Getty Images/Hemera(NEW YORK) -- NHL Playoffs-Conference Semifinals: The New York Rangers defeated the Washington Capitals, 3-2. (Rangers lead series, 3-2)

NBA Playoffs-First Round: The San Antonio Spurs lassoed the Utah Jazz, 87-81. (Spurs win series, 4-0)

MLB: The Texas Rangers (19-10) pounded the Baltimore Orioles (19-10), 14-3.

The Cleveland Indians (16-11) took game one of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox (13-16), 8-6.

The New York Mets (16-13) topped the Philadelphia Phillies (14-16), 5-2.

The Miami Marlins (15-14) blanked the Houston Astros (13-16), 4-0.

The Chicago Cubs (12-17) tamed the Atlanta Braves (18-12), 5-1.

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