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Reds 3, Padres 2

Freddy Galvis hit a tie-breaking two-run homer in the sixth inning as the Reds beat the San Diego Padres 3-2.

Mets 9, Indians 2

Michael Conforto hit a tiebreaking homer moments after an embarrassing error by Indians left fielder Oscar Mercado, and the resurgent New York Mets rolled from there to a 9-2 victory.

Clippers 5, Bats 0

The Clippers shut out the Louisville Bats, 5-0, Tuesday night, trimming their own magic number for clinching the International League West Division to three.

Fields named Buckeyes’ starting QB

Ohio State coach Ryan Day says Georgia transfer Justin Fields will be the starting quarterback when the No. 5 Buckeyes open the season Aug. 31 against Florida Atlantic.

Police: Teens invented story to cover accidental shooting

Columbus police say two teenagers made up a story about an armed intruder who broke into a South Side apartment in June and shot two youths, killing one of them, to disguise the fact that the shooting was the result of the teens playing with a loaded gun.

Padres 3, Reds 2

Kirby Yates fanned Eugenio Suarez with the bases loaded, preserving a 3-2 victory over the Reds.