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Philadelphia, where the Phillies host the Houston Astros. Lucas Harrell and Joe Blanton were set to make the starts. Philadelphia led off with a fifth inning Freddy Galvis single, driving in Placido Polanco. The Phillies added on in the sixth inning as Carlos Ruiz singled in Shane Victorino, followed by Galvis doing the same for Polanco again. Houston got on the board in the eighth inning on a Marwin Gonzalez solo home run. Philadelphia replied in the bottom of the eighth as Polanco hit a two-run home run, also scoring Ruiz. This made it 5-1, with the win going to Blanton, while Harrell suffered the loss.
Onward to Washington, D.C., where the Nationals host the San Diego Padres. Tim Stauffer and Ross Detwiler will be pitching tonight. Washington got things going in the first inning as Adam LaRoche grounded out, giving time for Ian Desmond to get home. San Diego answered as Orlando Hudson reached on an error, providing Yonder Alonso time to reach home. The Nationals rallied to a lead in the third inning as Ryan Zimmerman singled to score Desmond, Roger Bernadina scored on an error, and Bryce Harper hit a solo home run. The Padres pulled back in the fourth inning when Hudson singled in both Alonso and Chase Headley before coming all the way home when Stauffer sacrificed. San Diego got the lead in the fifth inning on a Headley single, driving in Jesus Guzman. Washington took the lead in the sixth inning as Desmond doubled in both Rick Ankiel and Jesus Flores. The Nationals added on in the eighth inning as Chad Tracy and Xavier Nady hit solo shots. Washington weathered a late but scoreless ninth inning storm to win 8-5, with the win going to Craig Stammen, the save converted by Sean Burnett, and the loss stuck on Miles Mikolas.
In the same area, the Baltimore Orioles host the New York Yankees. Ivan Nova and Jason Hammel are the dependable starters. Baltimore got going in the first inning as J.J. Hardy singled in Xavier Avery before coming home on an Adam Jones double. New York tied it in the fourth inning as Nick Swisher doubled to score both Alex Rodriguez and Robinson Cano. The Yankees got the lead in the fifth inning as Curtis Granderson hit a solo shot. The Orioles got an equalizer in the bottom of the fifth when Avery tripled to force in Robert Andino before coming the final 90 feet as Hardy lifted a two-run home run to take the lead. New York tied it in the sixth inning as Raul Ibanez reached on an error that allowed both Cano and Mark Teixeira to score. The Yankees took the lead in the seventh inning as Teixeira went yard for a two-run home run, sweeping in Rodriguez. New York made it 8-5 in the ninth inning when Eric Chavez hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Teixeira. David Phelps was credited with the win, while Rafael Soriano made the save and Luis Ayala was stuck with the loss.
Out west, the St. Louis Cardinals host the Chicago Cubs. Ryan Dempster and Jake Westbrook take the mound. Chicago busted things open in the fifth inning when Starlin Castro singled home Tony Campana, before coming home on a Bryan LaHair two-run home run, and then Geovany Soto later singled to score Ian Stewart. St. Louis answered in the sixth inning as Lance Berkman singled home Jon Jay, before coming home with Matt Holliday on a Yadier Molina double, and Molina crossed home on a Skip Schumaker single to tie the game. The Cubs took the lead again in the eighth inning when Alfonso Soriano singled Campana home. Chicago extended the lead in the ninth inning as Joe Mather grounded into a fielder's choice that eventually got Darwin Barney home, for a 6-4 lead and victory. The win was awarded to Shawn Camp, the save turned by Rafael Dolis, and the loss dealt to Mitchell Boggs.
Up in Canada, the Toronto Blue Jays host the Tampa Bay Rays. Jeff Niemann and Brandon Morrow received the starting nods. Toronto was first on the board in the second inning as Kelly Johnson singled in Colby Rasmus. Tampa Bay rallied to a lead in the fifth inning beginning as Elliot Johnson singled in Will Rhymes, followed by Matt Joyce reaching on an error that got Ben Zobrist home, before he came home alongside B.J. Upton on a Luke Scott single, and the rally ended with a Sean Rodriguez double scoring both Carlos Pena and Scott. The Rays got another with a Zobrist solo home run in the ninth inning. This made it 7-1, a final, with the win going to Cesar Ramos, while Morrow had the loss.
Way to the south, the Miami Marlins host the Pittsburgh Pirates. Brad Lincoln and Anibal Sanchez will take their turns in the rotation. Pittsburgh struck early in the first inning as Andrew McCutchen hit a sacrifice fly to get Jose Tabata home. Miami tied it in their half of the inning as Hanley Ramirez hit a solo home run. The Pirates took the lead with a second inning solo shot from the bat of Rod Barajas. The Marlins retied it on a fourth inning Emilio Bonifacio single, scoring Logan Morrison. Pittsburgh took the lead once again in the sixth inning when Pedro Alvarez doubled home McCutchen. This stood up for a 3-2 Pirates win, with Lincoln picking up the win, Joel Hanrahan converting the save, and Sanchez taking the loss.
North again to New York, as the Mets host the Milwaukee Brewers. Yovani Gallardo and Miguel Batista are handed the ball. New York opened with a first inning Daniel Murphy single, driving in Kirk Nieuwenhuis. The Mets added on in the sixth inning as Ronny Cedeno sacrificed, allowing Murphy to come home. New York struck again in the eighth inning as Murphy reached on a fielder's choice that provided time for David Wright to cross the plate. Milwaukee avoided the shutout in the ninth inning as Corey Hart singled to score Ryan Braun, but they couldn't muster anymore to avoid a 3-1 loss. The win went to Batista, the save was converted by Frank Francisco, and Gallardo was stuck with the loss.
South to Atlanta, where the Braves welcome the Cincinnati Reds. Homer Bailey and Randall Delgado are the back-of-the-rotation pitchers. Cincinnati began with Todd Frazier reaching on an error in the fourth inning, allowing safe passage home for Jay Bruce. Atlanta tied it in the fifth inning when Martin Prado hit a sacrifice fly to drive in Michael Bourn. The Reds got the lead in the eighth inning as Brandon Phillips hit a double that knocked in Drew Stubbs, before he came home on a Chris Heisey double. This made the final score 3-1, with Logan Ondrusek picking up the win, Sean Marshall turning the save, and Jonny Venters being dealt the loss.
North once again as the Boston Red Sox host the Seattle Mariners. Jason Vargas and Jon Lester are the solid starting pitchers. Boston quickly gained a first inning lead as David Ortiz doubled in Dustin Pedroia before coming home on a Adrian Gonzalez double. The Red Sox padded the lead in the fourth inning with a two-run home run by Daniel Nava, also scoring Cody Ross, followed by Kelly Shoppach hitting a solo home run. Boston extended the lead in the eighth inning as Marlon Byrd hit a sacrifice fly that scored Will Middlebrooks. Seattle avoided a shutout in the ninth inning with Kyle Seager grounding out to get Ichiro across the plate. The final was 6-1 Red Sox, with Lester going the distance for the win while Vargas had no help in the loss.
Southwest to Texas, where the Rangers host the Kansas City Royals. Bruce Chen and Scott Feldman are on the hill. Texas was first on the board with a fourth inning Nelson Cruz solo home run. Kansas City gained the lead in the fifth inning with a 2-RBI single from Alcides Escobar, scoring both Jeff Francoeur and Chris Getz. The Royals extended the lead in the seventh inning as Brayan Pena grounded into a double play, allowing Francoeur to dart home. This made it a 3-1 score, eventually the final, with Chen picking up the win, Jonathan Broxton picking up the save, and Feldman taking a loss with little run support.
Well to the north, the Minnesota Twins host the Cleveland Indians. Jeanmar Gomez and Carl Pavano will be pitching. Minnesota was led off with a third inning run scored by Darin Mastroianni as he scored on a combination of a passed ball and an error. Cleveland took the lead in the fourth inning on a Travis Hafner groundout, allowing Jason Kipnis to score, followed by Carlos Santana's sacrifice fly bringing in the go-ahead run, Asdrubal Cabrera. The Indians added on in the fifth inning when Casey Kotchman hit a two-run home run, also scoring Jose Lopez. The Twins tied it in the eighth inning when Josh Willingham doubled in Denard Span before coming home on a two-run long ball off the bat of Ryan Doumit. Cleveland reclaimed the lead in the ninth inning when Shin-Soo Choo hit a single to knock in Lou Marson. This made it 5-4, a final, with Joe Smith in line for the win, Chris Perez making another save, and Matt Capps being stuck with the loss.
Southeast to Chicago, with the White Sox hosting the Detroit Tigers. Drew Smyly and John Danks receive the manager's approval to start. Detroit opened with a first inning 2-RBI double from Prince Fielder, scoring both Andy Dirks and Miguel Cabrera before Delmon Young doubled to finish Fielder's trip around. Chicago answered in the bottom of the first with a two-run home run by Adam Dunn, sweeping in Alejandro De Aza. The Tigers padded their lead with a bases-loaded walk drawn by Jhonny Peralta in the third inning, forcing in Young before Gerald Laird hit a sacrifice fly allowing Ryan Raburn to dash home. The White Sox pulled back in the fifth inning with a two-run home run by Dayan Viciedo, also scoring Alexei Ramirez. Chicago rallied to a lead in the sixth inning when Viciedo singled in both Alex Rios and A.J. Pierzynski, followed by Brent Morel singling to score Ramirez. This stood for a 7-5 win, earned by Zach Stewart and Addison Reed picked up the save, while Luke Putkonen was pinned with the loss.
Out in California, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim host their northern neighbors, the Oakland Athletics. Tyson Ross and Dan Haren were sent out to start. Oakland got going in the first inning as Josh Reddick hit a solo home run. The Athletics added on in the fourth inning when Josh Donaldson hit a sacrifice fly to bring home Seth Smith. Oakland struck again in the fifth inning as Smith doubled, driving in Cliff Pennington and Reddick. The Athletics made it 5-0 in the eighth inning when Kurt Suzuki singled in Donaldson. Ross picked up the easy win while Haren got no help at all in the loss.
Up the freeway, the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ian Kennedy and Clayton Kershaw are the pair of aces on the mound. Los Angeles began with Mark Ellis grounding out to score Dee Gordon in the first inning. The Dodgers added on in the sixth inning with Andre Ethier hitting a solo home run, followed by an Adam Kennedy sacrifice fly allowing A.J. Ellis to cross home. Arizona avoided a shutout with an eighth inning solo shot by Aaron Hill, making the final 3-1. Kershaw grabbed the win, Kenley Jansen turned the save, and Kennedy took a tough loss.
Finally, up in San Francisco, the Giants host the Colorado Rockies. Christian Friedrich and Ryan Vogelsong pace the game. Colorado started in the fourth inning with a Willin Rosario solo home run. San Francisco tied it with a sixth inning Gregor Blanco solo shot. The Giants gained the lead in the eighth inning when Buster Posey singled to drive in Blanco before Brett Pill did the same for Joaquin Arias. The Rockies tried to rally back in the ninth as Marco Scutaro reached on an error that allowed Jonathan Herrera to come home, but they didn't tie the game, falling 3-2. Sergio Romo was in line for the win, Santiago Casilla converted the save, and Rex Brothers was on the hook for the loss.
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Fantasy Baseball All Stars week 6 2012
1. Josh Hamilton
2. Carlos Beltran
3. Nelson Cruz
4. Josh Reddick
5. Joey Votto
6. Dustin Pedroia
7. Scott Diamond
8. Carlos Zambrano
9. Andrew McCutchen
10. Rafael Furcal
2. Carlos Beltran
3. Nelson Cruz
4. Josh Reddick
5. Joey Votto
6. Dustin Pedroia
7. Scott Diamond
8. Carlos Zambrano
9. Andrew McCutchen
10. Rafael Furcal
Sunday, May 13, 2012
MLB Day 42 2012
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there. Baseball celebrates with a full slate today, beginning with a much-anticipated game in...
New York, as the Yankees host the Seattle Mariners. Kevin Millwood pitches against the un-retired Andy Pettitte. Seattle was first on the board with a two-run home run by Justin Smoak in the fourth inning, also scoring Jesus Montero. New York got one back with a bases-loaded walk drawn by Russell Martin in the fifth inning, forcing in Mark Teixeira. The Mariners replied in the sixth inning as Casper Wells lifted a two-run homer, sweeping in Dustin Ackley. The Yankees answered in the eighth inning as Robinson Cano drew a bases loaded walk, squeezing in Eric Chavez. Seattle shot back in the ninth inning as Wells singled in Alex Liddi and Brendan Ryan was able to score on subsequent error. This made it 6-2, a final, with Millwood picking up the win and Pettitte being welcomed back with a loss.
Over in Cincinnati, the Reds host the Washington Nationals. Edwin Jackson and Bronson Arroyo are set to start when the rain clears. Cincinnati started with a first inning Joey Votto solo home run. Washington answered in the second inning on a Jesus Flores sacrifice fly allowing Bryce Harper to score. The Nationals took the lead in the third inning on a Roger Bernadina double, scoring Ian Desmond. Votto got it back for the Reds in the fourth inning with another solo shot. Washington shot back in the fifth as Danny Espinosa hit a 2-RBI double, plating both Adam LaRoche and Harper. Cincinnati got one back in their half of the inning when Mike Costanzo's sacrifice fly brought in Ryan Hanigan. The Nationals answered in the seventh inning when Chad Tracy singled to bring in Espinosa. Washington extended the lead in the eighth inning on a LaRoche single, allowing Bernadina safe passage home. The Reds pulled back in the bottom of the eighth with a 2-RBI Jay Bruce double, forcing in Drew Stubbs and Votto. Cincinnati took the game 9-6 in the ninth inning as Votto hit a walkoff grand slam, sweeping in Devin Mesoraco, Stubbs, and Chris Heisey. The win ended up with Sean Marshall, while Henry Rodriguez was on the hook for the loss.
