Only a handful of days left, and today there are just seven games on as one Chicago team made their game up while the other suffered a long rain delay. The first is the makeup game in...
Chicago, as the White Sox host the Detroit Tigers. Doug Fister and Jose Quintana are the inconsistent pitchers. Detroit got going in the third inning as Austin Jacksin singled in Avisail Garcia and Delmon Young singled both Gerald Laird and Jackson across the dish. Chicago pulled back in the fourth inning when Gordon Beckham was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to force in Alex Rios, followed by a 2-RBI Dewayne Wise single, scoring both A.J. Pierzynski and Dayan Viciedo. The Tigers took the lead back in the fifth inning as Young singled to knock in Miguel Cabrera. The White Sox edged ahead in the bottom of the fifth as Viciedo grounded into a fielder's choice that allowed Adam Dunn to come home, and also Paul Konerko after an error. The scoring stopped here at 5-4. Nate Jones was in line for the win, Addison Reed shut the door for a save, and Fister was handed the loss.
Down in Florida, the Tampa Bay Rays host the Boston Red Sox. Aaron Cook and Alex Cobb draw the starts. Tampa Bay began in the fifth inning with Ryan Roberts reaching on a fielder's choice to get Luke Scott home. Boston took the lead in the sixth inning with a two-run Jacoby Ellsbury home run, also scoring Jose Iglesias. The Red Sox added on in the seventh inning as Mauro Gomez singled both James Loney and Jarrod Saltalamacchia in, followed by Ellsbury doing the same for Ryan Lavarnway. The Rays tried a ninth inning rally on a Ben Zobrist groundout that allowed B.J. Upton to score, but they got no closer and fell 5-2. Cook picked up the win and Cobb was stuck with the loss.
Staying in the state, the Miami Marlins host the Atlanta Braves. Tim Hudson and Wade LeBlanc are sent out to pitch. Atlanta opened in the first inning with Martin Prado singling to knock in Jason Heyward, followed by a three-run home run by Dan Uggla, sweeping in Freddie Freeman and Prado. The Braves added on in the fourth inning as Jeff Baker singled to plate Uggla and Hudson grounded out to provide time for David Ross to dash home. Miami got on the board in the bottom of the fourth as Rob Brantly singled to drive in Justin Ruggiano, followed by Bryan Petersen tripling to force in both Donovan Solano and Brantly before being pushing in by a Gorkys Hernandez triple. The Marlins pulled closer in the seventh inning as Carlos Lee singled home Jose Reyes. Atlanta extended the lead in the eighth inning when Prado singled, scoring Heyward. This made it 7-5, the final, with Hudson picking up the win, Craig Kimbrel tossing the save, and LeBlanc was dealt the loss.
Up in New York, the Mets host the Philadelphia Phillies. Cliff Lee and R.A. Dickey pace the game. Philadelphia started in the first inning as Chase Utley hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Jimmy Rollins. The Phillies added on in the fifth inning as Rollins hit a solo home run. New York got on the board in the bottom of the fifth when Daniel Murphy singled to plate Mike Nickeas. Philadelphia replied in the seventh inning as Domonic Brown hit a solo shot. This was it for the scoring, with the final being 3-1, giving the win to Lee, the save was turned by Jonathan Papelbon as his thirty-fifth of the year, and Dickey was pinned with the loss.
Into Chicago, as the Cubs host the Pittsburgh Pirates and a long rain delay. Kevin Correia and Travis Wood are on the mound. Pittsburgh opened in the third inning as Starling Marte tripled to force in both Clint Barmes and Brock Holt, before coming the final 90 feet on a Jose Tabata double. This was all there was for the scoring, with the final being 3-0, the win going to Correia, the save converted by Joel Hanrahan, and the loss was stuck on Wood.
