Looks like a full slate of games today, with the first game coming in...
Detroit, as the Tigers host the Chicago White Sox. Dylan Axelrod and Rick Porcello are the interestingly named pitchers. Chicago was first on the board with an Adam Dunn solo home run in the first inning. Detroit tied it in the bottom of the first as Austin Jackson hit a solo home run. The Tigers took the lead in the third inning as Prince Fielder went yard for a solo shot. Detroit padded their lead in the eighth inning on an Andy Dirks solo shot. The final stood at 3-1, with Porcello getting the win, Jose Valverde working out of a jam for the save, and Axelrod taking the loss.
Down in Cleveland, the Indians host the Texas Rangers. The well hyped Yu Darvish pitches against the formerly hyped Ubaldo Jimenez. Cleveland got going in the third inning on an Asdrubal Cabrera double scoring both Johnny Damon and Jason Kipnis, followed by Shin-Soo Choo singling, which combined with an error gave time for Cabrera to get home. The Indians extended the lead in the fifth inning with a Kipnis solo home run. Texas got going in the eighth inning as Josh Hamilton grounded out, giving time for Ian Kinsler to score, followed by Michael Young singling in Elvis Andrus. This was all they got, falling 4-2, with Jimenez earning the win, Chris Perez converting another save, and Darvish finally taking a loss.
East to New York, as the Mets host the Arizona Diamondbacks. Trevor Cahill and R.A. Dickey are the well known starters. New York began in the first inning with a 2-RBI Daniel Murphy single, scoring Andres Torres and David Wright. The Mets added on in the fourth inning as Josh Thole singled to drive in Ike Davis. Arizona got on the board in the ninth inning as Justin Upton doubled home Gerardo Parra, but they got no closer and fell 3-1. Dickey picked up the win, Frank Francisco cleaned up for the save, and Cahill had little support in the loss.
Into Pennsylvania, as the Pittsburgh Pirates host the Cincinnati Reds. Mat Latos and Charlie Morton will take the mound. Cincinnati started off with a Joey Votto single to bring around Drew Stubbs. The Reds added on in the second inning with a Todd Frazier solo home run. Cincinnati kept going in the third inning on a two-run homer by Stubbs, also scoring Zack Cozart. The Reds padded their lead in the fifth inning as Brandon Phillips hit a sacrifice fly to drive in Stubbs. This made it 5-0, a final, with Latos getting an easy win and Morton getting no help to avoid a loss.
Over in Boston, the Red Sox host the Baltimore Orioles. Tommy Hunter and Clay Buchholz were given the starting nods. Baltimore struck early with a J.J. Hardy solo home run in the first inning. Hardy hit another solo shot in the third inning to add on for the Orioles. Baltimore padded the lead in the fourth inning as Robert Andino hit a three-run blast, also scoring Matt Wieters and Mark Reynolds. Boston got on the board in the bottom of the fourth as Ryan Sweeney singled to score Mike Aviles. The Red Sox tied it with a Will Middlebrooks grand slam in the fifth inning, knocking in David Ortiz, Cody Ross, and Jarrod Saltalamacchia. The Orioles retook the lead in the eighth inning as Reynolds doubled and Adam Jones came home. Boston retied it in the bottom of the eighth with a Saltalamacchia sacrifice fly, allowing Darnell McDonald to dart home. Baltimore took the game in the seventeenth inning on a three-run home run by Adam Jones, forcing in Hardy and Nick Markakis. Starting designated hitter Chris Davis picked up the win in the 9-6 game, while McDonald took the mound but also a loss.
Down in Tampa Bay, the Rays host the Oakland Athletics. Tommy Milone and Matt Moore are called on for the starts. Tampa Bay was first to score with a first inning rally including Jeff Keppinger hitting a sacrifice fly to bring home Desmond Jennings, Sean Rodriguez singling in B.J. Upton, and Matt Joyce's single driving in Carlos Pena and Luke Scott. Oakland answered with a third inning blitz starting with Yoenis Cespedes singling in Cliff Pennington, Jonny Gomes doing the same for Josh Reddick, and then both Cespedes and Gomes came home when Brandon Inge hit a three-run home run. The Athletics added onto their lead in the fifth inning as Gomes doubled to bring home Michael Taylor, before coming home with Inge as Daric Barton ripped a double. The Rays got one back in the bottom of the fifth with an Upton solo shot. Oakland extended their lead in the seventh inning on an Inge sacrifice fly that gave time for Reddick to come home. The final stuck at 9-5 for Oakland, with the win going to Milone and the loss to Moore.
