Full slate of interleague again, beginning in an American League locale...
As the Minnesota Twins host the Chicago Cubs. Jeff Samardzija and Scott Diamond are the surprisingly good pitchers set to start. Minnesota got going in the second inning as Trevor Plouffe grounded out to provide time for Josh Willingham to get home, before Brian Dozier singled in Justin Morneau. The Twins rallied farther ahead in the fourth inning when Ryan Doumit doubled Joe Mauer across the plate, followed by a ground rule double by Plouffe to force in Morneau and Doumit, and then he scored on a double by Denard Span, followed by Ben Revere singling in Jamey Carroll and finally Mauer doubled to knock in Span for a 6-run rally. Minnesota struck again in the fifth inning with a Plouffe solo home run. The Twins padded the lead in the sixth inning as Mauer singled, driving in Span, and Willingham singled to score Revere. Chicago got on the board in the seventh inning when Reed Johnson grounded out, allowing Darwin Barney to dash home. The Cubs got some more in the eighth inning with a two-run home run by Alfonso Soriano, also scoring Koyie Hill, for an 11-3 final. Diamond cruised to a win while Samarzija was shelled in the loss.
South and to the National League as the Atlanta Braves host the Toronto Blue Jays. Drew Hutchison and Tommy Hanson will be prepared to pitch. Atlanta began with a third inning three-run home run by Dan Uggla, also scoring Michael Bourn and Brian McCann. Toronto got most of them back in the sixth inning on a two-run Jose Bautista home run, sweeping in Colby Rasmus. The Braves struck again in the seventh inning as Andrelton Simmons hit a solo home run followed by a double from Bourn to drive in Jose Constanza. This made the final 5-2, with the win going to Hanson, the save turned by Craig Kimbrel, and the loss stuck on Hutchison.
North and into the AL again, as the Baltimore Orioles host the Philadelphia Phillies. Vance Worley and Tommy Hunter are the back-of-the-rotation starters. Philadelphia opened with a third inning Jimmy Rollins solo home run. Baltimore tied it in their half of the inning as Chris Davis grounded out to bring in Robert Andino. The Phillies got the lead in the fourth inning on a Jim Thome solo shot. The Orioles took the lead in the bottom of the fourth with a Ryan Flaherty single to knock in Nick Johnson, followed by Wilson Betemit scoring when Endy Chavez reached on an error. Philadelphia tied it again in the fifth inning as Hector Luna lifted a solo home run. Baltimore took the lead again in the seventh inning as Matt Wieters singled home J.J. Hardy. The Phillies pulled even again in the eighth inning on a Thome single, driving in Juan Pierre. The Orioles won in the twelfth inning in walkoff fashion with a two-run home run by Adam Jones making it 6-4 after Davis also came home. The win went to Luis Ayala, while B.J. Rosenberg was stuck with the loss.
Staying in the same league, we head to Boston, as the Red Sox host the Washington Nationals. Gio Gonzalez has the honor of welcoming Daisuke Matsuzaka back from the DL. Washington led off with a second inning Adam LaRoche solo home run. The Nationals padded the lead in the fourth inning with Michael Morse hitting a ground rule double to force in Bryce Harper, followed by a 2-RBI Ian Desmond single that plated both Ryan Zimmerman and Morse. Boston got on the board in the seventh inning as Will Middlebrooks and Mike Aviles both scored on a Jarrod Saltalamacchia single. They didn't strike again, falling 4-2, with Gonzalez pitching well for a win, Tyler Clippard turning the save, and Matsuzaka taking the loss.
Way west to California, as the San Francisco Giants force the Texas Rangers to play under NL rules. Scott Feldman opposes Ryan Vogelsong in the pitching match. San Francisco got things going in the third inning as Ryan Theriot reached on an error, allowing Vogelsong to come home. The Giants struck again in the fifth inning as Theriot singled home Brandon Crawford. San Francisco added on in the sixth inning with a Nate Schierholtz triple to drive in Angel Pagan. The Giants got more in the seventh inning as Pablo Sandoval singled home Gregor Blanco before coming home on a Pagan double. Texas got on the board in the eighth inning as Mitch Moreland hit a solo home run. The Rangers got another in the ninth inning with a Mike Napoli solo shot, but this only made it 5-2, a final. Vogelsong earned the win, Santiago Casilla tossed one out for the save, and Feldman was given the loss.
Staying in the NL, the Colorado Rockies host the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Dan Haren and Jeff Francis get the starting nods. Los Angeles wasted little time in scoring first with a first inning Albert Pujols sacrifice fly to bring home Mike Trout, followed by Torii Hunter scoring on a wild pitch. Colorado got one back in their half of the first as Marco Scutaro hit a solo home run. The Angels answered in the second inning as Trout singled in both Alberto Callaspo and John Hester, before coming home on a Pujols single. The Rockies took one back in the bottom of the second as Tyler Colvin hit a solo shot. Los Angeles replied in the third inning on an Erick Aybar groundout that brought in Howie Kendrick. The Angels added on in the fourth inning as Mark Trumbo grounded out to get Trout home, followed by Kendrick singling Pujols across the dish. Colorado got one back with a fifth inning Carlos Gonzalez solo home run. Los Angeles took them away in the sixth inning on a two-run blast from Pujols, also scoring Hunter. The Rockies responded in their half of the inning with Chris Nelson's solo shot. Colorado went yard again in the seventh with a Colvin solo home run. The Angels replied with an eighth inning groundout from Trumbo to bring in Hunter. This made the score 11-5, a final, with Haren grabbing the win while Francis was dinged for the loss.
Up to Milwaukee for the NL only game, as the Milwaukee Brewers host the San Diego Padres. Andrew Cashner and Michael Fiers are the unknown starters. Milwaukee began with a first inning Rickie Weeks double to bring home Norichika Aoki. San Diego replied in the third inning as Logan Forsythe singled in Everth Cabrera. The Brewers got the lead again in the fourth inning as Martin Maldonado singled home Cody Ransom. The Padres tied it again in the fifth inning when Will Venable doubled John Baker across the plate. San Diego got the lead with a sixth inning 2-RBI Baker single, scoring both Chase Headley and Yonder Alonso. The Padres added on in the seventh inning as Alonso singled in Chris Denorfia. This stood for a 5-2 win, with Ross Ohlendorf in line for the win, Huston Street turning the save, and Fiers pinned with the loss.
Still in the NL we head southeast to Cincinnati, as the Reds host the Detroit Tigers. Justin Verlander and Bronson Arroyo are the well-known starters. Detroit busted things open with a second inning Ramon Santiago solo home run. The Tigers got another in the fourth inning as Prince Fielder hit a solo shot. Cincinnati tied it in the bottom of the fourth with a 2-RBI single from Todd Frazier bringing home Chris Heisey and Joey Votto. Detroit got the lead back in the eighth inning as Fielder singled to drive in Brennan Boesch. This held up for a 3-2 win, with Brayan Villarreal picking up the win, Jose Valverde getting the save, and Sean Marshall was responsible for the loss.
Westward to Chicago, where the White Sox host the Houston Astros under AL rules. Jordan Lyles and Chris Sale will play from the mound. Chicago rallied to a lead in the fifth inning, beginning with Alejandro De Aza singling home Alexei Ramirez, followed by Gordon Beckham singling in both Jordan Danks and Eduardo Escobar, Adam Dunn hitting a sacrifice fly to drive in De Aza, and Alex Rios singled Beckham the rest of the way home. The White Sox got another in the sixth inning as Beckham singled to bring in Danks. Chicago padded the lead with an eighth inning Dunn grand slam, sweeping in all of Escobar, De Aza, and Beckham. Houston got on the board in the ninth inning with a Jed Lowrie solo shot, making the final 10-1. Sale earned the win while Lyles was torched for the loss.
Down south, we get the battle of Florida, with the Miami Marlins hosting the Tampa Bay Rays under NL rules. Matt Moore and Carlos Zambrano are on the hill. Tampa Bay began in the second inning with a rally sparked by Elliot Johnson singling in both B.J. Upton and Carlos Pena, followed by Jose Molina singling home Ben Zobrist, Moore sacrificing to get Johnson home, and Desmond Jennings lining a single to plate Molina. The Rays added on in the third inning with a third inning Zobrist two-run home run, also scoring Pena. Tampa Bay did the same thing in the fifth inning as Zobrist went yard again and took Pena with him. Miami got on the board in the sixth inning as Giancarlo Stanton singled to score Jose Reyes, followed by a three-run home run by Justin Ruggiano, sweeping in Donnie Murphy and Stanton. The Rays answered in the eighth inning as Molina doubled to score both Zobrist and Johnson before coming home on a Jennings double play. Tampa Bay made it 13-4 in the ninth inning as Johnson singled, plating Hideki Matsui. Moore picked up an easy win here, while Zambrano was trashed in the loss.
Across the country diagonally, the Seattle Mariners of the AL host the Los Angeles Dodgers. For more on this game, please check out ultimatebaseballfantasytrip.blogspot.com for a detailed report on the Game of the Day. Clayton Kershaw and Justin Vargas are the reliable pitchers. Los Angeles quickly established a lead in the first inning with a three-run home run by Jerry Hairston, Jr., sweeping in Dee Gordon and Andre Ethier. The Dodgers kept going as Hairston doubled home Elian Herrera and then scored on a James Loney single in the third inning. Seattle got back in the game in the fourth inning as Miguel Olivo hit a three-run blast of his own, also scoring Justin Smoak and Kyle Seager. Los Angeles shot back in the eighth inning on a Hairston double, knocking in Juan Rivera. The Dodgers added on in the ninth as Herrera reached on a fielder's choice, bringing in Tony Gwynn, Jr., and then Rivera hit a sacrifice fly, allowing safe passage home for Gordon. This produced a final of 8-3, with Kershaw notching the win, and Vargas taking an unlucky loss.
Eastward to New York, as the AL Yankees host their cross-city rivals, the Mets. Dillon Gee and Phil Hughes are the mid-rotation pitchers. The Yankees started with an Alex Rodriguez single, scoring Derek Jeter. The Mets tied it with an Omar Quintanilla solo home run in the third inning. The Mets got the lead on a David Wright solo shot in the sixth inning. The Yankees took the lead back in the bottom of the sixth as Mark Teixeira hit a two-run home run, sweeping in Curtis Granderson. The Yankees made it 4-2 in the eighth inning on a Granderson solo home run. This was a final, with the win going to Hughes, the save to Rafael Soriano, and the loss to Gee.
Out west, we got to the NL with the St. Louis Cardinals hosting the Cleveland Indians. Justin Masterson and Kyle Lohse pace the game. St. Louis began with a third inning Carlos Beltran solo home run. The Cardinals added on in the sixth inning as Rafael Furcal hit a sacrifice fly to score Shane Robinson. This was it for the scoring in the 2-0 game, with the win going to Lohse, the save converted by Jason Motte, and the loss coming in a lack of run support for Masterson.
Northeast to Pittsburgh, where the Pirates welcome the Kansas City Royals to NL play. Vin Mazzaro is mismatched with James McDonald. Kansas City led off in the third inning as Yuniesky Betancourt hit a two-run home run, also scoring Alex Gordon. The Royals added on in the fourth inning with Mazzaro singling home Eric Hosmer. Pittsburgh rallied ahead in the bottom of the fourth as Clint Barmes singled Pedro Alvarez home, followed by Matt Hague reaching on an error that allowed Jose Tabata to score, Alex Presley singling to drive in Rod Barajas, Neil Walker grounding out to complete Barmes' trip around, and Garrett Jones capping the rally off with a fielder's choice in which Hague crossed the dish. This was it for the scoring, with the final standing at 5-3, with Jared Hughes getting the win in relief, Joel Hanrahan tossing a nice save, and Mazzaro was on the hook for the loss with that one ugly inning.
Finally, we end in the NL with the Arizona Diamondbacks hosting the Oakland Athletics. Jarrod Parker and Trevor Cahill are on the hill, the latter facing his former team. Arizona struck early in the first inning with a Jason Kubel single to drive in Willie Bloomquist. Oakland answered in the second inning when Kurt Suzuki doubled in Brandon Moss. The Diamondbacks got the lead back with a fifth inning Justin Upton double, driving in Gerardo Parra before Miguel Montero cleared the bases with a grand slam to sweep in all of Bloomquist, Upton, and Kubel. The Athletics got one back in the eighth inning on a Jonny Gomes sacrifice fly allowing Coco Crisp to dash home. Arizona shot back in the bottom of the eighth as Kubel singled Ryan Roberts across the plate, followed by Paul Goldschmidt singling Upton home. Oakland made it 8-3, an eventual final, in the ninth inning on a Jemile Weeks double to get Cliff Pennington home. Cahill cruised to the win while Parker was dealt the loss.
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Saturday, June 9, 2012
Friday, June 8, 2012
MLB Day 68 2012
Welcome to a large block of interleague play for all of us to enjoy. We begin in an American League ballpark...
As the Baltimore Orioles host the Philadelphia Phillies. Joe Blanton and Jake Arrieta will make the starts. Philadelphia got going in the first inning as Shane Victorino singled in Hunter Pence. The Phillies stormed to extend the lead in the second inning as Mike Fontenot hit a two-run home run, also scoring John Mayberry, followed by Jim Thome doubling Juan Pierre home, Victorino hitting a 2-RBI double to plate Pence and Thome, and Carlos Ruiz singling to finish Victorino's trip. Baltimore answered in their half of the inning as Chris Davis singled Matt Wieters home before coming home alongside Mark Reynolds on a Robert Andino double. Philadelphia shot back in the fourth inning as Victorino hit a two-run home run, sweeping in Thome. The Orioles replied in the bottom of the fourth with a Davis solo home run. Baltimore pulled back in the seventh inning on a two-run home run by J.J. Hardy, bringing in Endy Chavez. This was as close as it got, with the Phillies winning 9-6. Blanton was credited with the win, Jonathan Papelbon picked up the save, and Arrieta was stuck with the loss.
Over in Pittsburgh, we go to a National League park as the Pirates host the Kansas City Royals. Luke Hochever and Erik Bedard get the starting nods. Pittsburgh struck first in the first inning as Garrett Jones doubled in Neil Walker. The Pirates added on in the second inning with Clint Barmes singling to score Rod Barajas before coming home on a Walker single. Kansas City got on the board in the third inning as Yuniesky Betancourt doubled Alex Gordon home, followed by a Mike Moustakas single to finish Betancourt's trip. Pittsburgh answered as Jose Tabata was caught stealing, but Pedro Alvarez was able to dart home in the process. This made the score 4-2, where it would stand the rest of the game. Bedard got the win, Joel Hanrahan cleanly converted the save, and Hochevar took the loss.
Back to the AL, we get the battle of New York, as the Yankees host the Mets. Johan Santana and Hiroki Kuroda are the veteran pitchers. The Yankees opened in the second inning with a two-run Robinson Cano home run, also scoring Alex Rodriguez. The Yankees put on a power show in the third inning with another two-run shot by Cano, again scoring Rodriguez, followed by back-to-back solo shots from Nick Swisher and Andruw Jones. The Yankees attacked again in the seventh inning on a Rodriguez sacrifice fly allowing safe passage home for Curtis Granderson, followed by Swisher hitting a ground rule double to force in Mark Teixeira before Jones singled to finish his trip around. The Mets finally got on the board in the ninth inning as Lucas Duda doubled to score Omar Quintanilla. This made it 9-1, with Kuroda dominant in the win while Santana couldn't hold the form he had in the last game as he took a brutal loss.
Down the coast and into the NL again, the Miami Marlins host their in-state rivals, the Tampa Bay Rays, for Florida supremacy. Jeremy Hellickson and Ricky Nolasco are the young pitchers. Tampa Bay struck first with a third inning B.J. Upton single driving in Matt Joyce. Miami tied it up in their half of the inning as Greg Dobbs hit a sacrifice fly to bring home Omar Infante. The Rays gained the lead again in the fourth inning as Will Rhymes singled, scoring Jose Lobaton. Tampa Bay added on with a fifth inning solo shot from Joyce. The Rays struck again in the seventh inning as Ben Zobrist singled Desmond Jennings home, followed by Carlos Pena doing the same for Joyce. This made it 5-1, a final, with Hellickson picking up a lucky win while Nolasco was dinged in the loss.
Up the coast again, we cross into the AL, with the Boston Red Sox hosting the Washington Nationals. Stephen Strasburg faces a lesser foe in Felix Doubront. Boston began in the second inning as Mike Aviles doubled in both David Ortiz and Ryan Sweeney. Washington shot back in the third inning when Ryan Zimmerman singled in Danny Espinosa, followed by a 2-RBI Ian Desmond double to knock in Bryce Harper and Zimmerman. The Nationals padded the lead in the third inning as Espinosa hit a ground rule double to force in Tyler Moore, before coming the rest of the way home on a two-run home run by Harper. Washington got another in the sixth inning as Harper singled Moore home. The Red Sox got one back in the eighth inning with a solo shot by Adrian Gonzalez. Boston attempted a ninth inning rally with Daniel Nava doubling Nick Punto across the dish, but this only made it 7-4. Strasburg got the win, Tyler Clippard mopped up a mess for the save, and Doubront was pinned with the loss.
Into the NL again as we head west to Cincinnati, with the Reds hosting the Detroit Tigers. Rick Porcello and Mat Latos are set to start. Cincinnati wasted little time with a first inning Brandon Phillips single to score Zack Cozart giving them an early lead. The Reds added on in the third inning as Joey Votto lifted a three-run home run, also scoring Cozart and Chris Heisey. Detroit got on the board in the fourth inning with a Brennan Boesch solo home run. The Tigers pulled closer in the sixth inning on a 2-RBI Miguel Cabrera single, scoring both Matt Young and Quintin Berry. Detroit tied it in the seventh inning as Boesch singled Ramon Santiago across the plate. The Tigers got the lead in the eighth inning as Delmon Young hit a solo shot. Cincinnati pulled even again in their half of the eighth as Todd Frazier hit a double to plate Miguel Cairo. The Reds won it 6-5 in walkoff fashion with a tenth inning Wilson Valdez bunt single that gave Cairo time to dash home. Sam LeCure was in line for the win while Phil Coke was the victim of the loss.
