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Taylor homers, Houser pitches NL Central champion Brewers past Cubs 4-0 in final playoff tune-up, World
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USA Drops Super Round Opener to Korea 5-1
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Chicago Cubs' Nico Hoerner runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in Toronto. (
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