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Baltimore Orioles closing pitcher Jim Johnson, center, reacts after giving up three runs to the Tampa Bay Rays in the ninth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Baltimore Orioles' Chris Davis, right, and Manny Machado join Johnson. The Rays won 10-6. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Johnson takes blame for Rays' rally in 9th as Orioles drop 4th game in a row

BALTIMORE - The only finger-pointing Baltimore Orioles closer Jim Johnson did after blowing his second straight save after converting a club-record 35 in a row was at himself.

"I (stunk) tonight," he said after allowing five runs in one-third of an inning in a 10-6 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays ...

CP ONLINE | Saturday, May. 18, 2013 at 8:33 PM | 0 | Baseball

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Joey Votto, Bronson Arroyo too much for Phillies in 10-0 loss to Reds

PHILADELPHIA - Kyle Kendrick has reached the point where poor starts are an exception.

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Padres activate Quentin after paternity leave, option Brach to Tucson

SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Padres have activated outfielder Carlos Quentin from paternity leave and optioned right-hander Brad Brach to Triple-A Tucson.

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Los Angeles Angels score 5 times in 7th, beats White Sox 12-9 to end Chicago win streak

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Alberto Callaspo hit a three-run homer in Los Angeles' five-run seventh inning, and the Angels beat the White Sox 12-9 on Saturday to end Chicago's four-game winning streak.

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National League Capsules

PHILADELPHIA - Bronson Arroyo pitched five-hit ball over 7 2-3 innings, Joey Votto was 4 for 4 with a homer, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-0 Saturday.

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