Ivan Nova throws a complete game three-hit shutout to defeat the Orioles, 2 – 0, and puts the Yankees past the Birds in the Wild Card race. Scott Feldman allows only a 1st-inning run in 7 innings, but is the unlucky loser as Robinson Cano drives in both runs with a double and a solo homer.

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Ivan Nova throws a complete game three-hit shutout to defeat the Orioles, 2 – 0, and puts the Yankees past the Birds in the Wild Card race. Scott Feldman allows only a 1st-inning run in 7 innings, but is the unlucky loser as Robinson Cano drives in both runs with a double and a solo homer.

The Pirates pull off a second big trade in a week, acquiring 1B Justin Morneau from Minnesota for OF Alex Presley. They then go out and defeat the Cardinals, 7 – 1, to retake the lead in the NL Central. A.J. Burnett is the winner, Russell Martin hits a three-run homer and Neil Walker has three hits; Morneau rushes over to join his new team from Texas, and arrives in mid-game, but is not required.

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The Pirates pull off a second big trade in a week, acquiring 1B Justin Morneau from Minnesota for OF Alex Presley. They then go out and defeat the Cardinals, 7 – 1, to retake the lead in the NL Central. A.J. Burnett is the winner, Russell Martin hits a three-run homer and Neil Walker has three hits; Morneau rushes over to join his new team from Texas, and arrives in mid-game, but is not required.