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CINCINNATI (AP) — Former major league outfielder/first baseman Darin Ruf is suing the Cincinnati Reds for damages after he suffered a career-ending injury while crashing into an uncovered tarp roller at Great American Ballpark two years ago.

TORONTO — Nathan Lukes' RBI single in the bottom of the 11th gave the Toronto Blue Jays a 7-6 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday afternoon to complete the three-game sweep.

BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks took to social media Thursday to express his displeasure about death threats he says he received following Boston's most recent loss the the New York Mets.

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox acquired first baseman Ryan Noda from the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday in a deal for cash.

BOSTON (AP) — The opener of a four-game series between the AL East rival Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox was postponed because of steady rainfall expected to continue throughout Thursday evening.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Adley Rutschman hit a three-run homer to highlight Baltimore's four-run outburst in the 11th inning as the Orioles snapped an eight-game skid by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 8-4 on Wednesday.

Milwaukee Brewers (24-26, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (17-33, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Thursday, 6:40 p.m.

Los Angeles Angels (23-25, fourth in the AL West) vs. Athletics (22-28, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Thursday, 3:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Tyler Anderson (2-1, 3.04 ERA, 1.

San Diego Padres (27-20, third in the NL West) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (24-24, second in the AL East) Toronto; Thursday, 1:07 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Stephen Kolek (2-1, 2.33 ERA, 1.

Atlanta Braves (24-24, third in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (22-27, fourth in the NL East) Washington; Thursday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: AJ Smith-Shawver (3-2, 2.33 ERA, 1.