West into Texas, with the Houston Astros hosting the St. Louis Cardinals. Adam Wainwright and J.A. Happ get the ball today. St. Louis opened with a first inning Allen Craig two-run home run, also scoring Matt Holliday. The Cardinals added on in the second inning as Tyler Greene doubled home Yadier Molina. St. Louis kept going in the third inning with Craig hitting a double to knock in Holliday. The Cardinals struck again in the fourth inning as Greene went yard on a two-run home run, sweeping in Jon Jay. Houston got on the board in the bottom of the fourth as Carlos Lee dashed home on a wild pitch. St. Louis answered in the sixth inning when Rafael Furcal single Greene across the plate. The Cardinals extended the lead in the eighth inning when Greene hit a solo home run. This made it an 8-1 final, with the win going to Wainwright and the loss to Happ.
Up in Kansas City, the Royals host the New York Yankees. Phil Hughes and Luke Hochevar took their turns in the rotation. Kansas City started off with a Billy Butler double to bring around Alex Gordon in the first inning. New York tied it in the second inning as Raul Ibanez singled home Mark Teixeira. The Yankees added on with a third inning rally including Curtis Granderson singling in Dewayne Wise, Robinson Cano hitting a grand slam to clear the bases of Derek Jeter, Granderson, and Alex Rodriguez, and a solo shot by Nick Swisher. The Royals got one back in the fifth as Gordon singled, and Irving Falu dashed home safely. Kansas City struck again with a Humberto Quintero seventh inning solo home run. New York extended their lead in the eighth inning on a Rodriguez three-run homer, forcing in Wise and Jeter. The Royals made it 10-4 with a ninth inning Jarrod Dyson single that brought around Brayan Pena. Hughes was in line for the win while Hochevar was humiliated in the loss.
After a long delay up a bit north, the Chicago Cubs host the Los Angeles Dodgers. Aaron Harang and Travis Wood will be pitching as scheduled. Los Angeles led off with Harang grounding into a fielder's choice that provided time for Adam Kennedy to get home in the second inning. The Dodgers added on in the third inning with a two-run homer from Juan Rivera, also scoring Mark Ellis. Chicago got some back in the bottom of the third as Starlin Castro singled in both Wood and David DeJesus. The Cubs tied it in the ninth inning when Tony Campana doubled in Ian Stewart. Chicago completed the comeback in the eleventh inning as DeJesus drew the infamous walkoff walk with loaded bases, forcing in Darwin Barney. Rafael Dolis was in line for the win, while Jamey Wright was on the hook for the loss.
Out west, the Colorado Rockies host the Atlanta Braves. Brandon Beachy and Juan Nicasio are the back-of-the-rotation starters. Atlanta got started with a third inning three-run homer by Freddie Freeman, sweeping in Michael Bourn and Martin Prado. The Braves got another one in the fourth inning as Tyler Pastornicky grounded into a fielder's choice, providing Jason Heyward time to get home. Atlanta added on in the sixth inning when Dan Uggla singled home Freeman before coming home himself when Juan Francisco singled. Colorado got on the board in the seventh inning when Michael Cuddyer singled to bring home Troy Tulowitzki, before coming home himself as Tyler Colvin grounded into a fielder's choice. The Braves replied in the eighth inning when Uggla hit a solo shot. The final stood at 7-2 Atlanta, with the win credited to Beachy, the save to Cristhian Martinez, and Nicasio was stuck with the loss.
