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Bronson Arroyo and Ted Lilly allowed a combined five hits in their seven-inning starts, but it was Jolbert Cabrera's sacrifice fly in the seventh inning that plated the game-winner as Cincinnati edged Chicago, 2-1, in the middle installment of a three-game series.

Andy Pettitte was dazzling on the mound and Derek Jeter had three hits, including a two-run homer, as the New York Yankees crushed the Toronto Blue Jays, 5-1, in the middle contest of a three-game set.

Franklin Gutierrez's three-run home run sparked a five-run eighth and the Cleveland Indians battled back to top the Kansas City Royals, 8-5, in the second of three meetings between the clubs.

Brett Myers threw a nine-hit shutout, and Greg Dobbs hit a two-run homer, as Philadelphia blanked Washington, 4-0, in the second of three games with the Nationals.

Mike Pelfrey tossed his first career complete game and the New York Mets doubled up the Atlanta Braves, 6-3, in the middle test of a three-game series from Shea Stadium.

Major League Baseball and the World Umpires Association have come to an agreement on the implementation of instant replay for disputed home run calls before the end of the 2008 season, according to a report on MLB.com Wednesday.

Kansas City Royals outfielder Mitch Maier was hit in the face by a pitch from Cleveland's Zach Jackson on Wednesday.

The Washington Nationals acquired infielder Anderson Hernandez from the New York Mets on Wednesday.

The Atlanta Braves placed first baseman Casey Kotchman on the bereavement list Wednesday.

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Luke Hochevar was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with a bruised rib cage.