Chicago Sun-Times

Bellinger looms large in Dodgers’ victory

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All- Star rookie Cody Bellinger drew a basesloade­d walk to force in the winning run in the 10th inning, and the host Dodgers beat the Royals 5- 4 for their fifth straight victory. Joc Pederson hit a tworun homer in the second for the Dodgers, who blew a 3- 0 lead before tying the game at 4 on Bellinger’s team- leading 25th homer in the eighth. The Dodgers have won 38 straight games when leading, the best streak in baseball since at least 1912.

Yankees 5, Brewers 3

Rookie Clint Frazier hit a three- run homer off Corey Knebel with one out in the ninth inning, lifting the Yankees and snapping the Brewers’ five- game winning streak. Frazier had three hits and a careerhigh four RBI in his sixth game.

Rays 1, Red Sox 0

Alex Cobb pitched two- hit ball into the eighth inning, and the host Rays beat Rick Porcello. Cobb ( 7- 6) retired 11 straight in one stretch. Alex Colome got the final four outs for his 24th save. Jesus Sucre drove in the only run with a sacrifice fly in the second.

Cardinals 4, Mets 1

Paul DeJong notched his first career four- hit game with three doubles and a homer for the host Cardinals. He became the first Cardinals shortstop and No. 8 hitter in the modern era to have four extra- base hits in one game.

Braves 13, Nationals 0

Julio Teheran pitched seven strong innings to improve to 6- 0 in nine road starts this season and added a career- high three RBI for the visiting Braves. Nick Markakis and Johnan Camargo each had three hits.

Indians manager Francona back home

Indians manager Terry Francona is resting at home after a procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat. The 58- year- old was discharged from the Cleveland Clinic on Saturday.

 ??  ?? Cody Bellinger ( left) jogs to first on a walk as Chase Utley ( 26) scores the winning run in the 10th inning Saturday.
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Cody Bellinger ( left) jogs to first on a walk as Chase Utley ( 26) scores the winning run in the 10th inning Saturday. | AP

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