Out west, the Seattle Mariners host the Baltimore Orioles. Chris Tillman and Hector Noesi are the little-known pitchers. Baltimore led off in the first inning as Nate McLouth hit a solo home run, followed by Mark Reynolds singling in Adam Jones and Manny Machado did the same for Matt Wieters. The Orioles added on in the second inning with J.J. Hardy doubling home Robert Andino, Jones singling McLouth across the dish, Wieters reaching on an error to finish Hardy's trip around, and Reynolds doubling to plate Jones. Seattle got on the board in the bottom of the second as Michael Saunders hit a solo shot. Baltimore extended the lead in the fourth inning on a two-run home run by Wieters, also scoring Jones. The Orioles kept going in the sixth inning with Endy Chavez singling Jones across the dish. The Mariners got one back in the eighth inning on an Eric Thames solo home run. Seattle edged closer in the ninth inning when John Jaso hit a two-run home run, sweeping in Jesus Montero, but this only made it a 10-4 final. Tillman picked up the win and Noesi was shelled in the loss.
Finally, down in San Francisco, the Giants host the Colorado Rockies. Jhoulys Chacin and Madison Bumgarner take the hill. San Francisco began in the third inning as Brandon Crawford scored on a passed ball. Colorado tied it in the fifth inning as Josh Rutledge tripled to force in the pitcher Chacin. The Giants took the lead back in the sixth inning on a Hunter Pence single to drive in Pablo Sandoval. This stood for a 2-1 final, with the win belonging to Bumgarner, the save iced off by Sergio Romo, and Guillermo Moscoso was dealt the loss.
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Monday, September 17, 2012
Monday Night Game Week 2 2012
Tonight's game comes from Atlanta, as the Falcons host the Denver Broncos. Atlanta started in the first quarter as Michael Turner ran 1 yard for a touchdown and Matt Bryant made the extra point. The Falcons added on as Bryant made a field goal of 37 yards. Atlanta extended the lead in the second quarter when Bryant nailed a 42 yard field goal. The Falcons kept going as Matt Ryan tossed a 1 yard touchdown pass to Tony Gonzalez, and Bryant was there with the PAT. Denver got on the board when Peyton Manning found Demaryius Thomas for a 17 yard touchdown connection, allowing Matt Prater to make the extra point. Atlanta shot back in the third quarter as Ryan hooked up with Roddy White on a 4 yard touchdown pass, and Bryant supplied the extra point. The Broncos answered in the fourth quarter as Willis McGehee ran 2 yards for a touchdown, and Prater converted the extra point. Denver pulled closer on another 2 yard touchdown rush by McGehee, and Prater again booted the extra point. They couldn't tie it, losing 27-21, leaving Atlanta at 2-0 while the Broncos fell to 1-1.
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Fantasy Baseball All-Stars week 23 2012
Everyone's in the playoffs now, so here's who are defining your playoff run.
Batters: Jimmy Rollins, Miguel Cabrera, Buster Posey, Andrew McCutchen, Justin Maxwell, Adrian Beltre, Chris Nelson, Rickie Weeks, Yoenis Cespedes, Yonder Alonso.
Pitchers: Jered Weaver, Wily Peralta, Mike Minor, Ian Kennedy, Matt Harrison, Yu Darvish, Andrew Bailey, Rafael Soriano, A.J. Griffin, Phil Hughes.
Good luck as you approach the end of your season.
Batters: Jimmy Rollins, Miguel Cabrera, Buster Posey, Andrew McCutchen, Justin Maxwell, Adrian Beltre, Chris Nelson, Rickie Weeks, Yoenis Cespedes, Yonder Alonso.
Pitchers: Jered Weaver, Wily Peralta, Mike Minor, Ian Kennedy, Matt Harrison, Yu Darvish, Andrew Bailey, Rafael Soriano, A.J. Griffin, Phil Hughes.
Good luck as you approach the end of your season.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
NFL Week 2 Afternoon/Night Games 2012
Five games on in the later portion of the day, beginning with...
