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Major League Leaders
TODAY'S MAJOR LEAGUE LEADERS
By The Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING_Gennett, Cincinnati, .332; Almora, Chicago, .331; Markakis, Atlanta, .323; Freeman, Atlanta, .315; Crawford, San Francisco, .313; Arenado, Colorado, .306; Suarez, Cincinnati, .306; Kemp, Los Angeles, .303; Votto, Cincinnati, .300; Martinez, St. Louis, .299. RUNS_Albies, Atlanta, 65; Blackmon, Colorado, 60; Hernandez, Philadelphia, 57; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 56; Pham, St. Louis, 55; Arenado, Colorado, 54; Baez, Chicago, 53; Freeman, Atlanta, 53; Yelich, Milwaukee, 52; Markakis, Atlanta, 50. RBI_Baez, Chicago, 61; Suarez, Cincinnati, 61; Story, Colorado, 58; Arenado, Colorado, 57; Freeman, Atlanta, 56; Markakis, Atlanta, 56; Rizzo, Chicago, 56; Aguilar, Milwaukee, 54; Gennett, Cincinnati, 54; Martinez, St. Louis, 52. HITS_Markakis, Atlanta, 104; Gennett, Cincinnati, 101; Freeman, Atlanta, 100; Albies, Atlanta, 97; Anderson, Miami, 94; Castro, Miami, 92; Arenado, Colorado, 90; Turner, Washington, 90; Herrera, Philadelphia, 89; 3 tied at 88. DOUBLES_Albies, Atlanta, 27; Markakis, Atlanta, 26; Rendon, Washington, 24; Carpenter, St. Louis, 23; McCutchen, San Francisco, 22; Story, Colorado, 22; Anderson, Miami, 21; Baez, Chicago, 21; Freeman, Atlanta, 21; Hosmer, San Diego, 21. TRIPLES_KMarte, Arizona, 8; CTaylor, Los Angeles, 7; Baez, Chicago, 6; Nimmo, New York, 6; Contreras, Chicago, 5; 9 tied at 4.
HOME RUNS_Arenado, Colorado, 20; Harper, Washington, 20; Aguilar, Milwaukee, 19; Albies, Atlanta, 17; Desmond, Colorado, 17; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 17; Muncy, Los Angeles, 17; 7 tied at 16. STOLEN BASES_MTaylor, Washington, 23; Turner, Washington, 22; Inciarte, Atlanta, 21; SMarte, Pittsburgh, 18; Cain, Milwaukee, 16; Hamilton, Cincinnati, 15; Dyson, Arizona, 14; Peraza, Cincinnati, 14; Baez, Chicago, 13; Hernandez, Philadelphia, 13. PITCHING_Lester, Chicago, 11-2; Nola, Philadelphia, 10-2; Scherzer, Washington, 10-4; Godley, Arizona, 9-5; Greinke, Arizona, 8-5; Mikolas, St. Louis, 8-3; Newcomb, Atlanta, 8-2; Stratton, San Francisco, 8-5; Suter, Milwaukee, 8-5; Wacha, St. Louis, 8-2.
ERA_deGrom, New York, 1.85; Foltynewicz, Atlanta, 2.02; Scherzer, Washington, 2.04; Lester, Chicago, 2.25; Nola, Philadelphia, 2.48; Mikolas, St. Louis, 2.61; Newcomb, Atlanta, 2.71; Guerra, Milwaukee, 3.05; Corbin, Arizona, 3.14; Wacha, St. Louis, 3.20. STRIKEOUTS_Scherzer, Washington, 165; Corbin, Arizona, 134; deGrom, New York, 134; Gray, Colorado, 119; Greinke, Arizona, 108; Foltynewicz, Atlanta, 107; Nola, Philadelphia, 107; Velasquez, Philadelphia, 107; Pivetta, Philadelphia, 104; Strasburg, Washington, 95.
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING_Betts, Boston, .341; Altuve, Houston, .338; Segura, Seattle, .335; Martinez, Boston, .327; Duffy, Tampa Bay, .321; Simmons, Los Angeles, .319; Rosario, Minnesota, .313; Trout, Los Angeles, .313; Machado, Baltimore, .310; Castellanos, Detroit, .310.
RUNS_Lindor, Cleveland, 66; Trout, Los Angeles, 66; Betts, Boston, 64; Springer, Houston, 60; Segura, Seattle, 59; Martinez, Boston, 58; Benintendi, Boston, 56; Ramirez, Cleveland, 56; Rosario, Minnesota, 56; Altuve, Houston, 55. RBI_Martinez, Boston, 67; Haniger, Seattle, 62; Machado, Baltimore, 59; Gattis, Houston, 56; Lowrie, Oakland, 56; KDavis, Oakland, 55; Mazara, Texas, 55; Encarnacion, Cleveland, 54; Judge, New York, 54; 5 tied at 53.
