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Miguel Cabrera Clubs Three Home Runs

Miguel Cabrera hit three home runs on Sunday night, but it wasn't enough as the Detroit Tigers lost to the Texas Rangers.

Cabrera hit a three-run homer in the third and a solo shot in the fifth off Derek Holland, then went deep again in the eighth against Tanner Scheppers.

He went 4-for-4 with 5 RBIs and is flirting with the lead in all three Triple Crown categories.

"I've never seen a guy that puts the bat head on the ball as regular as he does, and on all pitches," Rangers manager Ron Washington said. "He's just a tremendous hitter. I'm very happy that he's headed to the airport."

Cabrera is the 23rd player in MLB history to go 4-4 with at least 3 HR, 5 RBI and 4 runs scored.

Via Associated Press


Matt Moore Wins, Pushes Record To 8-0

Matt Moore directed the Tampa Bay Rays to a 3-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, improving his record to 8-0 on the season.

Moore gave up one run, struck out three and walked one to become the first eight-game winner in the majors.

The 23-year-old is the youngest lefty to start the season 8-0 since Ruth did it in 1917 at age 22.

"Historically speaking, it's been wonderful," Joe Maddon said of Moore's season.

Via Associated Press


Indians Surging Over Last 25 Games

The Cleveland Indians beat the Seattle Mariners on Friday night as they continue to rebound from a slow start.

The Indians lead the Major Leagues with 18 wins in their last 25 games.

Cleveland has been paced by Jason Kipnis, who is hitting .316 (18-for-57) clip with six home runs and 19 RBIs over his last 14 games.

Via Jordan Bastian/MLB.com


Blue Jays Struggle At Yankee Stadium

The Toronto Blue Jays lost to the New York Yankees in the Bronx on Saturday afternoon.

The team has lost 23 of their last 28 games at Yankee Stadium.

In 29 games at the new Yankee Stadium, Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista is hitting .247/.397/.557 with nine home runs and 17 RBI.

Via Associated Press


Verlander Has Shortest Outing Since 2010

Justin Verlander lasted less than three innings against the Texas Rangers on Thursday night, giving up six hits with two walks and three strikeouts in 2 2/3 innings.

It marked his shortest outing for the Detroit Tigers since pitching two innings in a 14-6 loss to the New York Mets on June 22, 2010.

Verlander had allowed just four earned runs in four previous starts at Rangers Ballpark.

Via Associated Press


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