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Zimmermann wins 8th; Nationals top Phillies 5-2

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman hits a single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Friday, May 24, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals didn’t have a close shave, and neither did Davey Johnson.

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Trout, Vargas lead Angels over Royals

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jason Vargas (60) delivers to a Kansas City Royals during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, May 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mike Trout had his 21st multi-hit game, Jason Vargas pitched into the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2 on Friday night to extend their winning streak to six games.

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Cubs blow lead, lose 5th straight, 7-4 to Reds

Chicago Cubs' David DeJesus strikes out against Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman in the ninth inning of a baseball game on Friday, May 24, 2013, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 7-4. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

CINCINNATI (AP) — One awful pitch ended Scott Feldman’s streak of solid starts and kept the Chicago Cubs in their downward spiral.

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Estrada, Gonzalez lead Brewers over Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates' Starling Marte, right, slides safely into third for a triple with Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Aramis Ramirez covering during the sixth inning of a baseball game on Friday, May 24, 2013, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Marco Estrada gave up one run over seven innings and Alex Gonzalez had a two-run double, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.

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Votto, Hanigan HRs lead Reds over Cubs 7-4

Cincinnati Reds' Ryan Hanigan hits a three-run home run off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Scott Feldman in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 24, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

CINCINNATI (AP) — Joey Votto extended his hitting streak to 12 games with a homer, and Ryan Hanigan and Brandon Phillips also homered on Friday night, powering the Cincinnati Reds to their fourth straight win, 7-4 over the Chicago Cubs.

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