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Verlander nearly throws 3rd no-hitter for Tigers (Yahoo! Sports)
5/18/2012 11:24:19 PM

Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 18, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

DETROIT (AP) Two outs were all that separated Justin Verlander from yet another rare achievement - and an exclusive club that includes Cy Young, Nolan Ryan and only three other pitchers.
Pettitte leads Yanks over Reds 4-0 (Yahoo! Sports)
5/18/2012 11:09:07 PM

New York Yankees' Andy Pettitte delivers a pitch during the first inning of an interleague baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, May 18, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

NEW YORK (AP) Andy Pettitte gave the New York Yankees a Turn Back the Clock night.
Hamels pitches Phillies past Red Sox 6-4 (Yahoo! Sports)
5/18/2012 10:10:47 PM

Boston Red Sox Dustin Pedroia, left moves for a late tag as Philadelphia Phillies' Carlos Ruiz steals second in the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, May 18, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Cole Hamels pitched seven strong innings, and Hunter Pence and Freddy Galvis homered to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to their sixth straight victory with a 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
Clemens key accuser: 'I misspoke' about evidence (Yahoo! Sports)
5/18/2012 7:00:43 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) Roger Clemens' lawyer jabbed his left index finger and hammered away, relentlessly attacking Brian McNamee over his personal life and accusing the government's chief witness of ''making up this stuff on the fly.'' The attorney finally sprung his trap and pointed out what appeared to be a flaw in McNamee's story about the collection of evidence that turned up in a beer can.
White Sox beat Cubs 3-2 in Kerry Wood's finale (Yahoo! Sports)
5/18/2012 10:57:00 PM

Second base umpire Eric Cooper, center, ejects Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum, left, after Sveum came out to argue a call during the fifth inning of an imterleague baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, May 18, 2012 in Chicago. Cubs third base coach Pat Listach watches the argument. (AP Photo/Brian Kersey)

CHICAGO (AP) On a wild day at Wrigley Field when Kerry Wood retired, Paul Konerko got hit in the face with a pitch and manager Dale Sveum was ejected, the Chicago White Sox added to their recent success against the Cubs.
Markakis homers in 11th, Orioles beat Nats 2-1 (Yahoo! Sports)
5/18/2012 10:41:47 PM

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Robert Andino throws to first to put out Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 18, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

WASHINGTON (AP) Nick Markakis homered into the second deck in right field to give the Baltimore Orioles a 2-1 win in 11 innings over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.
Hanson pitches 7 innings, Braves beat Rays 5-3 (Yahoo! Sports)
5/18/2012 10:32:20 PM

Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones, right, scores from third base ahead the tag by Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher James Shields on a second inning wild pitch by Shields during an interleague baseball game, Friday, May 18, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Tommy Hanson pitched seven effective innings, Freddie Freeman drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Friday night.
Blue Jays hit 5 HRs, rout Mets 14-5 (Yahoo! Sports)
5/18/2012 11:29:05 PM

Toronto Blue Jays J.P Arencibia hits a solo home run off New York Mets starting pitcher Jonathon Niese during the third inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Friday, May 18, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young)

TORONTO (AP) The most efficient player to take the mound for the New York Mets on Friday night was the guy who spent most of his night catching pitches, not throwing them.
Zambrano helps pitch Marlins past Indians 3-2 (Yahoo! Sports)
5/18/2012 11:06:27 PM

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Carlos Zambrano throws against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning of an interleague baseball game in Cleveland on Friday, May 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

CLEVELAND (AP) Carlos Zambrano is happy, relaxed and enjoying life with his new team.
Ryan discusses Hamilton's future (Yahoo! Sports)
5/18/2012 8:32:11 PM

Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton is interviewed in the dugout before an interleague baseball game against the Houston Astros, Friday, May 18, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

HOUSTON (AP) Texas Rangers star slugger Josh Hamilton insists he isn't worried about his impending free agency.

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