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Garcia strikes out nine, Freese homers for Cards

St. Louis Cardinals' Rafael Furcal breaks his bat on a single off San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, May 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Madison Bumgarner had been unbeatable at home for months. And his impressive winning streak at AT&T Park might still be intact if San Francisco’s hitters had done their part in key situations.

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Pujols, Wells homer to lead Angels over White Sox

Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols celebrates his three-run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, May 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels’ new hitting coach was probably wondering what all the fuss was about during his first game in the dugout.

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Garcia strikes out nine, Freese homers for Cards

St. Louis Cardinals' Rafael Furcal breaks his bat on a single off San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, May 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jaime Garcia matched his career high with nine strikeouts, David Freese hit a go-ahead solo home run in the seventh inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals gave manager Mike Matheny a victory against his old Giants team with a 4-1 win Wednesday night.

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Jones homers in 15th, lifts Orioles to win

Baltimore Orioles' Adam Jones (10) hits  a solo home run during the 15th inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Adam Jones homered with one out in the 15th inning, lifting the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.

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Lee drives in 3 to lead Astros over Brewers 8-3

Houston Astros' Bud Norris delivers to the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston starter Bud Norris spoke to manager Brad Mills before the season about being more consistent and pitching deeper into games this year.

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