A group led by local real estate magnate Theodore Lerner wins the bidding to own the Washington Nationals, Major League Baseball confirms, ending a long selection process involving eight contenders.

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A group led by local real estate magnate Theodore Lerner wins the bidding to own the Washington Nationals, Major League Baseball confirms, ending a long selection process involving eight contenders.

The Florida Senate approves an amendment that puts the Marlins back in the game for a new ballpark at a site in northwest Miami Dade County.

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The Florida Senate approves an amendment that puts the Marlins back in the game for a new ballpark at a site in northwest Miami Dade County.

Jonathan Papelbon of the Boston Red Sox gives up his first run of the season since becoming Boston’s closer, allowing Russ Adams’ tie-breaking double in the 9th inning that gives the Toronto Blue Jays a 7 – 6 victory at Fenway Park. Papelbon was named the American League rookie of the month with 10 saves in 10 tries and a 0.00 ERA in April.

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Jonathan Papelbon of the Boston Red Sox gives up his first run of the season since becoming Boston’s closer, allowing Russ Adams’ tie-breaking double in the 9th inning that gives the Toronto Blue Jays a 7 – 6 victory at Fenway Park. Papelbon was named the American League rookie of the month with 10 saves in 10 tries and a 0.00 ERA in April.

At Wrigley Field, Zach Duke of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches a five-hitter for his first complete game and shutout in the Pirates’ 8 – 0 win victory over the Chicago Cubs.

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At Wrigley Field, Zach Duke of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches a five-hitter for his first complete game and shutout in the Pirates’ 8 – 0 win victory over the Chicago Cubs.

Fernando Nieve collects his first win, hit and RBI as a big leaguer, and the Houston Astros rough up Milwaukee ace Ben Sheets in an 8 – 5 victory. Nieve, who retires 14 in a row at one point, gives up four runs and six hits with seven strikeouts in seven innings.

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Fernando Nieve collects his first win, hit and RBI as a big leaguer, and the Houston Astros rough up Milwaukee ace Ben Sheets in an 8 – 5 victory. Nieve, who retires 14 in a row at one point, gives up four runs and six hits with seven strikeouts in seven innings.

Albert Pujols sets a major league record with his 14th home run in April, a tiebreaking shot in the 8th inning that sends the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2 – 1 victory over the visiting Washington Nationals.

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Albert Pujols sets a major league record with his 14th home run in April, a tiebreaking shot in the 8th inning that sends the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2 – 1 victory over the visiting Washington Nationals.

At Comerica Park, Carlos Guillen homers twice and drives in five runs as the Detroit Tigers record their most lopsided win in 13 years with an 18 – 1 hammering of the Minnesota Twins. Magglio Ordóñez and Curtis Granderson also hit home runs for the Tigers, who last won a game by 17 runs in 1993. For Ordóñez, it is his 200th career home run; he will hit his 300th on this day in 2010.

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At Comerica Park, Carlos Guillen homers twice and drives in five runs as the Detroit Tigers record their most lopsided win in 13 years with an 18 – 1 hammering of the Minnesota Twins. Magglio Ordóñez and Curtis Granderson also hit home runs for the Tigers, who last won a game by 17 runs in 1993. For Ordóñez, it is his 200th career home run; he will hit his 300th on this day in 2010.

Jason Varitek hits a tiebreaking single in a four-run 9th inning, leading the Boston Red Sox past the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, 9 – 6, at Tropicana Field. Jonathan Papelbon strikes out all three batters he faces to earn his 10th save in 10 chances. Papelbon becomes the first big league pitcher to get 10 saves in April after entering that season without a save. He has a scoreless streak of 20 1/3 innings spanning 17 appearances dating to last year as he also sets a major league rookie record and the Red Sox team mark for saves during April.

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Jason Varitek hits a tiebreaking single in a four-run 9th inning, leading the Boston Red Sox past the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, 9 – 6, at Tropicana Field. Jonathan Papelbon strikes out all three batters he faces to earn his 10th save in 10 chances. Papelbon becomes the first big league pitcher to get 10 saves in April after entering that season without a save. He has a scoreless streak of 20 1/3 innings spanning 17 appearances dating to last year as he also sets a major league rookie record and the Red Sox team mark for saves during April.

Hanley Ramirez of the Florida Marlins hits his first major league home run, and later adds a second blast, collecting 4 RBI in Florida’s 12 – 6 victory over Cincinnati.

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Hanley Ramirez of the Florida Marlins hits his first major league home run, and later adds a second blast, collecting 4 RBI in Florida’s 12 – 6 victory over Cincinnati.

Luis González of the Arizona Diamondbacks doubles to become the 21st major leaguer with 300 home runs and 500 doubles, as the Diamondbacks defeat San Francisco, 7 – 4. Gonzalez joins a list led by Hank Aaron, who hit 755 homers and 624 doubles. The only other active player in the group is Barry Bonds, who hits his 567th double in the game.

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Luis González of the Arizona Diamondbacks doubles to become the 21st major leaguer with 300 home runs and 500 doubles, as the Diamondbacks defeat San Francisco, 7 – 4. Gonzalez joins a list led by Hank Aaron, who hit 755 homers and 624 doubles. The only other active player in the group is Barry Bonds, who hits his 567th double in the game.