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Toronto's Encarnacion slams Orioles

10:09 PM, May 23, 2013

Edwin Encarnacion's fifth career grand slam helped the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles, 12-6, in the opener of a four-game series.

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A's activate Nakajima, option him to Triple-A

12:31 PM, May 23, 2013

The Oakland Athletics activated shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima from the 15-day disabled list Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento.

Orioles pay a visit to Blue Jays

10:42 AM, May 23, 2013

The Baltimore Orioles turn to one of their top pitching prospects on Thursday, as Kevin Gausman makes his big league debut in the opener of a four-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

Tigers open set with Twins at Comerica Park

10:38 AM, May 23, 2013

Detroit's Miguel Cabrera could be on his way to another Triple Crown. The American League's reigning MVP tries to stay hot on Thursday when the Tigers open a four-game series with the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park.

Tribe try to get back on track, as Francona returns to Fenway

10:31 AM, May 23, 2013

The Cleveland Indians will bring their show to the road Thursday in the opener of a four-game series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.

Angels hope to remain hot in Kansas City

10:30 AM, May 23, 2013

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim look to push their winning streak to five games when they open a four-game series with the Kansas City Royals Thursday at Kauffman Stadium.

Pirates eye sweep of Cubs

8:41 AM, May 23, 2013

Jeanmar Gomez tries to pitch the Pittsburgh Pirates to a three-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs Thursday when the National League Central foes close their set from PNC Park.

Cards take series in San Diego; Lyons wins debut

1:08 AM, May 23, 2013

St. Louis left-hander Tyler Lyons had a lead before he even threw a single pitch in his MLB debut.

Tigers outlast Indians

12:46 AM, May 23, 2013

Miguel Cabrera drove in three runs and Victor Martinez had two RBI, as Detroit outlasted two rain delays to beat the Cleveland Indians, 11-7, in the finale of a two-game set.

Buchholz, Red Sox down ChiSox

11:35 PM, May 22, 2013

Boston put two runs across in the first inning and that is all Clay Buchholz would need as the right-hander went seven strong innings to help the Red Sox to a 6-1 win over the Chicago White Sox in the finale of a three-game set.

Martinez's HR, Lyles' arm help Astros secure series

11:19 PM, May 22, 2013

J.D. Martinez hit a two-run homer and Jordan Lyles pitched six frames of one-run ball, as the Houston Astros defeated the Kansas City Royals, 3-1, to take the rubber match of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park.

Rockies send Rutledge to Triple-A

11:04 PM, May 22, 2013

The Colorado Rockies optioned Josh Rutledge, the team's regular second baseman for the majority of this season, to Triple-A Colorado Springs following Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

O's swamp Yankees with early offense

10:17 PM, May 22, 2013

Chris Davis went 4-for-4 and was one of three Baltimore players to homer as the Orioles slugged their way to a 6-3 win over the New York Yankees in the finale of a three-game series.

Liriano strong again as Pirates edge Cubs

10:16 PM, May 22, 2013

Francisco Liriano pitched seven shutout innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates blanked the Chicago Cubs, 1-0, in the middle test of a three-game series.

Wilson leads surging Angels past sinking Mariners

10:05 PM, May 22, 2013

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Seattle Mariners are headed in opposite directions.

Lee's SO lifts Phillies in Miami

10:04 PM, May 22, 2013

Eighty-five of Cliff Lee's 115 pitches went for strikes as the veteran left-hander tossed his 12th career shutout to guide the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-0 victory over the Miami Marlins in the rubber match of a three-game series from Marlins Park.

Bautista, Blue Jays slip by Rays in 10

8:03 PM, May 22, 2013

Jose Bautista homered twice and drove in the winning run in the bottom of the tenth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays took two of three from the Tampa Bay Rays with a 4-3 win at the Rogers Centre.

Nats slip by Giants in 10

7:25 PM, May 22, 2013

Ian Desmond's RBI single in the top of the 10th inning sent Washington past San Francisco, 2-1, in the finale of a three-game set.

Rockies close out homestand by whacking D-Backs again

6:12 PM, May 22, 2013

Carlos Gonzalez drove in two runs on a homer and a triple to lead the way as the Colorado Rockies capped a successful homestand with a 4-1 decision over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field.

Twins option Worley to minors

5:13 PM, May 22, 2013

The Minnesota Twins optioned starting pitcher Vance Worley to Triple-A Rochester following a disappointing outing Wednesday, in which he allowed all eight runs over 3 2/3 innings in the Twins' 8-3 loss to the Braves.

Reds finish off sweep of Mets with ninth-inning surge

4:40 PM, May 22, 2013

Brandon Phillips hit a tie-breaking RBI double in the top of the ninth inning, and Todd Frazier drove in two more runs later in the frame to help the Cincinnati Reds down the New York Mets, 7-4, en route to sweeping a three-game set at Citi Field.

