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Brewers go up 4 1-2 on Cards, win 12-0 (AP)

Brewers go up 4 1-2 on Cards, win 12-0 (AP)

Finally, Ben Sheets had the upper hand against the St. Louis Cardinals. He picked a perfect time to best a team that has given him fits, beating them in a game with postseason implications. Sheets worked six scoreless innings in a 12-0 victory Tuesday night that provided some breathing room for the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL wild card race.

Red Sox acquire CF Kotsay from Braves (AP)
Center fielder Mark Kotsay was acquired by the Red Sox from the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, only one day after Boston put J.D. Drew on the 15-day disabled list because of a lower back strain. The 32-year-old Kotsay hit .289 with six home runs and 37 runs batted in 88 games with the Braves. He was scratched from Tuesday night’s starting lineup, raising speculation that a trade was pending.

A-Rod 0-for-5 as Yankees fall to Red Sox (AP)

When the Yankees needed Alex Rodriguez at his best, he had one of his worst games. Tim Wakefield won in his return from the disabled list and the Boston Red Sox moved a step closer to squashing New York’s playoff hopes, beating Andy Pettitte and the Yankees 7-3 Tuesday night. Rodriguez flopped in crucial spots all night.

For Angels’ John Lackey, it’s another W against A’s

John Lackey has had a huge hand — and arm — in shifting the balance of power in the American League West toward Anaheim this decade, with a 33-18 career record against Seattle, Oakland and Texas since 2002.

Angels, Twins to close out series between division leaders

Ervin Santana tries for win No. 14 when the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim wrap up a four-game series with the Minnesota Twins this afternoon at Angel Stadium.

Lee’s 19th win is Tribe’s ninth straight (AP)

Cliff Lee has been pitching well all season. Now the rest of the Cleveland Indians are performing as well as their ace. Lee earned his American League-leading 19th win and Ben Francisco hit two home runs in the Cleveland Indians‘ ninth straight victory, 10-4 over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. Jamey Carroll and Kelly Shoppach hit back-to-back homers for Cleveland, which overtook Detroit for…

Pirates send reliever Hansen to minors (AP)
Right-hander Craig Hansen, struggling with his control since being traded to Pittsburgh last month, was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday. The Pirates picked up the contract of right-hander Jesse Chavez from their top farm club. Hansen, obtained from Boston in the three-team trade that sent outfielder Jason Bay to the Red Sox on July 31, was 0-2 with a 8.10 ERA in nine games with…

Angels drop series opener to Oakland

Dallas Braden pitched seven masterful innings, Daric Barton homered and the Oakland Athletics beat the AL West-leading Angels, 2-1, tonight in Anaheim.