HITS_Altuve, Houston, 114; Segura, Seattle, 109; Castellanos, Detroit, 103; Martinez, Boston, 100; Machado, Baltimore, 99; Rosario, Minnesota, 99; Lindor, Cleveland, 96; Lowrie, Oakland, 95; AJones, Baltimore, 94; Trout, Los Angeles, 92. DOUBLES_Escobar, Minnesota, 34; Abreu, Chicago, 27; Bregman, Houston, 27; Castellanos, Detroit, 26; Lindor, Cleveland, 25; Pillar, Toronto, 25; Lowrie, Oakland, 24; 5 tied at 23. TRIPLES_Sanchez, Chicago, 8; Hernandez, Toronto, 6; Benintendi, Boston, 5; JJones, Detroit, 4; Moreland, Boston, 4; Profar, Texas, 4; Smith, Tampa Bay, 4; 11 tied at 3.
HOME RUNS_Martinez, Boston, 25; Ramirez, Cleveland, 24; Trout, Los Angeles, 24; Cruz, Seattle, 21; Judge, New York, 21; Machado, Baltimore, 21; Betts, Boston, 20; KDavis, Oakland, 20; Gallo, Texas, 20; Lindor, Cleveland, 20.
STOLEN BASES_Gordon, Seattle, 21; Anderson, Chicago, 17; RDavis, Cleveland, 16; DeShields, Texas, 16; Merrifield, Kansas City, 16; Benintendi, Boston, 15; Betts, Boston, 15; Smith, Tampa Bay, 15; Ramirez, Cleveland, 14; Segura, Seattle, 14. PITCHING_Severino, New York, 12-2; Kluber, Cleveland, 11-4; Snell, Tampa Bay, 11-4; Happ, Toronto, 10-4; Morton, Houston, 10-2; 6 tied at 9. ERA_Severino, New York, 2.10; Verlander, Houston, 2.12; Snell, Tampa Bay, 2.24; Sale, Boston, 2.40; Bauer, Cleveland, 2.46; Cole, Houston, 2.50; Kluber, Cleveland, 2.54; Morton, Houston, 2.55; Skaggs, Los Angeles, 2.64; Sabathia, New York, 3.02. STRIKEOUTS_Sale, Boston, 164; Cole, Houston, 151; Bauer, Cleveland, 148; Paxton, Seattle, 145; Verlander, Houston, 144; Morton, Houston, 133; Severino, New York, 132; Snell, Tampa Bay, 123; Kluber, Cleveland, 115; Berrios, Minnesota, 111.
WTA
WTA Race Standings BC-TEN--WTA Race Standings
Jul 01, 2018 4:24PM (GMT 21:24) - 234 words By The Associated Press Through June 30 Singles
1. Simona Halep, Romania, 5285
2. Caroline Wozniacki, Denmark, 3840
3. Petra Kvitova, Czech Republic, 3557
4. Elina Svitolina, Ukraine, 3050
5. Angelique Kerber, Germany, 2916
6. Sloane Stephens, United States, 2663
7. Karolina Pliskova, Czech Republic, 2342
8. Garbine Muguruza, Spain, 2308
9. Daria Kasatkina, Russia, 2230
10. Elise Mertens, Belgium, 2147
11. Naomi Osaka, Japan, 1886
12. Caroline Garcia, France, 1782
13. Kiki Bertens, Netherlands, 1606
14. Madison Keys, United States, 1592
15. Julia Goerges, Germany, 1458
16. Mihaela Buzarnescu, Romania, 1420
17. Jelena Ostapenko, Latvia, 1359
18. Ashleigh Barty, Australia, 1302
19. Anett Kontaveit, Estonia, 1270
20. Maria Sharapova, Russia, 1247
21. Anastasija Sevastova, Latvia, 1147
22. Danielle Collins, United States, 1087
23. Carla Suarez Navarro, Spain, 1061
24. Aryna Sabalenka, Belarus, 1030
25. Barbora Strycova, Czech Republic, 974 Doubles
1. Timea Babos, Hungary, and Kristina Mladenovic, France, 4330
2. Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova,
Czech Republic, 3847
3. Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina, Russia, 3715
4. Andreja Klepac, Slovenia, and Maria Jose
Martinez Sanchez, Spain, 3015
5. Gabriela Dabrowski, Canada, and Xu Yifan,
China, 2496
6. Raquel Atawo, United States, and Anna-Lena Groenefeld, Germany, 1822
7. Andrea Sestini Hlavackova and Barbora Strycova, Czech Republic, 1767
8. Nicole Melichar, United States, and Kveta Peschke, Czech Republic, 1711
9. Chan Hao-ching, Taiwan, and Yang Zhaoxuan, China, 1682
10. Elise Mertens, Belgium, and Demi Schuurs,
Netherlands, 1600
ATP
ATP World Tour Ranking BC-TEN--ATP World Tour Ranking
Jul 01, 2018 4:23PM (GMT 21:23) - 194 words By The Associated Press Through June 30 Singles
1. Rafael Nadal, Spain, 8770
2. Roger Federer, Switzerland, 8720
3. Alexander Zverev, Germany, 5755
4. Juan Martin del Potro, Argentina, 5080
5. Marin Cilic, Croatia, 5060
6. Grigor Dimitrov, Bulgaria, 4780
7. Dominic Thiem, Austria, 3835
8. Kevin Anderson, South Africa, 3635
9. David Goffin, Belgium, 3110
