USA Today.com MLB NL - Top Stories USA Today.com MLB NL - Top Stories View source archive --> Search this source --> ·Ramirez's bum knee might be OK for weekend Yankees series Manny Ramirez missed the victory for the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday with what his manager said was a sore knee. ·Reyes' HR propels Mets to victory, tie with Phils in NL East Jose Reyes' three-run homer snapped a sixth-inningtie and the New York Mets, with closer Billy Wagner back, rebounded from a demoralizing defeat by beating the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 on Wednesday night. ·Braves' Jones, Hudson leave game with injuries Atlanta slugger Chipper Jones and ace Tim Hudson left Wednesday night's game againstFlorida with injuries, a pair of blows to the Braves' already slim playoff hopes. ·Cubs activate OF Soriano from DL The Chicago Cubs activated All-Star outfielder Alfonso Soriano before their game against Arizona on Wednesday night, batting him leadoff in the final game of the series. ·Tough to watch what's going on in National League West Larry King, TV personality and baseball aficionado, tries watching National League West games as a Los Angeles Dodgers season-ticket holder, but sometimes he slams his eyelids in angst, unable to fathom what he's seeing. ·Red Sox top Mariners 6-3 in 12th, complete the sweep Mike Lowell hit a two-run single off Sean Green in the 12th inning, and the Red Sox took advantage of two outfield errors to beat the lowly Mariners 6-3 on Wednesday and complete Boston's first series sweep at Seattle in 15 years. ·Yankees run home win streak to 10 with 5-1 triumph over Twins Mike Mussina baffled the Twins for eight innings, Alex Rodriguez hit a two-run double and the New York Yankees beat Minnesota 5-1 Wednesday for their 10th straight home win. Justin Christian drove in two runs with a double, and Richie Sexson had a sacrifice fly and 13 putouts and three assists at first base as the Yankees completed a 6-0, post-break homestand with sweeps of Oakland and the Twins. ·Possible deals as trade deadline looms With barely a week remaining before this year's July 31 non-waiver trading deadline, teams will have a difficult time matching the impact of deals already made this season. It's not often a reigning Cy Young Award winner and a pitcher who didn't lose this season until July are traded. ·Phillies hit Mets with late punch in NL showdown On Tuesday, the Mets announced the start of a promotion encouraging fans to vote for the 10 greatest moments at Shea Stadium. ·Jimenez tosses 4-hitter, Rockies rout Dodgers 10-1 Ubaldo Jimenez threw a four-hitter in his first career complete game and Ian Stewart homered and drove in four runs to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 10-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.

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