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The only Kansas City starter who did not strike out at least once was Mark Grudzielanek.

The Blue Jays repaired the part of the scoreboard that Vernon Wells damaged with his homer Wednesday.

Angel Berroa's homer was the Royals' first in seven games.

Once the Phillies fell behind, some fans started chanting: ''Let's Go Flyers." The Flyers trail Buffalo, 2-1, in an NHL first-round playoff series. The Phillies haven't been to the playoffs since 1993.

The Cardinals are 10-3 at new Busch Stadium. 

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