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Mets center fielder Carlos Beltran returned to the lineup after missing the last four games with a strained right hamstring, but felt discomfort and left after the fourth inning.

After failing to steal a base in the Orioles' first 14 games, Brian Roberts had five in the three-game series against Cleveland.

Opposing starting pitchers are batting .333 (10 for 30) with nine RBIs against the Phillies this season.

Minnesota's Rondell White went 2 for 4 with two RBIs to raise his average to .127.

Cleveland's Victor Martinez extended his hitting streak to 15 games, the longest in the majors this season.

Dan Johnson -- 1 for 32 (.031) with one RBI to start the season -- returned to the A's lineup at first base after getting several days to work on his swing. He was 0 for 3.

The Angels' Hector Carrasco, making only his seventh major league start in 567 appearances, gave up four hits, three runs, and three walks in four-plus innings.

Detroit reliever Fernando Rodney extended his scoreless streak to start the season to 7 2/3 innings.

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