Staying in the NL, the Atlanta Braves host the Toronto Blue Jays. Kyle Drabek and Brandon Beachy will be in charge of the pitching. Atlanta got things started in the third inning as Dan Uggla drew a bases-loaded walk to force in Beachy. Toronto tied it with a sixth inning Jose Bautista solo home run, followed by J.P. Arencibia grounding into a fielder's choice to bring in Edwin Encarnacion. The Braves retied it in their half of the sixth as Jason Heyward doubled Uggla home safely, followed by Heyward scoring on a balk. The Blue Jays got an equalizer in the eighth inning as Yunel Escobar grounded out to plate Encarnacion. Atlanta won it in the tenth inning with a walkoff error by Arencibia to get Heyward home safely. Cristhian Martinez was credited with the win while Francisco Cordero was pinned with the loss.
More NL action, with the only same-league game in Milwaukee, as the Brewers host the San Diego Padres. Edinson Volquez and Shaun Marcum are the reliable pitchers. Milwaukee led off with a first inning Corey Hart solo home run. San Diego tied it as Everth Cabrera hit an inside-the-park home run in the third inning. The Padres gained the lead in the fourth inning as Cabrera drew a bases-loaded walk to force in Chase Headley. The Brewers went ahead in the bottom of the fourth with a three-run long ball by Martin Maldonado, sweeping in Cody Ransom and Carlos Gomez. Milwaukee got another in the fifth inning with another Hart solo shot, followed by Aramis Ramirez grounding out to push home Norichika Aoki. San Diego got one back in the sixth inning as Cameron Maybin hit a solo home run. The Brewers pulled away with a seventh inning Rickie Weeks sacrifice fly to bring home Ryan Braun, followed by a two-run Taylor Green home run, also scoring Ramirez. The Padres tried a rally in the ninth inning with a 2-RBI triple from Logan Forsythe, pushing home Nick Hundley and Cabrera, but this only made it 9-5 in the end. Marcum picked up the win while Volquez was given the loss.
Back to an AL park, as the Chicago White Sox host the Houston Astros. Wandy Rodriguez and Gavin Floyd are the staff aces pitching. Houston opened on a first inning Jed Lowrie sacrifice fly to bring home Jose Altuve. The Astros added on in the second inning as Brett Wallace hit a solo home run. Houston padded the lead with a fifth inning Lowrie two-run homer, also scoring Jordan Schafer. Chicago got on the board in the bottom of the fifth as Adam Dunn grounded out, giving Alejandro De Aza time to get home. The White Sox got another in the sixth inning as A.J. Pierzynski doubled to drive in Alex Rios, before coming home on a single by Alexei Ramirez. The Astros shot back in the seventh inning as Justin Maxwell dashed home while Altuve was thrown out stealing second. Houston struck again in the ninth inning as Brian Bogusevic launched a three-run home run, sweeping in Jason Castro and Maxwell, for an 8-3 final. Rodriguez was credited with the win while Floyd did not fare well in the loss.
North to another AL ballpark in Minnesota, as the Twins host the Chicago Cubs. Travis Wood and P.J. Walters are the relatively unknown pitchers. Chicago got the first runs in the first inning as David DeJesus hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Starlin Castro, followed by Alfonso Soriano solo home run. Minnesota answered in the second inning as Darin Mastroianni singled home Chris Parmelee. The Twins tied it in the fourth inning on a Trevor Plouffe solo shot. The Cubs took the lead back in the fifth inning when Reed Johnson singled in Ian Stewart, before scoring on a two-run home run by Castro. Minnesota got one back in the bottom of the fifth as Jamey Carroll doubled to knock in Ben Revere. The Twins pulled closer in the sixth inning as Brian Dozier singled in Plouffe, before being knocked in by a Mastroianni triple. Minnesota gained the lead with a Ryan Doumit solo home run in the seventh inning. Chicago took the lead again in the eighth inning as Soriano hit a two-run home run, also bringing in DeJesus. The Twins retied it in the ninth inning with a Justin Morneau triple to push in Josh Willingham. Minnesota completed the comeback with a walkoff Willingham single in the tenth inning, plating Mastroianni for an 8-7 win. Matt Capps picked up the win while Shawn Camp took the loss.
South and switching to the NL again, we have the St. Louis Cardinals hosting the Cleveland Indians. Josh Tomlin and Jake Westbrook are the powerful young pitchers. Cleveland struck first in the first inning as Carlos Santana doubled home Asdrubal Cabrera, followed by Michael Brantley grounding out to bring in Jason Kipnis. The Indians got another in the fourth inning as Casey Kotchman grounded out, scoring Santana in the process. Cleveland added on in the fifth inning as Kipnis singled to drive in Shin-Soo Choo. The Indians kept going in the seventh inning with a two-run home run by Johnny Damon, sweeping in Brantley. St. Louis got on the board in the bottom of the seventh as Matt Adams hit a 2-RBI single to knock in Yadier Molina and Daniel Descalso. They only got as close as 6-2, with Tomlin earning the win and Westbrook suffering the loss.
Westward to another NL park in Denver, with the Colorado Rockies hosting the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. C.J. Wilson opposes a lesser for in Alex White. Los Angeles started in the third inning with a two-run Torii Hunter home run, also scoring Mike Trout. The Angels did the same thing over again in the fifth inning as Hunter went yard and brought Trout with him. Colorado got on the board in the sixth inning when Marco Scutaro doubled in Eric Young. Los Angeles extended the lead in the ninth inning as Hunter singled in both John Hester and Maicer Izturis before an Albert Pujols double plated Trout. The Rockies got one back in the bottom of the ninth on a Jordan Pacheco triple to force in Todd Helton, producing the 7-2 final. Wilson earned the win while White was on the hook for the loss.
Down in Arizona, we continue our NL spree with the Diamondbacks bringing in the Oakland Athletics to Chase Field. Tommy Milone and Daniel Hudson pace the game. Oakland staked a large lead in the second inning with a rally sparked by Cliff Pennington doubling in Brandon Inge, followed by Milone singling Kurt Suzuki and Pennington home, Coco Crisp doubling to finish Milone's trip before coming home on a Josh Reddick single, and Inge closing the rally with a single plating Reddick. Arizona got some back in their half of the inning as Willie Bloomquist singled, knocking in Ryan Roberts before a two-run home run by Jason Kubel brought him home. The Diamondbacks pulled closer in the fifth inning with a Paul Goldschmidt solo home run. The Athletics answered in the sixth inning as Seth Smith hit a two-run home run, sweeping in Reddick. Arizona responded with a Kubel double to bring in Bloomquist in the bottom of the sixth, before finishing his trip on a Justin Upton single. The Diamondbacks won it in walkoff fashion with a ninth inning three-run homer from Roberts, knocking in Chris Young and Aaron Hill for a 9-8 win. J.J. Putz was in line for the win, while Brian Fuentes was the victim of the long ball, taking a loss in the process.
Up in Seattle, we visit an AL park as the Mariners welcome the Los Angeles Dodgers. Nathan Eovaldi and Kevin Millwood are the uninspiring pitchers. Seattle finally opened with a seventh inning Kyle Seager single to drive in Ichiro. This was all the Mariners needed to win 1-0, completing a six-pitcher no hitter over the Dodgers. The pitchers were Millwood, Charlie Furbush, Stephen Pryor, Lucas Luetge, Brandon League, and Tom Wilhelmsen, with Pryor notching the win and Wilhelmsen shutting the door for the save. They only allowed three walks during the game, which resulted in a loss for Scott Elbert.
Finally, we end in an NL park as the San Francisco Giants host the Texas Rangers. Matt Harrison and Barry Zito are on the hill. Texas opened with a first inning Ian Kinsler solo home run. The Rangers struck again in the fourth inning as Craig Gentry singled Nelson Cruz home. Texas added on in the fifth inning with a Josh Hamilton solo shot. The Rangers padded the lead with a sixth inning Kinsler single to drive in Gentry. Texas got another for good measure in the ninth inning as Gentry singled to bring home Michael Young, capping off a 5-for-5 night for Gentry. Speaking of fives, the final stood at 5-0 Rangers, with Harrison earning the win in a complete game, five-hit shutout and Zito taking the loss.
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As the Baltimore Orioles host the Philadelphia Phillies. Joe Blanton and Jake Arrieta will make the starts. Philadelphia got going in the first inning as Shane Victorino singled in Hunter Pence. The Phillies stormed to extend the lead in the second inning as Mike Fontenot hit a two-run home run, also scoring John Mayberry, followed by Jim Thome doubling Juan Pierre home, Victorino hitting a 2-RBI double to plate Pence and Thome, and Carlos Ruiz singling to finish Victorino's trip. Baltimore answered in their half of the inning as Chris Davis singled Matt Wieters home before coming home alongside Mark Reynolds on a Robert Andino double. Philadelphia shot back in the fourth inning as Victorino hit a two-run home run, sweeping in Thome. The Orioles replied in the bottom of the fourth with a Davis solo home run. Baltimore pulled back in the seventh inning on a two-run home run by J.J. Hardy, bringing in Endy Chavez. This was as close as it got, with the Phillies winning 9-6. Blanton was credited with the win, Jonathan Papelbon picked up the save, and Arrieta was stuck with the loss.
Over in Pittsburgh, we go to a National League park as the Pirates host the Kansas City Royals. Luke Hochever and Erik Bedard get the starting nods. Pittsburgh struck first in the first inning as Garrett Jones doubled in Neil Walker. The Pirates added on in the second inning with Clint Barmes singling to score Rod Barajas before coming home on a Walker single. Kansas City got on the board in the third inning as Yuniesky Betancourt doubled Alex Gordon home, followed by a Mike Moustakas single to finish Betancourt's trip. Pittsburgh answered as Jose Tabata was caught stealing, but Pedro Alvarez was able to dart home in the process. This made the score 4-2, where it would stand the rest of the game. Bedard got the win, Joel Hanrahan cleanly converted the save, and Hochevar took the loss.
Back to the AL, we get the battle of New York, as the Yankees host the Mets. Johan Santana and Hiroki Kuroda are the veteran pitchers. The Yankees opened in the second inning with a two-run Robinson Cano home run, also scoring Alex Rodriguez. The Yankees put on a power show in the third inning with another two-run shot by Cano, again scoring Rodriguez, followed by back-to-back solo shots from Nick Swisher and Andruw Jones. The Yankees attacked again in the seventh inning on a Rodriguez sacrifice fly allowing safe passage home for Curtis Granderson, followed by Swisher hitting a ground rule double to force in Mark Teixeira before Jones singled to finish his trip around. The Mets finally got on the board in the ninth inning as Lucas Duda doubled to score Omar Quintanilla. This made it 9-1, with Kuroda dominant in the win while Santana couldn't hold the form he had in the last game as he took a brutal loss.
Down the coast and into the NL again, the Miami Marlins host their in-state rivals, the Tampa Bay Rays, for Florida supremacy. Jeremy Hellickson and Ricky Nolasco are the young pitchers. Tampa Bay struck first with a third inning B.J. Upton single driving in Matt Joyce. Miami tied it up in their half of the inning as Greg Dobbs hit a sacrifice fly to bring home Omar Infante. The Rays gained the lead again in the fourth inning as Will Rhymes singled, scoring Jose Lobaton. Tampa Bay added on with a fifth inning solo shot from Joyce. The Rays struck again in the seventh inning as Ben Zobrist singled Desmond Jennings home, followed by Carlos Pena doing the same for Joyce. This made it 5-1, a final, with Hellickson picking up a lucky win while Nolasco was dinged in the loss.
Up the coast again, we cross into the AL, with the Boston Red Sox hosting the Washington Nationals. Stephen Strasburg faces a lesser foe in Felix Doubront. Boston began in the second inning as Mike Aviles doubled in both David Ortiz and Ryan Sweeney. Washington shot back in the third inning when Ryan Zimmerman singled in Danny Espinosa, followed by a 2-RBI Ian Desmond double to knock in Bryce Harper and Zimmerman. The Nationals padded the lead in the third inning as Espinosa hit a ground rule double to force in Tyler Moore, before coming the rest of the way home on a two-run home run by Harper. Washington got another in the sixth inning as Harper singled Moore home. The Red Sox got one back in the eighth inning with a solo shot by Adrian Gonzalez. Boston attempted a ninth inning rally with Daniel Nava doubling Nick Punto across the dish, but this only made it 7-4. Strasburg got the win, Tyler Clippard mopped up a mess for the save, and Doubront was pinned with the loss.
Into the NL again as we head west to Cincinnati, with the Reds hosting the Detroit Tigers. Rick Porcello and Mat Latos are set to start. Cincinnati wasted little time with a first inning Brandon Phillips single to score Zack Cozart giving them an early lead. The Reds added on in the third inning as Joey Votto lifted a three-run home run, also scoring Cozart and Chris Heisey. Detroit got on the board in the fourth inning with a Brennan Boesch solo home run. The Tigers pulled closer in the sixth inning on a 2-RBI Miguel Cabrera single, scoring both Matt Young and Quintin Berry. Detroit tied it in the seventh inning as Boesch singled Ramon Santiago across the plate. The Tigers got the lead in the eighth inning as Delmon Young hit a solo shot. Cincinnati pulled even again in their half of the eighth as Todd Frazier hit a double to plate Miguel Cairo. The Reds won it 6-5 in walkoff fashion with a tenth inning Wilson Valdez bunt single that gave Cairo time to dash home. Sam LeCure was in line for the win while Phil Coke was the victim of the loss.
Staying in the NL, the Atlanta Braves host the Toronto Blue Jays. Kyle Drabek and Brandon Beachy will be in charge of the pitching. Atlanta got things started in the third inning as Dan Uggla drew a bases-loaded walk to force in Beachy. Toronto tied it with a sixth inning Jose Bautista solo home run, followed by J.P. Arencibia grounding into a fielder's choice to bring in Edwin Encarnacion. The Braves retied it in their half of the sixth as Jason Heyward doubled Uggla home safely, followed by Heyward scoring on a balk. The Blue Jays got an equalizer in the eighth inning as Yunel Escobar grounded out to plate Encarnacion. Atlanta won it in the tenth inning with a walkoff error by Arencibia to get Heyward home safely. Cristhian Martinez was credited with the win while Francisco Cordero was pinned with the loss.
More NL action, with the only same-league game in Milwaukee, as the Brewers host the San Diego Padres. Edinson Volquez and Shaun Marcum are the reliable pitchers. Milwaukee led off with a first inning Corey Hart solo home run. San Diego tied it as Everth Cabrera hit an inside-the-park home run in the third inning. The Padres gained the lead in the fourth inning as Cabrera drew a bases-loaded walk to force in Chase Headley. The Brewers went ahead in the bottom of the fourth with a three-run long ball by Martin Maldonado, sweeping in Cody Ransom and Carlos Gomez. Milwaukee got another in the fifth inning with another Hart solo shot, followed by Aramis Ramirez grounding out to push home Norichika Aoki. San Diego got one back in the sixth inning as Cameron Maybin hit a solo home run. The Brewers pulled away with a seventh inning Rickie Weeks sacrifice fly to bring home Ryan Braun, followed by a two-run Taylor Green home run, also scoring Ramirez. The Padres tried a rally in the ninth inning with a 2-RBI triple from Logan Forsythe, pushing home Nick Hundley and Cabrera, but this only made it 9-5 in the end. Marcum picked up the win while Volquez was given the loss.
Back to an AL park, as the Chicago White Sox host the Houston Astros. Wandy Rodriguez and Gavin Floyd are the staff aces pitching. Houston opened on a first inning Jed Lowrie sacrifice fly to bring home Jose Altuve. The Astros added on in the second inning as Brett Wallace hit a solo home run. Houston padded the lead with a fifth inning Lowrie two-run homer, also scoring Jordan Schafer. Chicago got on the board in the bottom of the fifth as Adam Dunn grounded out, giving Alejandro De Aza time to get home. The White Sox got another in the sixth inning as A.J. Pierzynski doubled to drive in Alex Rios, before coming home on a single by Alexei Ramirez. The Astros shot back in the seventh inning as Justin Maxwell dashed home while Altuve was thrown out stealing second. Houston struck again in the ninth inning as Brian Bogusevic launched a three-run home run, sweeping in Jason Castro and Maxwell, for an 8-3 final. Rodriguez was credited with the win while Floyd did not fare well in the loss.
North to another AL ballpark in Minnesota, as the Twins host the Chicago Cubs. Travis Wood and P.J. Walters are the relatively unknown pitchers. Chicago got the first runs in the first inning as David DeJesus hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Starlin Castro, followed by Alfonso Soriano solo home run. Minnesota answered in the second inning as Darin Mastroianni singled home Chris Parmelee. The Twins tied it in the fourth inning on a Trevor Plouffe solo shot. The Cubs took the lead back in the fifth inning when Reed Johnson singled in Ian Stewart, before scoring on a two-run home run by Castro. Minnesota got one back in the bottom of the fifth as Jamey Carroll doubled to knock in Ben Revere. The Twins pulled closer in the sixth inning as Brian Dozier singled in Plouffe, before being knocked in by a Mastroianni triple. Minnesota gained the lead with a Ryan Doumit solo home run in the seventh inning. Chicago took the lead again in the eighth inning as Soriano hit a two-run home run, also bringing in DeJesus. The Twins retied it in the ninth inning with a Justin Morneau triple to push in Josh Willingham. Minnesota completed the comeback with a walkoff Willingham single in the tenth inning, plating Mastroianni for an 8-7 win. Matt Capps picked up the win while Shawn Camp took the loss.