Down in Florida, the Miami Marlins host the New York Mets. Jonathon Niese and Carlos Zambrano make the starts. New York was first to score in the fourth inning when Lucas Duda grounded out to bring in Kirk Nieuwenhuis before Daniel Murphy singled home David Wright. Miami tied it in the seventh inning with a two-run home run by John Buck, also scoring Emilio Bonifacio. The Mets got the lead in the ninth inning on a Justin Turner 2-RBI double, scoring both Murphy and Ronny Cedeno. The Marlins rallied in the bottom of the ninth as Greg Dobbs singled in Bonifacio, Jose Reyes hit a sacrifice fly to allow Brett Hayes to come home as the tying run, and then Giancarlo Stanton unleashed the beast for an 8-4 win with a grand slam that swept home Dobbs, Hanley Ramirez, and Austin Kearns. Heath Bell was in line for the win, while Frank Francisco was stuck with the loss.
North again to Baltimore, as the Orioles host the Tampa Bay Rays. James Shields and Jake Arrieta will be on the mound. Tampa Bay drew first blood in the second inning when Elliot Johnson singled in Jeff Keppinger, followed by a 2-RBI double from Ben Zobrist, paving the way for Chris Gimenez and Johnson to come home. Baltimore got one back in their half of the inning as Chris Davis singled in Matt Wieters. The Rays added on in the third inning as Will Rhymes singled to drive in Carlos Pena. Tampa Bay extended the lead in the fourth inning when Matt Joyce singled to bring around Johnson before coming home alongside Zobrist on a Pena double. The Orioles pulled back in the sixth inning as Nick Markakis doubled in J.J. Hardy, before coming home on a two-run blast by Wieters. Baltimore got closer in the seventh inning as Markakis doubled in both Robert Andino and Hardy. The Rays answered in the seventh inning with a pair of solo shots by Johnson and Zobrist. The Orioles shot back in their half of the inning as Nick Johnson went yard for a solo home run of his own. Baltimore tried a ninth inning rally as Adam Jones singled and Hardy scored on an error, but the rally fell short at 9-8, with the win going to Shields, the save to Fernando Rodney, and the loss to Arrieta.
Into Pennsylvania, where the Philadelphia Phillies welcome the San Diego Padres. Jeff Suppan is mismatched with Cole Hamels. Philadelphia quickly started with a first inning Jimmy Rollins solo home run. The Phillies added on in the second inning as Brian Schneider hit a single to knock in Ty Wigginton. San Diego got one back in the third inning as Jesus Guzman grounded out, bringing in Chris Denorfia. Philadelphia shot back in the fifth inning as Juan Pierre doubled, allowing Schneider to get home. The Padres answered on a Nick Hundley groundout, providing time for Guzman to cross the plate. They couldn't tie the game, falling 3-2, with the win going to Hamels, the save to Jonathan Papelbon as his tenth of the year, and the loss to Suppan.
Across the state, the Pittsburgh Pirates host the Houston Astros. Wandy Rodriguez and A.J. Burnett are the veteran pitchers. Pittsburgh began with a first inning Andrew McCutchen double to drive in Neil Walker. Houston tied it in the fifth inning as Jason Castro singled home Carlos Lee. The Astros got the lead in the seventh inning as Chris Johnson singled to knock in Lee. The Pirates tied it in the ninth inning with a sacrifice fly by Pedro Alvarez allowing Jose Tabata safe passage home. Pittsburgh won 3-2 in the twelfth inning when Josh Harrison singled in Clint Barmes. Tony Watson was in line for the win while Fernando Rodriguez took the loss.
Back east, the Boston Red Sox host the Cleveland Indians. Justin Masterson and Daniel Bard are the young starters. Boston rallied to a first inning lead as Will Middlebrooks singled home David Ortiz, Daniel Nava doubled home Adrian Gonzalez, and Jarrod Saltalamacchia singled to finish Middlebrooks and Nava's trips around. Cleveland got on the board in the third inning when Asdrubal Cabrera drew a bases-loaded walk, forcing in Jack Hannahan. The Red Sox answered on a Middlebrooks solo shot in the bottom of the third. Boston extended the lead in the sixth inning when Saltalamacchia singled, allowing Nava safe passage home. The Red Sox kept going in the seventh inning with Ortiz singling to provide Dustin Pedroia time to get home, followed by a Middlebrooks walk coupled with a wild pitch to allow Oritz to come home, and then Nava doubled in both Gonzalez and Middlebrooks, followed by Saltalamacchia hitting a two-run home run, knocking in Nava. This 6-run outburst made it 12-1, which was eventually the final, as Bard earned the win and Masterson was roughed up in the loss.
Northwest to Minnesota, as the Twins host the Toronto Blue Jays. Ricky Romero and Scott Diamond are handed the ball. Brian Dozier put Minnesota ahead in the third inning with a solo home run. The Twins added on in the fifth inning with a bases-loaded Josh Willingham walk forcing in Denard span, followed by a 2-RBI Ryan Doumit single, scoring both Dozier and Joe Mauer. Toronto rallied in the eighth inning as Yunel Escobar singled to score Rajai Davis, Eric Thames grounded out to allow Kelly Johnson to get home, and then Escobar came all the way home on a wild pitch. They never tied it tough, falling 4-3, with Diamond picking up the win, Matt Capps turning the save, and Romero suffering the loss.
Over in Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Brewers host the Chicago Cubs. Jeff Samardzija and Marco Estrada are the relatively unknown pitchers. Milwaukee started off with a Taylor Green sacrifice fly to get Ryan Braun home in the fourth inning. Chicago tied it as Ian Stewart hit a solo home run in the fifth inning. The Cubs got the lead in the sixth inning as Reed Johnson hit a solo shot. The Brewers tied it in the bottom of the sixth as Green singled home Aramis Ramirez. Chicago gained the lead again in the seventh inning as Darwin Barney reached on an error to get Stewart home safely. The Cubs added on in the eighth inning as Tony Campana scored on a wild pitch and then Alfonso Soriano doubled in Brian LaHair. Chicago padded the lead again in the ninth inning as Barney doubled in Geovany Soto before scoring on a Campana single, and a Starlin Castro single to score David DeJesus produced the 8-2 final. Shawn Camp was in line for the win while Kameron Loe got stuck with the loss.
Speaking of Chicago, the White Sox host the Kansas City Royals at US Cellular Field. Danny Duffy and Philip Humber are tabbed for the starts. Chicago opened in the third inning as Paul Konerko singled to drive in Brent Lillibridge. Kansas City took the lead in the seventh inning on a Johnny Giavotella double, scoring both Alcides Escobar and Jarrod Dyson. The Royals added on in the eighth inning with a Jeff Francouer solo shot. Kansas City rallied in the ninth inning as Escobar scored on a passed ball, Billy Butler was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to force in Humberto Quintero, Francoeur singled in Dyson, Eric Hosmer grounded into a fielder's choice that allowed Alex Gordon to come home, Irving Falu singled to finish Butler's trip around, and Escobar singled to get Hosmer across the plate. This made it 9-1 after a six-run outburst, with the win credited to Luis Mendoza, while Matt Thornton was blitzed in the loss.
Down in Missouri, the St. Louis Cardinals host the Atlanta Braves. Tommy Hanson and Lance Lynn are the dueling pitchers. Atlanta led off with a third inning 3-RBI double by Jason Heyward, sweeping in Martin Prado, Freddie Freeman, and Dan Uggla. St. Louis got on the board in the sixth inning with a Carlos Beltran solo home run. The Braves added on in the seventh inning as Prado singled home Tyler Pastornicky, before coming home on a Freeman double, and Freeman came home as Uggla doubled him in. Atlanta struck again in the eighth inning when Michael Bourn singled in David Ross. The Cardinals got some back in the ninth inning with a three-run home run by Allen Craig, knocking in Matt Carpenter and Beltran. This made it 7-4, a final in which Hanson picked up the win and Lynn was dealt the loss.
Out to California, where the Oakland Athletics host the Detroit Tigers. Justin Verlander opposes a lesser foe in Jarrod Parker. Detroit got things going in the fifth inning when Miguel Cabrera singled to score Austin Jackson. Oakland tied it in the bottom of the fifth with a Seth Smith solo home run. The Tigers got the lead again in the sixth inning when Jackson drew a bases-loaded walk, forcing in Brennan Boesch. Detroit made it 3-1 in the ninth inning as Cabrera singled Jackson home again. Verlander easily picked up the win, Jose Valverde converted the save, and Parker had little help in the loss.
Southeast to Arizona, with the Diamondbacks hosting the San Francisco Giants. Barry Zito and Joe Saunders receive the starting nods. Arizona started off in the second inning as Jason Kubel singled in Ryan Roberts. San Francisco answered in the third inning with a Gregor Blanco single to knock in Brandon Crawford before he came all the way around on a Melky Cabrera single. The Giants added on with a 2-RBI single by Blanco in the fourth inning, scoring both Hector Sanchez and Crawford. The Diamondbacks shot back with an A.J. Pollock double in the bottom of the fourth, knocking in Roberts before he came home himself on a Kubel double. San Francisco added on again in the fifth inning with a two-run Brett Pill home run, also scoring Cabrera. The Giants padded the lead in the seventh inning as Sanchez singled Cabrera across the dish. Zito got the win in the 7-3 game while Saunders was stuck with the loss.
West in Los Angeles, the Dodgers host the Colorado Rockies. Alex White and Ted Lilly are on the hill. Colorado drew first blood with a first inning rally including Carlos Gonzalez singling in Marco Scutaro, Michael Cuddyer doing the same for Tyler Colvin, and Gonzalez coming the rest of the way home on a Ramon Hernandez groundout. Los Angeles got one back when Matt Kemp grounded out to provide a way home for Tony Gwynn, Jr. The Dodgers pulled closer in the second inning on an A.J. Ellis single driving in James Loney. The Rockies answered with Scutaro singling home Dexter Fowler in the fourth inning. Los Angeles took the lead in the fifth inning as Bobby Abreu hit a 3-RBI double to clear the bases of Justin Sellers, Gwynn, and Mark Ellis, followed by A.J. Ellis hitting a three-run homer to finish Abreu's trip around as well as knock in Loney. Colorado answered in the seventh inning on a Gonzalez groundout paving the way for Scutaro to get home. The Dodgers replied as Adam Kennedy sacrifice to bring home Scott Van Slyke. Los Angeles extended the lead in the eighth inning with Van Slyke doubling in both Juan Uribe and Mark Ellis, making the score 11-5. Lilly picked up the win while White was torched in the loss.
Finally, in Texas, the Rangers host the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Jered Weaver and Neftali Feliz pace the game. Texas led off as Adrian Beltre hit a sacrifice fly to bring around Ian Kinsler. Los Angeles took the lead in the second inning with a two-run home run by Mark Trumbo, also scoring Kendrys Morales. The Ranger shot back in the third inning as Beltre singled home Elvis Andrus before coming home on a grand slam that gave the Rangers a lead as Nelson Cruz went yard, bringing Beltre, Michael Young, and David Murphy with him. Texas added on in the fourth inning as Josh Hamilton hit a 2-RBI double, also scoring Mitch Moreland and Kinsler. The Rangers extended the lead in the fifth inning when Mike Napoli doubled to score Cruz before coming home on an Andrus single. The Angels finally answered in the seventh inning as Vernon Wells hit a solo home run, followed by Maicer Izturis singling home Bobby Wilson and Albert Pujols doing the same for Mike Trout. Texas replied in their half of the inning as Moreland singled, driving in Cruz, followed by Kinsler grounding out to bring home Napoli and Hamilton singling to finish Moreland's trip around the bases. Los Angeles feebly tried a ninth inning rally as Morales hit a solo shot, making it 13-6, with the win going to Feliz and the loss to Weaver.
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New York, as the Yankees host the Seattle Mariners. Kevin Millwood pitches against the un-retired Andy Pettitte. Seattle was first on the board with a two-run home run by Justin Smoak in the fourth inning, also scoring Jesus Montero. New York got one back with a bases-loaded walk drawn by Russell Martin in the fifth inning, forcing in Mark Teixeira. The Mariners replied in the sixth inning as Casper Wells lifted a two-run homer, sweeping in Dustin Ackley. The Yankees answered in the eighth inning as Robinson Cano drew a bases loaded walk, squeezing in Eric Chavez. Seattle shot back in the ninth inning as Wells singled in Alex Liddi and Brendan Ryan was able to score on subsequent error. This made it 6-2, a final, with Millwood picking up the win and Pettitte being welcomed back with a loss.
Over in Cincinnati, the Reds host the Washington Nationals. Edwin Jackson and Bronson Arroyo are set to start when the rain clears. Cincinnati started with a first inning Joey Votto solo home run. Washington answered in the second inning on a Jesus Flores sacrifice fly allowing Bryce Harper to score. The Nationals took the lead in the third inning on a Roger Bernadina double, scoring Ian Desmond. Votto got it back for the Reds in the fourth inning with another solo shot. Washington shot back in the fifth as Danny Espinosa hit a 2-RBI double, plating both Adam LaRoche and Harper. Cincinnati got one back in their half of the inning when Mike Costanzo's sacrifice fly brought in Ryan Hanigan. The Nationals answered in the seventh inning when Chad Tracy singled to bring in Espinosa. Washington extended the lead in the eighth inning on a LaRoche single, allowing Bernadina safe passage home. The Reds pulled back in the bottom of the eighth with a 2-RBI Jay Bruce double, forcing in Drew Stubbs and Votto. Cincinnati took the game 9-6 in the ninth inning as Votto hit a walkoff grand slam, sweeping in Devin Mesoraco, Stubbs, and Chris Heisey. The win ended up with Sean Marshall, while Henry Rodriguez was on the hook for the loss.