The St. Louis Rams hosting the Washington Redskins. Washington led off in the first quarter as Josh Wilson recovered a fumble and took it 30 yards for a touchdown, with Billy Cundiff supplying the extra point. St. Louis got on the board as Greg Zuerlein kicked a 39 yard field goal. The Redskins added on as Robert Griffin III ran 5 yards for a touchdown, and Cundiff made another extra point. The Rams shot back in the second quarter as Zuerlein kicked a 33 yard field goal. Washington padded the lead as Griffin tossed a 68 yard touchdown to Leonard Hankerson, and Cundiff kicked another extra point. St. Louis chipped away as Sam Bradford tossed a 1 yard touchdown pass to Danny Amendola, and Zuerlein made the extra point. The Rams got closer as Zuerlein kicked a 42 yard field goal. St. Louis took the lead in the third quarter on a Bradford touchdown pass of 34 yards to Brandon Gibson, and Zuerlein knocked in the PAT. The Redskins retook the lead as Griffin ran 7 yards for a touchdown, and Cundiff tacked on the extra point. The Rams edged ahead in the fourth quarter as Bradford threw a 1 yard touchdown pass to Matthew Mulligan, and they converted the two-point attempt on a Daryl Richardson run. This held up for a 31-28 win, with both teams moving to 1-1.
Northwest to Seattle, as the Seahawks host the Dallas Cowboys. Seattle began with a first quarter Steven Hauschka 21 yard field goal. The Seahawks added on as Jeron Johnson returned a blocked punt 3 yards for a touchdown, and Hauschka added on the extra point. Dallas got on the board in the second quarter as Tony Romo passed 22 yards to Miles Austin for a touchdown, and Dan Bailey kicked the extra point. Seattle answered with a Hauschka field goal of 25 yards. The Seahawks extended the lead in the third quarter as Russell Wilson tossed a 22 yard touchdown pass to Anthony McCoy, and Hauschka handled the PAT. Seattle padded the lead as Marshawn Lynch ran 3 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, and Hauschka tacked on the extra point. This made it 27-7, with both teams moving their records to 1-1.
Down in San Diego, the Chargers host the Tennessee Titans. San Diego got going in the first inning as Philips Rivers threw an 11 yard touchdown to Dante Rosario, and Nate Kaeding kicked the PAT. The Chargers added on as Rivers and Rosario connected again for a 4 yard touchdown play, and Kaeding made another extra point. San Diego padded the lead in the second quarter as Kaeding kicked a 26 yard field goal. Tennessee got on the board with a 23 yard field goal by Rob Bironas. The Chargers extended the lead in the third quarter as Rivers tossed a third touchdown to Rosario, this time for 15 yards, and Kaeding made the extra point yet again. The Titans replied as Jake Locker threw a 15 yard touchdown to Kendall Wright, allowing Bironas to make the extra point. San Diego answered with Jackie Battle rushing 1 yard for a touchdown, and Kaeding iced the drive with the extra point in the fourth quarter. The Chargers got more as Battle ran another 1 yard touchdown in, and Kaeding again handled the extra point. This produced a 38-10 final, with San Diego moving to 2-0 and Tennessee falling to 0-2.
Back east, the Pittsburgh Steelers host the New York Jets. Pittsburgh opened in the first quarter on a field goal by Shaun Suisham from 45 yards away. New York took the lead as Mark Sanchez found Santonio Holmes on a 14 yard touchdown pass, and Nick Folk supplied the extra point. The Steelers got closer in the second quarter with another 45 yard Suisham field goal. The Jets replied with a Folk field goal from 38 yards away. Pittsburgh took the lead as Ben Roethlisberger tossed a 1 yard touchdown pass to Heath Miller, and Suisham tacked on the extra point. The Steelers extended the lead in the third quarter as Roethlisberger found Mike Wallace on a 37 yard touchdown connection, and Suisham kicked the extra point. Pittsburgh kept going in the fourth quarter as Isaac Redman ran 2 yards for a touchdown, and Suisham was true on the PAT. This ended the scoring at 27-10, and both teams went to 1-1.