South and switching to the NL again, we have the St. Louis Cardinals hosting the Cleveland Indians. Josh Tomlin and Jake Westbrook are the powerful young pitchers. Cleveland struck first in the first inning as Carlos Santana doubled home Asdrubal Cabrera, followed by Michael Brantley grounding out to bring in Jason Kipnis. The Indians got another in the fourth inning as Casey Kotchman grounded out, scoring Santana in the process. Cleveland added on in the fifth inning as Kipnis singled to drive in Shin-Soo Choo. The Indians kept going in the seventh inning with a two-run home run by Johnny Damon, sweeping in Brantley. St. Louis got on the board in the bottom of the seventh as Matt Adams hit a 2-RBI single to knock in Yadier Molina and Daniel Descalso. They only got as close as 6-2, with Tomlin earning the win and Westbrook suffering the loss.
Westward to another NL park in Denver, with the Colorado Rockies hosting the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. C.J. Wilson opposes a lesser for in Alex White. Los Angeles started in the third inning with a two-run Torii Hunter home run, also scoring Mike Trout. The Angels did the same thing over again in the fifth inning as Hunter went yard and brought Trout with him. Colorado got on the board in the sixth inning when Marco Scutaro doubled in Eric Young. Los Angeles extended the lead in the ninth inning as Hunter singled in both John Hester and Maicer Izturis before an Albert Pujols double plated Trout. The Rockies got one back in the bottom of the ninth on a Jordan Pacheco triple to force in Todd Helton, producing the 7-2 final. Wilson earned the win while White was on the hook for the loss.
Down in Arizona, we continue our NL spree with the Diamondbacks bringing in the Oakland Athletics to Chase Field. Tommy Milone and Daniel Hudson pace the game. Oakland staked a large lead in the second inning with a rally sparked by Cliff Pennington doubling in Brandon Inge, followed by Milone singling Kurt Suzuki and Pennington home, Coco Crisp doubling to finish Milone's trip before coming home on a Josh Reddick single, and Inge closing the rally with a single plating Reddick. Arizona got some back in their half of the inning as Willie Bloomquist singled, knocking in Ryan Roberts before a two-run home run by Jason Kubel brought him home. The Diamondbacks pulled closer in the fifth inning with a Paul Goldschmidt solo home run. The Athletics answered in the sixth inning as Seth Smith hit a two-run home run, sweeping in Reddick. Arizona responded with a Kubel double to bring in Bloomquist in the bottom of the sixth, before finishing his trip on a Justin Upton single. The Diamondbacks won it in walkoff fashion with a ninth inning three-run homer from Roberts, knocking in Chris Young and Aaron Hill for a 9-8 win. J.J. Putz was in line for the win, while Brian Fuentes was the victim of the long ball, taking a loss in the process.
Up in Seattle, we visit an AL park as the Mariners welcome the Los Angeles Dodgers. Nathan Eovaldi and Kevin Millwood are the uninspiring pitchers. Seattle finally opened with a seventh inning Kyle Seager single to drive in Ichiro. This was all the Mariners needed to win 1-0, completing a six-pitcher no hitter over the Dodgers. The pitchers were Millwood, Charlie Furbush, Stephen Pryor, Lucas Luetge, Brandon League, and Tom Wilhelmsen, with Pryor notching the win and Wilhelmsen shutting the door for the save. They only allowed three walks during the game, which resulted in a loss for Scott Elbert.
Finally, we end in an NL park as the San Francisco Giants host the Texas Rangers. Matt Harrison and Barry Zito are on the hill. Texas opened with a first inning Ian Kinsler solo home run. The Rangers struck again in the fourth inning as Craig Gentry singled Nelson Cruz home. Texas added on in the fifth inning with a Josh Hamilton solo shot. The Rangers padded the lead with a sixth inning Kinsler single to drive in Gentry. Texas got another for good measure in the ninth inning as Gentry singled to bring home Michael Young, capping off a 5-for-5 night for Gentry. Speaking of fives, the final stood at 5-0 Rangers, with Harrison earning the win in a complete game, five-hit shutout and Zito taking the loss.
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Thursday, June 7, 2012
MLB Day 67 2012
Hope you've enjoyed your team's league over the past two months or so, because you'll be seeing the other league for the next couple of weeks. This is the last travel day before interleague play. We begin today's afternoon games in...
Washington, as the Nationals host the New York Mets. R.A. Dickey and Chien-Ming Wang will make middle school kids everywhere laugh while they pitch. New York struck first in the fifth inning with a two-run home run by Lucas Duda, also scoring Kirk Nieuwenhuis. The Mets added on in the seventh inning as Daniel Murphy singled to score David Wright. Washington got one back in the ninth inning on a Ryan Zimmerman solo home run, but this only made it 3-1, which was a final. Dickey earned the win, Frank Francisco turned a shaky save for his fifteenth of the season, and Wang took the loss.
Over in Philadelphia, the Phillies host the Los Angeles Dodgers. Aaron Harang and Cole Hamels get the starting nods. Philadelphia opened in the third inning as Hunter Pence reached on an error, allowing Hamels to score, followed by a Ty Wigginton sacrifice fly to score Jimmy Rollins, and Mike Fontenot singling to finish Pence's trip around. Los Angeles got on the board in the fourth inning with a Jerry Hairston, Jr. sacrifice fly, bringing home Elian Herrera. The Dodgers took the lead in the sixth inning as James Loney singled in Herrera, followed by Tony Gwynn, Jr. doing the same for Juan Rivera and Matt Treanor following suit with a single to knock in Loney. Los Angeles struck again in the ninth inning when Herrera reached on an error to plate Treanor, followed by 2-RBI double from Andre Ethier, scoring both Bobby Abreu and Dee Gordon, and then Hairston singled to complete Ethier's trip around. The final stood from here on at 8-3, with Harang earning the win and Hamels suffered the loss.
West to Detroit, as the Tigers host the Cleveland Indians. Derek Lowe and Casey Crosby are handed the ball. Detroit quickly staked a lead in the first inning with Prince Fielder singling in Quintin Berry, Delmon Young singling home Brennan Boesch, Fielder scoring on a wild pitch, and Don Kelly singling to drive in Jhonny Peralta. Cleveland got on the board in the fourth inning as Jose Lopez doubled Jason Kipnis in. The Tigers padded the lead in the bottom of the fourth as Boesch's ground rule double forced in Danny worth, before he came home on a two-run home run by Miguel Cabrera. The Indians got some back in the sixth inning as Carlos Santana grounded out to bring in Asdrubal Cabrera, followed by a Lopez sacrifice fly to knock in Kipnis. Cleveland got some more in the seventh on a 2-RBI Asdrubal Cabrera double that scored both Lou Marson and Shin-Soo Choo. This was all for the scoring, leaving Detroit up 7-5, with Crosby credited with the win, Jose Valverde tossing his tenth save of the season, and Lowe taking an ugly loss.
West again to Milwaukee, as the Brewers host the Chicago Cubs. Matt Garza and Randy Wolf are the veteran pitchers. Milwaukee got going in the fourth inning with a solo home run by Norichika Aoki. The Brewers got another in the sixth inning as George Kotteras singled Corey Hart across the plate. Chcago got going in the seventh inning with a Koyie Hill double to drive in Jeff Baker. The Cubs took the lead in the eighth inning with a two-run home run by Bryan LaHair, sweeping in Alfonso Soriano. Milwaukee retied it in their half of the inning as Hart hit a ground rule double to force in Aoki. The Brewers won in walkoff fashion in the tenth inning as Aoki hit another solo shot to make it 4-3. John Axford was in line for the win while Casey Coleman was on the hook for the loss.
Out in California, the San Diego Padres host the San Francisco Giants. Matt Cain and Jason Marquis are tabbed the starters. San Francisco started early in the first inning as Buster Posey singled to score Ryan Theriot before Brandon Belt doubled Melky Cabrera home. The Giants added on in the second inning as Theriot singled in Gregor Blanco. San Francisco padded the lead in the third inning as Posey hit a solo home run. San Diego got on the board in the bottom of the third as Yonder Alonso reached on an error that allowed Marquis to score, before Chase Headley hit a two-RBI double to drive in both Cameron Maybin and Alonso. The Giants extended the lead again in the seventh inning with a two-run home run by Angel Pagan, sweeping in Cabrera. San Francisco struck again in the eighth inning on a Blanco solo shot. The Giants got another in the ninth inning with Belt singling Pagan across the plate. This made it 8-3, a final, with Cain earning the win, Santiago Casilla getting his fifteenth save of the season, and Marquis was given the loss.
Ending the afternoon games, we're up in Oakland with the Athletics hosting the Texas Rangers. Yu Darvish and Brandon McCarthy are the young rising stars. Oakland began with a first inning Seth Smith single scoring Jemile Weeks. The Athletics added on in the third inning with a solo home run by Coco Crisp. Texas got on the board in the fourth inning as Adrian Beltre singled to drive in Josh Hamilton. Oakland shot back in their half of the inning on a Cliff Pennington sacrifice fly allowing safe passage home for Brandon Inge before a bases-clearing triple by Crisp swept in all of Brandon Moss, Kurt Suzuki, and Weeks. The Athletics got another in the seventh inning as Moss hit a solo shot. This made it 7-1, a final, with McCarthy grabbing the win while Darvish was dealt the loss.
Back on the east coast, the New York Yankees host the Tampa Bay Rays. David Price and CC Sabathia are the pair of aces pacing the game. Tampa Bay started the scoring with a second inning Jose Lobaton single to bring home B.J. Upton. New York answered in their half of the inning with Chris Stewart grounding out to bring in Nick Swisher. The Rays got the lead back in the third inning as Ben Zobrist singled Elliot Johnson home, followed by an Upton sacrifice fly that allowed Zobrist to finish his trip. Tampa Bay added on in the fourth inning as Drew Sutton doubled in both Lobaton and Matt Joyce. The Yankees shot back on an eighth inning Raul Ibanez single to plate Alex Rodriguez. The Rays shot back in the ninth inning as Sutton doubled, which combined with an error to allow Joyce to come home, before Sutton was knocked in by a Johnson double. New York tried a comeback in the bottom of the ninth as Russell Martin hit a solo home run, but this only made the eventual final 7-3. Price was credited with the win while his counterpart Sabathia was left holding the loss.
Inland, the Cincinnati Reds host the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kevin Correia and Mike Leake take the mound. Cincinnati led off with a second inning solo home run by Jay Bruce. Pittsburgh got the lead in the fourth inning with Neil Walker doubling in Alex Presley before finishing his trip on a Garrett Jones sacrifice fly. The Reds tied it in the fifth inning as Ryan Ludwick hit a solo shot. The Pirates got the lead back in the sixth inning on a Jones single to bring home Presley. Cincinnati shot back in their half of the inning as Bruce singled Joey Votto home. Pittsburgh got the lead back again in the seventh inning as Michael McKenry's sacrifice fly provided Jose Tabata time to dash home. The Reds got another equalizer in the ninth inning as Ludwick hit another solo home run. The Pirates got the last laugh, winning 5-4 in the tenth inning after McKenry doubled in Clint Barmes. This set up a win for Joel Hanrahan, while Chris Resop picked up a spot save, and Aroldis Chapman was on the hook for the loss.
East again to Boston, with the Red Sox hosting the Baltimore Orioles. Brian Matusz and Clay Buchhlz are the struggling starters. Boston got things started in the first inning with a 2-RBI Adrian Gonzalez double, sweeping in Dustin Pedroia and Kevin Youkilis. The Red Sox added on in the second inning with Pedroia grounding into a fielder's choice, allowing Darnell McDonald to get home, and a subsequent error also brought in Kelly Shoppach. Boston padded the lead in the third inning as Daniel Nava hit a single, scoring both Gonzalez and McDonald. The Red Sox struck again in the eighth inning with a Youkilis double providing a path home for Nava. This made it 7-0, a final, with Buchholz going the distance for a complete game shutout, and only giving up four hits and a walk in the process, while Matusz had little help in the loss.
South to Miami, as the Marlins host the Atlanta Braves. Mike Minor and Mark Buehrle will be on the hill. Miami finally struck first in the fifth inning with a Jose Reyes solo home run. Atlanta gained the lead with a two-run home run by Martin Prado, also scoring Michael Bourn in the sixth inning. The Braves added on in the seventh inning as Jason Heyward hit a solo shot. Atlanta got another in the eighth inning as Prado singled to drive in Andrelton Simmons. The Marlins answered in the bottom of the eighth on a Giancarlo Stanton solo home run. The Braves replied in the ninth inning as Heyward hit a solo shot followed by a three-run long ball from Bourn that swept in Eric Hinske and Jose Constanza. This made it 8-2, a final, with Minor getting the win and Buehrle taking the loss.
Westward to Houston, with the Astros hosting the St. Louis Cardinals. Lance Lynn and J.A. Happ take their turns in the rotation. Houston opened in the first inning with a Jed Lowrie solo home run. The Astros added on in the second inning as Chris Johnson doubled home Brett Wallace. St. Louis stormed ahead in the third inning as Rafael Furcal laid down a bunt single to bring in Tyler Greene, followed by Carlos Beltran hitting a sacrifice fly to drive in Shane Robinson, and an Allen Craig single finished Furcal's trip around. The Cardinals added on in the fifth inning with a Beltran solo shot. St. Louis struck again in the sixth inning as Furcal singled Robinson across the dish. The Cardinals kept going in the seventh inning with a two-run Robinson homer, bringing home Yadier Molina, followed by Craig singling Furcal in before David Freese blasted a grand slam to sweep in all of Beltran, Matt Holliday, and Craig, for a 7-run rally. St. Louis added some more runs on with a two-run long ball for Freese in the ninth inning, plating Craig. This made it 14-2, the final, with Lynn cruising to the victory while Happ was shelled in the loss.
Finally, we end in Chicago, as the White Sox host the Toronto Blue Jays. Henderson Alvarez and Jake Peavy have the green light to start. Chicago began in the first inning as Alex Rios reached on an error that allowed Adam Dunn to dash home. Toronto took the lead in the second inning as Mike McCoy singled in both David Cooper and Yunel Escobar, followed by Brett Lawrie reaching on an error to provide time for J.P. Arencibia to get home. The White Sox tied it in the sixth inning on a two-run Rios home run, sweeping in Paul Konerko. Chicago won it in the ninth inning with an Orlando Hudson single to plate Dayan Viciedo for a 4-3 win. Addison Reed was in line for the win while Francisco Cordero was pinned with the loss.
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Washington, as the Nationals host the New York Mets. R.A. Dickey and Chien-Ming Wang will make middle school kids everywhere laugh while they pitch. New York struck first in the fifth inning with a two-run home run by Lucas Duda, also scoring Kirk Nieuwenhuis. The Mets added on in the seventh inning as Daniel Murphy singled to score David Wright. Washington got one back in the ninth inning on a Ryan Zimmerman solo home run, but this only made it 3-1, which was a final. Dickey earned the win, Frank Francisco turned a shaky save for his fifteenth of the season, and Wang took the loss.
Over in Philadelphia, the Phillies host the Los Angeles Dodgers. Aaron Harang and Cole Hamels get the starting nods. Philadelphia opened in the third inning as Hunter Pence reached on an error, allowing Hamels to score, followed by a Ty Wigginton sacrifice fly to score Jimmy Rollins, and Mike Fontenot singling to finish Pence's trip around. Los Angeles got on the board in the fourth inning with a Jerry Hairston, Jr. sacrifice fly, bringing home Elian Herrera. The Dodgers took the lead in the sixth inning as James Loney singled in Herrera, followed by Tony Gwynn, Jr. doing the same for Juan Rivera and Matt Treanor following suit with a single to knock in Loney. Los Angeles struck again in the ninth inning when Herrera reached on an error to plate Treanor, followed by 2-RBI double from Andre Ethier, scoring both Bobby Abreu and Dee Gordon, and then Hairston singled to complete Ethier's trip around. The final stood from here on at 8-3, with Harang earning the win and Hamels suffered the loss.
West to Detroit, as the Tigers host the Cleveland Indians. Derek Lowe and Casey Crosby are handed the ball. Detroit quickly staked a lead in the first inning with Prince Fielder singling in Quintin Berry, Delmon Young singling home Brennan Boesch, Fielder scoring on a wild pitch, and Don Kelly singling to drive in Jhonny Peralta. Cleveland got on the board in the fourth inning as Jose Lopez doubled Jason Kipnis in. The Tigers padded the lead in the bottom of the fourth as Boesch's ground rule double forced in Danny worth, before he came home on a two-run home run by Miguel Cabrera. The Indians got some back in the sixth inning as Carlos Santana grounded out to bring in Asdrubal Cabrera, followed by a Lopez sacrifice fly to knock in Kipnis. Cleveland got some more in the seventh on a 2-RBI Asdrubal Cabrera double that scored both Lou Marson and Shin-Soo Choo. This was all for the scoring, leaving Detroit up 7-5, with Crosby credited with the win, Jose Valverde tossing his tenth save of the season, and Lowe taking an ugly loss.
West again to Milwaukee, as the Brewers host the Chicago Cubs. Matt Garza and Randy Wolf are the veteran pitchers. Milwaukee got going in the fourth inning with a solo home run by Norichika Aoki. The Brewers got another in the sixth inning as George Kotteras singled Corey Hart across the plate. Chcago got going in the seventh inning with a Koyie Hill double to drive in Jeff Baker. The Cubs took the lead in the eighth inning with a two-run home run by Bryan LaHair, sweeping in Alfonso Soriano. Milwaukee retied it in their half of the inning as Hart hit a ground rule double to force in Aoki. The Brewers won in walkoff fashion in the tenth inning as Aoki hit another solo shot to make it 4-3. John Axford was in line for the win while Casey Coleman was on the hook for the loss.
Out in California, the San Diego Padres host the San Francisco Giants. Matt Cain and Jason Marquis are tabbed the starters. San Francisco started early in the first inning as Buster Posey singled to score Ryan Theriot before Brandon Belt doubled Melky Cabrera home. The Giants added on in the second inning as Theriot singled in Gregor Blanco. San Francisco padded the lead in the third inning as Posey hit a solo home run. San Diego got on the board in the bottom of the third as Yonder Alonso reached on an error that allowed Marquis to score, before Chase Headley hit a two-RBI double to drive in both Cameron Maybin and Alonso. The Giants extended the lead again in the seventh inning with a two-run home run by Angel Pagan, sweeping in Cabrera. San Francisco struck again in the eighth inning on a Blanco solo shot. The Giants got another in the ninth inning with Belt singling Pagan across the plate. This made it 8-3, a final, with Cain earning the win, Santiago Casilla getting his fifteenth save of the season, and Marquis was given the loss.
