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The young superstars are two of five injury replacements who were named to the Midsummer Classic on Tuesday.

ARLINGTON, Texas — The numbers were in Martín Pérez’s favor. The on-field outcome was not.

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have played in front of the two largest crowds for a baseball game in Globe Life Field history this season. The record, set Saturday vs. the Houston Astros, is 40,380. The previous mark, set April 29. vs. the New York Yankees, was 40,027.

ST. LOUIS — Cardinals veteran right-hander Adam Wainwright made the 400th start of his career, but the Houston Astros forced him into an early exit as Wainwright has turned in back-to-back short outings with high run totals.

ST. LOUIS — The Cardinals looked poised for a third consecutive win, a series-clinching victory in come-from-behind fashion after they’d fallen into an early hole. Momentum seemed to be shifting in their favor in a season primarily characterized by unmet expectations.

After a replay review, Alex Bregman was confirmed to be safe, and the Cubs lost 7-6 to get swept in three games by the Astros.

Notes: Kyle Hendricks joins team for bullpen session, Cody Bellinger recovering well.

The two-time All-Star went all out while making a play in Monday’s game against Houston.

Bellinger hurt his knee after a leaping catch against the wall.

ATLANTA — A few days ago, the Braves took the field trying to extend an eight-game winning streak.

PITTSBURGH — Much of the baseball world was introduced to left-hander Framber Valdez this past postseason. Although he made his MLB debut in 2018, the uniquely built (5-11, 240 pounds) Astros starter made a name for himself with four playoff starts this past fall, including a pair off victories in…