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Cincinnati Reds' Donald Lutz hits an RBI single off Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kris Medlen in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 7, 2013, in Cincinnati.

From Germany to the Reds, Donald Lutz a rarity

Several years later, Donald Lutz recalls the scene with a mix of amusement and embarrassment. He was a camper at Major League Baseball's International European Academy in Italy, and the other teenagers lined up to get the autograph of an instructor...

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Pirates edged by Astros 4-2 in 11 innings

The Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen had been automatic with late-inning leads. Until Saturday night.
MLB BASEBALL

Sanchez struggles in Detroit's loss to Texas

Anibal Sanchez was knocked out of the game early Saturday night, the second time in three games a Tigers starter hasn't made it out of the third against the Rangers.
MLB BASEBALL

Sanchez struggles in Detroit's loss to Texas

Anibal Sanchez was knocked out of the game early Saturday night, the second time in three games a Tigers starter hasn't made it out of the third against the Rangers.
MLB BASEBALL

Bianchi's single in 10th lifts Brewers over Cards

A starting rotation that helped the St. Louis Cardinals race out to the best record in baseball is beginning to show some signs of wear and tear.
MLB BASEBALL

Diamond roughed up in Twins' 12-5 loss to Red Sox

Minnesota starter Scott Diamond stayed out of trouble against David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox batters at Fenway Park 11 days ago.
CINCINNATI REDS

Phillies battered at home by Reds

You could say that Kyle Kendrick kept the Phillies in the game on a cloudy, drizzly afternoon in which he did not have stellar command. Then the beleaguered bullpen put a match to it.
CINCINNATI REDS

Twins fall to Ortiz and Red Sox

MINNEAPOLIS - The Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. Somebody arrest David Ortiz.
MLB BASEBALL

Astros edge Pirates 4-2 in 11 innings

Jason Castro led off the 11th inning with a double and scored the go-ahead run on a close play at the plate as the Houston Astros topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Saturday night.
MLB BASEBALL

Bianchi's single in 10th lifts Brewers over Cards

Jeff Bianchi drove in two runs with a 10th-inning single up the middle, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on Saturday night.
MLB BASEBALL

White Sox outslugged by Angels, 12-9

After putting nine runs on the board, the Chicago White Sox were still lamenting the six baserunners they stranded in the first three innings against Joe Blanton. Those missed opportunities ultimately came back to haunt them.