Down in Florida, the Miami Marlins host the New York Mets. Jonathon Niese and Carlos Zambrano make the starts. New York was first to score in the fourth inning when Lucas Duda grounded out to bring in Kirk Nieuwenhuis before Daniel Murphy singled home David Wright. Miami tied it in the seventh inning with a two-run home run by John Buck, also scoring Emilio Bonifacio. The Mets got the lead in the ninth inning on a Justin Turner 2-RBI double, scoring both Murphy and Ronny Cedeno. The Marlins rallied in the bottom of the ninth as Greg Dobbs singled in Bonifacio, Jose Reyes hit a sacrifice fly to allow Brett Hayes to come home as the tying run, and then Giancarlo Stanton unleashed the beast for an 8-4 win with a grand slam that swept home Dobbs, Hanley Ramirez, and Austin Kearns. Heath Bell was in line for the win, while Frank Francisco was stuck with the loss.
North again to Baltimore, as the Orioles host the Tampa Bay Rays. James Shields and Jake Arrieta will be on the mound. Tampa Bay drew first blood in the second inning when Elliot Johnson singled in Jeff Keppinger, followed by a 2-RBI double from Ben Zobrist, paving the way for Chris Gimenez and Johnson to come home. Baltimore got one back in their half of the inning as Chris Davis singled in Matt Wieters. The Rays added on in the third inning as Will Rhymes singled to drive in Carlos Pena. Tampa Bay extended the lead in the fourth inning when Matt Joyce singled to bring around Johnson before coming home alongside Zobrist on a Pena double. The Orioles pulled back in the sixth inning as Nick Markakis doubled in J.J. Hardy, before coming home on a two-run blast by Wieters. Baltimore got closer in the seventh inning as Markakis doubled in both Robert Andino and Hardy. The Rays answered in the seventh inning with a pair of solo shots by Johnson and Zobrist. The Orioles shot back in their half of the inning as Nick Johnson went yard for a solo home run of his own. Baltimore tried a ninth inning rally as Adam Jones singled and Hardy scored on an error, but the rally fell short at 9-8, with the win going to Shields, the save to Fernando Rodney, and the loss to Arrieta.
Into Pennsylvania, where the Philadelphia Phillies welcome the San Diego Padres. Jeff Suppan is mismatched with Cole Hamels. Philadelphia quickly started with a first inning Jimmy Rollins solo home run. The Phillies added on in the second inning as Brian Schneider hit a single to knock in Ty Wigginton. San Diego got one back in the third inning as Jesus Guzman grounded out, bringing in Chris Denorfia. Philadelphia shot back in the fifth inning as Juan Pierre doubled, allowing Schneider to get home. The Padres answered on a Nick Hundley groundout, providing time for Guzman to cross the plate. They couldn't tie the game, falling 3-2, with the win going to Hamels, the save to Jonathan Papelbon as his tenth of the year, and the loss to Suppan.
Across the state, the Pittsburgh Pirates host the Houston Astros. Wandy Rodriguez and A.J. Burnett are the veteran pitchers. Pittsburgh began with a first inning Andrew McCutchen double to drive in Neil Walker. Houston tied it in the fifth inning as Jason Castro singled home Carlos Lee. The Astros got the lead in the seventh inning as Chris Johnson singled to knock in Lee. The Pirates tied it in the ninth inning with a sacrifice fly by Pedro Alvarez allowing Jose Tabata safe passage home. Pittsburgh won 3-2 in the twelfth inning when Josh Harrison singled in Clint Barmes. Tony Watson was in line for the win while Fernando Rodriguez took the loss.
Back east, the Boston Red Sox host the Cleveland Indians. Justin Masterson and Daniel Bard are the young starters. Boston rallied to a first inning lead as Will Middlebrooks singled home David Ortiz, Daniel Nava doubled home Adrian Gonzalez, and Jarrod Saltalamacchia singled to finish Middlebrooks and Nava's trips around. Cleveland got on the board in the third inning when Asdrubal Cabrera drew a bases-loaded walk, forcing in Jack Hannahan. The Red Sox answered on a Middlebrooks solo shot in the bottom of the third. Boston extended the lead in the sixth inning when Saltalamacchia singled, allowing Nava safe passage home. The Red Sox kept going in the seventh inning with Ortiz singling to provide Dustin Pedroia time to get home, followed by a Middlebrooks walk coupled with a wild pitch to allow Oritz to come home, and then Nava doubled in both Gonzalez and Middlebrooks, followed by Saltalamacchia hitting a two-run home run, knocking in Nava. This 6-run outburst made it 12-1, which was eventually the final, as Bard earned the win and Masterson was roughed up in the loss.
Northwest to Minnesota, as the Twins host the Toronto Blue Jays. Ricky Romero and Scott Diamond are handed the ball. Brian Dozier put Minnesota ahead in the third inning with a solo home run. The Twins added on in the fifth inning with a bases-loaded Josh Willingham walk forcing in Denard span, followed by a 2-RBI Ryan Doumit single, scoring both Dozier and Joe Mauer. Toronto rallied in the eighth inning as Yunel Escobar singled to score Rajai Davis, Eric Thames grounded out to allow Kelly Johnson to get home, and then Escobar came all the way home on a wild pitch. They never tied it tough, falling 4-3, with Diamond picking up the win, Matt Capps turning the save, and Romero suffering the loss.
Over in Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Brewers host the Chicago Cubs. Jeff Samardzija and Marco Estrada are the relatively unknown pitchers. Milwaukee started off with a Taylor Green sacrifice fly to get Ryan Braun home in the fourth inning. Chicago tied it as Ian Stewart hit a solo home run in the fifth inning. The Cubs got the lead in the sixth inning as Reed Johnson hit a solo shot. The Brewers tied it in the bottom of the sixth as Green singled home Aramis Ramirez. Chicago gained the lead again in the seventh inning as Darwin Barney reached on an error to get Stewart home safely. The Cubs added on in the eighth inning as Tony Campana scored on a wild pitch and then Alfonso Soriano doubled in Brian LaHair. Chicago padded the lead again in the ninth inning as Barney doubled in Geovany Soto before scoring on a Campana single, and a Starlin Castro single to score David DeJesus produced the 8-2 final. Shawn Camp was in line for the win while Kameron Loe got stuck with the loss.
Speaking of Chicago, the White Sox host the Kansas City Royals at US Cellular Field. Danny Duffy and Philip Humber are tabbed for the starts. Chicago opened in the third inning as Paul Konerko singled to drive in Brent Lillibridge. Kansas City took the lead in the seventh inning on a Johnny Giavotella double, scoring both Alcides Escobar and Jarrod Dyson. The Royals added on in the eighth inning with a Jeff Francouer solo shot. Kansas City rallied in the ninth inning as Escobar scored on a passed ball, Billy Butler was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to force in Humberto Quintero, Francoeur singled in Dyson, Eric Hosmer grounded into a fielder's choice that allowed Alex Gordon to come home, Irving Falu singled to finish Butler's trip around, and Escobar singled to get Hosmer across the plate. This made it 9-1 after a six-run outburst, with the win credited to Luis Mendoza, while Matt Thornton was blitzed in the loss.
Down in Missouri, the St. Louis Cardinals host the Atlanta Braves. Tommy Hanson and Lance Lynn are the dueling pitchers. Atlanta led off with a third inning 3-RBI double by Jason Heyward, sweeping in Martin Prado, Freddie Freeman, and Dan Uggla. St. Louis got on the board in the sixth inning with a Carlos Beltran solo home run. The Braves added on in the seventh inning as Prado singled home Tyler Pastornicky, before coming home on a Freeman double, and Freeman came home as Uggla doubled him in. Atlanta struck again in the eighth inning when Michael Bourn singled in David Ross. The Cardinals got some back in the ninth inning with a three-run home run by Allen Craig, knocking in Matt Carpenter and Beltran. This made it 7-4, a final in which Hanson picked up the win and Lynn was dealt the loss.
Out to California, where the Oakland Athletics host the Detroit Tigers. Justin Verlander opposes a lesser foe in Jarrod Parker. Detroit got things going in the fifth inning when Miguel Cabrera singled to score Austin Jackson. Oakland tied it in the bottom of the fifth with a Seth Smith solo home run. The Tigers got the lead again in the sixth inning when Jackson drew a bases-loaded walk, forcing in Brennan Boesch. Detroit made it 3-1 in the ninth inning as Cabrera singled Jackson home again. Verlander easily picked up the win, Jose Valverde converted the save, and Parker had little help in the loss.
Southeast to Arizona, with the Diamondbacks hosting the San Francisco Giants. Barry Zito and Joe Saunders receive the starting nods. Arizona started off in the second inning as Jason Kubel singled in Ryan Roberts. San Francisco answered in the third inning with a Gregor Blanco single to knock in Brandon Crawford before he came all the way around on a Melky Cabrera single. The Giants added on with a 2-RBI single by Blanco in the fourth inning, scoring both Hector Sanchez and Crawford. The Diamondbacks shot back with an A.J. Pollock double in the bottom of the fourth, knocking in Roberts before he came home himself on a Kubel double. San Francisco added on again in the fifth inning with a two-run Brett Pill home run, also scoring Cabrera. The Giants padded the lead in the seventh inning as Sanchez singled Cabrera across the dish. Zito got the win in the 7-3 game while Saunders was stuck with the loss.
West in Los Angeles, the Dodgers host the Colorado Rockies. Alex White and Ted Lilly are on the hill. Colorado drew first blood with a first inning rally including Carlos Gonzalez singling in Marco Scutaro, Michael Cuddyer doing the same for Tyler Colvin, and Gonzalez coming the rest of the way home on a Ramon Hernandez groundout. Los Angeles got one back when Matt Kemp grounded out to provide a way home for Tony Gwynn, Jr. The Dodgers pulled closer in the second inning on an A.J. Ellis single driving in James Loney. The Rockies answered with Scutaro singling home Dexter Fowler in the fourth inning. Los Angeles took the lead in the fifth inning as Bobby Abreu hit a 3-RBI double to clear the bases of Justin Sellers, Gwynn, and Mark Ellis, followed by A.J. Ellis hitting a three-run homer to finish Abreu's trip around as well as knock in Loney. Colorado answered in the seventh inning on a Gonzalez groundout paving the way for Scutaro to get home. The Dodgers replied as Adam Kennedy sacrifice to bring home Scott Van Slyke. Los Angeles extended the lead in the eighth inning with Van Slyke doubling in both Juan Uribe and Mark Ellis, making the score 11-5. Lilly picked up the win while White was torched in the loss.
Finally, in Texas, the Rangers host the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Jered Weaver and Neftali Feliz pace the game. Texas led off as Adrian Beltre hit a sacrifice fly to bring around Ian Kinsler. Los Angeles took the lead in the second inning with a two-run home run by Mark Trumbo, also scoring Kendrys Morales. The Ranger shot back in the third inning as Beltre singled home Elvis Andrus before coming home on a grand slam that gave the Rangers a lead as Nelson Cruz went yard, bringing Beltre, Michael Young, and David Murphy with him. Texas added on in the fourth inning as Josh Hamilton hit a 2-RBI double, also scoring Mitch Moreland and Kinsler. The Rangers extended the lead in the fifth inning when Mike Napoli doubled to score Cruz before coming home on an Andrus single. The Angels finally answered in the seventh inning as Vernon Wells hit a solo home run, followed by Maicer Izturis singling home Bobby Wilson and Albert Pujols doing the same for Mike Trout. Texas replied in their half of the inning as Moreland singled, driving in Cruz, followed by Kinsler grounding out to bring home Napoli and Hamilton singling to finish Moreland's trip around the bases. Los Angeles feebly tried a ninth inning rally as Morales hit a solo shot, making it 13-6, with the win going to Feliz and the loss to Weaver.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
MLB Day 41 2012
Four matinees followed by eleven normal games today. We start in...
Milwaukee, with the Brewers hosting the Chicago Cubs. Chris Volstad and Shaun Marcum have the pitching duties today. Chicago opened early with a Starlin Castro double play that allowed David DeJesus to come home. Milwaukee tied it as Nyjer Morgan quickly darted home while Ryan Braun was caught stealing. The Brewers gained the lead in the sixth inning when Aramis Ramirez grounded into a fielder's choice to bring home Jonathan Lucroy before Edwin Maysonet blasted a grand slam, clearing the bases of Ramirez, Corey Hart, and Travis Ishikawa. The Cubs got one back in the eighth inning on a Tony Campana double, knocking in Adrian Cardenas. Milwaukee answered in the bottom of the eighth with a Norichika Aoki sacrifice that gave time to get Ishikawa home, followed by Lucroy singling which gave Cesar Izturis time to cross the plate. This made it 8-2, a final, with the win going to Marcum and the loss to Volstad.
Down in Texas, the Rangers host the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. C.J. Wilson gets another oppotunity to start after a rain-shortened outing yesterday, going against Matt Harrison. Los Angeles got going in the fourth inning when Mark Trumbo hit a two-run home run, also scoring Torii Hunter. Texas got one back as Craig Gentry singled in the fifth inning to drive in Mike Napoli. The Rangers tied it with a sixth inning Josh Hamilton solo home run. The Angels took the lead back in the seventh inning as Kendrys Morales hit a sacrifice fly to score Trumbo and Mike Trout followed suit to bring in How Kendrick. Los Angeles held on for a 4-2 win, which was handed to David Carpenter, while Scott Downs converted the save and Harrison was stuck with the loss.
East to Florida, as the Miami Marlins host the New York Mets. R.A. Dickey and Ricky Nolasco are handed the ball. New York got started with a first inning David Wright single to bring home Andres Torres. Miami answered in the second inning on a Gaby Sanchez single that scored Logan Morrison. The Mets got the lead back in the third inning on a Wright solo home run. New York added on in the fourth inning when Kirk Nieuwenhuis singled in Ronny Cedeno. The Mets padded the lead in the fifth inning as Dickey was hit by a pitch, forcing in Daniel Murphy, and Torres singled to score both Cedeno and Mike Nickeas. New York extended the lead in the sixth inning when Murphy singled to push Wright across the plate. The Marlins got one back in the bottom of the sixth as Giancarlo Stanton doubled and Morrison got home safely. Miami got another in the seventh as Hanley Ramirez doubled in Jose Reyes. The Mets answered in the eighth inning when Cedeno grounded out, providing time for Murphy to score. New York added on in the ninth inning with Wright singling to get Mike Baxter home. This made it 9-3, a final, with the win going to Dickey and the loss was served to Nolasco.
