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Saturday, July 4, 2009

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Ramirez hitless in return from suspension

Manny Ramirez looked like a guy who had missed 50 games. (Updated: 07/04/09 1:16 AM )

Huff hits homer to lead Orioles past Angels 6-4

Aubrey Huff hit a three-run homer, Luke Scott doubled home two runs and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Angels 6-4 on Friday night, dropping Los Angeles into a first-place tie with Texas in the AL West. (Updated: 07/04/09 1:16 AM )

Giants get 15 hits in 13-0 rout of Astros

Pablo Sandoval hit a two-run homer to boost his bid for an All-Star spot and stake rookie Ryan Sadowski to an early lead, and the San Francisco Giants routed the Houston Astros 13-0 on Friday night. (Updated: 07/04/09 1:05 AM )

El Salvador surprises Costa Rica 2-1

Osael Romero scored two goals, including the winner in the 86th minute, to give El Salvador a 2-1 victory over Costa Rica in Group A at the Gold Cup on Friday night. (Updated: 07/04/09 12:46 AM )

Hamilton's return put on hold

Josh Hamilton's return to the Texas Rangers has been put on hold. (Updated: 07/04/09 12:46 AM )

Real Salt Lake ties Earthquakes 1-1

San Jose kicked in an own-goal in second-half injury time, allowing Real Salt Lake to tie the Earthquakes 1-1 on Friday night. (Updated: 07/04/09 12:41 AM )

Kings acquire Smyth from Avalanche

The Los Angeles Kings acquired left wing left wing Ryan Smyth from the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night for defensemen Kyle Quincey and Tom Preissing and a fifth-round draft pick next year. (Updated: 07/04/09 12:41 AM )

Cubs' Ramirez, Johnson make rehab starts

Aramis Ramirez had a double in three plate appearances in his first rehabilitation game since going on the disable list May 9 with a dislocated left shoulder. (Updated: 07/04/09 12:10 AM )

Venus faces lil' sis Serena in 4th Wimbledon final

Venus Williams is just about the perfect older sibling: She supports Serena endlessly, protects her fiercely and even lets her pick which bedroom she wants when they're on the road. Where does Venus draw the line? At Grand Slam championships. The sisters face each other again in a major final, meeting Saturday for the Wimbledon title for the fourth time. (Updated: 07/04/09 12:46 AM )

Hunter, Rangers beat Rays 3-1

Tommy Hunter earned his first career victory on his 23rd birthday, Hank Blalock homered and the Texas Rangers won their third in a row, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 Friday night. (Updated: 07/03/09 11:25 PM )

De La Rosa leads Rockies to 5-0 win over Arizona

Jorge De La Rosa pitched eight innings, Ian Stewart hit a solo homer and the Colorado Rockies beat the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 on Friday night. (Updated: 07/03/09 11:25 PM )

Danks dominates Royals in Chicago's 5-0 win

John Danks threw 7 1-3 shutout innings and got a big lift from reliever Scott Linebrink as the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 5-0 on Friday night for their seventh straight victory. (Updated: 07/03/09 11:00 PM )

Canada edges Jamaica in opener

Ali Gerba scored in the 75th minute to give Canada a 1-0 victory over Jamaica in the opening game of the Gold Cup on Friday night. (Updated: 07/03/09 10:55 PM )

Pujols hits club-record 4th slam in Cards' 7-4 win

Albert Pujols hit his club-record fourth grand slam of the season, and Jarrett Hoffpauir drove in the go-ahead runs in the ninth inning with his first career hit as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 on Friday night. (Updated: 07/03/09 10:51 PM )

Bowyer races to first Nationwide win of season

Clint Bowyer's first victory of the season gave Richard Childress Racing a much-needed boost. (Updated: 07/03/09 11:25 PM )

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