First-inning burst helps Wolf, Rangers down A's

4:36 PM, May 22, 2013

David Murphy and Adrian Beltre slugged first- inning homers to back a solid performance from Ross Wolf, and Texas clipped Oakland, 3-1, in the finale of a three-game set.

Dodgers batter Brewers in series finale

4:31 PM, May 22, 2013

Carl Crawford and Scott Van Slyke both went 2-for-4 with two RBI as the Los Angeles Dodgers downed the Milwaukee Brewers, 7-1, to take the rubber match of a three-game series at Miller Park on Wednesday.

Cubs' Camp lands on DL

4:26 PM, May 22, 2013

The Chicago Cubs placed veteran reliever Shawn Camp on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right big toe prior to Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Cardinals send Salas to DL, promote Lyons

4:12 PM, May 22, 2013

The St. Louis Cardinals placed relief pitcher Fernando Salas on the 15-day disabled list to make room on the roster for Tyler Lyons, who is set to make his major league debut as the starter for Wednesday's game at San Diego.

Braves hammer Twins to complete series sweep

3:23 PM, May 22, 2013

Evan Gattis hit a grand slam and B.J. Upton had a solo homer as part of a five-run fourth inning that helped the Atlanta Braves down the slumping Minnesota Twins, 8-3, to complete a three-game interleague sweep at Turner Field.

Report: Cardinals' Garcia to have season-ending surgery

2:37 PM, May 22, 2013

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Jaime Garcia will reportedly undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.

Brewers' Lohse to miss next start

1:32 PM, May 22, 2013

Brewers veteran pitcher Kyle Lohse will miss his next start on Saturday against the Pirates with what manager Ron Roenicke called "irritation" in his right elbow.

Rangers call up Wolf

12:50 PM, May 22, 2013

The Texas Rangers have purchased the contract of Ross Wolf from Triple-A Round Rock.

Rounding Third: Don't buy into the Indians

12:18 PM, May 22, 2013

The Cleveland Indians seem to be the flavor of the moment.

Shields tries to snap skid as Royals battle Astros

11:22 AM, May 22, 2013

Workhorse righty James Shields will try to end a three- start drought on Wednesday night when the Kansas City Royals visit the Houston Astros for the finale of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park.

Aces Wild: Harvey, Latos square off in Citi Field finale

10:46 AM, May 22, 2013

A pair of unbeaten early-season aces head to the mound at Citi Field on Wednesday when the Cincinnati Reds aim for a sweep of the New York Mets in the finale of a three-game series.

Tigers ace Verlander hopes to rebound against Tribe

10:41 AM, May 22, 2013

Detroit ace Justin Verlander tries to bounce back from his worst start of the season on Wednesday when the Tigers close out a brief two- game set with the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field.

Parking Deck Collapse At Westfield Montgomery Mall In Md.

A parking deck collapse at Montgomery Mall leaves one dead and one person critically injured, officials said. 

6:10 PM, May 23, 2013

DC Taxis Caught On Camera Refusing Black And Disabled Passengers Fined

The DC Taxi Commission says it issued 15 citations, including $500 fines for refusing to pick up black and disabled passengers, while tracking an undercover WUSA9 investigation.

10:15 PM, May 22, 2013

Julian Dawkins, PBS Shuttle Driver, Killed By Off-Duty Arlington Sheriff's Deputy In Alexandria

Alexandria prosecutor is meeting with detectives to see if the deputy should face charges for killing Julian Dawkins

1:01 PM, May 23, 2013

Car In Police Chase Hits School Bus In DC

A child and an adult are injured after a car in a police chase out of Prince George's County hit a school bus in DC.

7:48 AM, May 23, 2013

Vendor: Someone Has Tampered With DC Ambulances

A mechanic that repairs DC Fire Department ambulances suspects that somebody has been tampering with emergency vehicles.

4:45 PM, May 22, 2013

Oklahoma Tornado Help: Donate To Red Cross And Other Organizations With WUSA 9 Cares

Check out this list of several organizations accepting donations to help people in Oklahoma

10:09 PM, May 22, 2013

Richard J. Curl sentenced to 7 years for sex abuse

A Virginia man who was once one of the nation's most prominent swimming coaches has been sentenced to seven years in prison for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed.

4:47 PM, May 23, 2013

Nationals Baseball

05/22/2013 at 03:45 PM Eastern
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R
Washington 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2
San Francisco 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
Notes: FINAL. WP: Tyler Clippard (3-1); LP: Jeremy Affeldt (1-1); Save: Rafael Soriano (1
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