New York Yankees
Result: Lost 9-7 to the Houston Astros
Both teams' bats were hot in a back-and-forth Tuesday game.
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San Francisco Giants
Result: Beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-1
Strong pitching helped the Giants control the game from the start.
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