Finally, we end with the San Francisco 49ers hosting the Detroit Lions. San Francisco began in the first quarter on a 21 yard Alex Smith touchdown pass to Vernon Davis, and David Akers kicked the extra point. Detroit got on the board as Jason Hanson kicked a 38 yard field goal. The Lions pulled closer as Hanson kicked a 41 yard field goal. The 49ers padded the lead in the second quarter as Frank Gore ran 1 yard for a touchdown, and Akers supplied the extra point. San Francisco added on in the third quarter with a field goal of 36 yards by Akers. Detroit answered when Hanson booted a 40 yard field goal. The 49ers shot back with a 48 yard field goal by Akers in the fourth quarter. The Lions matched with Hanson kicking a field goal of 48 yards. San Francisco padded the lead as Smith and Davis hooked up for another touchdown, this time a 23 yard connection, and Akers finished it off with an extra point. Detroit shot back on a Matthew Stafford 9 yard touchdown pass to Brandon Pettigrew, and Hanson was true on the extra point. They failed to mount a rally, losing 27-19, and San Francisco went to 2-0 while Detroit fell to 1-1.
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The St. Louis Rams hosting the Washington Redskins. Washington led off in the first quarter as Josh Wilson recovered a fumble and took it 30 yards for a touchdown, with Billy Cundiff supplying the extra point. St. Louis got on the board as Greg Zuerlein kicked a 39 yard field goal. The Redskins added on as Robert Griffin III ran 5 yards for a touchdown, and Cundiff made another extra point. The Rams shot back in the second quarter as Zuerlein kicked a 33 yard field goal. Washington padded the lead as Griffin tossed a 68 yard touchdown to Leonard Hankerson, and Cundiff kicked another extra point. St. Louis chipped away as Sam Bradford tossed a 1 yard touchdown pass to Danny Amendola, and Zuerlein made the extra point. The Rams got closer as Zuerlein kicked a 42 yard field goal. St. Louis took the lead in the third quarter on a Bradford touchdown pass of 34 yards to Brandon Gibson, and Zuerlein knocked in the PAT. The Redskins retook the lead as Griffin ran 7 yards for a touchdown, and Cundiff tacked on the extra point. The Rams edged ahead in the fourth quarter as Bradford threw a 1 yard touchdown pass to Matthew Mulligan, and they converted the two-point attempt on a Daryl Richardson run. This held up for a 31-28 win, with both teams moving to 1-1.
Northwest to Seattle, as the Seahawks host the Dallas Cowboys. Seattle began with a first quarter Steven Hauschka 21 yard field goal. The Seahawks added on as Jeron Johnson returned a blocked punt 3 yards for a touchdown, and Hauschka added on the extra point. Dallas got on the board in the second quarter as Tony Romo passed 22 yards to Miles Austin for a touchdown, and Dan Bailey kicked the extra point. Seattle answered with a Hauschka field goal of 25 yards. The Seahawks extended the lead in the third quarter as Russell Wilson tossed a 22 yard touchdown pass to Anthony McCoy, and Hauschka handled the PAT. Seattle padded the lead as Marshawn Lynch ran 3 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, and Hauschka tacked on the extra point. This made it 27-7, with both teams moving their records to 1-1.
Down in San Diego, the Chargers host the Tennessee Titans. San Diego got going in the first inning as Philips Rivers threw an 11 yard touchdown to Dante Rosario, and Nate Kaeding kicked the PAT. The Chargers added on as Rivers and Rosario connected again for a 4 yard touchdown play, and Kaeding made another extra point. San Diego padded the lead in the second quarter as Kaeding kicked a 26 yard field goal. Tennessee got on the board with a 23 yard field goal by Rob Bironas. The Chargers extended the lead in the third quarter as Rivers tossed a third touchdown to Rosario, this time for 15 yards, and Kaeding made the extra point yet again. The Titans replied as Jake Locker threw a 15 yard touchdown to Kendall Wright, allowing Bironas to make the extra point. San Diego answered with Jackie Battle rushing 1 yard for a touchdown, and Kaeding iced the drive with the extra point in the fourth quarter. The Chargers got more as Battle ran another 1 yard touchdown in, and Kaeding again handled the extra point. This produced a 38-10 final, with San Diego moving to 2-0 and Tennessee falling to 0-2.