Speaking of New York, we head north for the Yankees hosting the Seattle Mariners in the last of the matinees. Hector Noesi and Phil Hughes take their turns in the rotation. New York was first on the board with second inning doubles, as Raul Ibanez doubled in Mark Teixeira and came home on a Russell Martin double, followed by Jayson Nix hitting a two-run home run to finish Martin's trip around. The Yankees struck again in the fourth inning as Ibanez hit a solo shot. Seattle got on the board in the seventh inning with a Mike Carp solo home run. New York answered in the eighth inning as Robinson Cano singled in Derek Jeter. The Mariners tried a ninth inning rally as Carp hit a ground rule double to knock in Kyle Seager, but fell 6-2, with Hughes earning the win, Boone Logan coming on for a save, and Noesi taking the loss.
At the normal times, we begin in Pittsburgh where the Pirates host the Houston Astros. J.A. Happ and Charlie Morton will make the starts. Pittsburgh opened on a first inning Neil Walker sacrifice fly providing Jose Tabata time to dash home. The Pirates added on in the third inning with an Andrew McCutchen solo home run. Houston got on the board in the fifth inning as Jordan Schafer doubled in Chris Snyder. Pittsburgh extended their lead in the bottom of the fifth as Tabata hit a solo shot. The Astros answered in the sixth inning as Justin Maxwell grounded into a fielder's choice that provided time for Jose Altuve to dart home. The Pirates shot back in the bottom of the sixth as Clint Barmes hit a sacrifice fly to bring around Pedro Alvarez, followed by Casey McGehee scoring on a wild pitch. This made it 5-2, a final, with the win going to Morton, the save to Juan Cruz, and the loss to Happ.
Into Baltimore, as the Orioles welcome the Tampa Bay Rays. Matt Moore and Brian Matusz try to right the ships on a poor start of the season pitching. Tampa Bay busted things open with a second inning Brandon Guyer solo home run. Baltimore answered as Steve Tolleson doubled to get Adam Jones home, and then Matt Wieters was also able to score on an ensuing error. The Orioles extended the lead in the fifth inning when Jones singled to drive in both Luis Exposito and J.J. Hardy. The Rays got some back in the sixth inning when Luke Scott hit a 2-RBI single, scoring both Jeff Keppinger and Guyer. Baltimore added on again in the eighth inning with a solo shot from Bill Hall. This made it 5-3, a final, with the win earned by Matusz, the save cleanly converted by Jim Johnson, and the loss stuck on Moore.
Back in Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Phillies host the San Diego Padres. Edinson Volquez duels with Roy Halladay pitching. Philadelphia started with a second inning Freddy Galvis double, knocking in John Mayberry. San Diego tied it in the third inning as Will Venable doubled home Jason Bartlett. The Padres took the lead in the seventh inning as Jesus Guzman hit a sacrifice fly to provide time for Cameron Maybin to get home. This held up for a 2-1 victory, earned by Volquez, while Dale Thayer turned the save and Halladay had little help in the loss.
West to Ohio, as the Cincinnati Reds host the Washington Nationals. Jordan Zimmermann and Mat Latos take the mound. Cincinnati struck early as Brandon Phillips grounded out in the first inning, giving time for Zack Cozart to get home. Washington tied it in the fifth inning as Wilson Ramos hit a solo home run. The Nationals took the lead in the sixth inning on a Danny Espinosa solo shot. This stood for a 2-1 win, with Zimmermann getting the win, Henry Rodriguez picking up the save, and Jose Arredondo suffering a lack of run support in the loss.
Up in Minnesota, the Twins host the Toronto Blue Jays. Drew Hutchison and P.J. Walters are the relatively unknown pitchers. Minnesota was first to score with a fourth inning bases-loaded walk drawn by Trevor Plouffe, forcing in Brian Dozier. Toronto tied it in the fifth inning as Adam Lind singled to score Colby Rasmus. The Blue Jays got the lead in the sixth inning on a Jose Bautista solo home run. This was all they needed to win 2-1, with Hutchison earning the win, Casey Janssen getting the save, and Walters suffering the loss.
Down to Chicago, where the White Sox host the Kansas City Royals. Luke Hochevar and Chris Sale are the young pitchers. Kansas City began on a first inning Billy Butler single, driving in Jarrod Dyson, followed by Jeff Francoeur grounding into a fielder's choice, allowing Johnny Giavotella to get home, and Alex Gordon also scored on an error by Gordon Beckham. The Royals extended the lead in the eighth inning as Alcides Escobar doubled to score Irving Falu before coming home himself on a Humberto Quintero single. This made it 5-0, a final, with Hochevar turning in a solid winning effort while Sale did significantly worse in the loss.
Back east, the Boston Red Sox host the Cleveland Indians. Zach McAllister and Felix Doubront are the back-of-the-rotation pitchers. Boston got going on a third inning Dustin Pedroia double that scored Mike Aviles, and then Pedroia scored when David Ortiz doubled him in. The Red Sox added on in the fourth inning with an Aviles sacrifice fly providing time for Daniel Nava to score. Cleveland got on the board in the sixth inning as Jason Kipnis singled home Lou Marson. Boston added on in the bottom of the sixth when Cody Ross hit a solo home run. This held up for a 4-1 win, earned by Doubront, while Alfredo Aceves cleanly converted the save and McAllister was stuck holding the loss.
Westward again, as the St. Louis Cardinals host the Atlanta Braves. Brandon Beachy will pitch against Adam Wainwright. Atlanta dented the scoreboard in the first inning with a pair of bases loaded walks drawn by Dan Uggla and Brian McCann, forcing in Michael Bourn and Martin Prado, respectively. McCann extended the Braves lead in the third inning with a single that brought home Uggla. Atlanta added on in the fifth inning with singles by Tyler Pastornicky and the pitcher Beachy resulting in runs scored by Uggla and McCann. St. Louis got on the board in the sixth inning when Allen Craig hit a sacrifice fly, allowing safe passage home for Rafael Furcal. The Braves padded the lead in the eighth inning as Bourn hit a solo home run. The Cardinals got it back in the bottom of the eighth as Furcal singled, driving in Daniel Descalso. Atlanta extended the lead in the ninth inning when Bourn doubled, plating Pastornicky. This made it a 7-2 game, with Beachy getting the win while Wainwright was pinned with the loss.
Out on the Pacific Coast, the Oakland Athletics host the Detroit Tigers. Doug Fister and Brandon McCarthy get the starting nods. Oakland drew first blood with a first inning Jonny Gomes single, scoring Jemile Weeks. The Athletics added on as Cliff Pennington tripled to force in Collin Cowgill in the seventh inning, before coming the rest of the way home on a single by Daric Barton. Detroit got on the board in the ninth inning as Alex Avila's sacrifice fly allowed Delmon Young to dart home, but they couldn't pull even, losing 3-1. The win went to McCarthy, the save was shakily converted by Brian Fuentes, and the loss was stuck on Fister.
Back southeast a tad, the Arizona Diamondbacks host the San Francisco Giants. Matt Cain and Trevor Cahill pace the game. San Francisco quickly scored first with Brandon Belt grounding out to get Gregor Blanco home. Arizona tied it in the third inning when Willie Bloomquist hit a sacrifice fly, allowing Aaron Hill to come home. The Giants added on in the fifth inning as Melky Cabrera hit a ground rule double to force in Blanco. San Francisco kept going in the sixth inning as the pitcher Cain doubled in both Emmanuel Burriss and Brandon Crawford. The Diamondbacks pulled back in the seventh inning as Paul Goldschmidt reached on an error, providing time for Jason Kubel to dash home. The Giants added on again as Cabrera doubled to knock in Belt. This made it 5-2, a final, with the win going to Cain, the save converted by Santiago Casilla, and the loss dealt to Cahill.
Finally, we end in Los Angeles, as the Dodgers host the Colorado Rockies. Juan Nicasio and Aaron Harang have the manager's approval to start. Los Angeles started with a Juan Uribe single to score Andre Ethier in the fifth inning. Colorado tied it with a seventh inning Tyler Colvin solo home run. The Dodgers got the lead back in the eighth inning with Tony Gwynn, Jr. hitting a single that brought in James Loney. This held up for a 2-1 win, with Harang earning the victory, Kenley Jansen picking up the save, and Josh Outman suffering the loss.
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Milwaukee, with the Brewers hosting the Chicago Cubs. Chris Volstad and Shaun Marcum have the pitching duties today. Chicago opened early with a Starlin Castro double play that allowed David DeJesus to come home. Milwaukee tied it as Nyjer Morgan quickly darted home while Ryan Braun was caught stealing. The Brewers gained the lead in the sixth inning when Aramis Ramirez grounded into a fielder's choice to bring home Jonathan Lucroy before Edwin Maysonet blasted a grand slam, clearing the bases of Ramirez, Corey Hart, and Travis Ishikawa. The Cubs got one back in the eighth inning on a Tony Campana double, knocking in Adrian Cardenas. Milwaukee answered in the bottom of the eighth with a Norichika Aoki sacrifice that gave time to get Ishikawa home, followed by Lucroy singling which gave Cesar Izturis time to cross the plate. This made it 8-2, a final, with the win going to Marcum and the loss to Volstad.
Down in Texas, the Rangers host the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. C.J. Wilson gets another oppotunity to start after a rain-shortened outing yesterday, going against Matt Harrison. Los Angeles got going in the fourth inning when Mark Trumbo hit a two-run home run, also scoring Torii Hunter. Texas got one back as Craig Gentry singled in the fifth inning to drive in Mike Napoli. The Rangers tied it with a sixth inning Josh Hamilton solo home run. The Angels took the lead back in the seventh inning as Kendrys Morales hit a sacrifice fly to score Trumbo and Mike Trout followed suit to bring in How Kendrick. Los Angeles held on for a 4-2 win, which was handed to David Carpenter, while Scott Downs converted the save and Harrison was stuck with the loss.
East to Florida, as the Miami Marlins host the New York Mets. R.A. Dickey and Ricky Nolasco are handed the ball. New York got started with a first inning David Wright single to bring home Andres Torres. Miami answered in the second inning on a Gaby Sanchez single that scored Logan Morrison. The Mets got the lead back in the third inning on a Wright solo home run. New York added on in the fourth inning when Kirk Nieuwenhuis singled in Ronny Cedeno. The Mets padded the lead in the fifth inning as Dickey was hit by a pitch, forcing in Daniel Murphy, and Torres singled to score both Cedeno and Mike Nickeas. New York extended the lead in the sixth inning when Murphy singled to push Wright across the plate. The Marlins got one back in the bottom of the sixth as Giancarlo Stanton doubled and Morrison got home safely. Miami got another in the seventh as Hanley Ramirez doubled in Jose Reyes. The Mets answered in the eighth inning when Cedeno grounded out, providing time for Murphy to score. New York added on in the ninth inning with Wright singling to get Mike Baxter home. This made it 9-3, a final, with the win going to Dickey and the loss was served to Nolasco.
Speaking of New York, we head north for the Yankees hosting the Seattle Mariners in the last of the matinees. Hector Noesi and Phil Hughes take their turns in the rotation. New York was first on the board with second inning doubles, as Raul Ibanez doubled in Mark Teixeira and came home on a Russell Martin double, followed by Jayson Nix hitting a two-run home run to finish Martin's trip around. The Yankees struck again in the fourth inning as Ibanez hit a solo shot. Seattle got on the board in the seventh inning with a Mike Carp solo home run. New York answered in the eighth inning as Robinson Cano singled in Derek Jeter. The Mariners tried a ninth inning rally as Carp hit a ground rule double to knock in Kyle Seager, but fell 6-2, with Hughes earning the win, Boone Logan coming on for a save, and Noesi taking the loss.
At the normal times, we begin in Pittsburgh where the Pirates host the Houston Astros. J.A. Happ and Charlie Morton will make the starts. Pittsburgh opened on a first inning Neil Walker sacrifice fly providing Jose Tabata time to dash home. The Pirates added on in the third inning with an Andrew McCutchen solo home run. Houston got on the board in the fifth inning as Jordan Schafer doubled in Chris Snyder. Pittsburgh extended their lead in the bottom of the fifth as Tabata hit a solo shot. The Astros answered in the sixth inning as Justin Maxwell grounded into a fielder's choice that provided time for Jose Altuve to dart home. The Pirates shot back in the bottom of the sixth as Clint Barmes hit a sacrifice fly to bring around Pedro Alvarez, followed by Casey McGehee scoring on a wild pitch. This made it 5-2, a final, with the win going to Morton, the save to Juan Cruz, and the loss to Happ.
Into Baltimore, as the Orioles welcome the Tampa Bay Rays. Matt Moore and Brian Matusz try to right the ships on a poor start of the season pitching. Tampa Bay busted things open with a second inning Brandon Guyer solo home run. Baltimore answered as Steve Tolleson doubled to get Adam Jones home, and then Matt Wieters was also able to score on an ensuing error. The Orioles extended the lead in the fifth inning when Jones singled to drive in both Luis Exposito and J.J. Hardy. The Rays got some back in the sixth inning when Luke Scott hit a 2-RBI single, scoring both Jeff Keppinger and Guyer. Baltimore added on again in the eighth inning with a solo shot from Bill Hall. This made it 5-3, a final, with the win earned by Matusz, the save cleanly converted by Jim Johnson, and the loss stuck on Moore.
