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LaRoche single propels Pirates to 3-game sweep of Giants

May 9, 2008

PITTSBURGH (AP) _ San Francisco was fuming over its latest loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Adam LaRoche hit a go-ahead single in a three-run seventh inning, and the Pirates rallied for a 5-4 victory Thursday and a three-game sweep.

The rally started when pinch-hitter Nyjer Morgan bunted down the third-base line and was ruled safe at first by umpire Ron Kulpa for a single. Replays appeared to show Morgan did not beat the throw.

"I had a great view of it and there was no doubt in my mind that he was out," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. "It's a huge call. Instead of getting the first out there, now they have a rally going."

The Pirates trailed 4-2 against Matt Cain (1-3) when Morgan — who was optioned to Triple-A after the game — reached against Matt Cain (1-3).

"When we watched the replay, it looked like he was out to us," Cain said.

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Giambi, Yankees play home run derby against Cleveland

May 9, 2008

NEW YORK (AP) — Jason Giambi and the sluggish New York Yankees suddenly turned sluggerish.

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Markakis homer keys Baltimore past KC

May 9, 2008

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) _ This was the guy who led the American League in losses last year?

Actually, no, say Daniel Cabrera's manager and teammates.

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Nationals beat Astros 8-3

May 9, 2008

HOUSTON (AP) _ Two Washington Nationals players who don't get much playing time made the most of their opportunities.

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Hot state of hockey as Flyers, Penguins meet in East finals

May 9, 2008

PITTSBURGH (AP) _ Some NHL rivalries evolve from a big game, a major trade or a short-lived scuffle, then fade after a few years. Not the Philadelphia Flyers vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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