Back east, the Pittsburgh Steelers host the New York Jets. Pittsburgh opened in the first quarter on a field goal by Shaun Suisham from 45 yards away. New York took the lead as Mark Sanchez found Santonio Holmes on a 14 yard touchdown pass, and Nick Folk supplied the extra point. The Steelers got closer in the second quarter with another 45 yard Suisham field goal. The Jets replied with a Folk field goal from 38 yards away. Pittsburgh took the lead as Ben Roethlisberger tossed a 1 yard touchdown pass to Heath Miller, and Suisham tacked on the extra point. The Steelers extended the lead in the third quarter as Roethlisberger found Mike Wallace on a 37 yard touchdown connection, and Suisham kicked the extra point. Pittsburgh kept going in the fourth quarter as Isaac Redman ran 2 yards for a touchdown, and Suisham was true on the PAT. This ended the scoring at 27-10, and both teams went to 1-1.
Finally, we end with the San Francisco 49ers hosting the Detroit Lions. San Francisco began in the first quarter on a 21 yard Alex Smith touchdown pass to Vernon Davis, and David Akers kicked the extra point. Detroit got on the board as Jason Hanson kicked a 38 yard field goal. The Lions pulled closer as Hanson kicked a 41 yard field goal. The 49ers padded the lead in the second quarter as Frank Gore ran 1 yard for a touchdown, and Akers supplied the extra point. San Francisco added on in the third quarter with a field goal of 36 yards by Akers. Detroit answered when Hanson booted a 40 yard field goal. The 49ers shot back with a 48 yard field goal by Akers in the fourth quarter. The Lions matched with Hanson kicking a field goal of 48 yards. San Francisco padded the lead as Smith and Davis hooked up for another touchdown, this time a 23 yard connection, and Akers finished it off with an extra point. Detroit shot back on a Matthew Stafford 9 yard touchdown pass to Brandon Pettigrew, and Hanson was true on the extra point. They failed to mount a rally, losing 27-19, and San Francisco went to 2-0 while Detroit fell to 1-1.
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MLB Day 164 2012
Welcome to Super Sunday 2, the second of four busy Sundays for me. This is for the baseball, and the football will be in two posts throughout the day. We begin our games in...
New York, as the Yankees host the Tampa Bay Rays. Matt Moore and Hiroki Kuroda are set to start. New York got going in the third inning as Derek Jeter singled home Eduardo Nunez, before scoring on a single by Alex Rodriguez, and then Russell Martin hit a three-run home run, sweeping in Rodriguez and Robinson Cano. Tampa Bay got on the board in the fourth inning on a Ben Zobrist solo home run. The Yankees shot back in their half of the inning on a Rodriguez sacrifice fly to knock in Nunez. The Rays clawed back in the sixth inning when Evan Longoria singled both Jose Lobaton and Desmond Jennings across the dish, followed by Matt Joyce grounding into a double play that got Zobrist home safely. They got no closer, losing 6-4, with the win going to Kuroda, the save tossed by Rafael Soriano as his fortieth of the season, and Moore was on the hook for the loss.
Up in Toronto, the Blue Jays host the Boston Red Sox. Jon Lester and Brandon Morrow are the inconsistent pitchers. Toronto busted things open in the seventh inning as Omar Vizquel singled home Rajai Davis and Adeiny Hechavarria hit a two-run home run to finish Vizquel's trip around. The Blue Jays struck again in the eighth inning as Colby Rasmus singled in Brett Lawrie, before scoring on a Moises Sierra single. This made it 5-0, the final, with Brandon Lyon in line for the win and Lester was dealt the loss.
