Thirteen games on today, including a doubleheader to lead us off as the...
Cleveland Indians host the Chicago White Sox to make up an earlier rainout. Philip Humber and Zach McAllister get the nods in the first game. Chicago began with a first inning Brent Lillibridge sacrifice fly to bring in Alejandro De Aza. Cleveland rallied to a second inning lead as Travis Hafner hit a solo home run, followed by Michael Brantley singling Carlos Santana, and Casey Kotchman grounding into a fielder's choice to provide time for Shin-Soo Choo to get home. The White Sox answered in the third inning when Gordon Beckham scored on an error. The Indians replied with a rally in the bottom of the third inning, as Brantley doubled in both Asdrubal Cabrera and Santana before coming home alongside Choo as Kotchman doubled, followed by Cabrera drawing a bases-loaded walk to force in Kotchman. Chicago got some back in the fourth inning when Alexei Ramirez doubled, providing time for Paul Konerko to score, followed by Kosuke Fukudome hitting a sacrifice fly that brought around A.J. Pierzynski. The White Sox attempted a ninth inning rally when Ramirez hit a 2-RBI single that knocked in Pierzynski and Alex Rios, but they couldn't tie it up, falling 8-6. McAllister was the winning pitcher, while Nick Hagadone picked up a spot save and Humber took an ugly loss.
In game 2, the pitchers were Eric Stults for the White Sox and Josh Tomlin for the Indians. Chicago was first on the board in the fifth inning when Brent Morel grounded out, giving Dayan Viciedo time to get home. Cleveland gained the lead in the bottom of the fifth when Michael Brantley singled in Lou Marson and then came home on a Jason Kipnis single. The White Sox tied it in the eighth inning as Alex Rios singled in Alejandro De Aza. The Indians took the lead again in the bottom of the eighth as Shelley Duncan doubled in Asdrubal Cabrera. They won this game 3-2, with Joe Smith picking up the win, Tony Sipp earning the save, and Matt Thornton taking the loss.
To the east, the Baltimore Orioles host the Texas Rangers. Matt Harrison and Brian Matusz will get the ball tonight. Texas got going in the second inning as Brandon Snyder singled home both Adrian Beltre and Nelson Cruz. The Rangers added on in the third inning when Michael Young hit a sacrifice fly to bring around Ian Kinsler. Texas extended the lead again in the sixth inning as Mike Napoli singled in Young before coming home with Cruz as Snyder hit a three-run home run. Baltimore got on the board in the bottom of the sixth with a solo home run by Robert Andino. The Orioles pulled closer with a seventh inning two-run Wilson Betemit home run, sweeping in Matt Wieters. The Rangers got them back in the ninth inning when Young went yard for a two-run homer, also scoring David Murphy, followed by Snyder singling in Cruz, Kinsler grounding into a double play to get Napoli home, Elvis Andrus hitting a double to finish Snyder's trip, and finally Hamilton hitting a two-run home run to get Andrus the rest of the way home, for a 7 run rally. This finished the game at 14-3, with Harrison picking up the win while Matusz took the loss.
Into Philadelphia, as the Phillies host the New York Mets. Jonathon Niese is mismatched with Roy Halladay as a pitching opponent. Philadelphia was first to score when John Mayberry hit a sacrifice fly in the first inning, allowing Jimmy Rollins to get home. The Phillies added on in the second inning when Placido Polanco doubled home Carlos Ruiz. New York tied it in the sixth inning as David Wright hit a 2-RBI double, scoring both Andres Torres and Kirk Nieuwenhuis. The Mets gained a ninth inning lead as Jordany Valdespin hit a three-run home run as a pinch hitter, driving in Ike Davis and Mike Nickeas. This made it 5-2, a final, with the win going to Tim Byrdak, the save to Frank Francisco, and the loss to Jonathan Papelbon.
Down in Houston, the Astros host the Miami Marlins. Carlos Zambrano and Wandy Rodriguez are the well-known pitchers. Miami started with a fourth inning Giancarlo Stanton two-run home run, also scoring Logan Morrison. The Marlins added on with a John Buck solo home run in the fifth inning. Miami padded the lead with a ninth inning Hanley Ramirez solo shot. This was it for scoring, with Zambrano dominantly winning with a three-hit and one-walk complete game shutout and Rodriguez getting no help in the loss.
North to Chicago, as the Cubs host the Atlanta Braves. Tommy Hanson and Jeff Samardzija will be throwing. Atlanta opened with a second inning Jason Heyward solo home run. Chicago took the lead in the fourth inning with solo shots from the bats of Bryan LaHair and Ian Stewart. The Cubs padded the lead in the seventh inning as Starlin Castro singled home David DeJesus. Chicago struck again in the eighth inning on a two-run homer by Geovany Soto, also scoring Darwin Barney. The final stood at 5-1, with Samardzija in line for the win and Hanson taking the loss.
South a little, as the Kansas City Royals host the Boston Red Sox. Felix Doubront and Jonathan Sanchez play from the mound. Boston got an early lead as Adrian Gonzalez singled home Dustin Pedroia, before coming home with David Ortiz as Will Middlebrooks hit a three-run home run. Kansas City got some back in the second inning as Brayan Pena grounded out to give time for Jeff Francoeur to score, followed by Chris Getz hitting a sacrifice fly to bring around Mike Moustakas. The Red Sox answered in the third inning when Ortiz hit a solo shot. The Royals got one back in the bottom of the third as Alex Gordon singled, allowing Jarrod Dyson to get home after an error, followed by Eric Hosmer grounding out to finish Gordon's trip around. Boston shot back in the fourth inning as Pedroia went yard with a two-run homer, knocking in Kelly Shoppach. Kansas City got one back in the seventh on a bases-loaded walk by Gordon, forcing in Pena. The Red Sox shot back with an eighth inning Cody Ross double, scoring both Pedroia and Ortiz, and then Ross came home on Middlebrooks' two run home run. The final was 11-5, with the win going to Doubront, the save to Vicente Padilla, and the loss to Sanchez.