Ending the afternoon games, we're up in Oakland with the Athletics hosting the Texas Rangers. Yu Darvish and Brandon McCarthy are the young rising stars. Oakland began with a first inning Seth Smith single scoring Jemile Weeks. The Athletics added on in the third inning with a solo home run by Coco Crisp. Texas got on the board in the fourth inning as Adrian Beltre singled to drive in Josh Hamilton. Oakland shot back in their half of the inning on a Cliff Pennington sacrifice fly allowing safe passage home for Brandon Inge before a bases-clearing triple by Crisp swept in all of Brandon Moss, Kurt Suzuki, and Weeks. The Athletics got another in the seventh inning as Moss hit a solo shot. This made it 7-1, a final, with McCarthy grabbing the win while Darvish was dealt the loss.
Back on the east coast, the New York Yankees host the Tampa Bay Rays. David Price and CC Sabathia are the pair of aces pacing the game. Tampa Bay started the scoring with a second inning Jose Lobaton single to bring home B.J. Upton. New York answered in their half of the inning with Chris Stewart grounding out to bring in Nick Swisher. The Rays got the lead back in the third inning as Ben Zobrist singled Elliot Johnson home, followed by an Upton sacrifice fly that allowed Zobrist to finish his trip. Tampa Bay added on in the fourth inning as Drew Sutton doubled in both Lobaton and Matt Joyce. The Yankees shot back on an eighth inning Raul Ibanez single to plate Alex Rodriguez. The Rays shot back in the ninth inning as Sutton doubled, which combined with an error to allow Joyce to come home, before Sutton was knocked in by a Johnson double. New York tried a comeback in the bottom of the ninth as Russell Martin hit a solo home run, but this only made the eventual final 7-3. Price was credited with the win while his counterpart Sabathia was left holding the loss.
Inland, the Cincinnati Reds host the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kevin Correia and Mike Leake take the mound. Cincinnati led off with a second inning solo home run by Jay Bruce. Pittsburgh got the lead in the fourth inning with Neil Walker doubling in Alex Presley before finishing his trip on a Garrett Jones sacrifice fly. The Reds tied it in the fifth inning as Ryan Ludwick hit a solo shot. The Pirates got the lead back in the sixth inning on a Jones single to bring home Presley. Cincinnati shot back in their half of the inning as Bruce singled Joey Votto home. Pittsburgh got the lead back again in the seventh inning as Michael McKenry's sacrifice fly provided Jose Tabata time to dash home. The Reds got another equalizer in the ninth inning as Ludwick hit another solo home run. The Pirates got the last laugh, winning 5-4 in the tenth inning after McKenry doubled in Clint Barmes. This set up a win for Joel Hanrahan, while Chris Resop picked up a spot save, and Aroldis Chapman was on the hook for the loss.
East again to Boston, with the Red Sox hosting the Baltimore Orioles. Brian Matusz and Clay Buchhlz are the struggling starters. Boston got things started in the first inning with a 2-RBI Adrian Gonzalez double, sweeping in Dustin Pedroia and Kevin Youkilis. The Red Sox added on in the second inning with Pedroia grounding into a fielder's choice, allowing Darnell McDonald to get home, and a subsequent error also brought in Kelly Shoppach. Boston padded the lead in the third inning as Daniel Nava hit a single, scoring both Gonzalez and McDonald. The Red Sox struck again in the eighth inning with a Youkilis double providing a path home for Nava. This made it 7-0, a final, with Buchholz going the distance for a complete game shutout, and only giving up four hits and a walk in the process, while Matusz had little help in the loss.
South to Miami, as the Marlins host the Atlanta Braves. Mike Minor and Mark Buehrle will be on the hill. Miami finally struck first in the fifth inning with a Jose Reyes solo home run. Atlanta gained the lead with a two-run home run by Martin Prado, also scoring Michael Bourn in the sixth inning. The Braves added on in the seventh inning as Jason Heyward hit a solo shot. Atlanta got another in the eighth inning as Prado singled to drive in Andrelton Simmons. The Marlins answered in the bottom of the eighth on a Giancarlo Stanton solo home run. The Braves replied in the ninth inning as Heyward hit a solo shot followed by a three-run long ball from Bourn that swept in Eric Hinske and Jose Constanza. This made it 8-2, a final, with Minor getting the win and Buehrle taking the loss.
Westward to Houston, with the Astros hosting the St. Louis Cardinals. Lance Lynn and J.A. Happ take their turns in the rotation. Houston opened in the first inning with a Jed Lowrie solo home run. The Astros added on in the second inning as Chris Johnson doubled home Brett Wallace. St. Louis stormed ahead in the third inning as Rafael Furcal laid down a bunt single to bring in Tyler Greene, followed by Carlos Beltran hitting a sacrifice fly to drive in Shane Robinson, and an Allen Craig single finished Furcal's trip around. The Cardinals added on in the fifth inning with a Beltran solo shot. St. Louis struck again in the sixth inning as Furcal singled Robinson across the dish. The Cardinals kept going in the seventh inning with a two-run Robinson homer, bringing home Yadier Molina, followed by Craig singling Furcal in before David Freese blasted a grand slam to sweep in all of Beltran, Matt Holliday, and Craig, for a 7-run rally. St. Louis added some more runs on with a two-run long ball for Freese in the ninth inning, plating Craig. This made it 14-2, the final, with Lynn cruising to the victory while Happ was shelled in the loss.
Finally, we end in Chicago, as the White Sox host the Toronto Blue Jays. Henderson Alvarez and Jake Peavy have the green light to start. Chicago began in the first inning as Alex Rios reached on an error that allowed Adam Dunn to dash home. Toronto took the lead in the second inning as Mike McCoy singled in both David Cooper and Yunel Escobar, followed by Brett Lawrie reaching on an error to provide time for J.P. Arencibia to get home. The White Sox tied it in the sixth inning on a two-run Rios home run, sweeping in Paul Konerko. Chicago won it in the ninth inning with an Orlando Hudson single to plate Dayan Viciedo for a 4-3 win. Addison Reed was in line for the win while Francisco Cordero was pinned with the loss.
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012
MLB Day 66 2012
Full slate of games on the schedule today. We begin in...
Southern California, as the San Diego Padres play an afternoon game with their northerly neighbors, the San Francisco Giants. Madison Bumgarner and Clayton Richard are the rising stars on the mound. San Francisco struck early in the first inning as Melky Cabrera hit a ground rule double to force in Gregor Blanco, followed by a Buster Posey sacrifice fly allowing Ryan Theriot to get home, and then Cabrera scored on a passed ball. San Diego shot back in their half of the inning as Chase Headley doubled in Chris Denorfia, followed by Jesus Guzman tripling to bring home Carlos Quentin. The Giants shot back in the fifth inning with a Blanco solo home run. The Padres got it back with a Maybin solo shot in the bottom of the fifth. San Francisco struck again in the sixth inning as Blanco reached on an error, bringing home both Joaquin Arias and Brandon Crawford. San Diego replied in their half of the sixth as Everth Cabrera grounded out, giving time for Quentin to dash home. The Padres pulled closer in the seventh inning with Headley grounding out, allowing Denorfia safe passage home. This was as close as it would get, with the final sitting at 6-5, allowing Bumgarner to get the win, Sergio Romo to turn the save, and Richard to take the loss.
Way east, the Washington Nationals host the New York Mets. Jeremy Hefner and Edwin Jackson will make the starts. Washington opened in the first inning with a three-run Adam LaRoche home run, also scoring Bryce Harper and Ryan Zimmerman. New York got on the board in the third inning as Kirk Nieuwenhuis singled in Omar Quintanilla. The Mets pulled closer in the fourth inning as Lucas Duda grounded out, allowing David Wright to score. The Nationals responded with a fifth inning Michael Morse single to drive in Zimmerman. New York pulled closer in the seventh inning as Quintanilla grounded out, giving time for Ike Davis to get home. Washington gained separation in the bottom of the seventh on a LaRoche sacrifice fly, allowing safe passage home for Steve Lombardozzi. This made it 5-3, an eventual final, with Jackson pitching well in the win, Tyler Clippard picking up the save, and Hefner suffering the loss.
Into Philadelphia, as the Phillies host the Los Angeles Dodgers. Chris Capuano and Kyle Kendrick demonstrate alliteration in the pitching duel. Philadelphia got things going in the second inning as Shane Victorino hit a solo home run. Los Angeles took the lead in the third inning with a Tony Gwynn, Jr. triple forcing in Adam Kennedy, followed by Capuano reaching on an error to finish Gwynn's trip around. The Phillies tied it in the fifth inning on a Ty Wigginton solo shot, followed by a two-run long ball from Jimmy Rollins, also scoring Mike Fontenot. The Dodgers chipped away in the sixth inning as Jerry Hairston, Jr. drew a bases-loaded walk to force in A.J. Ellis, before taking the lead as Dee Gorodon singled home both James Loney and Gwynn. Los Angeles got another in the ninth inning with a bases-loaded Loney walk to push home Elian Herrera. Philadelphia tried a rally in the bottom of the ninth as Wigginton doubled in Carlos Ruiz, but they couldn't tie it, losing 6-5. Capuano was credited with the win, Kenley Jansen picked up the save, and Kendrick was struck with the loss.
Continuing to New York, as the Yankees host the Tampa Bay Rays. Alex Cobb and Ivan Nova will both pitch and advocate for four-letter names tonight. New York started with a second inning Mark Teixeira solo home run. The Yankees added on in the fourth inning with a Robinson Cano solo shot. New York got some more in the eighth inning with a Nick Swisher double to drive in Dewayne Wise, before he came home on an Eric Chavez double. Tampa Bay got on the board in the ninth inning as B.J. Upton tripled to force in Desmond Jennings. They couldn't get any closer, falling 4-1, with Nova pitching well for the win, Rafael Soriano mopping up the ninth for a save, and Cobb getting little help in the loss.
Westward to Detroit, as the Tigers host the Cleveland Indians. Jeanmar Gomez and Max Scherzer handle the pitching duties. Cleveland began in the first inning on a three-run Michael Brantley home run, also scoring Shin-Soo Choo and Carlos Santana. Detroit got on the board in the third inning as Don Kelly hit a solo home run. The Indians answered in the fourth inning with a two-run homer from Casey Kotchman, sweeping in Johnny Damon. The Tigers replied with a Miguel Cabrera solo shot in the bottom of the fourth. Cleveland extended the lead in the fifth inning with Jason Kipnis singling Choo home before Damon knocked in both Asdrubal Cabrera and Kipnis home on a single. Detroit rallied in their half of the fifth as Quintin Berry doubled in Jhonny Peralta, followed by Ramon Santiago grounding out to bring home Bryan Holaday, Miguel Cabrera doubling to finish Berry's trip, and Prince Fielder singling Miguel Cabrera the rest of the way home. The Indians got one back in the sixth inning as Asdrubal Cabrera singled to drive in Choo. This was all the scoring to be seen, with Cleveland holding on to win 9-6, allowing Gomez to pick up the win, Chris Perez to convert the save, and Scherzer took a brutal loss.
Down in Cincinnati, the Reds host the Pittsburgh Pirates. Brad Lincoln and Johnny Cueto will man the mound. Cincinnati was first on the board with a second inning Brandon Phillips solo home run. The Reds added on in the fourth inning as Ryan Ludwick hit a 3-RBI double to sweep in Joey Votto, Phillips, and Todd Frazier, before scoring himself on a Ryan Hanigan single. Pittsburgh got on the board in the eighth inning as Neil Walker single to drive in Rod Barajas, before Andrew McCutchen hit a three-run home that also scored Pedro Alvarez and Walker to make it a closer game. They couldn't get the equalizer, falling 5-4, with Cueto earning the win, Aroldis Chapman turning the save, and Lincoln was dealt the loss.
Back east, the Boston Red Sox host the Baltimore Orioles. Wei-Yin Chen and Josh Beckett take their turns in the rotation. Boston opened in the third inning as Mike Aviles hit a sacrifice fly to bring home Darnell McDonald. Baltimore took the lead in the sixth inning as Robert Andino singled in Wilson Betemit and Endy Chavez grounded into a fielder's choice to score Ryan Flaherty. This made it 2-1, which would be the final, allowing Chen to grab the win, Jim Johnson to turn the save, and Beckett was stuck holding the loss.
Well to the south, the Miami Marlins host the Atlanta Braves. Randall Delgado is mismatched with Josh Johnson for pitching purposes. Atlanta started the scoring in the fourth inning as Freddie Freeman singled, driving in Brian McCann, followed by the pitcher Delgado singling Dan Uggla across the dish. Miami got one back in the fifth inning on a Bryan Petersen single that scored Giancarlo Stanton. They couldn't tie it, falling 2-1, with Delgado in line for the win, Craig Kimbrel converting the save, and Johnson taking an unlucky loss.
Westward in Houston, the Astros host the St. Louis Cardinals. Adam Wainwright and Bud Norris are the struggling starters. St. Louis quickly staked a lead with a Daniel Descalso solo home run, followed by Allen Craig singling in Carlos Beltran before scoring on a David Freese double. The Cardinals added on in the third inning with a Craig solo shot. Houston got on the board in the sixth inning as Brett Wallace singled home Chris Johnson, before finishing his trip on a Brian Bogusevic single, and then Jose Altuve singled, driving in Jason Castro. This made the eventual final 4-3 Cardinals, with Wainwright earning the win, Jason Motte tossing his tenth save of the season, and Norris was unable to escape the loss.
Up north in Chicago, the White Sox welcome the Toronto Blue Jays. Brandon Morrow and Jose Quintana will be handed the ball. Toronto led off in the fifth inning as Colby Rasmus singled to knock in Rajai Davis. The Blue Jays added on in the sixth inning with a solo home run by Jose Bautista. Toronto got some more in the ninth inning with a two-run home run by Davis, sweeping in Mike McCoy. This made it 4-0, a final, with Morrow going the distance and allowing just two hits and two walks for the complete game shutout, while Quintana had no support whatsoever.
Back south a bit, the Kansas City Royals host the Minnesota Twins. Nick Blackburn and Felipe Paulino are tabbed the starters. Minnesota began with a first inning Ryan Doumit double to score Jamey Carroll. Kansas City took the lead in the bottom of the first as Yuniesky Betancourt hit a two-run home run, also scoring Alex Gordon. The Twins got the lead back in the fifth inning as Justin Morneau singled in both Ben Revere and Carroll. Minnesota got another in the seventh inning with Carroll singling Revere home. This made it 4-2, a final, with the win going to Blackburn, while Matt Capps converted the save and Luis Mendoza was on the hook for the loss after Paulino's short start.
Up in Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Brewers host the Chicago Cubs. Paul Maholm and Zack Greinke are the reliable starters. Milwaukee got things going in the fourth inning as Ryan Braun doubled in Norichika Aoki, before coming home on a Cody Ransom double, followed by a 2-RBI Brooks Conrad single that gave both Corey Hart and Ransom time to cross home. The Brewers added on in the fifth inning as Hart hit a sacrifice fly to bring home Aoki. Milwaukee padded the lead in the eighth inning with a three-run home run by Taylor Green, sweeping in Edwin Maysonet and Martin Maldonado. This made the final 8-0, with Greinke earning the win and Maholm suffering the loss.
Southwest to Arizona, as the Diamondbacks host the Colorado Rockies. Josh Outman and Wade Miley are the relatively unknown starters. Arizona started in the first inning as Paul Goldschmidt singled home Ryan Roberts. The Diamondbacks added on in the second inning with A.J. Pollock singling Gerardo Parra across the dish. Arizona rallied to score some more in the third inning with Goldschmidt doubling Chris Young safely home before scoring on an Aaron Hill double, and Hill came home with John McDonald hitting an RBI double. Colorado got on the board in the fifth inning as Willin Rosario singled to score Jason Giambi. The Diamondbacks answered in the seventh inning on a Goldschmidt solo home run. This was all the scoring for the game, with the final being 6-1, allowing Miley a strong win while Outman suffered the loss.
Northwest into Oakland, as the Athletics host the Texas Rangers. Colby Lewis and Bartolo Colon are the staff aces pacing the game. Oakland led off with a second inning Brandon Inge single to bring in Yoenis Cespedes. The Athletics added on in the fourth inning as Cespedes singled to drive in Josh Reddick. This produced the 2-0 final, with Colon picking up the win, Brian Fuentes tossing the save, and Lewis getting no help in the loss, but he did go the distance anyway.
Finally, we end with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim hosting the Seattle Mariners. Hector Noesi and Jerome Williams are on the hill. Seattle began with a 2-RBI Mike Carp double, bringing in both Jesus Montero and Michael Saunders. Los Angeles tied it in the their half of the inning as Erick Aybar doubled home Kendrys Morales before Mark Trumbo scored on a Hank Conger sacrifice fly. The Angels took the lead in the third inning with a two-run home run by Morales, also scoring Maicer Izturis. The Mariners retied it in the fifth inning as Kyle Seager doubled in both Ichiro and Dustin Ackley. Los Angeles got the lead back in the bottom of the fifth as Morales singled to score Mike Trout, followed by Howie Kendrick doing the same for Izturis. Seattle gained the lead in the sixth inning as Ichiro singled in Saunders before Seager hit a 2-RBI single that knocked in both Carp and Ichiro. The Mariners got another in the eighth inning as Ichiro hit a solo home run, making the eventual final 8-6. Shawn Kelley picked up the win, Tom Wilhelmsen was called on for the save, and Williams was stuck holding the loss.
