MLB Friday Delivers Drama as Dodgers, Yankees and Braves Prevail

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MLB Friday Delivers Drama as Dodgers, Yankees and Braves Prevail

Friday’s MLB action featured dramatic finishes across the league. The Dodgers, Yankees and Braves earned key victories, while the Rays rolled past Cleveland 11-3 and the Astros topped the White Sox. The Cubs edged the Pirates, Boston beat Toronto, and Arizona, Cincinnati, Detroit, Colorado, San Diego, Texas, Athletics and Giants also prevailed.

By Abhay Aggarwal

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