Up to Milwaukee as the Brewers host the Cincinnati Reds. Bronson Arroyo and Marco Estrada will be on the hill. Milwaukee was first on the board with a Ryan Braun solo home run in the first inning. Cincinnati answered in the fourth inning on a Zack Cozart solo shot, followed by Joey Votto doubling in Drew Stubbs before coming home on a Jay Bruce three-run home run, also sweeping in Brandon Phillips. The Reds added another for good measure in the ninth inning as Miguel Cairo hit a ground rule double to bring in Chris Heisey. This made it 6-1, allowing Arroyo the win while Estrada was pinned with the loss.
West a bit to Minnesota, as the Twins host the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Jered Weaver and Francisco Liriano were tabbed to start. Los Angeles was first to score with Albert Pujols grounding out to get Maicer Izturis home. The Angels added on in the third inning when Alberto Callaspo hit a two-run home run, also scoring Izturis. Los Angeles extended the lead again when Peter Bourjos hit a fourth inning sacrifice fly, driving in Howie Kendrick. Minnesota got on the board in the fifth inning as Denard Span grounded into a fielder's choice that gave time for Chris Parmelee to get home. The Angels struck again in the seventh inning when Pujols singled to push in Chris Iannetta. The Twins got some back in the eighth inning as Joe Mauer singled in Jamey Carroll and Ryan Doumit hit a sacrifice fly so Brian Dozier could dart home. Los Angeles iced it in the ninth inning as 8-3 when Callaspo singled to drive in Bourjos, and Mark Trumbo reached on an error that provided both Callaspo and Torii Hunter time to cross the plate. Weaver picked up a less-dominant win, while Liriano was stuck with the loss.
Southwest to Arizona, the Diamondbacks hosted the St. Louis Cardinals. Lance Lynn and Joe Saunders are the surprisingly good starters. St. Louis rallied to an early first inning lead with Rafael Furcal hitting a solo home run, followed by David Freese doubling in Allen Craig and then coming home when Yadier Molina singled. The Cardinals added on in the third inning with a pair of solo shots, as both Carlos Beltran and Matt Holliday went yard. St. Louis padded the lead in the fourth inning as Furcal singled to score Tyler Greene and Craig drew a bases loaded walk to force in the pitcher Lynn. Arizona got on the board in the sixth inning with a two-run home run by Cody Ransom, also scoring Miguel Montero, followed by Ryan Roberts doubling in both Lyle Overbay and Aaron Hill, before he came all the way home as Gerardo Parra laid down a bunt single, and Montero singled in A.J. Pollock. The Cardinals regained a little breathing room with Craig hitting a solo shot in the seventh inning, followed by a solo home run by Freese. This made it 9-6, a final, where Lynn got the win, Jason Motte turned the save, and Saunders suffered an ugly loss.
Westward to San Diego, with the Padres welcoming the Colorado Rockies. Drew Pomeranz and Edinson Volquez get the manager's approval to start. San Diego started off with a Yonder Alonso single that scored Cameron Maybin in the first inning. The Padres added on in the second inning when Orlando Hudson scored on a wild pitch. Colorado got one back as the pitcher Pomeranz pounded a solo home run in the third inning. San Diego shot back in their half of the third inning as Alonso singled, driving in Chase Headley. The Rockies got one back in the sixth inning as Carlos Gonzalez singled to bring around Marco Scutaro. This was it for the scoring, with San Diego holding on for a 3-2 victory, earned by Volquez, while Dale Thayer picked up the save and the powerful Pomeranz got a loss despite helping himself with a homer during the game.
To the north, the Seattle Mariners hosted the Detroit Tigers. Doug Fister opposes his old team, who put Blake Beaven on the mound. Detroit led off with a first inning Prince Fielder double, knocking in Andy Dirks. The Tigers struck again in the fourth inning as Brennan Boesch singled to drive in Fielder. Seattle attempted a ninth inning rally as Brendan Ryan scored on a passed ball, Jesus Montero hit a double to knock in Ichiro, and John Jaso hit a sacrifice fly allowing Munenori Kawasaki to cross home as a winning run, making the final 3-2. The win went to Steve Delabar, while the loss belonged to Octavio Dotel.
Back south, we end in Los Angeles with the Dodgers hosting their northern rivals, the San Francisco Giants. Barry Zito and Ted Lilly pace the game. Los Angeles began in the third inning with Juan Rivera grounding out, providing time for Mark Ellis to come home. San Francisco tied it in the sixth inning as Joaquin Arias singled in Melky Cabrera. The Dodgers regained the lead in the bottom of the sixth on an A.J. Ellis double that knocked in Bobby Abreu, followed by Tony Gwynn, Jr. laying down a bunt single to score Juan Uribe. Los Angeles added on in the seventh inning as Rivera reached on a fielder's choice, giving Matt Kemp time to get home. The Dodgers rallied to extend the lead in the eighth inning when Mark Ellis' bases loaded walk forced in A.J. Ellis, followed by Adam Kennedy, singling in Gwynn, Jr., Andre Ethier hitting a 2-RBI single that scored both Dee Gordon and Mark Ellis, and Rivera grounding out to bring in Kennedy. This made it a 9-1 final, with the win going to Lilly and the loss to Zito.
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