Back in Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Phillies host the San Diego Padres. Edinson Volquez duels with Roy Halladay pitching. Philadelphia started with a second inning Freddy Galvis double, knocking in John Mayberry. San Diego tied it in the third inning as Will Venable doubled home Jason Bartlett. The Padres took the lead in the seventh inning as Jesus Guzman hit a sacrifice fly to provide time for Cameron Maybin to get home. This held up for a 2-1 victory, earned by Volquez, while Dale Thayer turned the save and Halladay had little help in the loss.
West to Ohio, as the Cincinnati Reds host the Washington Nationals. Jordan Zimmermann and Mat Latos take the mound. Cincinnati struck early as Brandon Phillips grounded out in the first inning, giving time for Zack Cozart to get home. Washington tied it in the fifth inning as Wilson Ramos hit a solo home run. The Nationals took the lead in the sixth inning on a Danny Espinosa solo shot. This stood for a 2-1 win, with Zimmermann getting the win, Henry Rodriguez picking up the save, and Jose Arredondo suffering a lack of run support in the loss.
Up in Minnesota, the Twins host the Toronto Blue Jays. Drew Hutchison and P.J. Walters are the relatively unknown pitchers. Minnesota was first to score with a fourth inning bases-loaded walk drawn by Trevor Plouffe, forcing in Brian Dozier. Toronto tied it in the fifth inning as Adam Lind singled to score Colby Rasmus. The Blue Jays got the lead in the sixth inning on a Jose Bautista solo home run. This was all they needed to win 2-1, with Hutchison earning the win, Casey Janssen getting the save, and Walters suffering the loss.
Down to Chicago, where the White Sox host the Kansas City Royals. Luke Hochevar and Chris Sale are the young pitchers. Kansas City began on a first inning Billy Butler single, driving in Jarrod Dyson, followed by Jeff Francoeur grounding into a fielder's choice, allowing Johnny Giavotella to get home, and Alex Gordon also scored on an error by Gordon Beckham. The Royals extended the lead in the eighth inning as Alcides Escobar doubled to score Irving Falu before coming home himself on a Humberto Quintero single. This made it 5-0, a final, with Hochevar turning in a solid winning effort while Sale did significantly worse in the loss.
Back east, the Boston Red Sox host the Cleveland Indians. Zach McAllister and Felix Doubront are the back-of-the-rotation pitchers. Boston got going on a third inning Dustin Pedroia double that scored Mike Aviles, and then Pedroia scored when David Ortiz doubled him in. The Red Sox added on in the fourth inning with an Aviles sacrifice fly providing time for Daniel Nava to score. Cleveland got on the board in the sixth inning as Jason Kipnis singled home Lou Marson. Boston added on in the bottom of the sixth when Cody Ross hit a solo home run. This held up for a 4-1 win, earned by Doubront, while Alfredo Aceves cleanly converted the save and McAllister was stuck holding the loss.
Westward again, as the St. Louis Cardinals host the Atlanta Braves. Brandon Beachy will pitch against Adam Wainwright. Atlanta dented the scoreboard in the first inning with a pair of bases loaded walks drawn by Dan Uggla and Brian McCann, forcing in Michael Bourn and Martin Prado, respectively. McCann extended the Braves lead in the third inning with a single that brought home Uggla. Atlanta added on in the fifth inning with singles by Tyler Pastornicky and the pitcher Beachy resulting in runs scored by Uggla and McCann. St. Louis got on the board in the sixth inning when Allen Craig hit a sacrifice fly, allowing safe passage home for Rafael Furcal. The Braves padded the lead in the eighth inning as Bourn hit a solo home run. The Cardinals got it back in the bottom of the eighth as Furcal singled, driving in Daniel Descalso. Atlanta extended the lead in the ninth inning when Bourn doubled, plating Pastornicky. This made it a 7-2 game, with Beachy getting the win while Wainwright was pinned with the loss.
Out on the Pacific Coast, the Oakland Athletics host the Detroit Tigers. Doug Fister and Brandon McCarthy get the starting nods. Oakland drew first blood with a first inning Jonny Gomes single, scoring Jemile Weeks. The Athletics added on as Cliff Pennington tripled to force in Collin Cowgill in the seventh inning, before coming the rest of the way home on a single by Daric Barton. Detroit got on the board in the ninth inning as Alex Avila's sacrifice fly allowed Delmon Young to dart home, but they couldn't pull even, losing 3-1. The win went to McCarthy, the save was shakily converted by Brian Fuentes, and the loss was stuck on Fister.
Back southeast a tad, the Arizona Diamondbacks host the San Francisco Giants. Matt Cain and Trevor Cahill pace the game. San Francisco quickly scored first with Brandon Belt grounding out to get Gregor Blanco home. Arizona tied it in the third inning when Willie Bloomquist hit a sacrifice fly, allowing Aaron Hill to come home. The Giants added on in the fifth inning as Melky Cabrera hit a ground rule double to force in Blanco. San Francisco kept going in the sixth inning as the pitcher Cain doubled in both Emmanuel Burriss and Brandon Crawford. The Diamondbacks pulled back in the seventh inning as Paul Goldschmidt reached on an error, providing time for Jason Kubel to dash home. The Giants added on again as Cabrera doubled to knock in Belt. This made it 5-2, a final, with the win going to Cain, the save converted by Santiago Casilla, and the loss dealt to Cahill.
Finally, we end in Los Angeles, as the Dodgers host the Colorado Rockies. Juan Nicasio and Aaron Harang have the manager's approval to start. Los Angeles started with a Juan Uribe single to score Andre Ethier in the fifth inning. Colorado tied it with a seventh inning Tyler Colvin solo home run. The Dodgers got the lead back in the eighth inning with Tony Gwynn, Jr. hitting a single that brought in James Loney. This held up for a 2-1 win, with Harang earning the victory, Kenley Jansen picking up the save, and Josh Outman suffering the loss.
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Eastern Conference Semifinal: 1) New York Rangers VS. 7) Washington Capitals
Welcome to the post for the semifinal series between the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals. Please use this post as a reference for the entire series.
Game 1: Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York. In goal: Henrik Lundqvist for New York; Braden Holtby for Washington. New York got things going in the second period as Artem Anisimov scored, thanks to Ruslan Fedotenko and Ryan McDonagh. Washington tied it with four seconds left in the period, as Jason Chimera potted his second of the postseason, with the help of Brooks Laich. The Rangers regained the lead in the third period with a Chris Kreider goal, his second of the playoffs, fueled by Derek Stepan. New York iced it at 3-1 on a Brad Richards goal, his third of the postseason, set up by Kreider and Marian Gaborik. The three stars were Kreider, Richards, and Fedotenko. New York leads the series 1-0.
Game 2: Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York. In goal: Henrik Lundqvist for New York; Braden Holtby for Washington. Washington was first on the board with a Mike Knuble goal, his second of the postseason, fueled by Keith Aucoin and Joel Ward. The Capitals extended the lead as Jason Chimeraused half the Rangers on ice roster scored his third of the playoffs, via Matt Hendricks and Jay Beagle. New York got on the board late with a Brad Richards goal, his fourth of the postseason, coming off of Marian Gaborik and Michael Del Zotto. The Rangers tied it in the third period as Ryan Callahan scored his third of the playoffs on the power play with the help of Del Zotto and Richards. Washington took the lead again as Alex Ovechkin sniped his third of the postseason, a power play goal powered by Nicklas Backstrom. They held on to win 3-2, with Holtby (26 for 28 in saves), Del Zotto, and Ovechkin got the three stars, while Richards gets an honorable mention. The series is tied at 1 apiece.
Game 3: Verizon Center, Washington, District of Columbia. In goal: Braden Holtby for Washington; Henrik Lundqvist for New York. New York started things in the second period as Ryan Callahan netted his fourth of the postseason, a power play goal powered by Michael Del Zotto and Marian Gaborik. Washington tied it on a John Carlson goal, made possible by Alexander Semin and Karl Alzner. The Rangers won it 2-1 in the third overtime as Gaborik put away his second of the playoffs, with the help of Brad Richards and Dan Girardi. Gaborik, Lundqvist (45 for 46 in saves), and Holtby (47 for 49 in saves) got the three stars. New York regains a series lead at 2-1.
Game 4: Verizon Center, Washington, District of Columbia. In goal: Braden Holtby for Washington; Henrik Lundqvist for New York. Washington began with an unassisted Alex Ovechkin goal, his fourth of the postseason. New York tied it in the second period with Artem Anisimov scoring his second of the playoffs, courtesy of Dan Girardi and Brian Boyle. The Capitals got the lead back as Nicklas Backstrom sniped his second of the postseason, via Jason Chimera and Joel Ward. The Rangers tied it again on a Marian Gaborik tally, his third of the playoffs, coming off of Anisimov and Marc Staal. Washington regained the lead in the third period on a Mike Green power play goal, powered by Dennis Wideman as his second of the postseason. This was good for a 3-2 win, with the three stars being Green, Backstrom, and Anisimov. The series is now tied at 2.
Game 5: Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York. In goal: Henrik Lundqvist for New York; Braden Holtby for Washington. New York started off with an Anton Stralman goal, his third of the postseason, set up by Marc Staal and Derek Stepan. Washington tied it in the second period as Brooks Laich netted his second of the playoffs, courtesy of Alex Ovechkin and Troy Brouwer. The Capitals gained the lead in the third period with a John Carlson power play goal, his second of the postseason, powered by Dennis Wideman and Brouwer. The Rangers got an equalizer with eight seconds left in regulation, a Brad Richards power play goal guided in by Ryan Callahan and Michael Del Zotto as his fifth of the playoffs. New York won it 3-2 in overtime when Staal scored his second of the postseason, a power play goal with a lone John Mitchell assist. Staal, Richards, and Holtby (35 for 38 in saves) got the three stars, while Brouwer gets an honorable mention. New York now has a 3-2 series lead.
Game 6: Verizon Center, Washington, District of Columbia. In goal: Braden Holtby for Washington; Henrik Lundqvist for New York. Washington struck first as Alex Ovechkin netted his fifth of the postseason, a power play goal powered by Nicklas Backstrom and Mike Green. The Capitals extended the lead in the second period on the fourth of the playoffs for Jason Chimera, via Backstrom and John Carlson. New York got one back late in the third period, a Marian Gaborik goal set up by Dan Girardi and Derek Stepan as his fourth of the postseason. The final stood at 2-1, with the three stars being Holtby (30 for 31 in saves), Ovechkin, and Chimera, while Backstrom gets an honorable mention. The series is pushed to game 7 as we are all tied at 3 games each.
Game 7: Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York. In goal: Henrik Lundqvist for New York; Braden Holtby for Washington. New York opened with a Brad Richards goal, his sixth of the season, courtesy of Carl Hagelin and Michael Del Zotto. Del Zotto extended the Rangers lead in the third period on his second of the playoffs, fueled by Marian Gaborik and Hagelin. Washington got on the board as Roman Hamrlik scored, with the help of Brooks Laich and Jason Chimera. The Capitals couldn't get an equalizer, falling 2-1. The three stars belonged to Lundqvist (22 for 23 in saves), Richards, and Del Zotto, while Hagelin gets an honorable mention. The Rangers go on to face the New Jersey Devils in the Eastern Conference Finals for a chance to play for the Stanley Cup.
Game 1: Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York. In goal: Henrik Lundqvist for New York; Braden Holtby for Washington. New York got things going in the second period as Artem Anisimov scored, thanks to Ruslan Fedotenko and Ryan McDonagh. Washington tied it with four seconds left in the period, as Jason Chimera potted his second of the postseason, with the help of Brooks Laich. The Rangers regained the lead in the third period with a Chris Kreider goal, his second of the playoffs, fueled by Derek Stepan. New York iced it at 3-1 on a Brad Richards goal, his third of the postseason, set up by Kreider and Marian Gaborik. The three stars were Kreider, Richards, and Fedotenko. New York leads the series 1-0.
Game 2: Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York. In goal: Henrik Lundqvist for New York; Braden Holtby for Washington. Washington was first on the board with a Mike Knuble goal, his second of the postseason, fueled by Keith Aucoin and Joel Ward. The Capitals extended the lead as Jason Chimera
Game 3: Verizon Center, Washington, District of Columbia. In goal: Braden Holtby for Washington; Henrik Lundqvist for New York. New York started things in the second period as Ryan Callahan netted his fourth of the postseason, a power play goal powered by Michael Del Zotto and Marian Gaborik. Washington tied it on a John Carlson goal, made possible by Alexander Semin and Karl Alzner. The Rangers won it 2-1 in the third overtime as Gaborik put away his second of the playoffs, with the help of Brad Richards and Dan Girardi. Gaborik, Lundqvist (45 for 46 in saves), and Holtby (47 for 49 in saves) got the three stars. New York regains a series lead at 2-1.
Game 4: Verizon Center, Washington, District of Columbia. In goal: Braden Holtby for Washington; Henrik Lundqvist for New York. Washington began with an unassisted Alex Ovechkin goal, his fourth of the postseason. New York tied it in the second period with Artem Anisimov scoring his second of the playoffs, courtesy of Dan Girardi and Brian Boyle. The Capitals got the lead back as Nicklas Backstrom sniped his second of the postseason, via Jason Chimera and Joel Ward. The Rangers tied it again on a Marian Gaborik tally, his third of the playoffs, coming off of Anisimov and Marc Staal. Washington regained the lead in the third period on a Mike Green power play goal, powered by Dennis Wideman as his second of the postseason. This was good for a 3-2 win, with the three stars being Green, Backstrom, and Anisimov. The series is now tied at 2.
