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Right-hander Tyler Mahle surrendered a homer and allowed three runs over five innings with three walks to three strikeouts.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026 -
The Cubs have 28 runs over those 14 losses.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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The Padres have come back to win after being three runs down six times, more than any other team this season.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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The arched surface invites the heat to spread evenly and mount in intensity, and as the fat runs down, the edges of the meat sizzle and crisp.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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“Steps (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steps%20%28on%29. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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