Busiest day of the season so far and I have an interruption in my schedule tonight? Some things just aren't fair, like having seventeen games on the same day. We begin with a pair of doubleheaders, the first in...
New York, as the Yankees host the Toronto Blue Jays. Henderson Alvarez and Andy Pettitte are pitching game one. New York struck first in the first inning as Robinson Cano doubled in Ichiro Suzuki, followed by Alex Rodriguez grounding out to get Nick Swisher home, and Curtis Granderson hitting a sacrifice fly to finish Cano's trip. Toronto got on the board in the eighth inning when Kelly Johnson singled to plate Brett Lawrie, and Omar Vizquel doubled Mike McCoy across the plate. The Yankees shot back in their half of the inning as Swisher singled Suzuki safely home. This was good for a 4-2 win, earned by Pettitte, while Rafael Soriano converted the save, and Alvarez was stuck with the loss.
In game two, the pitchers are Ricky Romero and David Phelps. Toronto got going in the second inning as Adeiny Hechavarria singled home J.P. Arencibia. New York tied it in the bottom of the second as Chris Stewart hit a ground rule double to force in Casey McGehee. The Yankees took the lead in the eighth inning with Ichiro Suzuki singling Curtis Granderson around. This held for a 2-1 win, picked up by Cody Eppley, while Rafael Soriano turned his second save of the day, and Steve Delabar was responsible for the loss.
The other doubleheader is in DC, as the Washington Nationals host the Los Angeles Dodgers. Aaron Harang and Jordan Zimmermann get the first pitching assignment. Washington started in the second inning as Kurt Suzuki hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Michael Morse. Los Angeles tied it in the third inning as Hanley Ramirez singled to score Andre Ethier. The Nationals took the lead again in the fifth inning when Ryan Zimmerman grounded out, allowing Bryce Harper to dash home. Washington added on in the sixth inning with a groundout by Tyler Moore, giving time for Ian Desmond to dash home. They held on for a 3-1 win, with Zimmermann earning the win, Tyler Clippard shutting the door for a save, and Harang could not avoid the loss.
For game two, Josh Beckett and John Lannan will be sent out to start. Los Angeles busted open in the third inning with Hanley Ramirez singling to score both Mark Ellis and Matt Kemp, followed by Andre Ethier singling Adrian Gonzalez around. The Dodgers added on in the fourth inning when Kemp singled to plate Matt Treanor, followed by Shane Victorino scoring on a wild pitch, and then Ramirez grounded into a fielder's choice that got Kemp the rest of the way home. Washington rallied to tie in the eighth inning with Michael Morse hitting a solo home run, Steve Lombardozzi hitting a two-run homer, also scoring Ian Desmond, Bryce Harper singling to knock in Corey Brown, and Morse singling both Mark DeRosa and Harper across the dish. Los Angeles took the lead in the ninth inning as Kemp hit a solo shot. This edge gave them a 7-6 lead that was the final, with the win going to Ronald Belisario, the save tossed by Brandon League, and the loss served to Tyler Clippard.
Onward to Pittsburgh, as the Pirates host the Milwaukee Brewers. Marco Estrada and Kyle McPherson are the designated pitchers. Milwaukee led off with a first inning Norichika Aoki solo home run. The Brewers added on in the fifth inning as Estrada singled Jean Segura in. Milwaukee got another in the seventh inning as Estrada reached on an error, allowing Segura to dash home. Pittsburgh got on the board in the ninth inning when Andrew McCutchen hit a solo shot, but this only made it 3-1 for a final. Estrada earned the win, John Axford converted his thirtieth save of the year, and McPherson was stuck with the loss.
Up in Detroit, the Tigers host the Oakland Athletics. Brett Anderson and Justin Verlander pace the game. Detroit began in the third inning as Omar Infante doubled both Andy Dirks and Gerald Laird home before scoring on a Delmon Young sacrifice fly. The Tigers added on in the fifth inning when Jhonny Peralta singled Young around. Detroit got another in the seventh inning as Miguel Cabrera hit a solo home run. The Tigers padded the lead in the eighth inning with Infante grounding into a fielder's choice to bring in Avisail Garcia. Oakland tried a ninth inning rally when Cliff Pennington singled to knock in Derek Norris, followed by Stephen Drew doing the same to finish Pennington's trip around, but this was it for the scoring, with the final being 6-2. Verlander notched the win and Anderson was dinged for the loss.
