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Buster Posey and Brandon Crawford had three hits apiece, and Alex Dickerson added a home run, powering the host San Francisco Giants to a 6-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. Rookie right-hander Shaun Anderson (3-2) took a lead into the sixth inning, and four relievers combined for 3 1/3 innings of one-run ball, helping the Giants beat the Diamondbacks in San Francisco for the first time in five tries this season. Using a 12-hit attack, the Giants scored in five different innings, including twice in the seventh to turn a tight game into a 6-2 advantage. Continue to Article

June 29, 2019 1:40:am EST

The starting lineups for this summer's Major League Baseball All-Star Game were announced Thursday night, with several surprises getting the nod. Unheralded free agent signees Hunter Pence and DJ LeMahieu were among the names unveiled at their respective positions. LeMahieu, the New York Yankees' second baseman, and Pence, the Texas Rangers' designated hitter, will each suit up for the American League. Continue to Article

June 28, 2019 12:56:am EST

The starting lineups for this summer's Major League Baseball All-Star Game were announced Thursday night, with several surprises getting the nod. Unheralded free agent signees Hunter Pence and DJ LeMahieu were among the names unveiled at their respective positions. Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (National League) and Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (AL) were among other unexpected names selected as starters after an impressive first half to the season. Continue to Article

June 27, 2019 8:28:pm EST

The Arizona Diamondbacks figured the best approach against a pitcher in his major league debut was to come out aggressive, a plan that worked right away. Eduardo Escobar's three-run home gave Arizona a four-run lead before Los Angeles recorded an out, and the Diamondbacks cruised to an 8-2 victory over the National League West-leading Dodgers on Wednesday. The Dodgers, with the best record in the majors at 55-27, lost for just the second time — both to Arizona in the three-game series — in nine games, while Arizona finished a nine-game homestand 3-6. Continue to Article

June 26, 2019 8:06:pm EST