Game 5: Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York. In goal: Henrik Lundqvist for New York; Braden Holtby for Washington. New York started off with an Anton Stralman goal, his third of the postseason, set up by Marc Staal and Derek Stepan. Washington tied it in the second period as Brooks Laich netted his second of the playoffs, courtesy of Alex Ovechkin and Troy Brouwer. The Capitals gained the lead in the third period with a John Carlson power play goal, his second of the postseason, powered by Dennis Wideman and Brouwer. The Rangers got an equalizer with eight seconds left in regulation, a Brad Richards power play goal guided in by Ryan Callahan and Michael Del Zotto as his fifth of the playoffs. New York won it 3-2 in overtime when Staal scored his second of the postseason, a power play goal with a lone John Mitchell assist. Staal, Richards, and Holtby (35 for 38 in saves) got the three stars, while Brouwer gets an honorable mention. New York now has a 3-2 series lead.
Game 6: Verizon Center, Washington, District of Columbia. In goal: Braden Holtby for Washington; Henrik Lundqvist for New York. Washington struck first as Alex Ovechkin netted his fifth of the postseason, a power play goal powered by Nicklas Backstrom and Mike Green. The Capitals extended the lead in the second period on the fourth of the playoffs for Jason Chimera, via Backstrom and John Carlson. New York got one back late in the third period, a Marian Gaborik goal set up by Dan Girardi and Derek Stepan as his fourth of the postseason. The final stood at 2-1, with the three stars being Holtby (30 for 31 in saves), Ovechkin, and Chimera, while Backstrom gets an honorable mention. The series is pushed to game 7 as we are all tied at 3 games each.
Game 7: Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York. In goal: Henrik Lundqvist for New York; Braden Holtby for Washington. New York opened with a Brad Richards goal, his sixth of the season, courtesy of Carl Hagelin and Michael Del Zotto. Del Zotto extended the Rangers lead in the third period on his second of the playoffs, fueled by Marian Gaborik and Hagelin. Washington got on the board as Roman Hamrlik scored, with the help of Brooks Laich and Jason Chimera. The Capitals couldn't get an equalizer, falling 2-1. The three stars belonged to Lundqvist (22 for 23 in saves), Richards, and Del Zotto, while Hagelin gets an honorable mention. The Rangers go on to face the New Jersey Devils in the Eastern Conference Finals for a chance to play for the Stanley Cup.
Friday, May 11, 2012
MLB Day 40 2012
Full slate once again, beginning in...
Pittsburgh, with the Pirates hosting the Houston Astros. Bud Norris and James McDonald are the underrated starters. Houston began in the second inning as Justin Maxwell grounded into a double play that allowed Brian Bogusevic to get home. This would hold up the rest of the game for a 1-0 Astros win. Norris earned the win with a dominant effort, Brett Myers tossed a clean ninth for the save, and McDonald pitched almost equally as well despite getting no help to avoid the loss.
East to the Bronx, with he New York Yankees hosting the Seattle Mariners. Felix Hernandez opposes Hiroki Kuroda. Seattle got an early lead as Dustin Ackley hit a lead off solo home run. New York tied it in the bottom of the first as Robinson Cano singled to drive in Curtis Granderson. The Mariners got the lead back in the sixth inning with a Jesus Montero solo shot. The Yankees gained the lead in the bottom of the sixth on a three-run home run by Raul Ibanez, sweeping in Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira. New York extended their lead in the eighth inning as Andruw Jones went yard for a two-run homer, also scoring Nick Swisher. This ended the scoring at 6-2, with Kuroda earning the win and Hernandez taking a tough loss.
Into Pennsylvania again, as the Philadelphia Phillies bring in the San Diego Padres. Clayton Richard and Vance Worley are the young starters. Philadelphia got going in the second inning as John Mayberry hit a two-run home run, also scoring Carlos Ruiz. San Diego tied it with a pair of singles in the fourth inning, as Yonder Alonso scored Will Venable before Jesus Guzman did the same for Chase Headley. The Phillies got the lead back in their half of the inning on a two-run shot by Ruiz, sweeping in Ty Wigginton. The Padres chipped away in the sixth inning as Alonso lifted a solo home run. Philadelphia answered in the bottom of the sixth inning when Freddy Galvis doubled home Mayberry. The Phillies extended the lead with a Ruiz single to get Hunter Pence across the plate in the seventh inning, followed by a Mayberry single to bring around Wigginton. This made it 7-3, with Worley getting the win and Richard taking the loss.
Down in Baltimore, the Orioles host the Tampa Bay Rays. Jeremy Hellickson and Dana Eveland get the starting nods. Tampa Bay led off with a second inning Sean Rodriguez double play that allowed Luke Scott to dash home. Baltimore tied it in the bottom of the second with an Adam Jones solo home run. The Rays padded the lead in the fourth with Elliot Johnson singling in Matt Joyce before Carlos Pena was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, forcing in Jose Molina. The Orioles pulled back in the sixth inning on a Nick Markakis solo shot. Baltimore took the lead in the seventh inning when Nick Johnson hit a two-run home run, also scoring Chris Davis. They didn't look back as they would win 4-3, with Darren O'Day picking up the win, Jim Johnson converting a clean ninth for a save, and Joel Peralta taking the unlucky loss.
Up north to Boston, where the Red Sox host the Cleveland Indians. Struggling pitchers Ubaldo Jimenez and Clay Buchholz will get a chance to redeem themselves tonight. Cleveland struck early in the first inning when Carlos Santana singled home Asdrubal Cabrera. Boston took the lead in their half of the inning on a Will Middlebrooks double, knocking in Dustin Pedroia and David Ortiz. The Red Sox added on in the second inning with a 2-RBI double from Pedroia, driving in Nick Punto and Ryan Sweeney. Boston extended the lead in the fifth inning when Cody Ross doubled, allowing Daniel Nava to come home, followed by a Sweeney single that finish Ross' trip around and a Pedroia sacrifice fly to bring in Punto. The Indians pulled back in the seventh inning on a bases-loaded walk by Travis Hafner to force in Johnny Damon, followed by Santana reaching on an error that gave Jason Kipnis time to cross home, and Michael Brantley singling in Cabrera. Cleveland attempted a ninth inning rally as Brantley singled and Santana was able to dash home safely, but they would fall 7-5. The win went to Buchholz, while Alfredo Aceves got out of a mess to make the save and Jimenez was stuck with the loss.
Westward to Cincinnati, as the Reds host the Washington Nationals. Gio Gonzalez and Mike Leake are the middle-rotation pitchers. Washington was first to score in the first inning when Roger Bernadina hit a two run home run to bring home Ian Desmond, followed by Adam LaRoche's double to score Ryan Zimmerman. The Nationals struck again in the second inning when Bernadina singled home Wilson Ramos. Washington padded the lead in the third inning on a Danny Espinosa two-run homer, also scoring LaRoche. The Nationals extended the lead in the fourth inning when LaRoche singled, driving in Desmond. Cincinnati got on the board in the bottom of the fourth, when Jay Bruce hit a sacrifice fly that supplied Joey Votto the time needed to get home. The Reds got another in the fifth inning as Zack Cozart singled to plate Miguel Cairo. Cincinnati got closer in the seventh inning when Ryan Ludwick singled to bring Bruce home. They got no further, losing 7-3, with Gonzalez getting the win and Leake taking the loss.
Down in South Florida, the Miami Marlins host the New York Mets. Johan Santana and Mark Buehrle are the well known pitchers. Miami quickly took a lead in the first inning as Omar Infante singled home Jose Reyes before coming home on a two-run home run by Austin Kearns. New York got one back in the fifth inning as Ike Davis hit a solo home run. The Mets pulled closer in the seventh inning as Mike Nickeas doubled in Ronny Cedeno. New York tied it with a Kirk Nieuwenhuis double, bringing around David Wright in the eighth inning, and they took the lead as Mike Baxter doubled in both Nieuwenhuis and Davis. The Marlins shot back in the bottom of the eighth as Infante doubled and Reyes dashed home. Miami tied it with a ninth inning Emilio Bonifacio single, scoring Giancarlo Stanton, before Greg Dobbs finished the Bonifacio trip around, making it a 6-5 come from behind win for the Marlins. Heath Bell was in line for the win while Frank Francisco was pinned with the loss.
Westward to Arlington, where the Texas Rangers host the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. C.J. Wilson opposes his former team, who let him go for his opponent, Yu Darvish. Texas got going early with a first inning Adrian Beltre single to give Elvis Andrus safe passage home, before the rain started falling, and after the delay, Nelson Cruz singled in Josh Hamilton and Beltre, followed by Mitch Moreland grounding into a fielder's choice to get Michael Young home, and Craig Gentry tripling to force in both Cruz and Moreland. The Rangers attacked again in the second inning as Hamilton hit a solo home run. Los Angeles got on the board in the third inning with a Mike Trout two-run home run, also scoring Bobby Wilson. Texas answered back in their half of the inning as Moreland hit a sacrifice fly that got Mike Napoli home. The Rangers got another as Hamilton hit a solo shot in the fourth inning. The Angels got one back in the sixth inning as Torii Hunter went yard for a solo home run. Texas kept the power display up in the seventh inning on a Moreland solo home run. This made it 10-3, a final, with the win going to Darvish and the loss to Wilson.
North to Chicago, where the White Sox host the Kansas City Royals. Felipe Paulino and Gavin Floyd will have the green light to start. Adam Dunn opened for Chicago with a first inning solo home run. The White Sox padded the lead in the third inning on a single by Gordon Beckham, knocking in Alejandro De Aza. Chicago extended the lead in the sixth inning as Alex Rios tripled, forcing in both Beckham and A.J. Pierzynski. The White Sox added on again in the seventh inning when De Aza singled to drive in Eduardo Escobar. This made it 5-0, with Floyd getting the win in a convincing fashion while Paulino suffered a loss with no run support.
Further north, the Minnesota Twins host the Toronto Blue Jays. Kyle Drabek and Nick Blackburn are set to start the game if the rain ever stops. When it did end, Toronto was quick to take advantage of it, with vintage Jose Bautista hitting a solo home run in the first inning. Minnesota gained the lead in the bottom of the first with Ryan Doumit singling in both Denard Span and Joe Mauer. The Blue Jays tied it in the fourth inning as Colby Rasmus singled to score Eric Thames. The Twins rallied to a lead in the fifth inning beginning with a Josh Willingham double to drive in Span, followed by Chris Parmelee drawing a bases-loaded walk to force in Mauer, and a Darin Mastroianni single that knocked in both Willingham and Doumit. Toronto got another one in the sixth inning when Bautista hit another solo shot, followed by Thames hitting a two-run blast that swept in Edwin Encarnacion. Minnesota got some separation on a Mastroianni single to bring in Erik Komatsu in the seventh inning. Encarnacion tried to get the Blue Jays closer with an eighth inning solo shot, but they still fell 7-6. Blackburn was credited with the win, Matt Capps got the save, and Drabek took the loss.
Into Wisconsin, as the Milwaukee Brewers welcome the Chicago Cubs. Matt Garza and Randy Wolf will take the mound. Milwaukee struck early in the first inning with Aramis Ramirez grounding in a double play that allowed safe passage home for Nyjer Morgan. Chicago took the lead in the seventh inning as David DeJesus hit a grand slam, also scoring Darwin Barney, Ian Stewart, and Reed Johnson. The Brewers got one back in their half of the seventh inning as Ramirez doubled in Ryan Braun, followed by Jonathan Lucroy doubling to clear the bases of Ramirez, Corey Hart, and George Kotteras as the Brewers took a lead. The Cubs tied it back up in the ninth inning on a DeJesus triple to score Stewart, and they took the lead when DeJesus scored on a wild pitch, followed by Alfonso Soriano singling to score Starlin Castro. Milwaukee got the tying runs in the ninth inning with a two-run homer by Hart balanced the score when Ramirez also came home. The Brewers won it in the thirteenth inning as Hart singled home Rickie Weeks for an 8-7 victory. The win went to Vinnie Chulk, while the loss was stuck on Lendy Castillo.
Down in Missouri, the St. Louis Cardinals host the Atlanta Braves. Mike Minor and Jaime Garcia were handed the ball. Atlanta got their first two runs on a bit of luck in the first inning, as Michael Bourn scored on a wild pitch and Martin Prado did the same on a passed ball. St. Louis got one back in the second inning with a Matt Carpenter solo shot. The Braves extended their lead in the third inning as Brian McCann hit a ground rule double to force in Dan Uggla before coming home on a Chipper Jones single, and then Tyler Pastornicky continued the night of lucky bounces for the Braves with a ground rule double of his own to get Jones across the plate. The Cardinals pulled back in the fourth inning with a pair of solo home runs by Carlos Beltran and Allen Craig. St. Louis took the lead in the fifth inning as Matt Holliday doubled in Rafael Furcal, before finishing his trip alongside Jon Jay when Beltran hit a triple. Atlanta got a seventh inning equalizer when Uggla hit a solo shot. The Braves grabbed the lead in the eighth inning when Freddie Freeman singled home Jason Heyward. The Cardinals tied it with Beltran hiting a solo home run in the bottom of the eighth. Atlanta gained the lead in the twelfth inning as Heyward's two-run home run also scoring Jones. This was a 9-7 lead and victory for the Braves, with the win going to Livan Hernandez, the save to Craig Kimbrel, and the loss to Kyle McClellan.
Southwest to Arizona, where the Diamondbacks host the San Francisco Giants. Madison Bumgarner and Patrick Corbin take their turns in the rotation. San Francisco was first on the board as Melky Cabrera hit a first inning solo home run. Arizona tied it in the third inning when Willie Bloomquist singled home Gerardo Parra. The Diamondbacks grabbed the lead in the fifth inning on a Miguel Montero double, driving in Bloomquist, followed by a Paul Goldschmidt two-run home run that finished Montero's trip around. Arizona added on in the sixth inning with an A.J. Pollock solo shot. This was good for a 5-1 win, picked up by Corbin, while Bumgarner was stuck with the loss.
