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ARLINGTON, Texas - Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon knew it was ball four to Ben Zobrist, who was already headed toward first base. Even Texas Rangers closer Joe Nathan expected that would be the call after his full-count pitch.

SAN FRANCISCO - Carlos Gonzalez struck out swinging to end two innings and start another.

PHOENIX - The Arizona Diamondbacks' euphoria following a three-game sweep in Milwaukee evaporated in a sputtering home loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

SEATTLE - The memories of what Houston's Philip Humber did a year ago in Seattle were gone in just one batter when Michael Saunders lined a single. No repeat perfect game for Humber. No snapping of the Astros losing streak that's now at six games.

ARLINGTON, Texas - Joe Nathan's latest save will be easy to remember.

SAN FRANCISCO - Buster Posey makes it a point to take batting practice ahead of Hunter Pence, so he doesn't have to try to keep up with all the home runs Pence hits.

SEATTLE - Considering the hype and attention that comes with a home opener, Seattle manager Eric Wedge wanted a veteran to take the mound for the Mariners. Joe Saunders' career mark at Safeco Field certainly made him feel better, too.

PHOENIX - The offence finally had a good night. So did the bullpen.

ANAHEIM, Calif. - The Anaheim Ducks already were enjoying an outstanding season, and then they added veteran Radek Dvorak to the mix. Judging by what he's contributed in such a short time, he could help put them over the top.

Welcome to Victoria, the City of Gardens — or for the last three weeks, it could also be known as the Garden of Edin. Niklas Edin certainly could consider adopting the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ capital as his second home.