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Not Replica Mariano Rivera Grey Jersey even word that pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez had passed his physical could put a smile on Manny Acta's face Sunday afternoon.Cleveland's manager had just watched his team

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fans is very disappointing," Acta said.The fact Saturday's blockbuster trade with Colorado was official, giving the Indians an ace pitcher at the top of their rotation, was the

only good news Acta got all week.Cleveland's two wins on the homestand came on ninth-inning rallies. Rookie Jason Kipnis' first major league hit drove in the winning run for a

victory over Los Angeles on Monday and Matt LaPorta's three-run homer capped a comeback in Saturday's victory over Kansas City.Other than that, the homestand was entirely

forgettable. The Indians were no-hit by the Angels' Ervin Santana and committed five errors on Wednesday. Cleveland suffered a 12-0 Replica Mariano Rivera White Jersey loss against the Royals on Friday.The Indians

were Mariano Rivera GMS The Boss Grey Jersey outscored 33-15, which doesn't bode well considering they open a seven-game trip to Boston and Texas that begins Monday night in Fenway Park."We didn't swing the bats very

well this homestand," designated hitter Travis Hafner said. "We're going to have to score more runs on this trip because we're playing good offensive teams. We have to start

playing better to help out confidence."Acta realizes the upcoming trip could be the defining moment of the season."We've got to go on the road and battle now," he said. "We're

going to play two very good teams."Cleveland's latest loss came at the hands of an emergency starter. Danny Duffy, starting for the injured Kyle Davis, pitched into the sixth

inning and Jeff Francoeur and Alex Gordon homered for Kansas City, sending the Indians to their eighth loss in 10 games.The last-place Royals have Authentic Mark Teixeira Blue Jersey won eight of 12.Fausto Carmona

(5-11) allowed four runs in 7 1-3 innings. The right-hander has one win since June 15 and Acta was less than enthusiastic about Authentic Mark Teixeira White Black Strip Jersey the outing."He's throwing well," Acta said.

"That's all I'm going to say. I've seen him and a couple of our guys put together six or seven good ones and go back. I don't want to swallow my words. Hopefully, he gives us a

chance to win every five days."Duffy (3-4) allowed two runs in five innings, giving up eight hits and Yankees Mark Teixeira Authentic Jersey striking out six. He also picked two runners off first.Davies was scratched

about an hour before game time because of the sore right shoulder that's bothered him for most of the season.Joakim Soria, who failed to hold a ninth-inning lead in Saturday's

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at the team's spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz. The Rockies will receive four minor leaguers — pitchers Alex White and Joe Gardner, first baseman Matt McBride and a

player to be named, who is expected to be pitcher Drew Pomeranz.Acta said Jimenez will join the team in Boston. His first start will come against the Rangers.Kipnis hit his

first career home run for the Indians in the fifth. Cabrera doubled and scored on Santana's RBI triple.Hafner had an RBI groundout in the eighth as a pinch-hitter.NOTES: RHP

Mitch Talbot was activated from the disabled list and designated for assignment to make room for Jimenez on the 40-man roster. Another move will be made when Jimenez joins the

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 Cardinals overcome early deficit to beat Cubs 13-5 | The Associated Press
Ryan Theriot regained his hitting touch at the expense of his old teammates.Theriot, who broke a 2-for-38 slump with two hits after coming in as a pinch-hitter Friday,

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eyes."Theriot is 6 for 7 with six RBIs against his former team in two games and is hitting .571 against the Cubs."It's funny because they said he was in a big slump," Cubs third

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inning, and struck out Jay to end the inning.Freese hit a two-run homer in the sixth for a 12-5 St. Louis advantage. St. Louis added a run in the seventh when Theriot hit his

second double.The Cardinals began chipping away at the early Cubs lead with two runs in the first. Pujols blasted a two-out solo homer. His last four home runs have all come in

the first inning. Holliday followed with a double and he scored on Schumaker's single to center.Chicago jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first inning. Shortstop Daniel Descalso

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