Back in the States, the Miami Marlins host the Cincinnati Reds. Mat Latos and Ricky Nolasco are the veteran starters. Cincinnati started in second inning as Didi Gregorius singled home Todd Frazier. The Reds struck again in the fourth inning as Brandon Phillips grounded out to get Dioner Navarro in. Miami got on the board in the bottom of the fourth as Greg Dobbs tripled to force in Giancarlo Stanton and Carlos Lee. Cincinnati took the lead back in the fifth inning on a Navarro single, scoring Joey Votto. The Reds added on in the sixth inning with Ryan Ludwick singling to plate Phillips. The Marlins got one back in the seventh inning as Donovan Solano hit a sacrifice fly that allowed Lee to dash home. Miami tied it in the eighth inning as Jose Reyes doubled to drive in Austin Kearns. Cincinnati took the lead in the eleventh inning as Ludwick singled to score Chris Heisey. This was good for a 5-4 win, with the win going to Logan Ondrusek, while Jonathan Broxton closed out for the save, and Carlos Zambrano was responsible for the loss.
Over in Texas, the Houston Astros host the Philadelphia Phillies. Roy Halladay faces a lesser foe in Jordan Lyles. Philadelphia began with a first inning Chase Utley sacrifice fly to get Jimmy Rollins home. Houston replied in the third inning as Scott Moore hit a two-run home run, also scoring Jimmy Parades. The Phillies tied it in the fifth inning as Juan Pierre doubled in Rollins, before taking the lead as Ryan Howard doubled both Pierre and Utley across the dish. The Astros replied on a sixth inning Carlos Corporan solo home run. Houston took the lead in the seventh inning on a 2-RBI Justin Maxwell double, driving in both Jose Altuve and Parades, followed by Matt Dominguez singling to plate both Brandon Laird and Maxwell. Philadelphia pulled closer in the eighth inning as Domonic Brown doubled to score both Carlos Ruiz and John Mayberry. They failed to tie, losing 7-6, with the win belonging to Wesley Wright, while Wilton Lopez turned the save, and Antonio Bastardo was credited with the loss.
To the north, the Milwaukee Brewers host the New York Mets. Chris Young and Wily Peralta are the back-of-the-rotation starters. Milwaukee led off in the fourth inning with back-to-back solo home runs by Ryan Braun and Aramis Ramirez. The Brewers added on in the sixth inning as Braun hit another solo shot. This made it 3-0, the eventual final, with the win going to Peralta, the save tossed by John Axford, and the loss was stuck on Young.
Backtracking to Kansas City, as the Royals host the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Dan Haren and Will Smith are penciled in to pitch. Los Angeles opened in the first inning as Torii Hunter singled in Erick Aybar. The Angels extended the lead in the second inning as Mark Trumbo hit a three-run home run, sweeping in Vernon Wells and Alberto Callaspo. Kansas City shot back in the bottom of the second on a Jeff Francoeur groundout to get Salvador Perez home. The Royals got another in the third inning on a Tony Abreu solo home run. Kansas City pulled closer in the fourth inning as Francoeur singled, which combined with an error to bring in Billy Butler. The scoring ended here at 4-3, with Haren holding onto the win, Kevin Jepsen converting his spot save, and Smith was not freed from the loss.
Farther north, the Minnesota Twins host the Chicago White Sox. Jake Peavy and Scott Diamond are the reliable pitchers. Minnesota was first to score in the first inning as Joe Mauer hit a solo home run. Chicago took the lead in the third inning as Dewayne Wise hit a sacrifice fly to get Tyler Flowers home, followed by Kevin Youkilis doubling to knock in Gordon Beckham. The White Sox got another in the fourth inning as Dayan Viciedo doubled home Alex Rios. The Twins replied in the fifth inning as Alexi Casilla doubled to plate Trevor Plouffe. Chicago answered with a sixth inning Adam Dunn solo shot, followed by a two-run blast from Viciedo, also scoring Rios, a Wise sacrifice fly to get Alexei Ramirez in, a Youkilis single to give time for Flowers to dash home, and a Dunn single doing the same for Beckham. This was good for a 9-2 win, with Peavy earning the win and Diamond suffering the loss.