Northwest in Oakland, the Athletics host the Detroit Tigers. Rick Porcello and Tommy Milone play from the mound. Detroit struck first as Miguel Cabrera grounded into a double play to get Austin Jackson home. Oakland answered in the bottom of the first with a Kila Ka'aihue double that knocked in Josh Reddick, before he came home on a Brandon Inge single. The Tigers tied it in the third inning as Cabrera singled home Gerald Laird. The Athletics gained the lead again in the bottom of the third on a solo shot by Reddick, followed by Seth Smith doubling, allowing Ka'aihue to cross home. Oakland added on in the sixth inning as Reddick singled to push Jemile Weeks across the plate, before he came home as Inge went yard for a three run home run, also sweeping in Smith. The Athletics kept up the attack in the seventh inning with a three-run blast by Reddick, also scoring Weeks and Cliff Pennington. Detroit answered in the eighth inning as Cabrera singled home Jackson and Delmon Young did the same for Andy Dirks. This made it 11-4, a final, with the win going to Milone and the loss to Porcello.
Finally, in Los Angeles, the Dodgers host the Colorado Rockies. Jamie Moyer takes the hill against Chris Capuano. Los Angeles got on the board first with a first inning solo home run by Mark Ellis. The Dodgers extended the lead in the fourth inning as Bobby Abreu singled to drive in Andre Ethier. Los Angeles padded the lead in the fifth inning when Ellis doubled in both Matt Treanor and the pitcher Capuano, followed by Ethier singling to finish Ellis' trip around. Colorado got on the board in the seventh inning with a Michael Cuddyer solo shot. The Dodgers followed up in the bottom of the seventh with an Ethier solo home run. Los Angeles added on in the eighth inning when Juan Uribe hit a solo home run. The Rockies rallied a bit in the ninth inning with a Cuddyer sacrifice fly allowing safe passage home for Troy Tulowitzki, and a Dexter Fowler triple forced in Todd Helton, but they only got to 7-3 before losing. Capuano grabbed the win while Moyer was tagged with the loss.
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Pittsburgh, with the Pirates hosting the Houston Astros. Bud Norris and James McDonald are the underrated starters. Houston began in the second inning as Justin Maxwell grounded into a double play that allowed Brian Bogusevic to get home. This would hold up the rest of the game for a 1-0 Astros win. Norris earned the win with a dominant effort, Brett Myers tossed a clean ninth for the save, and McDonald pitched almost equally as well despite getting no help to avoid the loss.
East to the Bronx, with he New York Yankees hosting the Seattle Mariners. Felix Hernandez opposes Hiroki Kuroda. Seattle got an early lead as Dustin Ackley hit a lead off solo home run. New York tied it in the bottom of the first as Robinson Cano singled to drive in Curtis Granderson. The Mariners got the lead back in the sixth inning with a Jesus Montero solo shot. The Yankees gained the lead in the bottom of the sixth on a three-run home run by Raul Ibanez, sweeping in Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira. New York extended their lead in the eighth inning as Andruw Jones went yard for a two-run homer, also scoring Nick Swisher. This ended the scoring at 6-2, with Kuroda earning the win and Hernandez taking a tough loss.
Into Pennsylvania again, as the Philadelphia Phillies bring in the San Diego Padres. Clayton Richard and Vance Worley are the young starters. Philadelphia got going in the second inning as John Mayberry hit a two-run home run, also scoring Carlos Ruiz. San Diego tied it with a pair of singles in the fourth inning, as Yonder Alonso scored Will Venable before Jesus Guzman did the same for Chase Headley. The Phillies got the lead back in their half of the inning on a two-run shot by Ruiz, sweeping in Ty Wigginton. The Padres chipped away in the sixth inning as Alonso lifted a solo home run. Philadelphia answered in the bottom of the sixth inning when Freddy Galvis doubled home Mayberry. The Phillies extended the lead with a Ruiz single to get Hunter Pence across the plate in the seventh inning, followed by a Mayberry single to bring around Wigginton. This made it 7-3, with Worley getting the win and Richard taking the loss.
Down in Baltimore, the Orioles host the Tampa Bay Rays. Jeremy Hellickson and Dana Eveland get the starting nods. Tampa Bay led off with a second inning Sean Rodriguez double play that allowed Luke Scott to dash home. Baltimore tied it in the bottom of the second with an Adam Jones solo home run. The Rays padded the lead in the fourth with Elliot Johnson singling in Matt Joyce before Carlos Pena was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, forcing in Jose Molina. The Orioles pulled back in the sixth inning on a Nick Markakis solo shot. Baltimore took the lead in the seventh inning when Nick Johnson hit a two-run home run, also scoring Chris Davis. They didn't look back as they would win 4-3, with Darren O'Day picking up the win, Jim Johnson converting a clean ninth for a save, and Joel Peralta taking the unlucky loss.
Up north to Boston, where the Red Sox host the Cleveland Indians. Struggling pitchers Ubaldo Jimenez and Clay Buchholz will get a chance to redeem themselves tonight. Cleveland struck early in the first inning when Carlos Santana singled home Asdrubal Cabrera. Boston took the lead in their half of the inning on a Will Middlebrooks double, knocking in Dustin Pedroia and David Ortiz. The Red Sox added on in the second inning with a 2-RBI double from Pedroia, driving in Nick Punto and Ryan Sweeney. Boston extended the lead in the fifth inning when Cody Ross doubled, allowing Daniel Nava to come home, followed by a Sweeney single that finish Ross' trip around and a Pedroia sacrifice fly to bring in Punto. The Indians pulled back in the seventh inning on a bases-loaded walk by Travis Hafner to force in Johnny Damon, followed by Santana reaching on an error that gave Jason Kipnis time to cross home, and Michael Brantley singling in Cabrera. Cleveland attempted a ninth inning rally as Brantley singled and Santana was able to dash home safely, but they would fall 7-5. The win went to Buchholz, while Alfredo Aceves got out of a mess to make the save and Jimenez was stuck with the loss.
Westward to Cincinnati, as the Reds host the Washington Nationals. Gio Gonzalez and Mike Leake are the middle-rotation pitchers. Washington was first to score in the first inning when Roger Bernadina hit a two run home run to bring home Ian Desmond, followed by Adam LaRoche's double to score Ryan Zimmerman. The Nationals struck again in the second inning when Bernadina singled home Wilson Ramos. Washington padded the lead in the third inning on a Danny Espinosa two-run homer, also scoring LaRoche. The Nationals extended the lead in the fourth inning when LaRoche singled, driving in Desmond. Cincinnati got on the board in the bottom of the fourth, when Jay Bruce hit a sacrifice fly that supplied Joey Votto the time needed to get home. The Reds got another in the fifth inning as Zack Cozart singled to plate Miguel Cairo. Cincinnati got closer in the seventh inning when Ryan Ludwick singled to bring Bruce home. They got no further, losing 7-3, with Gonzalez getting the win and Leake taking the loss.
Down in South Florida, the Miami Marlins host the New York Mets. Johan Santana and Mark Buehrle are the well known pitchers. Miami quickly took a lead in the first inning as Omar Infante singled home Jose Reyes before coming home on a two-run home run by Austin Kearns. New York got one back in the fifth inning as Ike Davis hit a solo home run. The Mets pulled closer in the seventh inning as Mike Nickeas doubled in Ronny Cedeno. New York tied it with a Kirk Nieuwenhuis double, bringing around David Wright in the eighth inning, and they took the lead as Mike Baxter doubled in both Nieuwenhuis and Davis. The Marlins shot back in the bottom of the eighth as Infante doubled and Reyes dashed home. Miami tied it with a ninth inning Emilio Bonifacio single, scoring Giancarlo Stanton, before Greg Dobbs finished the Bonifacio trip around, making it a 6-5 come from behind win for the Marlins. Heath Bell was in line for the win while Frank Francisco was pinned with the loss.
Westward to Arlington, where the Texas Rangers host the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. C.J. Wilson opposes his former team, who let him go for his opponent, Yu Darvish. Texas got going early with a first inning Adrian Beltre single to give Elvis Andrus safe passage home, before the rain started falling, and after the delay, Nelson Cruz singled in Josh Hamilton and Beltre, followed by Mitch Moreland grounding into a fielder's choice to get Michael Young home, and Craig Gentry tripling to force in both Cruz and Moreland. The Rangers attacked again in the second inning as Hamilton hit a solo home run. Los Angeles got on the board in the third inning with a Mike Trout two-run home run, also scoring Bobby Wilson. Texas answered back in their half of the inning as Moreland hit a sacrifice fly that got Mike Napoli home. The Rangers got another as Hamilton hit a solo shot in the fourth inning. The Angels got one back in the sixth inning as Torii Hunter went yard for a solo home run. Texas kept the power display up in the seventh inning on a Moreland solo home run. This made it 10-3, a final, with the win going to Darvish and the loss to Wilson.
North to Chicago, where the White Sox host the Kansas City Royals. Felipe Paulino and Gavin Floyd will have the green light to start. Adam Dunn opened for Chicago with a first inning solo home run. The White Sox padded the lead in the third inning on a single by Gordon Beckham, knocking in Alejandro De Aza. Chicago extended the lead in the sixth inning as Alex Rios tripled, forcing in both Beckham and A.J. Pierzynski. The White Sox added on again in the seventh inning when De Aza singled to drive in Eduardo Escobar. This made it 5-0, with Floyd getting the win in a convincing fashion while Paulino suffered a loss with no run support.
Further north, the Minnesota Twins host the Toronto Blue Jays. Kyle Drabek and Nick Blackburn are set to start the game if the rain ever stops. When it did end, Toronto was quick to take advantage of it, with vintage Jose Bautista hitting a solo home run in the first inning. Minnesota gained the lead in the bottom of the first with Ryan Doumit singling in both Denard Span and Joe Mauer. The Blue Jays tied it in the fourth inning as Colby Rasmus singled to score Eric Thames. The Twins rallied to a lead in the fifth inning beginning with a Josh Willingham double to drive in Span, followed by Chris Parmelee drawing a bases-loaded walk to force in Mauer, and a Darin Mastroianni single that knocked in both Willingham and Doumit. Toronto got another one in the sixth inning when Bautista hit another solo shot, followed by Thames hitting a two-run blast that swept in Edwin Encarnacion. Minnesota got some separation on a Mastroianni single to bring in Erik Komatsu in the seventh inning. Encarnacion tried to get the Blue Jays closer with an eighth inning solo shot, but they still fell 7-6. Blackburn was credited with the win, Matt Capps got the save, and Drabek took the loss.
Into Wisconsin, as the Milwaukee Brewers welcome the Chicago Cubs. Matt Garza and Randy Wolf will take the mound. Milwaukee struck early in the first inning with Aramis Ramirez grounding in a double play that allowed safe passage home for Nyjer Morgan. Chicago took the lead in the seventh inning as David DeJesus hit a grand slam, also scoring Darwin Barney, Ian Stewart, and Reed Johnson. The Brewers got one back in their half of the seventh inning as Ramirez doubled in Ryan Braun, followed by Jonathan Lucroy doubling to clear the bases of Ramirez, Corey Hart, and George Kotteras as the Brewers took a lead. The Cubs tied it back up in the ninth inning on a DeJesus triple to score Stewart, and they took the lead when DeJesus scored on a wild pitch, followed by Alfonso Soriano singling to score Starlin Castro. Milwaukee got the tying runs in the ninth inning with a two-run homer by Hart balanced the score when Ramirez also came home. The Brewers won it in the thirteenth inning as Hart singled home Rickie Weeks for an 8-7 victory. The win went to Vinnie Chulk, while the loss was stuck on Lendy Castillo.
Down in Missouri, the St. Louis Cardinals host the Atlanta Braves. Mike Minor and Jaime Garcia were handed the ball. Atlanta got their first two runs on a bit of luck in the first inning, as Michael Bourn scored on a wild pitch and Martin Prado did the same on a passed ball. St. Louis got one back in the second inning with a Matt Carpenter solo shot. The Braves extended their lead in the third inning as Brian McCann hit a ground rule double to force in Dan Uggla before coming home on a Chipper Jones single, and then Tyler Pastornicky continued the night of lucky bounces for the Braves with a ground rule double of his own to get Jones across the plate. The Cardinals pulled back in the fourth inning with a pair of solo home runs by Carlos Beltran and Allen Craig. St. Louis took the lead in the fifth inning as Matt Holliday doubled in Rafael Furcal, before finishing his trip alongside Jon Jay when Beltran hit a triple. Atlanta got a seventh inning equalizer when Uggla hit a solo shot. The Braves grabbed the lead in the eighth inning when Freddie Freeman singled home Jason Heyward. The Cardinals tied it with Beltran hiting a solo home run in the bottom of the eighth. Atlanta gained the lead in the twelfth inning as Heyward's two-run home run also scoring Jones. This was a 9-7 lead and victory for the Braves, with the win going to Livan Hernandez, the save to Craig Kimbrel, and the loss to Kyle McClellan.
Southwest to Arizona, where the Diamondbacks host the San Francisco Giants. Madison Bumgarner and Patrick Corbin take their turns in the rotation. San Francisco was first on the board as Melky Cabrera hit a first inning solo home run. Arizona tied it in the third inning when Willie Bloomquist singled home Gerardo Parra. The Diamondbacks grabbed the lead in the fifth inning on a Miguel Montero double, driving in Bloomquist, followed by a Paul Goldschmidt two-run home run that finished Montero's trip around. Arizona added on in the sixth inning with an A.J. Pollock solo shot. This was good for a 5-1 win, picked up by Corbin, while Bumgarner was stuck with the loss.
