Washington's Dmitri Young has hits in eight straight plate appearances over two games, matching the franchise record set by Montreal's Andre Dawson June 4-7, 1983.
Mets first baseman Julio Franco, at 48 the oldest player in the majors, stole his second base of the season.
Mark Teixeira left the Rangers' game against Seattle in the third inning because of a mild concussion after getting hit below the left eye with an outfield throw while scoring.
Rockies manager Clint Hurdle will give third baseman Garrett Atkins, hitting .159 in his past 22 games, a few days off to see if it breaks him out of his slump.![]()
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