LaRoche single propels Pirates to 3-game sweep of Giants
PITTSBURGH (AP) _ San Francisco was fuming over its latest loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Adam LaRoche hit a go-ahead single in a three-run seventh inning, and the Pirates rallied for a 5-4 victory Thursday and a three-game sweep.
The rally started when pinch-hitter Nyjer Morgan bunted down the third-base line and was ruled safe at first by umpire Ron Kulpa for a single. Replays appeared to show Morgan did not beat the throw.
"I had a great view of it and there was no doubt in my mind that he was out," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. "It's a huge call. Instead of getting the first out there, now they have a rally going."
The Pirates trailed 4-2 against Matt Cain (1-3) when Morgan — who was optioned to Triple-A after the game — reached against Matt Cain (1-3).
"When we watched the replay, it looked like he was out to us," Cain said.
Freddy Sanchez, 7-for-13 after being moved to the leadoff slot f
Giambi, Yankees play home run derby against Cleveland
NEW YORK (AP) — Jason Giambi and the sluggish New York Yankees suddenly turned sluggerish.
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Markakis homer keys Baltimore past KC
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Nationals beat Astros 8-3
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Hot state of hockey as Flyers, Penguins meet in East finals
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Pierce, Allen lead Celtics to Game 2 victory
OSTON (AP) _ Paul Pierce and Ray Allen found their shooting touch. LeBron James can only hope he left his in Cleveland.
Pierce scored 19 points, Kevin Garnett added 13 with 12 rebounds,
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