Speaking of Chicago, the Cubs host the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jeff Locke and Chris Volstad are the uninspiring starters. Chicago struck first in the first inning as Alfonso Soriano singled in Anthony Rizzo. Pittsburgh pulled ahead in the second inning with a two-run Rod Barajas home run, also scoring Clint Barmes, followed by Andrew McCutchen singling to score Starling Marte. The Pirates added on in the fifth inning with two-run Pedro Alvarez home run, sweeping in Gaby Sanchez, followed by Marte singling Barajas across the plate. The Cubs shot back in the bottom of the fifth as Joe Mather hit a solo home run, followed by a two-run Rizzo home run, driving in Darwin Barney, and a Welington Castillo single to get Soriano safely home. Pittsburgh extended their lead in the sixth inning as Alvarez went yard again, this time with a three-run home run, and he brought McCutchen and Sanchez with him. Chicago rallied ahead in the bottom of the sixth with Barney singling to give time for Luis Valbuena to get in, followed by a Rizzo grand slam, pushing in all of Bryan LaHair, Mather, and Barney. The Cubs added on in the eighth inning when Soriano doubled to get Barney safely across the plate, followed by David DeJesus singling to score both Tony Campana and Starlin Castro. This produced the 13-9 final, with the win going to Jeff Beliveau and the loss pinned on Jared Hughes.
Back to Texas, with the Rangers hosting the Seattle Mariners. Blake Beavan is mismatched with Matt Harrison. After a long rain delay, Texas got going in the fourth inning with an Adrian Beltre solo home run. The Rangers added on in the fifth inning as Mitch Moreland doubled home David Murphy. Seattle got on the board in the eighth inning on a Justin Smoak solo shot. They failed to tie the game, losing 2-1, with Harrison earning the win, Koji Uehara turning a spot save, and Beavan took an unlucky loss.
Northward to Cleveland, as the Indians host the Detroit Tigers. Rick Porcello and Ubaldo Jimenez are the overrated pitchers. Detroit began in the first inning with Brennan Boesch singling in Andy Dirks, and later Miguel Cabrera after an error. The Tigers added on with a third inning Delmon Young single to plate Cabrera. Cleveland got on the board in the fourth inning as Shin-Soo Choo singled both Russ Canzler and Jack Hannahan in. The Indians tied it in the fifth inning on a Canzler single to drive in Asdrubal Cabrera, before taking the lead as Lonnie Chisenhall grounded into a fielder's choice to bring in Michael Brantley. Cleveland added on in the sixth inning as Carlos Santana singled Asdrubal Cabrera around. Detroit retook the lead in the seventh inning on a three-run home run by Miguel Cabrera, sweeping in Omar Infante and Dirks. The Indians tied it in the ninth inning as Santana tripled to force in Jason Kipnis, before coming the final 90 feet to win the game as Chisenhall hit a single for a 7-6 final. Esmil Rogers was in line for the win while Jose Valverde was responsible for the loss.
Way west, the Oakland Athletics host the Baltimore Orioles. Randy Wolf and Daniel Straily are sent out to pitch. Oakland led off in the first inning with a two-run Josh Reddick home run, also scoring Collin Cowgill. Baltimore got on the board in the second inning as Matt Wieters hit a solo home run. The Orioles tied it in the third inning on a J.J. Hardy single to get Endy Chavez home. Baltimore took the lead on another Wieters solo shot in the fourth inning. The Orioles added on in the fifth inning as Mark Reynolds walked with the bases-loaded to force in Chris Davis. Baltimore struck again in the seventh inning as Manny Machado doubled to knock in Wieters, followed by Chavez singling to score both Reynolds and Machado. The Athletics pulled closer in the eighth inning as Stephen Drew went yard on a two-run home run, bringing Josh Donaldson with him. The Orioles padded the lead in the ninth inning with Robert Andino doubling Chavez around, followed by Davis singling to finish Andino's trip around. Oakland tried a ninth inning rally as Reddck singled Brandon Moss across the dish, but this only made it a 9-5 final. Brian Matusz was in line for the win, Jim Johnson cleaned up a mess for a save, and Straily was dinged for the loss.