Into Cleveland, as the Indians welcome the Minnesota Twins. Liam Hendriks and Zach McAllister are the uninspiring starters. Cleveland was first on the board with a first inning Asdrubal Cabrera solo home run. Minnesota took the lead in the third inning when Joe Mauer singled home Denard Span, followed by Josh Willingham doing the same for Jamey Carroll. The Indians tied it in the bottom of the third as Jason Kipnis singled to plate Vinny Rottino. The Twins took the lead in the fifth inning on a two-run home run by Willingham, also scoring Mauer, followed by Chris Herrmann grounding into a fielder's choice that brought in Justin Morneau. Minnesota extended the lead in the sixth inning as Willingham singled to drive Span. Cleveland pulled back in the eighth inning with Kipnis singling to bring around Rottino before scoring on a single by Michael Brantley. They got no closer, falling 6-4, with Hendriks picking up the win, Glen Perkins throwing the save, and McAllister was pinned with the loss.
Down in Miami, the Marlins host the Atlanta Braves. Kris Medlen and Josh Johnson take the hill. Atlanta got going in the first inning on a sacrifice fly by Jason Heyward, bringing in Michael Bourn. The Braves added on in the second inning as Jose Constanza singled to score Dan Uggla. Atlanta padded the lead in the third inning with a sacrifice fly by Freddie Freeman, allowing Martin Prado to score. This was all there was, with the final being 3-0, giving Medlen another fabulous win, while Craig Kimbrel finished off the save, and Johnson got no help in the loss.
Staying in the state, the Tampa Bay Rays host the Boston Red Sox. Daisuke Matsuzaka and Chris Archer are the back-of-the-rotation pitchers. Boston started in the first inning as Jacoby Ellsbury singled Pedro Ciriaco around. Tampa Bay tied it in the second inning as Matt Joyce walked with the bases loaded to force in Evan Longoria. The Red Sox took the lead again in the third inning with Ellsbury singling in Jose Iglesias and Dustin Pedroia grounding into a fielder's choice to knock in Ciriaco. The Rays got one back in their half of the inning on a Ben Zobrist singled to plate Desmond Jennings. Tampa Bay tied it in the fourth inning on a Jeff Keppinger solo home run, before taking the lead as Carlos Pena hit a two-run home run, also scoring Joyce. The Rays extended the lead in the sixth inning when Jennings tripled to force in Pena and Jose Molina before scoring on an error, followed by Luke Scott hitting a sacrifice fly to knock in B.J. Upton, Keppinger singling Zobrist safely home, and both Pena and Molina walked with loaded bases, pushing in Longoria and Keppinger, respectively. Tampa Bay got another in the eighth inning on a Joyce single to plate Scott. This produced the 13-3 final, with the win going to Archer while Mastuzaka was shelled in the loss.
North to New York again, as the Mets host the Philadelphia Phillies. Cole Hamels and Matt Harvey are the solid starters. Philadelphia opened on a first inning Jimmy Rollins solo home run. New York tied it in the third inning as Daniel Murphy singled to drive in Ruben Tejada. The Mets took the lead in the sixth inning as David Wright hit a solo shot. The Phillies went ahead in the ninth inning as Ryan Howard hit a two-run home run, also scoring Chase Utley, and it was good for a 3-2 win. Jeremy Horst was credited with the win, Jonathan Papelbon finished off the save, and Josh Edgin was dinged for the loss.
West to Chicago, as the Cubs host the Cincinnati Reds. Mike Leake faces a lesser foe in Chris Rusin. Cincinnati began in the first inning as Joey Votto doubled home Drew Stubbs. The Reds added on in the third inning with Votto singling both Leake and Brandon Phillips in, followed by Ryan Ludwick doing the same for Stubbs. Chicago got on the board in the fourth inning as Starlin Castro singled to drive in Anthony Rizzo. Cincinnati replied in the fifth inning with Scott Rolen singling Stubbs across the dish. The Cubs pulled closer in the sixth inning on a two-run home run by Alfonso Soriano, also scoring Rizzo, followed by Luis Valbuena doubling to knock in Castro. Chicago tied it in the eighth inning as Welington Castillo walked with the bases loaded to force in Darwin Barney. The Reds retook the lead in the eleventh inning when Stubbs singled Phillips safely home. This was good for a 6-5 win, picked up by Logan Ondrusek, while Jonathan Broxton closed out for a save, and Alberto Cabrera was on the hook for the loss.