Farther west, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim host the Toronto Blue Jays. Drew Hutchison and Jerome Williams will be throwing. Toronto was first on the board with a third inning Eric Thames single to drive in J.P. Arencibia. Los Angeles gained the lead in the fourth inning as Maicer Izturis was singled in by Mark Trumbo and Alberto Callaspo also hit a single, driving in Kendrys Morales. The Angels added on in the fifth as Albert Pujols lifted a two-run home run, sweeping in Mike Trout. The Blue Jays took one back as Edwin Encarnacion hit a sacrifice fly to allow safe passage home for Jose Bautista. Toronto pulled closer as Kelly Johnson singled, giving Arencibia time to dash home. They couldn't tie it, allowing Williams to pick up the 3-2 win, while LaTroy Hawkins converted the save and Hutchison was dealt the loss.
Down in San Diego, the Padres host the Miami Marlins. Ricky Nolasco and Joe Wieland are slated for the starts. San Diego drew first blood with a fifth inning Wieland double that knocked in Cameron Maybin and Andy Parrino. Miami got on the board with Hanley Ramirez grounding into a fielder's choice, scoring the pitcher Nolasco, before being forced in by a Logan Morrison triple. The Marlins rallied to an eighth inning lead with Giancarlo Stanton's bases-loaded walk forcing in Jose Reyes, followed by a passed ball that got Emilio Bonifacio safely home, a Gaby Sanchez single driving in Morrison, and Stanton finishing the long trip around by coming home on a passed ball. The Padres got one back in the bottom of the eighth as Yonder Alonso grounded into a fielder's choice and Chris Denorfia eventually came home after an error provided the time. They couldn't manage a tying rally, falling 6-3 to the winner, Nolasco, while Edward Mujica backed it up with a save and Andrew Cashner was pinned with the loss.
A bit to the north, the San Francisco Giants host the Milwaukee Brewers. Shaun Marcum and Matt Cain pace the game. Milwaukee opened early with a first inning Aramis Ramirez single to drive in Nyjer Morgan. San Francisco answered in the bottom of the first as Conor Gillaspie doubled in Gregor Blanco before coming home himself on an Angel Pagan fielder's choice. The Giants padded the lead in the fourth inning when Ryan Theriot singling in Pagan. The Brewers got one back in the sixth inning as Ramirez hit a sacrifice fly to bring home Rickie Weeks. Milwaukee tied it in the ninth inning when Travis Ishikawa doubled to bring in Corey Hart. San Francisco won the game with an eleventh inning Hector Sanchez single, allowing Emmanuel Burriss to score for a 4-3 win. Javier Lopez was in line for the win, while Tim Dillard was stuck with the loss.
North again to Seattle, as the Mariners welcome the Minnesota Twins. Nick Blackburn and Hector Noesi have the green light to start. Seattle began with a first inning Jesus Montero double, driving in Dustin Ackley and Brendan Ryan before he came home himself on a Kyle Seager single. The Mariners added on in the second inning as Mike Carp hit a solo home run. Seattle kept going with a fourth inning Ryan sacrifice fly, providing time for Ackley to dash home. Minnesota got on the board in the seventh inning with a solo shot by Ryan Doumit. The Twins attempted a ninth inning rally as Doumit hit another solo home run, but they only got as close as 5-2, with Noesi in line for the win while Blackburn suffers the loss.
Finally, we go to the other Washington, as the Nationals host the Philadelphia Phillies. Cole Hamels and Jordan Zimmermann will be on the hill. Washington began with a first inning Bryce Harper stealing of home plate (or 4th base as the box scores will list it). Philadelphia answered with a two-run home run by Hunter Pence in the fourth inning, also scoring Shane Victorino, followed by Placido Polanco singling in Laynce Nix. The Phillies extended the lead in the ninth inning as Juan Pierre singled to drive in Jimmy Rollins, before being forced in on a Victorino triple, then Pence went yard again to finish Victorino's trip around on another two-run blast, and they refilled the bases so Freddy Galvis could single in both Carlos Ruiz and Polanco. The Nationlas attempted a rally in the bottom of the ninth as Roger Bernadina doubled to allow time for Rick Ankiel to get home, followed by Ian Desmond singling in Wilson Ramos making it a 9-3 game, which was a final. The win went to Hamels, while Zimmermann was stuck with the loss.
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