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(AP) -- Discussing his first career three-homer game, a performance that included a go-ahead, ninth-inning, three-run shot that gave the Tampa Bay Rays a crucial win over the New York Yankees on Monday, Travis d'Arnaud did not hesitate as to where it ranked in his career.

A little over a week after hitting a game-ending homer to beat the Yankees, d'Arnaud drove in all five runs Monday in Tampa Bay's 5-4 win at Yankee Stadium.

"Number one," d'Arnaud said. "It's the coolest moment ever."

Surging Braves meet struggling Brewers
Milwaukee will send All-Star pitcher Brandon Woodruff to the mound on Tuesday as the Brewers try to square their three-game series against the visiting Atlanta Braves. Woodruff (10-3, 3.67 ERA) will be opposed by Atlanta rookie Bryse Wilson (1-0, 6.14). The Braves have won three of four meetings between the clubs this season. (MORE)

Streaking Athletics set to host Mariners
Quick quiz: Among major league center fielders, who has the second-most home runs this season, behind only the Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout? No, it's not the usual suspects. (MORE)

Rangers' Lynn goes for MLB-best 13th win

Lance Lynn will look for his major-league-leading 13th victory when the Texas Rangers start a two-game interleague series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday at Arlington, Texas.

Lynn, further stating his case as a prime contender for the American League Cy Young Award, shut down the hot-hitting Houston Astros on Thursday in his first start after the All-Star break. He struck out 11 in seven scoreless innings, allowing six hits and two walks. (MORE)

Cashner ready for Red Sox debut vs. Jays
For Andrew Cashner, a trade from the cellar-dwelling Baltimore Orioles to the playoff-contending Boston Red Sox on Saturday was met exactly as one would expect. "It's definitely exciting. That'll more kick in once you get there," the right-hander said. "They're still the champions from last year. It'll be fun to help them get to where they want to go." (MORE)

76ers extend Simmons for $170M, 5 years

Ex-boxer Whitaker dies after hit by car
Pernell Whitaker, an Olympic gold medalist and four-division champion who was regarded as one of the greatest defensive fighters ever, has died after being hit by a car in Virginia. He was 55. Police in Virginia Beach said the former fighter was hit by a car Sunday night. The driver of the car remained on the scene, and police said they were investigating the circumstances of the death. (MORE)

Falcons give DT Jarrett 4-year extension

Cubs put Contreras on IL, get Maldonado
CHICAGO (AP) With their All-Star catcher sidelined, the Chicago Cubs quickly found some experienced help behind the plate. The NL Central leaders acquired Martin Maldonado in a trade with Kansas City on Monday night that sent left-hander Mike Montgomery to the Royals. (MORE)

49ers sign K Gould to 4-year contract