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Brewers Turn to Ace

Suddenly stumbling in Pittsburgh, the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers turn to their ace to help them avoid their first three-game losing streak in nearly a month.

Ben Sheets looks to win five straight starts for the first time in his career on Thursday when the Brewers conclude their four-game series against the Pirates at PNC Park.

Mets Looking for Life

The New York Mets struggled for most of June before finishing the month strong. They hope their winless start to July isn't the beginning of another prolonged slump.

The Mets look to avoid their third sweep in the past four weeks as they complete a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday.

Santana Perfection

Mike Mussina has never lost a regular-season home start against the Minnesota Twins, while Johan Santana has never lost a regular-season outing against the New York Yankees.

The two starters will put their streaks on the line Wednesday when the Twins and Yankees continue a four-game series at Yankee Stadium.

Angels Still Out Front

The Los Angeles Angels' latest slide has put a dent into their once sizable division lead.

The Angels look to get back on track against one of their favorite opponents when they open a three-game series against the lowly Texas Rangers on Tuesday.

Los Angeles (51-31) has the best record in baseball, but it has won just two of its last six games. The Angels had an eight-game lead over Seattle on June 24, but that lead has since been cut to 4 1/2.

Trouble at Home

The Cleveland Indians are an outstanding home team and mediocre on the road. The reverse holds true for the Detroit Tigers.

The Indians look to put more distance between themselves and their closest pursuers in the AL Central Tuesday night when the teams open a three-game series at Comerica Park.