Speaking of Chicago, the Kansas City Royals host the Chicago White Sox. Chris Sale and Bruce Chen are the staff aces pitching. Kansas City started in the third inning as Billy Butler hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Jason Bourgeois. The Royals added on in the seventh inning as Alex Gordon doubled both Eric Hosmer and Alcides Escobar home. This ended the scoring at 3-0, with the win going to Chen, while Greg Holland tossed the save, and Sale was dealt the loss.
Across Missouri, the St. Louis Cardinals host the Houston Astros. Lucas Harrell and Lance Lynn are the surprisingly good pitchers. St. Louis led off in the second inning as David Freese hit a two-run home run, also scoring Allen Craig. The Cardinals got another in the fourth inning with a Yadier Molina solo home run. St. Louis extended the lead in the eighth inning as Matt Holliday singled to plate Jon Jay, followed by Allen Craig hitting a sacrifice fly that allowed Carlos Beltran to dash home. This made it 5-0, the final, with Lynn turning in a strong win, Jason Motte working from a jam for a save, and Harrell was handed the loss.
Southwest to Arizona, as the Diamondbacks host the San Diego Padres. Edinson Volquez and Trevor Cahill are on the mound. San Diego got going in the fourth inning with Will Venable singling in Carlos Quentin, followed by John Baker doing the same for Yonder Alonso. Arizona got on the board in their half of the inning as Miguel Montero doubled to knock in Justin Upton. The Diamondbacks took the lead in the fifth inning with Adam Eaton tripling to force in John McDonald before coming the final 90 feet on a balk, followed by Paul Goldschmidt doubling Upton across the dish. Arizona extended the lead in the eighth inning as Ryan Wheeler tripled to push in Montero, and then he scored on an error. This stood for a 6-2 win, with Cahill getting the win and Volquez taking the loss.
Out in California, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim host the Texas Rangers. Derek Holland and C.J. Wilson are the overrated pitchers. Texas rallied to a lead in the third inning as Elvis Andrus tripled to force in Ian Kinsler, followed by Michael Young doubling to finish Andrus' trip before scoring on a Mike Napoli double. Los Angeles pulled back in the fifth inning on a two-run home run by Alberto Callaspo, also scoring Howie Kendrick. The Rangers extended the lead in the eighth inning as Nelson Cruz doubled Young home, followed by a two-run home run by Geovany Soto, also scoring Leonys Martin. This made it 6-2, a final, with the win belonging to Holland and the loss pinned on Wilson.
North to Seattle, with the Mariners hosting the Baltimore Orioles. Joe Saunders and Felix Hernandez are the veteran starters. Baltimore started in the fourth inning as Mark Reynolds singled Chris Davis home. Seattle tied it in the bottom of the fourth as Franklin Gutierrez hit a solo home run. The Orioles gained the lead in the eleventh inning as Adam Jones hit a two-run home run, also scoring Nate McLouth. This held up for a 3-1 win, going to Luis Ayala, while Jim Johnson converted his forty-fifth save of the season, and Josh Kinney was responsible for the loss.
Finally, we end the long day in San Francisco, with the Giants hosting the Colorado Rockies. Tyler Chatwood is mismatched with Matt Cain. San Francisco opened in the first inning on a three-run home run by Pablo Sandoval, sweeping in Angel Pagan and Marco Scutaro. Colorado got on the board in the fifth inning as DJ LeMahieu hit a sacrifice fly to allow Chris Nelson to come home. The Giants replied in their half of the inning on a Brandon Belt double knocking in Sandoval, followed by both Hunter Pence and Belt scoring on a Gregor Blanco single. San Francisco got another in the sixth inning as Buster Posey singled Pagan across the dish. This ended the scoring at 7-1, with the win going to Cain and the loss to Chatwood.
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