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Southern California, as the San Diego Padres play an afternoon game with their northerly neighbors, the San Francisco Giants. Madison Bumgarner and Clayton Richard are the rising stars on the mound. San Francisco struck early in the first inning as Melky Cabrera hit a ground rule double to force in Gregor Blanco, followed by a Buster Posey sacrifice fly allowing Ryan Theriot to get home, and then Cabrera scored on a passed ball. San Diego shot back in their half of the inning as Chase Headley doubled in Chris Denorfia, followed by Jesus Guzman tripling to bring home Carlos Quentin. The Giants shot back in the fifth inning with a Blanco solo home run. The Padres got it back with a Maybin solo shot in the bottom of the fifth. San Francisco struck again in the sixth inning as Blanco reached on an error, bringing home both Joaquin Arias and Brandon Crawford. San Diego replied in their half of the sixth as Everth Cabrera grounded out, giving time for Quentin to dash home. The Padres pulled closer in the seventh inning with Headley grounding out, allowing Denorfia safe passage home. This was as close as it would get, with the final sitting at 6-5, allowing Bumgarner to get the win, Sergio Romo to turn the save, and Richard to take the loss.
Way east, the Washington Nationals host the New York Mets. Jeremy Hefner and Edwin Jackson will make the starts. Washington opened in the first inning with a three-run Adam LaRoche home run, also scoring Bryce Harper and Ryan Zimmerman. New York got on the board in the third inning as Kirk Nieuwenhuis singled in Omar Quintanilla. The Mets pulled closer in the fourth inning as Lucas Duda grounded out, allowing David Wright to score. The Nationals responded with a fifth inning Michael Morse single to drive in Zimmerman. New York pulled closer in the seventh inning as Quintanilla grounded out, giving time for Ike Davis to get home. Washington gained separation in the bottom of the seventh on a LaRoche sacrifice fly, allowing safe passage home for Steve Lombardozzi. This made it 5-3, an eventual final, with Jackson pitching well in the win, Tyler Clippard picking up the save, and Hefner suffering the loss.
Into Philadelphia, as the Phillies host the Los Angeles Dodgers. Chris Capuano and Kyle Kendrick demonstrate alliteration in the pitching duel. Philadelphia got things going in the second inning as Shane Victorino hit a solo home run. Los Angeles took the lead in the third inning with a Tony Gwynn, Jr. triple forcing in Adam Kennedy, followed by Capuano reaching on an error to finish Gwynn's trip around. The Phillies tied it in the fifth inning on a Ty Wigginton solo shot, followed by a two-run long ball from Jimmy Rollins, also scoring Mike Fontenot. The Dodgers chipped away in the sixth inning as Jerry Hairston, Jr. drew a bases-loaded walk to force in A.J. Ellis, before taking the lead as Dee Gorodon singled home both James Loney and Gwynn. Los Angeles got another in the ninth inning with a bases-loaded Loney walk to push home Elian Herrera. Philadelphia tried a rally in the bottom of the ninth as Wigginton doubled in Carlos Ruiz, but they couldn't tie it, losing 6-5. Capuano was credited with the win, Kenley Jansen picked up the save, and Kendrick was struck with the loss.
Continuing to New York, as the Yankees host the Tampa Bay Rays. Alex Cobb and Ivan Nova will both pitch and advocate for four-letter names tonight. New York started with a second inning Mark Teixeira solo home run. The Yankees added on in the fourth inning with a Robinson Cano solo shot. New York got some more in the eighth inning with a Nick Swisher double to drive in Dewayne Wise, before he came home on an Eric Chavez double. Tampa Bay got on the board in the ninth inning as B.J. Upton tripled to force in Desmond Jennings. They couldn't get any closer, falling 4-1, with Nova pitching well for the win, Rafael Soriano mopping up the ninth for a save, and Cobb getting little help in the loss.
Westward to Detroit, as the Tigers host the Cleveland Indians. Jeanmar Gomez and Max Scherzer handle the pitching duties. Cleveland began in the first inning on a three-run Michael Brantley home run, also scoring Shin-Soo Choo and Carlos Santana. Detroit got on the board in the third inning as Don Kelly hit a solo home run. The Indians answered in the fourth inning with a two-run homer from Casey Kotchman, sweeping in Johnny Damon. The Tigers replied with a Miguel Cabrera solo shot in the bottom of the fourth. Cleveland extended the lead in the fifth inning with Jason Kipnis singling Choo home before Damon knocked in both Asdrubal Cabrera and Kipnis home on a single. Detroit rallied in their half of the fifth as Quintin Berry doubled in Jhonny Peralta, followed by Ramon Santiago grounding out to bring home Bryan Holaday, Miguel Cabrera doubling to finish Berry's trip, and Prince Fielder singling Miguel Cabrera the rest of the way home. The Indians got one back in the sixth inning as Asdrubal Cabrera singled to drive in Choo. This was all the scoring to be seen, with Cleveland holding on to win 9-6, allowing Gomez to pick up the win, Chris Perez to convert the save, and Scherzer took a brutal loss.
Down in Cincinnati, the Reds host the Pittsburgh Pirates. Brad Lincoln and Johnny Cueto will man the mound. Cincinnati was first on the board with a second inning Brandon Phillips solo home run. The Reds added on in the fourth inning as Ryan Ludwick hit a 3-RBI double to sweep in Joey Votto, Phillips, and Todd Frazier, before scoring himself on a Ryan Hanigan single. Pittsburgh got on the board in the eighth inning as Neil Walker single to drive in Rod Barajas, before Andrew McCutchen hit a three-run home that also scored Pedro Alvarez and Walker to make it a closer game. They couldn't get the equalizer, falling 5-4, with Cueto earning the win, Aroldis Chapman turning the save, and Lincoln was dealt the loss.
Back east, the Boston Red Sox host the Baltimore Orioles. Wei-Yin Chen and Josh Beckett take their turns in the rotation. Boston opened in the third inning as Mike Aviles hit a sacrifice fly to bring home Darnell McDonald. Baltimore took the lead in the sixth inning as Robert Andino singled in Wilson Betemit and Endy Chavez grounded into a fielder's choice to score Ryan Flaherty. This made it 2-1, which would be the final, allowing Chen to grab the win, Jim Johnson to turn the save, and Beckett was stuck holding the loss.
Well to the south, the Miami Marlins host the Atlanta Braves. Randall Delgado is mismatched with Josh Johnson for pitching purposes. Atlanta started the scoring in the fourth inning as Freddie Freeman singled, driving in Brian McCann, followed by the pitcher Delgado singling Dan Uggla across the dish. Miami got one back in the fifth inning on a Bryan Petersen single that scored Giancarlo Stanton. They couldn't tie it, falling 2-1, with Delgado in line for the win, Craig Kimbrel converting the save, and Johnson taking an unlucky loss.
Westward in Houston, the Astros host the St. Louis Cardinals. Adam Wainwright and Bud Norris are the struggling starters. St. Louis quickly staked a lead with a Daniel Descalso solo home run, followed by Allen Craig singling in Carlos Beltran before scoring on a David Freese double. The Cardinals added on in the third inning with a Craig solo shot. Houston got on the board in the sixth inning as Brett Wallace singled home Chris Johnson, before finishing his trip on a Brian Bogusevic single, and then Jose Altuve singled, driving in Jason Castro. This made the eventual final 4-3 Cardinals, with Wainwright earning the win, Jason Motte tossing his tenth save of the season, and Norris was unable to escape the loss.
Up north in Chicago, the White Sox welcome the Toronto Blue Jays. Brandon Morrow and Jose Quintana will be handed the ball. Toronto led off in the fifth inning as Colby Rasmus singled to knock in Rajai Davis. The Blue Jays added on in the sixth inning with a solo home run by Jose Bautista. Toronto got some more in the ninth inning with a two-run home run by Davis, sweeping in Mike McCoy. This made it 4-0, a final, with Morrow going the distance and allowing just two hits and two walks for the complete game shutout, while Quintana had no support whatsoever.
Back south a bit, the Kansas City Royals host the Minnesota Twins. Nick Blackburn and Felipe Paulino are tabbed the starters. Minnesota began with a first inning Ryan Doumit double to score Jamey Carroll. Kansas City took the lead in the bottom of the first as Yuniesky Betancourt hit a two-run home run, also scoring Alex Gordon. The Twins got the lead back in the fifth inning as Justin Morneau singled in both Ben Revere and Carroll. Minnesota got another in the seventh inning with Carroll singling Revere home. This made it 4-2, a final, with the win going to Blackburn, while Matt Capps converted the save and Luis Mendoza was on the hook for the loss after Paulino's short start.
Up in Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Brewers host the Chicago Cubs. Paul Maholm and Zack Greinke are the reliable starters. Milwaukee got things going in the fourth inning as Ryan Braun doubled in Norichika Aoki, before coming home on a Cody Ransom double, followed by a 2-RBI Brooks Conrad single that gave both Corey Hart and Ransom time to cross home. The Brewers added on in the fifth inning as Hart hit a sacrifice fly to bring home Aoki. Milwaukee padded the lead in the eighth inning with a three-run home run by Taylor Green, sweeping in Edwin Maysonet and Martin Maldonado. This made the final 8-0, with Greinke earning the win and Maholm suffering the loss.
Southwest to Arizona, as the Diamondbacks host the Colorado Rockies. Josh Outman and Wade Miley are the relatively unknown starters. Arizona started in the first inning as Paul Goldschmidt singled home Ryan Roberts. The Diamondbacks added on in the second inning with A.J. Pollock singling Gerardo Parra across the dish. Arizona rallied to score some more in the third inning with Goldschmidt doubling Chris Young safely home before scoring on an Aaron Hill double, and Hill came home with John McDonald hitting an RBI double. Colorado got on the board in the fifth inning as Willin Rosario singled to score Jason Giambi. The Diamondbacks answered in the seventh inning on a Goldschmidt solo home run. This was all the scoring for the game, with the final being 6-1, allowing Miley a strong win while Outman suffered the loss.
Northwest into Oakland, as the Athletics host the Texas Rangers. Colby Lewis and Bartolo Colon are the staff aces pacing the game. Oakland led off with a second inning Brandon Inge single to bring in Yoenis Cespedes. The Athletics added on in the fourth inning as Cespedes singled to drive in Josh Reddick. This produced the 2-0 final, with Colon picking up the win, Brian Fuentes tossing the save, and Lewis getting no help in the loss, but he did go the distance anyway.
Finally, we end with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim hosting the Seattle Mariners. Hector Noesi and Jerome Williams are on the hill. Seattle began with a 2-RBI Mike Carp double, bringing in both Jesus Montero and Michael Saunders. Los Angeles tied it in the their half of the inning as Erick Aybar doubled home Kendrys Morales before Mark Trumbo scored on a Hank Conger sacrifice fly. The Angels took the lead in the third inning with a two-run home run by Morales, also scoring Maicer Izturis. The Mariners retied it in the fifth inning as Kyle Seager doubled in both Ichiro and Dustin Ackley. Los Angeles got the lead back in the bottom of the fifth as Morales singled to score Mike Trout, followed by Howie Kendrick doing the same for Izturis. Seattle gained the lead in the sixth inning as Ichiro singled in Saunders before Seager hit a 2-RBI single that knocked in both Carp and Ichiro. The Mariners got another in the eighth inning as Ichiro hit a solo home run, making the eventual final 8-6. Shawn Kelley picked up the win, Tom Wilhelmsen was called on for the save, and Williams was stuck holding the loss.
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Tuesday, June 5, 2012
MLB Day 65 2012
Back to the full slate of games again, beginning in...
Philadelphia, as the Phillies host the Los Angeles Dodgers. Chad Billingsley and Cliff Lee are the well-known starters. Philadelphia struck first in the first inning as Hunter Pence singled to score Jimmy Rollins. Los Angeles took the lead in the eighth on a 2-RBI Elian Herrera double, scoring both Bobby Abreu and Dee Gordon. This was held up for a 2-1 win, with Billingsley picking up the win, Kenley Jansen earning the save, and Lee taking a very unlucky loss.
West into Detroit, as the Tigers welcome the Cleveland Indians. Ubaldo Jimenez and Drew Smyly will pick up the starts. Detroit was first to score in the first inning as Miguel Cabrera doubled to knock in Quintin Berry. Cleveland tied it on a third inning Asdrubal Cabrera triple to force in Shin-Soo Choo. The Indians took the lead in the fifth inning with Lou Marson tripling in Lonnie Chisenhall before coming home on a Choo single. Cleveland added on in the sixth inning as Michael Brantley ripped a triple to drive in Shelley Duncan. The Tigers tried a ninth inning rally with a sacrifice fly by Brennan Boesch giving time for Gerald Laird to dash home, but this only made it 4-2, a final. Jimenez was credited with the win, Chris Perez turned the save, and Smyly was stuck with the loss.
East again into the Bronx, as the New York Yankees host the Tampa Bay Rays. James Shields and Andy Pettitte are the reliable pitchers. New York opened in the first inning as Raul Ibanez reached on an error, allowing both Curtis Granderson and Alex Rodriguez to dash home. The Yankees padded the lead in the fourth inning with a Russell Martin grand slam, sweeping in Ibanez, Nick Swisher, and Eric Chavez. New York got another in the fifth inning as Swisher doubled to drive in Robinson Cano. This made it 7-0, a final, as Pettitte earned the win while Shields was shelled in the loss.
Over to D.C., as the Washington Nationals host the New York Mets. Chris Young and Jordan Zimmermann will be pitching. Washington began with a third inning Bryce Harper single to drive in Danny Espinosa. The Nationals added on in the fifth inning with Ryan Zimmerman singling to score the pitcher Zimmermann, and also Steve Lombardozzi after an error. New York got on the board in the sixth inning with solo home runs by Jordany Valdespin and David Wright. The Mets got the lead in the eighth inning on a Andres Torres double scoring both Valdespin and Scott Hairston. Washington tied it up in the bottom of the eighth as Ian Desmond singled home Zimmerman. New York took the lead again in the tenth inning as Hairston scored on a wild pitch. The Nationals retied it in their half of the inning with Desmond reaching on an error, allowing safe passage home for Zimmerman. The Mets took the lead once again in the twelfth inning on a Hairston solo home run. Washington tied it back up with a Michael Morse solo shot in the bottom of the twelfth, and they won it on a Harper single to drive in Jesus Flores for a 7-6 victory, a hard-fought win. Ross Detwiler was in line for the win, while Elvin Ramirez suffered the loss.
Into Ohio, as the Cincinnati Reds host the Pittsburgh Pirates. A.J. Burnett and Homer Bailey are the veteran starters. Cincinnati led off in the first inning with Joey Votto singling in Zack Cozart, followed by a Jay Bruce sacrifice fly plating Drew Stubbs. Pittsburgh answered in the second inning as Casey McGehee singled to score Garrett Jones and Clint Barmes doubled home Rod Barajas. The Pirates added on with a third inning two-run home run by Neil Walker, also scoring Alex Presley, followed by a 2-RBI single from Barmes to knock in Matt Hague and McGehee. Pittsburgh extended the lead on a fifth inning McGehee solo home run. The Pirates got another in the sixth inning on a Presley solo shot. The Reds got one back in their half of the inning as Todd Frazier hit a sacrifice fly, allowing Bruce to come home. Cincinnati tried a ninth inning rally as Votto singled Cozart across the dish, but this only made it 8-4, a final score. Burnett was given the win, Joel Hanrahan turned his fifteenth save of the season, and Bailey was on the hook for the loss.
Down in Florida, the Miami Marlins host the Atlanta Braves. Tim Hudson and Anibal Sanchez are the staff aces set to start. Atlanta busted things open in the second inning as Jason Heyward grounded out to bring in Dan Uggla. The Braves struck again in the fourth inning with an Uggla solo home run and an Andrelton Simmons single to score Freddie Freeman. Atlanta kept going in the seventh inning as Simmons tripled Heyward across the plate before scoring on a sacrifice fly by Hudson, followed by Uggla singling in both Michael Bourn and Martin Prado. The Braves put some more runs on the board in the ninth inning as Uggla hit a two-run home run, also scoring Prado, followed by Simmons singling in Freeman and Hudson doing the same for Heyward. This made the final 11-0, with Hudson, who batted eighth tonight, getting a complete-game shutout while allowing just five hits and three walks, and Sanchez was drilled in the loss.
Back north, the Boston Red Sox host the Baltimore Orioles. Jason Hammel and Jon Lester have the green light to start. Baltimore started in the third inning as Adam Jones singled in Endy Chavez, followed by Matt Wieters singling to score Robert Andino. Boston tied it in the fifth inning as Scott Podsednik reached on a fielder's choice that combined with an error to bring home Daniel Nava, followed by Dustin Pedroia hitting a sacrifice fly to score Mike Aviles. The Orioles took the lead back in the sixth inning as Steve Pearce hit a sacrifice fly that got Wieters safely home. The Red Sox stole the lead again in the bottom of the sixth with Aviles singling Ryan Sweeney in, followed by a Podsednik sacrifice fly to allow Nava to get home. Baltimore went back ahead in the seventh inning as J.J. Hardy singled Chavez across the dish, Mark Reynolds singled to score Andino, and Pearce followed suit for Jones. Boston evened the score in the ninth inning as Jarrod Saltalamacchia went yard for a two-run homer, sweeping in David Ortiz. The Orioles won it 8-6 after a tenth inning Ronny Paulino single driving in Reynolds before he came home on a Chavez single, and the bullpen made it stand. Jim Johnson was in line for the win while Alfredo Aceves took another loss.
Southwest to Houston, as the Astros welcome the St. Louis Cardinals. Jaime Garcia and Lucas Harrell will be sent out to pitch. St. Louis got going with a first inning Matt Holliday groundout to score Rafael Furcal. Houston tied it in their half of the inning on a J.D. Martinez single scoring Jose Altuve, before he scored on a wild pitch, followed by Chris Snyder singling in both Chris Johnson and Brett Wallace. The Astros padded the lead in the second inning as Justin Maxwell hit a two-run home run, also scoring Altuve. The Cardinals got some back in the third inning with a three-run home run by Matt Adams, sweeping in Allen Craig and David Freese. Houston shot back in the fourth inning on a Brian Bogusevic solo home run. The Astros got some more in the sixth inning as Jed Lowrie reached on an error, bringing home Altuve. Houston struck again in the seventh inning as Wallace doubled to bring home Johnson. St. Louis tried to rally back in the ninth inning as Adron Chambers tripled to force in Adams and Tony Cruz before coming home on a two-run home run by Furcal, but they didn't get the equalizer, falling by a 9-8 score. Harrell got the win, Brett Myers turned the save, and Garcia was not able to avoid the loss.