10. John Isner, United States, 3045
11. Diego Schwartzman, Argentina, 2435
12. Pablo Carreno Busta, Spain, 2145
13. Sam Querrey, United States, 2130
14. Roberto Bautista-Agut, Spain, 2120
15. Jack Sock, United States, 2110
16. Fabio Fognini, Italy, 2030
17. Kyle Edmund, Britain, 1950
18. Nick Kyrgios, Australia, 1855
19. Lucas Pouille, France, 1835
20. Borna Coric, Croatia, 1745
21. Novak Djokovic, Serbia, 1715
22. Chung Hyeon, South Korea, 1685
23. Damir Dzumhur, Bosnia-Herzegovina, 1665
24. Tomas Berdych, Czech Republic, 1625
25. Denis Shapovalov, Canada, 1588 Doubles
1. Mate Pavic, Croatia, 8240
2. Oliver Marach, Austria, 8190
3. Lukasz Kubot, Poland, 6980
4. Marcelo Melo, Brazil, 6980
5. John Peers, Australia, 6795
6. Henri Kontinen, Finland, 6750
7. Bob Bryan, United States, 6470
8. Mike Bryan, United States, 6470
9. Nicolas Mahut, France, 5690
10. Pierre-Hugues Herbert, France, 5660
Transactions
By The Associated Press
BASEBALL
American League
BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Assigned INF Corban Joseph outright to Bowie (EL). CLEVELAND INDIANS — Optioned RHP Adam Plutko to Columbus (IL). Selected the contract of LHP Marc Rzepczynski from Columbus. Sent RHP Carlos Carrasco to Akron (EL) for a rehab assignment.
HOUSTON ASTROS — Optioned LHP Cionel Pererz to Corpus Christi (TL). Reinstated 1B Yuli Gurriel from paternity leave.
NEW YORK YANKEES —Optioned RHP Giovanny Gallegos to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Selected the contract of RHP David Hale from Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre.
TEXAS RANGERS — Sent LHP Martin Perez to Frisco (TL) for a rehab assignment. National League
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Placed 3B Deven Marrero on the 10-day DL, retroactive to Friday. Optioned RHP Jimmie Sherfy to Reno (PCL). Recalled RHP Silvino Bracho from Reno. CHICAGO CUBS — Placed LHP Brian Duensing on the 10-day DL. Recalled RHP Dillon Maples from Iowa (PCL). Sent RHP Eddie Butler to Iowa for a rehab assignment.
CINCINNATI REDS — Traded C Joe Hudson to the L.A. Angels for cash.
MIAMI MARLINS — Reinstated RHP Dan Straily from the restricted list.
MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Optioned SS Orlando Arcia to Colorado Springs (PCL). Recalled RHP Aaron Wilkerson from Colorado Springs. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Placed RHP Vince Velasquez on the 10-day DL. Optioned LHP Zac Curtis to Lehigh Valley (IL). Recalled RHP Jake Thompson from Lehigh Valley. Reinstated RHP Pat Neshek from the 10-day DL.
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Sent RHP Luke Gregerson to Memphis (PCL) for a rehab assignment.
SAN DIEGO PADRES — Designated OF Matt Szczur for assignment. Optioned SS Allen Cordoba to Lake Elsinore (Cal). Recalled 2B Carlos Asuaje from El Paso (PCL).
American Association
CHICAGO DOGS — Signed LHP Evan Smith. FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS — Released INF Tommy Mendonca.
TEXAS AIRHOGS — Released RHP Julio Eusebio. WINNIPEG GOLDEYES — Signed INF Jamey Smart.
Atlantic League
LONG ISLAND DUCKS — Signed C Robert De La Hoz.
Can-Am League
SUSSEX COUNTY MINERS — Signed RHP Jordan Cummings.
Frontier League
RIVER CITY RASCALS — Signed RHPs Matt Chavarria and Jacob Gangelhoff. BASKETBALL
National Basketball Association
ATLANTA HAWKS — Signed Gs Kevin Huerter, Trae Young and Jaylen Adams and F Omari Spellman. LOS ANGELES LAKERS — Signed G Malik Newman to a two-way contract and C Moritz Wagner. SACRAMENTO KINGS — Signed F Marvin Bagley III.
Women's National Basketball Association INDIANA FEVER — Signed G Cappie Pondexter. Waived G Hind Ben Abdelkader.
HOCKEY
National Hockey League
ARIZONA COYOTES — Signed D Oliver EkmanLarsson to an eight-year contract, F Michael Grabner to a three-year contract and D Niklas Hjalmarsson to a two-year contract extension.