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Russell’s 3-run walk-off HR caps Cubs’ rally in 9th

The Associated Press Nationals overwhelmed Ju-
CHICAGO (AP) — Addison lio Teheran and the Braves.
Russell hit a three-run hom- Harper drove in five runs.
er off Neftali Feliz (0-2) that His third-inning grand slam
capped a four-run ninth in- just cleared the reach of
ning. leaping Braves center field-
Chicago trailed 4-1 before er Ender Inciarte. Harper’s
Willson Contreras’ RBI single seven career homers off Te-
in the sixth Carlos Torres, heran are his most against
and Russell’s run-scoring any pitcher.
single cut the deficit to Ryan Zimmerman added
one run in the eighth. Kris an eighth-inning grand
Bryant’s RBI single tied the slam off Ian Krol, sending
score. some Braves fans for the
Wade Davis (2-0) worked exits at new SunTrust Park.
around a walk in the ninth. The Nationals had 20 hits.
CARDINALS 2, PIRATES 1 Washington’s Joe Ross (1-
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Dexter 0) allowed three runs on six
Fowler hit his first two home hits in seven innings in his
runs for St. Louis, which 2017 debut.
completed a three-game Teheran (1-1) allowed sev-
sweep — all by 2-1 scores. en runs on seven hits in four
The Cardinals are 6-9, win- innings.
ning their opener and los- ORIOLES 2, REDS 0
ing nine of 11 before the CINCINNATI (AP) — Ubal- Chicago Cubs’ Addison Russell celebrates as he runs down the third base line after hitting a
sweep. Fowler had three of do Jimenez (1-0) held the game winning three-run home run off Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Neftali Feliz in the ninth
the Cardinals’ eight hits, in- Reds to a pair of singles in inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in Chicago. The Cubs won 7-4.
cluding homers in the third the second inning and four Associated Press
and fifth off Gerrit Cole (1- walks overall in 7 2/3 in- METS 5, PHILLIES 4 pedes singled leading off 0
2). Josh Bell had tied the nings to overcame a domi- NEW YORK (AP) — Jay the bottom half and Bruce SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jhou-
score with a fourth-inning nating performance by Bruce homered twice and connected again, this time lys Chacin pitched eight
homer against Michael rookie Amir Garrett (2-1), drove in five runs, including against Edubray Ramos scoreless innings and Erick
Wacha (2-1) who struck out 12 in seven a tiebreaking shot in the (0-2). Hansel Robles (3-0) Aybar hit a homer to lift the
Trevor Rosenthal struck out innings. eighth as New York ended struck out his only batter, Padres to a win over the
Jordy Mercer and Jose Os- Jonathan Schoop singled its four-game losing streak. and Addison Reed earned Diamondbacks.
una with a man on for his home a run in the second, New York trailed 2-0 with his fourth save. Reed al- Aybar, who had pitched to
first save this season. and Manny Machado hit a two outs in the sixth be- lowed a sacrifice fly to a batter the night before,
NATIONALS 14, BRAVES 4 sacrifice fly in the fifth. fore Bruce lined a three- pinch-hitter Daniel Nava pulled Zack Greinke’s 82
ATLANTA (AP) — Bryce Brad Brach pitched the run homer off frustrated after Freddy Galvis tripled, mph slider just fair down the
Harper had two homers, ninth for his first save, com- starter Vince Velasquez. then struck out Cesar Her- right-field line in the eighth
including a grand slam, pleting the Orioles’ first Philadelphia pulled even in nandez to end it. inning for the game’s lone
among four hits and the shutout this season. the eighth, but Yoenis Ces- PADRES 1, DIAMONDBACKS run.

Mets activate closer Familia

after 15-game suspension

NEW YORK (AP) — Mets $730,328 of his $7,425,000 Triple-A Las Vegas. Right-
closer Jeurys Familia re- salary. hander Rafael Montero
joined the team Thursday “I can’t wait to get back on and lefty Sean Gilmartin
after serving a 15-game that mound,” Familia said were optioned to Triple-A
suspension for violating Ma- through a translator. and third baseman Da-
jor League Baseball’s do- Familia hugged several vid Wright was transferred
mestic violence policy, say- Phillies in the outfield during to the 60-day disabled list
ing he was ready to pitch in batting practice and spent while recovering from neck
any role. the rest of the time shag- surgery.
New York manager Terry ging flyballs with his team- The Mets were still short- In this Feb. 21, 2017, file photo, New York Mets relief pitcher Jeu-
Collins said he’d originally mates. “I’m very happy to handed going into the se- rys Familia throws during a spring training baseball workout in
planned to ease Familia be back with this team,” ries wrapup with the Phillies. Port St. Lucie, Fla.
back into action but, with a he said. “I’ve missed these First baseman Lucas Duda Associated Press
worn-down bullpen, “that guys very much.” was out with a hyperex- said he didn’t have any de- preparing for his return.
may not be the case to- The Mets made a series of tended left elbow, infielder finitive word on how long Familia was arrested last
night” against Philadelphia. roster moves before the Wilmer Flores was side- the three would be out. October on a simple as-
The 27-year-old Familia led game. Familia was acti- lined with an infection and Familia took part in spring sault charge after his wife
the majors with a team- vated from the restricted catcher Travis d’Arnaud training and recently was left with scratches on
record 51 saves last year. list and catcher Kevin didn’t start because of a pitched two scoreless in- her chest and a bruise on
The suspension cost him Plawecki was recalled from bruised right wrist. Collins nings in the minors while her cheek.