Up in Kansas City, the Royals host the Minnesota Twins. Francisco Liriano and Bruce Chen are tabbed as the starters tonight. Kansas City began on a Brayan Pena single, scoring Eric Hosmer in the second inning. This was all the scoring we'd see, with Chen picking up the 1-0 win, Jonathan Broxton successfully converting the save, and Liriano getting no help in the loss.
Farther north, the Milwaukee Brewers host the Chicago Cubs. Ryan Dempster and Yovani Gallardo pace the game. Chicago wasted little time to open the scoring with a first inning three-run Alfonso Soriano home run, also scoring Starlin Castro and David DeJesus. The Cubs struck again in the fourth inning on a Bryan LaHair solo home run. Chicago kept going in the fifth inning as DeJesus sacrificed to bring home Tony Campana. The Cubs rallied to score some more in the eighth inning, as Steve Clevenger singled DeJesus home, followed by Darwin Barney singling to drive in Soriano, and Adrian Cardenas walking with the bases loaded to force in Clevenger. Chicago made it 10-0 in the ninth inning on a two-run home run by Jeff Baker, sweeping in DeJesus. This was a final, with Dempster pitching effectively in the win, while Gallardo had no help in the loss.
South to Chicago, as the White Sox host the Toronto Blue Jays. Ricky Romero and Philip Humber play from the mound. Toronto got started with a first inning bases-loaded walk drawn by David Cooper to force in Colby Rasmus. Chicago tied it up in their half of the inning on a Dayan Viciedo double, bringing in Alejandro De Aza. The Blue Jays added on with a pair of two-run home runs in the fifth inning, with Rasmus smacking a long ball to bring home Brett Lawrie before Cooper went yard and took Yunel Escobar with him. Toronto struck again in the sixth inning as Jose Bautista singled home Lawrie, followed by Kelly Johnson doing the same for Rasmus. The White Sox answered in the seventh inning with a two-run A.J. Pierzynski home run, also scoring Alex Rios, followed by a De Aza fielder's choice to score Orlando Hudson. The Blue Jays padded the lead in the eighth inning with a Rasmus double bringing home Lawrie, followed by Bautista hitting a sacrifice fly to finish his trip around. Chicago got one back in the bottom of the eighth as Adam Dunn hit a solo shot. This made it 9-5, a final, with Romero grabbing the win and Humber taking the loss.
Southwest to Arizona, with the Diamondbacks hosting the Colorado Rockies. Jeremy Guthrie and Ian Kennedy were on the hill. Arizona got going in the second inning with a two-run home run by Aaron Hill, also scoring Lyle Overbay. The Diamondbacks struck again in the third inning as Jason Kubel hit a two-run homer, sweeping in Gerardo Parra. Arizona added on in the fourth inning as Kubel singled in both Parra and Willie Bloomquist, before scoring on Chris Young single. The Diamondbacks extended the lead in the eighth inning as Parra hit a solo shot, followed by Kubel tripling to force in Bloomquist, and then he came home on a sacrifice fly by Miguel Montero. This made it 10-0, a final, with the win going to Kennedy and the loss to Guthrie.
Out in California, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim host the Seattle Mariners. Blake Beaven and Garrett Richards are the relatively unknown pitchers. Los Angeles got going in the second inning on solo home runs by Mark Trumbo and Torii Hunter. Seattle got one back in the third inning with a Michael Saunders solo shot. The Angels shot back in the bottom of the third as Albert Pujols singled in Maicer Izturis before scoring on a Trumbo single. Los Angeles padded the lead in the fifth inning with a two-run home run by Trumbo, also scoring Pujols. The scoring ended here, with the Angels winning 6-1, allowing Richards the win while Beaven was stuck with the loss.
Up the coast, the Oakland Athletics host the Texas Rangers. Derek Holland opposes a lesser foe in Travis Blackley. Texas opened in the third inning as Ian Kinsler doubled in both Mike Napoli and Yorvit Torrealba, before scoring on a Josh Hamilton double. The Rangers struck again in the fourth inning as Torrealba hit a sacrifice fly to drive in Nelson Cruz. Texas added on in the fifth inning when Michael Young tripled, forcing in Adrian Beltre. Oakland got some back in the bottom of the fifth as Collin Cowgill hit a two-run home run, also scoring Kurt Suzuki. The Athletics pulled closer in the sixth inning on a Yoenis Cespedes solo home run. The Rangers iced it at 6-3 in the ninth inning with Elvis Andrus singling Kinsler across the dish. The win was credited to Holland while Joe Nathan turned the save, and Blackley was pinned with the loss.
Finally, down in San Diego, the Padres host the San Francisco Giants. Tim Lincecum and Anthony Bass get the starting nods. San Diego was first on the board in the second inning with a Carlos Quentin solo home run, followed by Everth Cabrera singling in Chase Headley before coming home alongside Bass on a Cameron Maybin double. San Francisco got one back in the third inning as Ryan Theriot singled in Gregor Blanco. The Giants rallied to tie it in the sixth inning as Theriot doubled in Blanco, before coming home on a sacrifice fly by Buster Posey, and later on Brandon Belt hit a sacrifice fly to knock in Melky Cabrera. San Francisco took the lead in the seventh inning as Theriot singled Brandon Crawford home. The Padres tied it again in the eighth inning as Quentin hit another solo shot. San Diego completed the comeback with a ninth inning Logan Forsythe solo home run for a 6-5 win. Huston Street was welcomed back from the disabled list by picking up the win while Steve Edlefsen was dinged for the loss.
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Philadelphia, as the Phillies host the Los Angeles Dodgers. Chad Billingsley and Cliff Lee are the well-known starters. Philadelphia struck first in the first inning as Hunter Pence singled to score Jimmy Rollins. Los Angeles took the lead in the eighth on a 2-RBI Elian Herrera double, scoring both Bobby Abreu and Dee Gordon. This was held up for a 2-1 win, with Billingsley picking up the win, Kenley Jansen earning the save, and Lee taking a very unlucky loss.
West into Detroit, as the Tigers welcome the Cleveland Indians. Ubaldo Jimenez and Drew Smyly will pick up the starts. Detroit was first to score in the first inning as Miguel Cabrera doubled to knock in Quintin Berry. Cleveland tied it on a third inning Asdrubal Cabrera triple to force in Shin-Soo Choo. The Indians took the lead in the fifth inning with Lou Marson tripling in Lonnie Chisenhall before coming home on a Choo single. Cleveland added on in the sixth inning as Michael Brantley ripped a triple to drive in Shelley Duncan. The Tigers tried a ninth inning rally with a sacrifice fly by Brennan Boesch giving time for Gerald Laird to dash home, but this only made it 4-2, a final. Jimenez was credited with the win, Chris Perez turned the save, and Smyly was stuck with the loss.
East again into the Bronx, as the New York Yankees host the Tampa Bay Rays. James Shields and Andy Pettitte are the reliable pitchers. New York opened in the first inning as Raul Ibanez reached on an error, allowing both Curtis Granderson and Alex Rodriguez to dash home. The Yankees padded the lead in the fourth inning with a Russell Martin grand slam, sweeping in Ibanez, Nick Swisher, and Eric Chavez. New York got another in the fifth inning as Swisher doubled to drive in Robinson Cano. This made it 7-0, a final, as Pettitte earned the win while Shields was shelled in the loss.
Over to D.C., as the Washington Nationals host the New York Mets. Chris Young and Jordan Zimmermann will be pitching. Washington began with a third inning Bryce Harper single to drive in Danny Espinosa. The Nationals added on in the fifth inning with Ryan Zimmerman singling to score the pitcher Zimmermann, and also Steve Lombardozzi after an error. New York got on the board in the sixth inning with solo home runs by Jordany Valdespin and David Wright. The Mets got the lead in the eighth inning on a Andres Torres double scoring both Valdespin and Scott Hairston. Washington tied it up in the bottom of the eighth as Ian Desmond singled home Zimmerman. New York took the lead again in the tenth inning as Hairston scored on a wild pitch. The Nationals retied it in their half of the inning with Desmond reaching on an error, allowing safe passage home for Zimmerman. The Mets took the lead once again in the twelfth inning on a Hairston solo home run. Washington tied it back up with a Michael Morse solo shot in the bottom of the twelfth, and they won it on a Harper single to drive in Jesus Flores for a 7-6 victory, a hard-fought win. Ross Detwiler was in line for the win, while Elvin Ramirez suffered the loss.
Into Ohio, as the Cincinnati Reds host the Pittsburgh Pirates. A.J. Burnett and Homer Bailey are the veteran starters. Cincinnati led off in the first inning with Joey Votto singling in Zack Cozart, followed by a Jay Bruce sacrifice fly plating Drew Stubbs. Pittsburgh answered in the second inning as Casey McGehee singled to score Garrett Jones and Clint Barmes doubled home Rod Barajas. The Pirates added on with a third inning two-run home run by Neil Walker, also scoring Alex Presley, followed by a 2-RBI single from Barmes to knock in Matt Hague and McGehee. Pittsburgh extended the lead on a fifth inning McGehee solo home run. The Pirates got another in the sixth inning on a Presley solo shot. The Reds got one back in their half of the inning as Todd Frazier hit a sacrifice fly, allowing Bruce to come home. Cincinnati tried a ninth inning rally as Votto singled Cozart across the dish, but this only made it 8-4, a final score. Burnett was given the win, Joel Hanrahan turned his fifteenth save of the season, and Bailey was on the hook for the loss.
Down in Florida, the Miami Marlins host the Atlanta Braves. Tim Hudson and Anibal Sanchez are the staff aces set to start. Atlanta busted things open in the second inning as Jason Heyward grounded out to bring in Dan Uggla. The Braves struck again in the fourth inning with an Uggla solo home run and an Andrelton Simmons single to score Freddie Freeman. Atlanta kept going in the seventh inning as Simmons tripled Heyward across the plate before scoring on a sacrifice fly by Hudson, followed by Uggla singling in both Michael Bourn and Martin Prado. The Braves put some more runs on the board in the ninth inning as Uggla hit a two-run home run, also scoring Prado, followed by Simmons singling in Freeman and Hudson doing the same for Heyward. This made the final 11-0, with Hudson, who batted eighth tonight, getting a complete-game shutout while allowing just five hits and three walks, and Sanchez was drilled in the loss.
Back north, the Boston Red Sox host the Baltimore Orioles. Jason Hammel and Jon Lester have the green light to start. Baltimore started in the third inning as Adam Jones singled in Endy Chavez, followed by Matt Wieters singling to score Robert Andino. Boston tied it in the fifth inning as Scott Podsednik reached on a fielder's choice that combined with an error to bring home Daniel Nava, followed by Dustin Pedroia hitting a sacrifice fly to score Mike Aviles. The Orioles took the lead back in the sixth inning as Steve Pearce hit a sacrifice fly that got Wieters safely home. The Red Sox stole the lead again in the bottom of the sixth with Aviles singling Ryan Sweeney in, followed by a Podsednik sacrifice fly to allow Nava to get home. Baltimore went back ahead in the seventh inning as J.J. Hardy singled Chavez across the dish, Mark Reynolds singled to score Andino, and Pearce followed suit for Jones. Boston evened the score in the ninth inning as Jarrod Saltalamacchia went yard for a two-run homer, sweeping in David Ortiz. The Orioles won it 8-6 after a tenth inning Ronny Paulino single driving in Reynolds before he came home on a Chavez single, and the bullpen made it stand. Jim Johnson was in line for the win while Alfredo Aceves took another loss.
Southwest to Houston, as the Astros welcome the St. Louis Cardinals. Jaime Garcia and Lucas Harrell will be sent out to pitch. St. Louis got going with a first inning Matt Holliday groundout to score Rafael Furcal. Houston tied it in their half of the inning on a J.D. Martinez single scoring Jose Altuve, before he scored on a wild pitch, followed by Chris Snyder singling in both Chris Johnson and Brett Wallace. The Astros padded the lead in the second inning as Justin Maxwell hit a two-run home run, also scoring Altuve. The Cardinals got some back in the third inning with a three-run home run by Matt Adams, sweeping in Allen Craig and David Freese. Houston shot back in the fourth inning on a Brian Bogusevic solo home run. The Astros got some more in the sixth inning as Jed Lowrie reached on an error, bringing home Altuve. Houston struck again in the seventh inning as Wallace doubled to bring home Johnson. St. Louis tried to rally back in the ninth inning as Adron Chambers tripled to force in Adams and Tony Cruz before coming home on a two-run home run by Furcal, but they didn't get the equalizer, falling by a 9-8 score. Harrell got the win, Brett Myers turned the save, and Garcia was not able to avoid the loss.
Up in Kansas City, the Royals host the Minnesota Twins. Francisco Liriano and Bruce Chen are tabbed as the starters tonight. Kansas City began on a Brayan Pena single, scoring Eric Hosmer in the second inning. This was all the scoring we'd see, with Chen picking up the 1-0 win, Jonathan Broxton successfully converting the save, and Liriano getting no help in the loss.
Farther north, the Milwaukee Brewers host the Chicago Cubs. Ryan Dempster and Yovani Gallardo pace the game. Chicago wasted little time to open the scoring with a first inning three-run Alfonso Soriano home run, also scoring Starlin Castro and David DeJesus. The Cubs struck again in the fourth inning on a Bryan LaHair solo home run. Chicago kept going in the fifth inning as DeJesus sacrificed to bring home Tony Campana. The Cubs rallied to score some more in the eighth inning, as Steve Clevenger singled DeJesus home, followed by Darwin Barney singling to drive in Soriano, and Adrian Cardenas walking with the bases loaded to force in Clevenger. Chicago made it 10-0 in the ninth inning on a two-run home run by Jeff Baker, sweeping in DeJesus. This was a final, with Dempster pitching effectively in the win, while Gallardo had no help in the loss.
South to Chicago, as the White Sox host the Toronto Blue Jays. Ricky Romero and Philip Humber play from the mound. Toronto got started with a first inning bases-loaded walk drawn by David Cooper to force in Colby Rasmus. Chicago tied it up in their half of the inning on a Dayan Viciedo double, bringing in Alejandro De Aza. The Blue Jays added on with a pair of two-run home runs in the fifth inning, with Rasmus smacking a long ball to bring home Brett Lawrie before Cooper went yard and took Yunel Escobar with him. Toronto struck again in the sixth inning as Jose Bautista singled home Lawrie, followed by Kelly Johnson doing the same for Rasmus. The White Sox answered in the seventh inning with a two-run A.J. Pierzynski home run, also scoring Alex Rios, followed by a De Aza fielder's choice to score Orlando Hudson. The Blue Jays padded the lead in the eighth inning with a Rasmus double bringing home Lawrie, followed by Bautista hitting a sacrifice fly to finish his trip around. Chicago got one back in the bottom of the eighth as Adam Dunn hit a solo shot. This made it 9-5, a final, with Romero grabbing the win and Humber taking the loss.
Southwest to Arizona, with the Diamondbacks hosting the Colorado Rockies. Jeremy Guthrie and Ian Kennedy were on the hill. Arizona got going in the second inning with a two-run home run by Aaron Hill, also scoring Lyle Overbay. The Diamondbacks struck again in the third inning as Jason Kubel hit a two-run homer, sweeping in Gerardo Parra. Arizona added on in the fourth inning as Kubel singled in both Parra and Willie Bloomquist, before scoring on Chris Young single. The Diamondbacks extended the lead in the eighth inning as Parra hit a solo shot, followed by Kubel tripling to force in Bloomquist, and then he came home on a sacrifice fly by Miguel Montero. This made it 10-0, a final, with the win going to Kennedy and the loss to Guthrie.
Out in California, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim host the Seattle Mariners. Blake Beaven and Garrett Richards are the relatively unknown pitchers. Los Angeles got going in the second inning on solo home runs by Mark Trumbo and Torii Hunter. Seattle got one back in the third inning with a Michael Saunders solo shot. The Angels shot back in the bottom of the third as Albert Pujols singled in Maicer Izturis before scoring on a Trumbo single. Los Angeles padded the lead in the fifth inning with a two-run home run by Trumbo, also scoring Pujols. The scoring ended here, with the Angels winning 6-1, allowing Richards the win while Beaven was stuck with the loss.
Up the coast, the Oakland Athletics host the Texas Rangers. Derek Holland opposes a lesser foe in Travis Blackley. Texas opened in the third inning as Ian Kinsler doubled in both Mike Napoli and Yorvit Torrealba, before scoring on a Josh Hamilton double. The Rangers struck again in the fourth inning as Torrealba hit a sacrifice fly to drive in Nelson Cruz. Texas added on in the fifth inning when Michael Young tripled, forcing in Adrian Beltre. Oakland got some back in the bottom of the fifth as Collin Cowgill hit a two-run home run, also scoring Kurt Suzuki. The Athletics pulled closer in the sixth inning on a Yoenis Cespedes solo home run. The Rangers iced it at 6-3 in the ninth inning with Elvis Andrus singling Kinsler across the dish. The win was credited to Holland while Joe Nathan turned the save, and Blackley was pinned with the loss.
