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Francisco Alvarez, Mark Canha power 9th inning rally as Mets steal win against Diamondbacks

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PHOENIX — If the Mets defy the odds and manage to turn around their season, remember this game as the one that saved it. Down to their final out and trailing the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0 at Chase Field, Francisco Alvarez took a full-count sinker from closer Andrew Chafin (2-2) and drove it the other way for a game-tying home run.

Logan Gilbert throws a gem, Mike Ford goes deep as Mariners win 4th in a row

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SAN FRANCISCO — Maybe it was the removal of the small caterpillar on his upper lip that he referred to as a “mustache.” Maybe it was the reemergence of “Walter,” his nasty, pitch-firing alter-ego celebrating a holiday afternoon. Most likely it was the combination of consistent command and conviction with his plus fastball and stellar secondary pitches.

Phillies fall flat after dominant win, losing to Nationals 5-4

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PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies followed a triumphant 19-4 win with a demoralizing 5-4 loss on Sunday afternoon. Ranger Suárez didn’t look like himself, but more glaring was the offense. After a 19-run win the day before, the Phillies went 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position on Sunday and hit into three double plays.

Kansas City Royals get big production from unlikely source, hammer L.A. Dodgers 9-1

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It’s no secret the Royals have had their struggles this season, but they’ve thrived in one particular subset of games. With Sunday’s 9-1 win over the Dodgers at Kauffman Stadium, the Royals are 4-2 against National League teams from Southern California.