Mat Latos’s excellent season is in jeopardy as he goes on the disabled list for an unusual reason. The Padres righthander, who has 10 wins this year, strained a muscle in his left side while attempting to hold back a sneeze last week.

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Mat Latos’s excellent season is in jeopardy as he goes on the disabled list for an unusual reason. The Padres righthander, who has 10 wins this year, strained a muscle in his left side while attempting to hold back a sneeze last week.

The White Sox’s hot streak has not been affected by the three-day layoff, as they beat one of their chief rivals in the AL Central, the Minnesota Twins, 8 – 7. John Danks gives up 6 runs with 2 outs in the 2nd inning, but the Sox grind back into the lead. J.J. Putz makes his 23rd straight scoreless appearance in relief in the Pale Hose’s 9th straight win.

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The White Sox’s hot streak has not been affected by the three-day layoff, as they beat one of their chief rivals in the AL Central, the Minnesota Twins, 8 – 7. John Danks gives up 6 runs with 2 outs in the 2nd inning, but the Sox grind back into the lead. J.J. Putz makes his 23rd straight scoreless appearance in relief in the Pale Hose’s 9th straight win.

Unused in the All-Star Game, Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum starts his team’s first game after the break and pitches a shutout over the Mets for his 50th career win, 2 – 0. R.A. Dickey is the loser in spite of a solid effort of his own.

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Unused in the All-Star Game, Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum starts his team’s first game after the break and pitches a shutout over the Mets for his 50th career win, 2 – 0. R.A. Dickey is the loser in spite of a solid effort of his own.