Finally, down in San Diego, the Padres host the San Francisco Giants. Tim Lincecum and Anthony Bass get the starting nods. San Diego was first on the board in the second inning with a Carlos Quentin solo home run, followed by Everth Cabrera singling in Chase Headley before coming home alongside Bass on a Cameron Maybin double. San Francisco got one back in the third inning as Ryan Theriot singled in Gregor Blanco. The Giants rallied to tie it in the sixth inning as Theriot doubled in Blanco, before coming home on a sacrifice fly by Buster Posey, and later on Brandon Belt hit a sacrifice fly to knock in Melky Cabrera. San Francisco took the lead in the seventh inning as Theriot singled Brandon Crawford home. The Padres tied it again in the eighth inning as Quentin hit another solo shot. San Diego completed the comeback with a ninth inning Logan Forsythe solo home run for a 6-5 win. Huston Street was welcomed back from the disabled list by picking up the win while Steve Edlefsen was dinged for the loss.
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Monday, June 4, 2012
MLB Day 64 2012
Travel day on the edge of the interleague weeks, with only seven games on today. Two of them are matinees, with the first in...
New York, with the Mets hosting the St. Louis Cardinals. Kyle Lohse and Dillon Gee make the starts. St. Louis began in the fourth inning as Allen Craig singled to score Matt Holliday. New York tied it in the bottom of the fourth with a Lucas Duda solo home run. The Cardinals took the lead again in the seventh inning as Daniel Descalso reached on an error, allowing Craig to get home, followed by a Rafael Furcal fielder's choice to bring home David Freese. The Mets tied it again with a two-run Scott Hairston home run, sweeping in David Wright in the bottom of the seventh. St. Louis shot back in the eighth inning on a two-run homer from Craig, also scoring Holliday. New York got one back in their half of the inning as Andres Torres hit a sacrifice fly, giving Josh Thole time to get home. They couldn't get another equalizer, falling 5-4. Marc Rzepczynski was in line for the win, Jason Motte got the save, and Jon Rauch was on the hook for the loss.
Out in California, the San Francisco Giants host the Chicago Cubs. Jeff Samardzija and Ryan Vogelsong are the underrated starters. Chicago opened in the second inning as Steve Clevenger singled in Bryan LaHair, followed by Samardzija doing the same for Darwin Barney. San Francisco got one back in the bottom of the second as Brandon Crawford doubled home fellow Brandon, Mr. Belt. The Giants tied it in the fifth inning as Crawford grounded into a fielder's choice, giving time for Buster Posey to dash home. San Francisco took the lead in the seventh inning Joaquin Arias grounded into a double play, which provided Posey time to come home again. This made it 3-2, a final, with Vogelsong named the winning pitcher, Jeremy Affeldt picking up a spot save, and Samardzija got stuck with the loss.
Back east, the Philadelphia Phillies host the Los Angeles Dodgers. Clayton Kershaw faces a lesser foe in Vance Worley. Los Angeles got going in the first inning as Juan Rivera singled home Elian Herrera before Bobby Abreu did the same for Andre Ethier. The Dodgers added on in the second inning with a Dee Gordon single to bring in Adam Kennedy. Philadelphia tied it up in the third inning as Freddy Galvis singled to drive in John Mayberry before scoring on a two-run home run by Placido Polanco. Los Angeles took the lead again in the ninth inning as Herrera singled Gordon home. This stood for a 4-3 win, with Ronald Belisario picking up the win, Kenley Jansen turning the save, and Jonathan Papelbon getting pinned with the loss.
Westward again, as the Kansas City Royals host the Minnesota Twins. Cole De Vries and Will Smith are the unknown starters. Minnesota struck early in the first inning with a two-run home run from Josh Willingham, also scoring Ben Revere. The Twins struck again in the second inning with a Jamey Carroll single to knock in Brian Dozier. Kansas City got on the board in the bottom of the second with a Mike Moustakas solo home run. Minnesota answered in the fourth inning as Carroll tripled, forcing in Alexi Casilla. The Royals tied it up in the bottom of the fourth as Moustakas doubled to plate Johnny Giavotella, followed by both Jeff Francoeur and Eric Hosmer reaching on errors, providing time for Billy Butler and Moustakas to score. The Twins gained the lead again in the fifth inning with a two-run home run by Justin Morneau, sweeping in Willingham, followed by Trevor Plouffe hitting a solo shot. Minnesota kept going in the sixth inning as Revere singled Carroll across the dish. Kansas City answered in the bottom of the sixth on a Hosmer sacrifice fly to provide Moustakas time to come home. The Twins padded the lead some more in the eighth inning as Revere singled to score Carroll before coming home himself on a Willingham single. The Royals attempted a rally in the bottom of the ninth as Brayan Pena hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Hosmer and Jarrod Dyson scored on a passed ball, but this only made it 10-7, which was the final. De Vries was in line for the win, Matt Capps completed the save, and Smith was dealt the loss.
Southwest to Arizona, as the Diamondbacks host the Colorado Rockies. Christian Friedrich and Joe Saunders are handed the ball. Colorado wasted no time in scoring first in the first inning with a Marco Scutaro sacrifice fly paving the way to bring home Dexter Fowler. The Rockies added on in the second inning when Willin Rosario singled in Todd Helton, followed by Jordan Pacheco scoring on a passed ball. Colorado got another in the fourth inning on a Rosario solo home run. This was it for the scoring, with 4-0 being the final. Friedrich got the win while Saunders suffered the loss.
Northwest to Oakland, where the Athletics host the Texas Rangers. Scott Feldman and Jarrod Parker take the mound. Oakland struck first with a second inning three-run home run by Brandon Inge, sweeping in Yoenis Cespedes and Seth Smith, followed by Cliff Pennington doubling in Kila Ka'aihue, Jemile Weeks hitting a 2-RBI single to score both Kurt Suzuki and Pennington, Smith singling to finish Weeks' trip around, and Inge singling, bringing home Josh Reddick, capping off an 8-run rally. The Athletics padded the lead in the fifth inning when Ka'aihue hit a two-run homer, also scoring Smith. Oakland extended the lead in the eighth inning as Cespedes doubled, driving in Pennington and Collin Cowgill. Texas got on the board in the ninth inning with a Mike Napoli solo home run, producing a 12-1 final. Parker was extremely dominant in the win, while Feldman was yanked early for his contributions to the loss.
Finally, in Anaheim, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim host the Seattle Mariners. Jason Vargas and Ervin Santana pace the game. Seattle got things going in the first inning with a Kyle Seager solo home run. Los Angeles quickly tied it in their half of the inning on an Albert Pujols sacrifice fly allowing Mike Trout to score. The Mariners got the lead again in the third inning as John Jaso singled in Dustin Ackley and Mike Carp grounded into a fielder's choice to knock in Seager. The Angels pulled back in the fourth inning as Kendrys Morales hit a solo shot. Seattle extended the lead in the fifth inning as Miguel Olivo singled to drive in Jaso, followed by a 3-RBI double from Munenori Kawasaki, plating all of Carp, Olivo, and Michael Saunders. Los Angeles answered in the sixth inning with another solo home run by Morales, followed by Trout singling to bring home Torii Hunter. The Marines shot back as Saunders doubled to score Olivo in the seventh inning. The Angels got some back in the eighth inning with Trout hitting a sacrifice fly to knock in Howie Kendrick and a Maicer Izturis double to drive in Erick Aybar. They never tied it, losing 8-6, with Vargas getting credit for the win, Tom Wilhelmsen closing the door for a save, and Santana not pitching effectively to take a loss.
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New York, with the Mets hosting the St. Louis Cardinals. Kyle Lohse and Dillon Gee make the starts. St. Louis began in the fourth inning as Allen Craig singled to score Matt Holliday. New York tied it in the bottom of the fourth with a Lucas Duda solo home run. The Cardinals took the lead again in the seventh inning as Daniel Descalso reached on an error, allowing Craig to get home, followed by a Rafael Furcal fielder's choice to bring home David Freese. The Mets tied it again with a two-run Scott Hairston home run, sweeping in David Wright in the bottom of the seventh. St. Louis shot back in the eighth inning on a two-run homer from Craig, also scoring Holliday. New York got one back in their half of the inning as Andres Torres hit a sacrifice fly, giving Josh Thole time to get home. They couldn't get another equalizer, falling 5-4. Marc Rzepczynski was in line for the win, Jason Motte got the save, and Jon Rauch was on the hook for the loss.
Out in California, the San Francisco Giants host the Chicago Cubs. Jeff Samardzija and Ryan Vogelsong are the underrated starters. Chicago opened in the second inning as Steve Clevenger singled in Bryan LaHair, followed by Samardzija doing the same for Darwin Barney. San Francisco got one back in the bottom of the second as Brandon Crawford doubled home fellow Brandon, Mr. Belt. The Giants tied it in the fifth inning as Crawford grounded into a fielder's choice, giving time for Buster Posey to dash home. San Francisco took the lead in the seventh inning Joaquin Arias grounded into a double play, which provided Posey time to come home again. This made it 3-2, a final, with Vogelsong named the winning pitcher, Jeremy Affeldt picking up a spot save, and Samardzija got stuck with the loss.
Back east, the Philadelphia Phillies host the Los Angeles Dodgers. Clayton Kershaw faces a lesser foe in Vance Worley. Los Angeles got going in the first inning as Juan Rivera singled home Elian Herrera before Bobby Abreu did the same for Andre Ethier. The Dodgers added on in the second inning with a Dee Gordon single to bring in Adam Kennedy. Philadelphia tied it up in the third inning as Freddy Galvis singled to drive in John Mayberry before scoring on a two-run home run by Placido Polanco. Los Angeles took the lead again in the ninth inning as Herrera singled Gordon home. This stood for a 4-3 win, with Ronald Belisario picking up the win, Kenley Jansen turning the save, and Jonathan Papelbon getting pinned with the loss.
Westward again, as the Kansas City Royals host the Minnesota Twins. Cole De Vries and Will Smith are the unknown starters. Minnesota struck early in the first inning with a two-run home run from Josh Willingham, also scoring Ben Revere. The Twins struck again in the second inning with a Jamey Carroll single to knock in Brian Dozier. Kansas City got on the board in the bottom of the second with a Mike Moustakas solo home run. Minnesota answered in the fourth inning as Carroll tripled, forcing in Alexi Casilla. The Royals tied it up in the bottom of the fourth as Moustakas doubled to plate Johnny Giavotella, followed by both Jeff Francoeur and Eric Hosmer reaching on errors, providing time for Billy Butler and Moustakas to score. The Twins gained the lead again in the fifth inning with a two-run home run by Justin Morneau, sweeping in Willingham, followed by Trevor Plouffe hitting a solo shot. Minnesota kept going in the sixth inning as Revere singled Carroll across the dish. Kansas City answered in the bottom of the sixth on a Hosmer sacrifice fly to provide Moustakas time to come home. The Twins padded the lead some more in the eighth inning as Revere singled to score Carroll before coming home himself on a Willingham single. The Royals attempted a rally in the bottom of the ninth as Brayan Pena hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Hosmer and Jarrod Dyson scored on a passed ball, but this only made it 10-7, which was the final. De Vries was in line for the win, Matt Capps completed the save, and Smith was dealt the loss.
Southwest to Arizona, as the Diamondbacks host the Colorado Rockies. Christian Friedrich and Joe Saunders are handed the ball. Colorado wasted no time in scoring first in the first inning with a Marco Scutaro sacrifice fly paving the way to bring home Dexter Fowler. The Rockies added on in the second inning when Willin Rosario singled in Todd Helton, followed by Jordan Pacheco scoring on a passed ball. Colorado got another in the fourth inning on a Rosario solo home run. This was it for the scoring, with 4-0 being the final. Friedrich got the win while Saunders suffered the loss.
Northwest to Oakland, where the Athletics host the Texas Rangers. Scott Feldman and Jarrod Parker take the mound. Oakland struck first with a second inning three-run home run by Brandon Inge, sweeping in Yoenis Cespedes and Seth Smith, followed by Cliff Pennington doubling in Kila Ka'aihue, Jemile Weeks hitting a 2-RBI single to score both Kurt Suzuki and Pennington, Smith singling to finish Weeks' trip around, and Inge singling, bringing home Josh Reddick, capping off an 8-run rally. The Athletics padded the lead in the fifth inning when Ka'aihue hit a two-run homer, also scoring Smith. Oakland extended the lead in the eighth inning as Cespedes doubled, driving in Pennington and Collin Cowgill. Texas got on the board in the ninth inning with a Mike Napoli solo home run, producing a 12-1 final. Parker was extremely dominant in the win, while Feldman was yanked early for his contributions to the loss.
Finally, in Anaheim, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim host the Seattle Mariners. Jason Vargas and Ervin Santana pace the game. Seattle got things going in the first inning with a Kyle Seager solo home run. Los Angeles quickly tied it in their half of the inning on an Albert Pujols sacrifice fly allowing Mike Trout to score. The Mariners got the lead again in the third inning as John Jaso singled in Dustin Ackley and Mike Carp grounded into a fielder's choice to knock in Seager. The Angels pulled back in the fourth inning as Kendrys Morales hit a solo shot. Seattle extended the lead in the fifth inning as Miguel Olivo singled to drive in Jaso, followed by a 3-RBI double from Munenori Kawasaki, plating all of Carp, Olivo, and Michael Saunders. Los Angeles answered in the sixth inning with another solo home run by Morales, followed by Trout singling to bring home Torii Hunter. The Marines shot back as Saunders doubled to score Olivo in the seventh inning. The Angels got some back in the eighth inning with Trout hitting a sacrifice fly to knock in Howie Kendrick and a Maicer Izturis double to drive in Erick Aybar. They never tied it, losing 8-6, with Vargas getting credit for the win, Tom Wilhelmsen closing the door for a save, and Santana not pitching effectively to take a loss.
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Fantasy Baseball All-Stars week 9 2012
Approaching the time of year where halfway stats are starting to be counted up for all-star time. In additon, interleague play is about to come into full swing. Here's who helped pace your teams last week.
1. Dexter Fowler
2. Carlos Gonzalez.
3. Chris Sale
4. Hanley Ramirez
5. James McDonald
6. Drew Hutchison
7. Jason Kipnis
8. Michael Cuddyer
9. Shaun Marcum
10. Curtis Granderson
Obviously, an honorable mention is in store for Johan Santana right now.
1. Dexter Fowler
2. Carlos Gonzalez.
3. Chris Sale
4. Hanley Ramirez
5. James McDonald
6. Drew Hutchison
7. Jason Kipnis
8. Michael Cuddyer
9. Shaun Marcum
10. Curtis Granderson
Obviously, an honorable mention is in store for Johan Santana right now.
Sunday, June 3, 2012
MLB Day 63 2012
Full slate of Sunday baseball, what more can you ask for? I'd also like to thank the regular readers of this blog for our 5,000th view, achieved yesterday while I was out. Here's to another 5,000 and hopefully quicker than 18 months time for them too! For the baseball, we begin in...
Detroit, as the Tigers host the New York Yankees. Phil Hughes and Justin Verlander are the well-known starters. New York began with a first inning Derek Jeter solo home run, followed by a Mark Teixeira sacrifice fly scoring Curtis Granderson. The Yankees added on in the third inning as Alex Rodriguez hit a solo shot. Detroit got one back in the fourth inning as Prince Fielder lifted a solo home run. New York answered in the fifth inning as Robinson Cano tripled to force in Granderson before scoring on an error. The final was 5-1, with Hughes going the distance for the win, while Verlander was a bit off in the loss.
Up in Canada, the Toronto Blue Jays host the Boston Red Sox. Daniel Bard and Drew Hutchison will make the starts. Toronto opened early with a three-home run from Jose Bautista in the first inning, sweeping in Kelly Johnson and Yunel Escobar. The Blue Jays struck again in the second inning as Bautista drew a bases-loaded walk to force in Colby Rasmus, followed by Edwin Encarnacion being hit by a pitch that pushed home J.P. Arencibia. Boston got on the board with a solo home run by Kelly Shoppach in the fifth inning. This was it for the scoring, leaving the final at 5-1, with Hutchison collecting the win while Bard lasted a very short time in the loss.
Back stateside, the Philadelphia Phillies host the Miami Marlins. Carlos Zambrano and Joe Blanton will take the mound. Miami started with a third inning solo home run by the pitcher Zambrano. The Marlins struck again in the fourth inning with a Hanley Ramirez solo shot. Miami rallied onward in the seventh inning as Jose Reyes doubled in both John Buck and Chris Coghlan, followed by Zambrano scoring on a wild pitch. Philadelphia got on the board in the eighth inning as Juan Pierre singled, allowing Brian Schneider to cross home. This made it 5-1, a final, with Zambrano effective on both sides of the ball in the win, Heath Bell closing out for the save, and Blanton getting little help in the loss.
Over to Washington, as the Nationals welcome the Atlanta Braves. Tommy Hanson and Gio Gonzalez are the reliable starters. Washington quickly struck in the first inning as Steve Lombardozzi and Bryce Harper hit solo home runs. Atlanta got one back in the third inning on a Dan Uggla double to bring home Martin Prado. The Braves took the lead in the fifth inning with a 2-RBI single from Jason Heyward, knocking in both Michael Bourn and Uggla. The final stood from here at 3-2, with Hanson picking up the win, Craig Kimbrel tossing the save, and Gonzalez suffering an unlucky loss.
South to Tampa Bay, as the Rays host the Baltimore Orioles. Jake Arrieta and Matt Moore will try to fix their seasons with the starts. Baltimore got things going in the second inning on a Matt Wieters solo home run. Tampa Bay took the lead in the fourth inning as Matt Joyce hit a sacrifice fly, allowing Carlos Pena and B.J. Upton the score, with the latter getting home on an error. The Orioles retied it in the fifth inning as Mark Reynolds singled to drive in Endy Chavez. The Rays got the lead back in the bottom of the fifth with a 2-RBI Upton double, scoring Will Rhymes and Jose Molina. Tampa Bay rallied to extend the lead in the sixth inning as Ben Zobrist scored on an error, Elliot Johnson singled in Rich Thompson, Molina reached on an error to bring in Sean Rodriguez, and Pena hit a sacrifice fly to finish Johnson's trip around. Baltimore got another back in the eighth inning with a Reynolds solo shot. The Orioles tried a ninth inning rally as Wieters singled to drive in Robert Andino, but they got no further, falling 8-4. Moore was in line for the win while Arrieta was pinned with the loss.
