Bradley asks Mariners for help

Milton Bradley, baseball's self-described bad guy, has asked the Mariners for help in dealing with what manager Don Wakamatsu says is "emotional stress" from personal issues.

Wakamatsu and general manager Jack Zduriencik said Wednesday that their fiery slugger is out indefinitely until he receives an outside assessment and a plan to address his issues.

"It's come to a head," Zduriencik said.

A day earlier, Bradley became angry for striking out twice and Wakamatsu removed him from a close game in the sixth inning because the manager thought he wasn't fit to play anymore. Bradley left the stadium soon after. Several Mariners players described his mind-set Tuesday night as "not good."

Bradley called Wakamatsu Wednesday morning to ask for a meeting with him and Zduriencik. Bradley, 32, told the leaders of his eighth team in 10 seasons, "I need your help."

"The fact he has stood up and asked for us to help him, I think, is an extremely important step for him as a young man," Zduriencik said.

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John Lackey (3-1) pitched two-hit ball for seven innings against his old team and David Ortiz hit a solo homer as host Boston sent Los Angeles to its sixth straight loss.

Twins 5, Tigers 4

Denard Span had three singles and a walk to spark host Minnesota to its first sweep.

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Phillies 4, Cardinals 0

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Braves 7, Nationals 6

Matt Diaz hit a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning as Atlanta snapped an eight-game road losing streak.

Giants 3, Marlins 2

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