Notables
Padres catcher Michael Barrett was taken to a hospital after fouling a ball off his face.
Jeff Kent hit his 498th double as a second baseman, breaking a tie with Roberto Alomar for most at the position.
The Orioles' Daniel Cabrera is 5-0 with a 2.21 ERA lifetime against the Royals.
Kansas City's Gil Meche is winless at Camden Yards in 10 career starts.
The Marlins have 24 come-from-behind victories this season, tied with the Cubs for most in the majors.
Oakland pinch hitters are hitless in their last 22 at-bats with 12 strikeouts.
A's shortstop Bobby Crosby left with a hamstring injury and is day to day.![]()
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