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Jonathan
Papelbon
Relief Pitcher
Birthdate
23/11/1980
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Baton Rouge, LA
College
Mississippi State
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Cubs host the Phillies on home winning streak
Philadelphia Phillies (8-15, fourth in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (14-9, second in the NL Central)
Athletics visit the Mariners on 7-game road win streak
Athletics (13-11, first in the AL West) vs. Seattle Mariners (10-15, fourth in the AL West)
Garcia leads Nationals against the Braves after 4-hit outing
Atlanta Braves (16-8, first in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (11-13, third in the NL East)
Rays bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Reds
Cincinnati Reds (16-8, first in the NL Central) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (12-11, second in the AL East)
Padres bring win streak into matchup with the Rockies
San Diego Padres (16-7, second in the NL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (9-15, fifth in the NL West)
Giants try to keep home win streak alive, host the Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers (16-7, first in the NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (10-13, fourth in the NL West)
