Thursday's MLB Action: Rays Dominate, Cubs Edge Mets

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Thursday's MLB Action: Rays Dominate, Cubs Edge Mets

The Rays crushed the Royals 13-2 behind Junior Caminero's three-homer, six-RBI masterpiece, while the Phillies beat the Nationals 10-5 for another key win. Boston topped the Yankees 6-3, Pittsburgh handled Seattle 5-1, Houston edged Detroit 2-1, and the Cubs extended the Mets' skid with a 4-3 victory.

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