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Baltimore's Brian Roberts finished 0 for 4, ending his 14-game hitting streak.

Atlanta righthander John Smoltz said he'll be able to make his next start, Saturday against the Red Sox, after hurting his throwing hand Monday.

The Pirates lost for 12th time in 18 games despite the long-slumping Adam LaRoche's first HR at home this season.

Florida had lost nine of 13 games since last winning consecutive games.

Rangers manager Ron Washington appeared to hurt his left hamstring when he ran out of the dugout to protest a call at second base in the seventh inning.

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