Northwest in Oakland, the Athletics host the Detroit Tigers. Rick Porcello and Tommy Milone play from the mound. Detroit struck first as Miguel Cabrera grounded into a double play to get Austin Jackson home. Oakland answered in the bottom of the first with a Kila Ka'aihue double that knocked in Josh Reddick, before he came home on a Brandon Inge single. The Tigers tied it in the third inning as Cabrera singled home Gerald Laird. The Athletics gained the lead again in the bottom of the third on a solo shot by Reddick, followed by Seth Smith doubling, allowing Ka'aihue to cross home. Oakland added on in the sixth inning as Reddick singled to push Jemile Weeks across the plate, before he came home as Inge went yard for a three run home run, also sweeping in Smith. The Athletics kept up the attack in the seventh inning with a three-run blast by Reddick, also scoring Weeks and Cliff Pennington. Detroit answered in the eighth inning as Cabrera singled home Jackson and Delmon Young did the same for Andy Dirks. This made it 11-4, a final, with the win going to Milone and the loss to Porcello.
Finally, in Los Angeles, the Dodgers host the Colorado Rockies. Jamie Moyer takes the hill against Chris Capuano. Los Angeles got on the board first with a first inning solo home run by Mark Ellis. The Dodgers extended the lead in the fourth inning as Bobby Abreu singled to drive in Andre Ethier. Los Angeles padded the lead in the fifth inning when Ellis doubled in both Matt Treanor and the pitcher Capuano, followed by Ethier singling to finish Ellis' trip around. Colorado got on the board in the seventh inning with a Michael Cuddyer solo shot. The Dodgers followed up in the bottom of the seventh with an Ethier solo home run. Los Angeles added on in the eighth inning when Juan Uribe hit a solo home run. The Rockies rallied a bit in the ninth inning with a Cuddyer sacrifice fly allowing safe passage home for Troy Tulowitzki, and a Dexter Fowler triple forced in Todd Helton, but they only got to 7-3 before losing. Capuano grabbed the win while Moyer was tagged with the loss.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
MLB Day 39 2012
Travel day cuts the slate in half, and we begin with a doubleheader...
As the Baltimore Orioles make up yesterday's rainout by hosting the Texas Rangers. Colby Lewis and Wei-Yin Chen get the starting nods in the afternoon game. Baltimore opened early with three solo home runs in the first inning, as each of the first three batter, Ryan Flaherty, J.J. Hardy, and Nick Markakis went yard. Texas got one back in the fourth inning when Yorvit Torrealba singled home Michael Young. The Orioles responded as Adam Jones hit a seventh inning solo shot, followed by a two-run blast by Wilson Betemit that swept in Matt Wieters. The Rangers got one back in the eighth inning on an Adrian Beltre single, scoring Elvis Andrus. Texas pulled closer in the ninth inning when David Murphy hit a three-run home run, knocking in Nelson Cruz and Torrealba, but they didn't tie it and fell 6-5. The win went to Chen, while Jim Johnson picked up the save and Lewis was dealt the loss.
In the nightcap, the pitchers were Derek Holland and Tommy Hunter. Texas wasted little time getting on the board as Josh Hamilton hit a two-run home run, also scoring Elvis Andrus in the first inning. Baltimore took the lead in the second inning with a rally beginning on a Wilson Betemit sacrifice fly, allowing time for Adam Jones to dart home, followed by Steve Tolleson singling, which combined with an error to get Matt Wieters home, and Luis Exposito hit a fly out, that also combined with an error led to Mark Reynolds coming home. The Rangers got some back in the fifth inning when Mike Napoli tripled to force in Nelson Cruz, before Andrus singled to finish his trip. Texas added on in the seventh inning with Andrus singling in Mitch Moreland, Adrian Beltre reaching on an error to give Ian Kinsler time to get home, and Michael Young grounding out to allow safe passage home for Andrus. Baltimore was unable to tie it up, losing 7-3 to take a split in the doubleheader, as the win went to Holland and the loss belonged to Hunter.
Over in Pittsburgh, the Pirates host the Washington Nationals. Stephen Strasburg and Kevin Correia will take the mound. Pittsburgh was first on the board with a fourth inning Andrew McCutchen single bringing around Jose Tabata, before coming the rest of the way home when Neil Walker hit a single. Washington took the lead in the sixth inning with a Roger Bernadina solo home run, followed by a two-run homer by Adam LaRoche, sweeping in Ryan Zimmerman. The Nationals added on in the ninth inning as Rick Ankiel hit a solo shot. This made it 4-2, a final, where Strasburg got the win, Henry Rodriguez got the save, and Correia took the loss.
Back east, the New York Yankees host the Tampa Bay Rays. David Price and CC Sabathia are the pair of aces pacing the game. Tampa Bay got going in the first inning when Carlos Pena singled home Sean Rodriguez. The Rays added on in the second inning as Rodriguez singled in Elliot Johnson. New York got some back in the bottom of the second on a Curtis Granderson solo home run and a Chris Stewart single allowing Eduardo Nunez to score. The Yankees gained the lead in the fifth inning as Robinson Cano hit a two-run home run, sweeping in Nick Swisher, and then Andruw Jones doubled to score Alex Rodriguez.Tampa Bay attempted a ninth inning rally as Will Rhymes singled to drive in Johnson, but they couldn't manage any more, losing 5-3. The win went to Sabathia, the save was turned by Rafael Soriano, and the loss was stuck on Price.
Over in Boston, the Red Sox host the Cleveland Indians. Derek Lowe opposes Mr. Golfenchicken, Josh Beckett. Cleveland started with a second inning Casey Kotchman sacrifice fly to bring around Shin-Soo Choo, followed by a two-run homer from Jack Hannahan, also scoring Michael Brantley. Boston got one back in their half of the inning as Mike Aviles singled in Adrian Gonzalez. The Indians replied in the third inning with Jason Kipnis hitting a solo home run, Choo doubling in Asdrubal Cabrera, and Brantley doubling in bth Travis Hafner and Choo. The Red Sox answered in the fifth inning when Daniel Nava doubled to score Gonzalez. Boston chipped away in the seventh inning when Dustin Pedroia hit a solo shot. Cleveland padded the lead in the ninth inning as Carlos Santana hit a sacrifice fly to give time for Kipnis to dash home, for an 8-3 victory. Lowe earned the win and Beckett was stuck with the loss.
West to Minnesota, where the Twins host the Toronto Blue Jays. Henderson Alvarez and Jason Marquis are the middle-rotation starters. Toronto quickly began the scoring with a first inning Eric Thames sacrifice fly to drive in Kelly Johnson, followed by Brett Lawrie singling to score Yunel Escobar. The Blue Jays added on in the third inning with Edwin Encarnacion grounding into a fielder's choice to bring home Escobar, followed by Lawrie singling to finish Encarnacion's trip around, and Colby Rasmus hitting a ground rule double that got Lawrie all the way home. Minnesota got one back in the bottom of the third as Brian Dozier grounded into a fielder's choice that combined with an error to push Alexi Casilla across the plate. Toronto shot back in the fourth inning as Encarnacion singled home Escobar. The Twins replied in the sixth inning as Josh Willingham hit a solo home run. The final stood at 6-2, with Alvarez getting the win and Marquis taking the loss.
Finally, the Oakland Athletics host the Detroit Tigers. Max Scherzer and Bartolo Colon are on the hill. Detroit led off with a first inning Andy Dirks solo home run. Oakland gained the lead in the second inning when Kila Ka'aihue hit a two-run home run, also scoring Seth Smith. The Tigers rallied to a large lead in the third inning, beginning as Miguel Cabrera doubled in Austin Jackson, followed by Prince Fielder reaching on an error to score Dirks, Delmon Young singling to finish Cabrera's trip around, Alex Avila doubling in both Fielder and Young, Brennan Boesch doubling to finish Avila's trip around, Boesch coming home on a double from Ramon Santiago, and Cabrera singling to finish Santiago's trip around for a 8-run rally. Detroit extended the lead in the fifth inning when Cabrera singled, allowing Jackson to cross home again. The Athletics got some back in the eighth inning as Brandon Inge hit a grand slam, knocking in Josh Reddick, Jonny Gomes, and Smith. This made it 10-6, a final, where the win went to Scherzer and the loss to Colon.
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As the Baltimore Orioles make up yesterday's rainout by hosting the Texas Rangers. Colby Lewis and Wei-Yin Chen get the starting nods in the afternoon game. Baltimore opened early with three solo home runs in the first inning, as each of the first three batter, Ryan Flaherty, J.J. Hardy, and Nick Markakis went yard. Texas got one back in the fourth inning when Yorvit Torrealba singled home Michael Young. The Orioles responded as Adam Jones hit a seventh inning solo shot, followed by a two-run blast by Wilson Betemit that swept in Matt Wieters. The Rangers got one back in the eighth inning on an Adrian Beltre single, scoring Elvis Andrus. Texas pulled closer in the ninth inning when David Murphy hit a three-run home run, knocking in Nelson Cruz and Torrealba, but they didn't tie it and fell 6-5. The win went to Chen, while Jim Johnson picked up the save and Lewis was dealt the loss.
In the nightcap, the pitchers were Derek Holland and Tommy Hunter. Texas wasted little time getting on the board as Josh Hamilton hit a two-run home run, also scoring Elvis Andrus in the first inning. Baltimore took the lead in the second inning with a rally beginning on a Wilson Betemit sacrifice fly, allowing time for Adam Jones to dart home, followed by Steve Tolleson singling, which combined with an error to get Matt Wieters home, and Luis Exposito hit a fly out, that also combined with an error led to Mark Reynolds coming home. The Rangers got some back in the fifth inning when Mike Napoli tripled to force in Nelson Cruz, before Andrus singled to finish his trip. Texas added on in the seventh inning with Andrus singling in Mitch Moreland, Adrian Beltre reaching on an error to give Ian Kinsler time to get home, and Michael Young grounding out to allow safe passage home for Andrus. Baltimore was unable to tie it up, losing 7-3 to take a split in the doubleheader, as the win went to Holland and the loss belonged to Hunter.
Over in Pittsburgh, the Pirates host the Washington Nationals. Stephen Strasburg and Kevin Correia will take the mound. Pittsburgh was first on the board with a fourth inning Andrew McCutchen single bringing around Jose Tabata, before coming the rest of the way home when Neil Walker hit a single. Washington took the lead in the sixth inning with a Roger Bernadina solo home run, followed by a two-run homer by Adam LaRoche, sweeping in Ryan Zimmerman. The Nationals added on in the ninth inning as Rick Ankiel hit a solo shot. This made it 4-2, a final, where Strasburg got the win, Henry Rodriguez got the save, and Correia took the loss.
Back east, the New York Yankees host the Tampa Bay Rays. David Price and CC Sabathia are the pair of aces pacing the game. Tampa Bay got going in the first inning when Carlos Pena singled home Sean Rodriguez. The Rays added on in the second inning as Rodriguez singled in Elliot Johnson. New York got some back in the bottom of the second on a Curtis Granderson solo home run and a Chris Stewart single allowing Eduardo Nunez to score. The Yankees gained the lead in the fifth inning as Robinson Cano hit a two-run home run, sweeping in Nick Swisher, and then Andruw Jones doubled to score Alex Rodriguez.Tampa Bay attempted a ninth inning rally as Will Rhymes singled to drive in Johnson, but they couldn't manage any more, losing 5-3. The win went to Sabathia, the save was turned by Rafael Soriano, and the loss was stuck on Price.
Over in Boston, the Red Sox host the Cleveland Indians. Derek Lowe opposes Mr. Golfenchicken, Josh Beckett. Cleveland started with a second inning Casey Kotchman sacrifice fly to bring around Shin-Soo Choo, followed by a two-run homer from Jack Hannahan, also scoring Michael Brantley. Boston got one back in their half of the inning as Mike Aviles singled in Adrian Gonzalez. The Indians replied in the third inning with Jason Kipnis hitting a solo home run, Choo doubling in Asdrubal Cabrera, and Brantley doubling in bth Travis Hafner and Choo. The Red Sox answered in the fifth inning when Daniel Nava doubled to score Gonzalez. Boston chipped away in the seventh inning when Dustin Pedroia hit a solo shot. Cleveland padded the lead in the ninth inning as Carlos Santana hit a sacrifice fly to give time for Kipnis to dash home, for an 8-3 victory. Lowe earned the win and Beckett was stuck with the loss.
West to Minnesota, where the Twins host the Toronto Blue Jays. Henderson Alvarez and Jason Marquis are the middle-rotation starters. Toronto quickly began the scoring with a first inning Eric Thames sacrifice fly to drive in Kelly Johnson, followed by Brett Lawrie singling to score Yunel Escobar. The Blue Jays added on in the third inning with Edwin Encarnacion grounding into a fielder's choice to bring home Escobar, followed by Lawrie singling to finish Encarnacion's trip around, and Colby Rasmus hitting a ground rule double that got Lawrie all the way home. Minnesota got one back in the bottom of the third as Brian Dozier grounded into a fielder's choice that combined with an error to push Alexi Casilla across the plate. Toronto shot back in the fourth inning as Encarnacion singled home Escobar. The Twins replied in the sixth inning as Josh Willingham hit a solo home run. The final stood at 6-2, with Alvarez getting the win and Marquis taking the loss.
Finally, the Oakland Athletics host the Detroit Tigers. Max Scherzer and Bartolo Colon are on the hill. Detroit led off with a first inning Andy Dirks solo home run. Oakland gained the lead in the second inning when Kila Ka'aihue hit a two-run home run, also scoring Seth Smith. The Tigers rallied to a large lead in the third inning, beginning as Miguel Cabrera doubled in Austin Jackson, followed by Prince Fielder reaching on an error to score Dirks, Delmon Young singling to finish Cabrera's trip around, Alex Avila doubling in both Fielder and Young, Brennan Boesch doubling to finish Avila's trip around, Boesch coming home on a double from Ramon Santiago, and Cabrera singling to finish Santiago's trip around for a 8-run rally. Detroit extended the lead in the fifth inning when Cabrera singled, allowing Jackson to cross home again. The Athletics got some back in the eighth inning as Brandon Inge hit a grand slam, knocking in Josh Reddick, Jonny Gomes, and Smith. This made it 10-6, a final, where the win went to Scherzer and the loss to Colon.
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