer and Jake Marisnick have developed a fun little ritual: A few hours before first pitch, they toss a football around.

With a game against the in-state rival Rangers on tap, Saturday afternoon was no different. Marisnick took the pigskin out onto the infield at Minute Maid Park, ready to work up a sweat and have a good t--WAIT A MINUTE IS THAT A DINOSAUR.

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Ranger danger: Beltre stops in his tracks

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Ranger danger: Beltre stops in his tracks

If we know one thing about Adrian Beltre, it's that he will always wear his heart on his sleeve. When he's feeling the rhythm. When he's flabbergasted. When a poor, unfortunate soul has decided to touch his head. In whatever situation he finds himself, you'll be able to tell exactly how he's feeling.

So when Beltre took a bit too big of a turn around first base during Saturday's Rangers-Astros game, he didn't just make sure he got back to the bag -- he about-faced like he had seen a ghost and needed to alert the Mystery Machine.

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Cardinals intend to get Rosenthal more work

Cardinals intend to get Rosenthal more work

ST. LOUIS -- Concerned that sporadic work is the culprit behind Trevor Rosenthal's recent command troubles, manager Mike Matheny said he will be more intentional in getting his closer into games even if the appearances come in non-save spots.

That was the impetus behind pitching Rosenthal with a six-run lead during the ninth inning of Saturday's 6-2 win over the D-backs. But instead of getting Rosenthal a feel-good outing, Matheny watched the right-hander labor through a 34-pitch inning in which he allowed a pair of runs on four hits. The appearance was so long, in fact, that it left Rosenthal's status uncertain for Sunday's 7-2 loss. He did not pitch.

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Jenifer Langosch has covered the Cardinals for MLB.com since 2012, and previously covered the Pirates from 2007-11. Read her blog, follow her on Twitter, like her Facebook page and listen to her podcast. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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Hale, staff visit Garagiola Sr., Berra neighborhood

Hale, staff visit Garagiola Sr., Berra neighborhood

ST. LOUIS -- After their 6-2 loss to the Cardinals on Saturday afternoon, D-backs manager Chip Hale led his coaching staff on an outing to the neighborhood known locally as The Hill to visit the childhood homes of the late Yogi Berra and Joe Garagiola Sr.

Garagiola, who broadcast D-backs games and was a big part of their organization, and Berra grew up across the street from each other. For Hale and his staff, it was a matter of paying their respects.

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Steve Gilbert has covered the D-backs for MLB.com since 2001. Follow him on Twitter @SteveGilbertMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

Rosenthal, Yadi invent wild pitch trick shot

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Rosenthal, Yadi invent wild pitch trick shot

Picture this: It's the top of ninth inning of Saturday's D-backs-Cardinals game. There are two outs, and the bases are loaded. All Trevor Rosenthal has to do to seal a St. Louis victory is dispatch Jean Segura. Segura fouls off the first pitch. That's strike one. The drama is high -- what happens next?

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Fight for your Wright: Capt. stages walk-off party

Mets third baseman puts struggles aside for now, sets off wild celebration

Fight for your Wright: Capt. stages walk-off party

NEW YORK -- Had David Wright glanced into the Citi Field dugout, or at third-base coach Tim Teufel down the line, he would have seen that his superiors were freeing him to swing away. The Mets were stuck in a tie game, had been for most of Saturday, but Wright was batting with a 3-0 count and every base occupied. Fearing the take sign, he just didn't look.

Wright was also stuck in 3-for-31 slump, striking out roughly one out of every two trips to the plate, even eliciting a smattering of boos following his third at-bat Saturday. He knew that his best chance to shove all of that away, if only for a day, might well be a 3-0 fastball. So Wright dug in, leering at the pitcher, then laced Michael Blazek's obligatory heater into right-center field for a walk-off single.

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Anthony DiComo has covered the Mets for MLB.com since 2008. Follow him on Twitter @AnthonyDiComo and Facebook, and listen to his podcast. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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Red Sox ride Kelly's no-hit bid, Betts' slam

Red Sox ride Kelly's no-hit bid, Betts' slam

BOSTON -- Joe Kelly was brilliant in his return to action, firing 6 2/3 no-hit innings before Juan Uribe cracked a double into the gap in right-center to break it up. Mookie Betts backed Kelly with two homers, including a grand slam, as the Red Sox rolled to a 9-1 victory over the Indians on Saturday at Fenway Park.

Even if the no-hitter had stayed alive, Kelly wouldn't have been able to complete the game due to the fact it was his first game back from the disabled list and he was on a pitch count. The righty threw 104 pitches, the last of which Uribe hit for the double.

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Ian Browne has covered the Red Sox for MLB.com since 2002. Follow him on Twitter @IanMBrowne and Facebook.

Jordan Bastian has covered the Indians for MLB.com since 2011, and previously covered the Blue Jays from 2006-10. Read his blog, Major League Bastian, follow him on Twitter @MLBastian and listen to his podcast.

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