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Max Moroff was an unlikely candidate to come through in extra innings for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 24-year-old rookie picked the right time for knock No. 7, lofting an RBI single to center in the 10th inning to pull the Pirates closer to the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers with a 3-2 victory Wednesday night. Moroff entered the game as a pinch runner in the ninth and scored the tying run, then turned around and drove in the winner on his first at-bat in the 10th. Continue to Article

July 19, 2017 11:52:pm EST

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Zach Davies takes a gaudy 11-4 record into his Wednesday start against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. "I like when Zach pitches, because we score a lot of runs," Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell said. Continue to Article

July 19, 2017 4:35:am EST

Michael Wacha busted it out of the batter's box on a hot night and was thinking about an RBI as he raced down toward first base trying to beat out a double play during a big second inning. Not only did he do that, he also threw a three-hitter for his first career shutout, helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Mets 5-0 on Tuesday night. ''Yeah, I am not fast by any means, but I was just trying to get down there and beat it out,'' said Wacha (7-3), who previously pitched 11 days ago. Continue to Article

July 19, 2017 12:10:am EST

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Stephen Vogt is out for at least a month with a sprained left knee following a collision at home plate. Brewers manager Craig Counsell says Vogt will miss "significant time." Vogt was hurt Monday night when Pirates pitcher Chad Kuhl ran into him in the fifth inning of Pittsburgh's 4-2 victory. Kuhl was trying to score from second on a hit to right field. Vogt caught the throw home and tried to make a sweeping tag when Kuhl inadvertently bowled him over . Vogt was down on the ground for several minutes before being taken out of the game. The NL Central-leading Brewers got Vogt off waivers from Oakland last month. The two-time All-Star is hitting .250 with four home runs Continue to Article

July 18, 2017 5:53:pm EST

The non-waiver trade deadline is July 31, and even if every whispered potential deal won’t come to pass, you still need to be able to keep up with said whispers just in case they do. That’s where we come in, as we’ll keep track of not just the completed trades, but any rumors out there worth paying attention to. Completed Deals Jul. 13: Cubs acquire Jose Quintana for top prospect Eloy Jimenez, 3 others Jul. 16: Nationals acquire Sean Doolittle, Ryan Madson from the A’s Trade Rumors Jul. 18: Yankees, A’s discussing Yonder Alonso trade Jul. 18: Rays among those in on Phillies’ Pat Neshek Jul. 18: Marlins reportedly won’t trade outfielders this season Jul. 18: Milwaukee Brewers showing interest Continue to Article

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