Cubs outfielder Dexter Fowler explains why it was important for his team to get out to an early start against the Angels en route to a 9-0 victory. (1:32)
2021 National League Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 9 | 6 | .600 | 0 | L1 |
| Milwaukee | 9 | 7 | .563 | 0.5 | W1 |
| St. Louis | 8 | 8 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Pittsburgh | 7 | 9 | .438 | 2.5 | W1 |
| Chicago | 6 | 9 | .400 | 3 | L1 |
2021 American League West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 10 | 6 | .625 | 0 | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 8 | 6 | .571 | 1 | L1 |
| Oakland | 9 | 7 | .563 | 1 | W8 |
| Texas | 8 | 9 | .471 | 2.5 | W2 |
| Houston | 7 | 8 | .467 | 2.5 | L1 |
MLB News
GarcÃa, Arihara lift Rangers over Angels 6-4
— Adolis GarcÃa homered and doubled off Dylan Bundy, Kohei Arihara took a shutout into the sixth inning and the Texas Rangers got their offense on track in a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night.
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Brewers crank three home runs in win over Padres
Luis Urias, Billy McKinney and Tyrone Taylor all hit solo home runs as the Brewers overcome a great performance from Joe Musgrove and beat the Padres.
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Rangers plate five runs in big sixth inning
The Rangers score five runs in the sixth inning to take a commanding lead against the Angels.
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Garcia belts oppo-taco homer for the Rangers
Adolis Garcia launches a 394-foot homer to right field for the Rangers.
Rays' Fleming delivers in home state, TB beats Royals 4-1
— Josh Fleming pitched two-hit ball into the sixth inning, Kevin Kiermaier led a strong effort from the bottom of Tampa Bay's batting order and the Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 Monday night.
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Cleared to travel, Minnesota Twins prepare for Tuesday doubleheader with Oakland Athletics
The Twins, who haven't played since Friday to allow for virus testing and contact tracing as the club has had at least four positive coronavirus tests in the past week, have been cleared to travel to Oakland, and plan to play Tuesday vs. the Athletics.