Westward to Houston, as the Astros welcome the Cincinnati Reds. Bronson Arroyo and Jordan Lyles will handle the pitching duties. Houston was first to score with a second inning Jason Castro sacrifice fly bringing in Chris Johnson. Cincinnati took the lead with a two-run home run by Zack Cozart in the third inning, also scoring the pitcher Arroyo. The Astros took the lead again in the fifth inning as Marwin Gonzalez singled home Brett Wallace, followed by a Jordan Schafer sacrifice fly allowing safe passage home for Castro. Houston got some more in the seventh inning on a two-run home run by Justin Maxwell, sweeping in Gonzalez. The Reds got one back in the eighth inning as Joey Votto hit a sacrifice fly to allow Todd Frazier to dash home. This was as close as it got, with the final standing at 5-3, with Lyles earning the win, Brett Myers turning the save, and Arroyo getting stuck with the loss.
North to Kansas City, with the Royals hosting the Oakland Athletics. Tommy Milone and Vin Mazzaro are the relatively unknown pitchers. Kansas City took an early lead with an Eric Hosmer solo home run in the second inning. The Royals added on in the fifth inning as Johnny Giavotella singled to score Jarrod Dyson. This was it for the scoring, with Mazzaro grabbing the win, Jonathan Broxton converting the save, and Milone getting no run support in the loss.
Farther to the north, as the Milwaukee Brewers host the Pittsburgh Pirates. James McDonald faces a lesser foe in Michael Fiers. Milwaukee wasted little time in establishing a first inning lead as Taylor Green double home Nyjer Morgan before scoring on a Rickie Weeks single. Pittsburgh got one back in the second inning as Clint Barmes singled, plating Casey McGehee. The Pirates gained the lead in the fifth inning as Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run home run, also scoring McDonald, before Garrett Jones hit a solo home run. Pittsburgh added on in the sixth inning with a Rod Barajas solo shot. The Brewers got one back in the bottom of the sixth as Morgan hit a solo home run. Milwaukee pulled closer in the seventh inning as Martin Maldonado hit a solo shot. The Pirates got some breathing room with a ninth inning solo home run by Barmes. The Brewers tried a ninth inning rally on a Brooks Conrad solo shot, but they still fell by a 6-5 score. McDonald pitched well for the win, Joel Hanrahan converted a shaky save, and Fiers was on the hook for the loss.
Back south a tad, the Chicago White Sox host the Seattle Mariners. Kevin Millwood and Chris Sale are the veteran pitchers starting. Seattle opened in the second inning with a two-run Miguel Olivo home run, also scoring Justin Smoak. Chicago got one back in their half of the inning as Brent Lillibridge drew a bases-loaded walk to force in Kosuke Fukudome. The White Sox tied it in the third inning with Alex Rios singling to bring home Adam Dunn. Chicago gained the lead in the fourth inning as Gordon Beckham singled home Tyler Flowers, followed by Rios singling to score Eduardo Escobar. This was good enough for a 4-2 win, with Sale going the distance for the win, and Millwood taking the loss.
Into Ohio, as the Cleveland Indians host the Minnesota Twins. Scott Diamond and Justin Masterson are given the green light to start. Minnesota got things going as Joe Mauer singled Denard span across the plate. The Twins got another in the third inning as Justin Morneau singled in Mauer. Minnesota struck again in the fourth inning on an Alexi Casilla sacrifice fly to allow Brian Dozier to score. Cleveland got on the board in the bottom of the fourth as Jose Lopez hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Jason Kipnis, followed by a Shelley Duncan single to score Asdrubal Cabrera. The Twins extended their lead in the seventh inning as Josh Willingham doubled to plate Ben Revere, before coming home on a Ryan Doumit single. The Indians answered in the bottom of the seventh with Lou Marson doubling to plate Matt LaPorta. Minnesota struck again in the eighth inning as Casilla hit a sacrifice fly, bringing home Trevor Plouffe. This made it 6-3, a final, with the win going to Diamond, the save to Matt Capps, and the loss to Masterson.
Westward to Colorado, as the Rockies bring in the Los Angeles Dodgers. Nathan Eovaldi and Alex White will be on the hill. Colorado drew first blood in the first inning as Marco Scutaro grounded out to bring in Dexter Fowler. The Rockies added on in the sixth inning as Todd Helton singled in Scutaro, followed by Jordan Pacheco doubling to get Carlos Gonzalez home. Los Angeles got on the board in the seventh inning with a two-run home run by A.J. Ellis, also scoring James Loney. They couldn't tie the game, falling 3-2, with the win going to White, the save recorded by Rafael Betancourt as his tenth of the season, and Eovaldi was stuck holding the loss.
Out in California, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim host the Texas Rangers. Matt Harrison and Dan Haren will be on the mound. Texas got going in the third inning as Elvis Andrus doubled to knock in Mike Napoli. The Rangers added on in the fifth inning as Michael Young singled to score Ian Kinsler. Los Angeles got on the board in the bottom of the fifth as Erick Aybar doubled to drive in Mark Trumbo. Texas shot back in the sixth inning as Kinsler grounded out to provide David Murphy time to get home. The Angels replied with a Jon Hester solo home run in the bottom of the sixth. The Rangers padded their lead with a two-run home run by Nelson Cruz, sweeping in Young in the seventh inning. Los Angeles chipped away in their half of the inning as Mike Trout singled in Peter Bourjos. Texas struck again in the ninth inning as Napoli singled Craig Gentry safely home, before an Andrus single brought him the rest of the way home. This made it 7-3, which was later a final, with Harrison earning the win and Haren was dealt the loss.
Northward to San Francisco, as the Giants host the Chicago Cubs. Travis Wood and Barry Zito are the struggling starters. San Francisco opened in the fifth inning as Joaquin Arias singled home Angel Pagan. The Giants added on in the eighth inning as Melky Cabrera singled in Gregor Blanco. This made it 2-0, an eventual final, with Zito pitching effectively to earn the win, Sergio Romo collecting the save, and Wood having no help in the loss.
Down in San Diego, the Padres host the Arizona Diamondbacks. Trevor Cahill and Eric Stults will throw tonight. Arizona was first on the board in the second inning with a solo home run from Paul Goldschmidt. The Diamondbacks added on in the sixth inning with a Jason Kubel sacrifice fly to knock in Ryan Roberts, followed by a two-run home run from Miguel Montero, also scoring Justin Upton. Arizona struck again in the seventh inning as Gerardo Parra hit a two-run home run, sweeping in Josh Bell. This made it 6-0, a final, with Cahill going the distance for a complete game shutout, allowing just six hits and three walks in the process, while Stults was dinged for the loss.
Finally, we end in New York, as the Mets host the St. Louis Cardinals. Jake Westbrook and Jonathon Niese are the young arms pacing the primetime game. New York led off with a first inning Lucas Duda single, knocking Andres Torres. The Mets added on in the fourth inning as Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit a two-run home run, also scoring the pitcher Niese. New York padded the lead in the sixth inning as Nieuwenhuis singled to drive in Omar Quintanilla, before coming home alongside Josh Thole on a triple by Torres. St. Louis got on the board with an eighth inning Adron Chambers singled to plate David Freese. This made it 6-1, a final, with Niese solid in the win and Westbrook shaky in the loss.
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Detroit, as the Tigers host the New York Yankees. Phil Hughes and Justin Verlander are the well-known starters. New York began with a first inning Derek Jeter solo home run, followed by a Mark Teixeira sacrifice fly scoring Curtis Granderson. The Yankees added on in the third inning as Alex Rodriguez hit a solo shot. Detroit got one back in the fourth inning as Prince Fielder lifted a solo home run. New York answered in the fifth inning as Robinson Cano tripled to force in Granderson before scoring on an error. The final was 5-1, with Hughes going the distance for the win, while Verlander was a bit off in the loss.
Up in Canada, the Toronto Blue Jays host the Boston Red Sox. Daniel Bard and Drew Hutchison will make the starts. Toronto opened early with a three-home run from Jose Bautista in the first inning, sweeping in Kelly Johnson and Yunel Escobar. The Blue Jays struck again in the second inning as Bautista drew a bases-loaded walk to force in Colby Rasmus, followed by Edwin Encarnacion being hit by a pitch that pushed home J.P. Arencibia. Boston got on the board with a solo home run by Kelly Shoppach in the fifth inning. This was it for the scoring, leaving the final at 5-1, with Hutchison collecting the win while Bard lasted a very short time in the loss.
Back stateside, the Philadelphia Phillies host the Miami Marlins. Carlos Zambrano and Joe Blanton will take the mound. Miami started with a third inning solo home run by the pitcher Zambrano. The Marlins struck again in the fourth inning with a Hanley Ramirez solo shot. Miami rallied onward in the seventh inning as Jose Reyes doubled in both John Buck and Chris Coghlan, followed by Zambrano scoring on a wild pitch. Philadelphia got on the board in the eighth inning as Juan Pierre singled, allowing Brian Schneider to cross home. This made it 5-1, a final, with Zambrano effective on both sides of the ball in the win, Heath Bell closing out for the save, and Blanton getting little help in the loss.
Over to Washington, as the Nationals welcome the Atlanta Braves. Tommy Hanson and Gio Gonzalez are the reliable starters. Washington quickly struck in the first inning as Steve Lombardozzi and Bryce Harper hit solo home runs. Atlanta got one back in the third inning on a Dan Uggla double to bring home Martin Prado. The Braves took the lead in the fifth inning with a 2-RBI single from Jason Heyward, knocking in both Michael Bourn and Uggla. The final stood from here at 3-2, with Hanson picking up the win, Craig Kimbrel tossing the save, and Gonzalez suffering an unlucky loss.
South to Tampa Bay, as the Rays host the Baltimore Orioles. Jake Arrieta and Matt Moore will try to fix their seasons with the starts. Baltimore got things going in the second inning on a Matt Wieters solo home run. Tampa Bay took the lead in the fourth inning as Matt Joyce hit a sacrifice fly, allowing Carlos Pena and B.J. Upton the score, with the latter getting home on an error. The Orioles retied it in the fifth inning as Mark Reynolds singled to drive in Endy Chavez. The Rays got the lead back in the bottom of the fifth with a 2-RBI Upton double, scoring Will Rhymes and Jose Molina. Tampa Bay rallied to extend the lead in the sixth inning as Ben Zobrist scored on an error, Elliot Johnson singled in Rich Thompson, Molina reached on an error to bring in Sean Rodriguez, and Pena hit a sacrifice fly to finish Johnson's trip around. Baltimore got another back in the eighth inning with a Reynolds solo shot. The Orioles tried a ninth inning rally as Wieters singled to drive in Robert Andino, but they got no further, falling 8-4. Moore was in line for the win while Arrieta was pinned with the loss.
Westward to Houston, as the Astros welcome the Cincinnati Reds. Bronson Arroyo and Jordan Lyles will handle the pitching duties. Houston was first to score with a second inning Jason Castro sacrifice fly bringing in Chris Johnson. Cincinnati took the lead with a two-run home run by Zack Cozart in the third inning, also scoring the pitcher Arroyo. The Astros took the lead again in the fifth inning as Marwin Gonzalez singled home Brett Wallace, followed by a Jordan Schafer sacrifice fly allowing safe passage home for Castro. Houston got some more in the seventh inning on a two-run home run by Justin Maxwell, sweeping in Gonzalez. The Reds got one back in the eighth inning as Joey Votto hit a sacrifice fly to allow Todd Frazier to dash home. This was as close as it got, with the final standing at 5-3, with Lyles earning the win, Brett Myers turning the save, and Arroyo getting stuck with the loss.
North to Kansas City, with the Royals hosting the Oakland Athletics. Tommy Milone and Vin Mazzaro are the relatively unknown pitchers. Kansas City took an early lead with an Eric Hosmer solo home run in the second inning. The Royals added on in the fifth inning as Johnny Giavotella singled to score Jarrod Dyson. This was it for the scoring, with Mazzaro grabbing the win, Jonathan Broxton converting the save, and Milone getting no run support in the loss.
Farther to the north, as the Milwaukee Brewers host the Pittsburgh Pirates. James McDonald faces a lesser foe in Michael Fiers. Milwaukee wasted little time in establishing a first inning lead as Taylor Green double home Nyjer Morgan before scoring on a Rickie Weeks single. Pittsburgh got one back in the second inning as Clint Barmes singled, plating Casey McGehee. The Pirates gained the lead in the fifth inning as Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run home run, also scoring McDonald, before Garrett Jones hit a solo home run. Pittsburgh added on in the sixth inning with a Rod Barajas solo shot. The Brewers got one back in the bottom of the sixth as Morgan hit a solo home run. Milwaukee pulled closer in the seventh inning as Martin Maldonado hit a solo shot. The Pirates got some breathing room with a ninth inning solo home run by Barmes. The Brewers tried a ninth inning rally on a Brooks Conrad solo shot, but they still fell by a 6-5 score. McDonald pitched well for the win, Joel Hanrahan converted a shaky save, and Fiers was on the hook for the loss.
Back south a tad, the Chicago White Sox host the Seattle Mariners. Kevin Millwood and Chris Sale are the veteran pitchers starting. Seattle opened in the second inning with a two-run Miguel Olivo home run, also scoring Justin Smoak. Chicago got one back in their half of the inning as Brent Lillibridge drew a bases-loaded walk to force in Kosuke Fukudome. The White Sox tied it in the third inning with Alex Rios singling to bring home Adam Dunn. Chicago gained the lead in the fourth inning as Gordon Beckham singled home Tyler Flowers, followed by Rios singling to score Eduardo Escobar. This was good enough for a 4-2 win, with Sale going the distance for the win, and Millwood taking the loss.
Into Ohio, as the Cleveland Indians host the Minnesota Twins. Scott Diamond and Justin Masterson are given the green light to start. Minnesota got things going as Joe Mauer singled Denard span across the plate. The Twins got another in the third inning as Justin Morneau singled in Mauer. Minnesota struck again in the fourth inning on an Alexi Casilla sacrifice fly to allow Brian Dozier to score. Cleveland got on the board in the bottom of the fourth as Jose Lopez hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Jason Kipnis, followed by a Shelley Duncan single to score Asdrubal Cabrera. The Twins extended their lead in the seventh inning as Josh Willingham doubled to plate Ben Revere, before coming home on a Ryan Doumit single. The Indians answered in the bottom of the seventh with Lou Marson doubling to plate Matt LaPorta. Minnesota struck again in the eighth inning as Casilla hit a sacrifice fly, bringing home Trevor Plouffe. This made it 6-3, a final, with the win going to Diamond, the save to Matt Capps, and the loss to Masterson.
Westward to Colorado, as the Rockies bring in the Los Angeles Dodgers. Nathan Eovaldi and Alex White will be on the hill. Colorado drew first blood in the first inning as Marco Scutaro grounded out to bring in Dexter Fowler. The Rockies added on in the sixth inning as Todd Helton singled in Scutaro, followed by Jordan Pacheco doubling to get Carlos Gonzalez home. Los Angeles got on the board in the seventh inning with a two-run home run by A.J. Ellis, also scoring James Loney. They couldn't tie the game, falling 3-2, with the win going to White, the save recorded by Rafael Betancourt as his tenth of the season, and Eovaldi was stuck holding the loss.
Out in California, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim host the Texas Rangers. Matt Harrison and Dan Haren will be on the mound. Texas got going in the third inning as Elvis Andrus doubled to knock in Mike Napoli. The Rangers added on in the fifth inning as Michael Young singled to score Ian Kinsler. Los Angeles got on the board in the bottom of the fifth as Erick Aybar doubled to drive in Mark Trumbo. Texas shot back in the sixth inning as Kinsler grounded out to provide David Murphy time to get home. The Angels replied with a Jon Hester solo home run in the bottom of the sixth. The Rangers padded their lead with a two-run home run by Nelson Cruz, sweeping in Young in the seventh inning. Los Angeles chipped away in their half of the inning as Mike Trout singled in Peter Bourjos. Texas struck again in the ninth inning as Napoli singled Craig Gentry safely home, before an Andrus single brought him the rest of the way home. This made it 7-3, which was later a final, with Harrison earning the win and Haren was dealt the loss.
Northward to San Francisco, as the Giants host the Chicago Cubs. Travis Wood and Barry Zito are the struggling starters. San Francisco opened in the fifth inning as Joaquin Arias singled home Angel Pagan. The Giants added on in the eighth inning as Melky Cabrera singled in Gregor Blanco. This made it 2-0, an eventual final, with Zito pitching effectively to earn the win, Sergio Romo collecting the save, and Wood having no help in the loss.
Down in San Diego, the Padres host the Arizona Diamondbacks. Trevor Cahill and Eric Stults will throw tonight. Arizona was first on the board in the second inning with a solo home run from Paul Goldschmidt. The Diamondbacks added on in the sixth inning with a Jason Kubel sacrifice fly to knock in Ryan Roberts, followed by a two-run home run from Miguel Montero, also scoring Justin Upton. Arizona struck again in the seventh inning as Gerardo Parra hit a two-run home run, sweeping in Josh Bell. This made it 6-0, a final, with Cahill going the distance for a complete game shutout, allowing just six hits and three walks in the process, while Stults was dinged for the loss.
Finally, we end in New York, as the Mets host the St. Louis Cardinals. Jake Westbrook and Jonathon Niese are the young arms pacing the primetime game. New York led off with a first inning Lucas Duda single, knocking Andres Torres. The Mets added on in the fourth inning as Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit a two-run home run, also scoring the pitcher Niese. New York padded the lead in the sixth inning as Nieuwenhuis singled to drive in Omar Quintanilla, before coming home alongside Josh Thole on a triple by Torres. St. Louis got on the board with an eighth inning Adron Chambers singled to plate David Freese. This made it 6-1, a final, with Niese solid in the win and Westbrook shaky in the loss.
Follow me on Twitter @KipperScorpion and check out the new blog over at ultimatebaseballfantasytrip.blogspot.com for the adventure of a lifetime.
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