Down in San Diego, the Padres host the Colorado Rockies. Alex White and Andrew Werner are the young starters. San Diego started in the first inning with a Yonder Alonso single to bring in Logan Forsythe. Colorado took the lead in the second inning as the pitcher White hit a three-run home run, sweeping in Chris Nelson and Andrew Brown. The Rockies added on in the third inning when Matt McBride hit a two-run home run, also scoring Brown. The Padres got one back in the bottom of the third as Will Venable hit a sacrifice fly to allow Forsythe to dash home. San Diego pulled closer in the fourth inning when Everth Cabrera grounded into a fielder's choice to give time for John Baker to score. The Padres rallied ahead in the fifth inning as Baker singled both Chase Headley and Alonso across the dish, followed by Andy Parrino singling in Cameron Maybin, and then Cabrera hit a 2-RBI double to plate both Baker and Parrino, before he scored on an error, and Headley hit a two-run home run, driving in Forsythe. Colorado pulled back in the eighth inning as McBride grounded into a fielder's choice that combined with an error to get Nelson home, before he was forced in by Dexter Fowler drawing a walk with the bases loaded, and then they tied the game as Rutledge hit a grand slam, pushing in all of DJ LeMahieu, Charlie Blackmon, and Fowler. San Diego walked off in the ninth inning, winning 12-11 as Alonso singled to knock in Cabrera. Joe Thatcher was credited with the win while Matt Belisle was on the hook for the loss.
Back east a bit, the Arizona Diamondbacks host the San Francisco Giants. Ryan Vogelsong and Patrick Corbin take the hill. San Francisco quickly scored in the first inning as Buster Posey singled Angel Pagan in. Arizona took the lead in the third inning as Justin Upton doubled both Adam Eaton and Aaron Hill home. The Giants retied it in the fourth inning as Brandon Belt doubled Posey safely home. The Diamondbacks regained the lead in the bottom of the fourth on a 3-RBI triple by the pitcher Corbin, sweeping in Paul Goldschmidt, Cody Ransom, and Gerardo Parra, followed by Hill doubling both Corbin and Eaton home. Arizona struck again in the sixth inning on an Upton solo home run. The Diamondbacks kept going in the seventh inning when Corbin singled Ryan Wheeler around, followed by Parra scoring on a passed ball. This ended the scoring at 10-2, with Corbin getting the win (and helping himself out with plenty of offense) while Vogelson took another loss.
Into California again, as the Los Angeles Dodgers host the St. Louis Cardinals. Adam Wainwright and Stephen Fife are called on to start. St. Louis established a lead in the first inning as Allen Craig doubled in Carlos Beltran, and Matt Holliday scored on a wild pitch. Los Angeles tied the game in the third inning on a two-run home run by Andre Ethier, also scoring Matt Treanor. The Cardinals rallied ahead in the twelfth inning with Jon Jay doubling home Matt Carpenter before scoring on a Craig single, followed by Yadier Molina walking with the bases loaded to force in Beltran. This was good enough for a 5-2 win, picked up by Shelby Miller, while Jason Motte tossed his thirty-fifth save of the year, and John Ely was pinned with the loss.
Finally, we end way east in Atlanta, as the Braves host the Washington Nationals. Gio Gonzalez and Mike Minor show alliteration while pacing the game. Atlanta started in the third inning as Chipper Jones singled in Michael Bourn and Freddie Freeman hit a sacrifice fly to get Jason Heyward home. Washington got on the board in the sixth inning as Ian Desmond singled to plate Bryce Harper. The Braves padded the lead in the seventh inning as Heyward grounded out to give Bourn time to score, followed by a 2-RBI Dan Uggla single to drive in both Reed Johnson and Jones. This was all for the scoring, with the final being 5-1. Minor earned the win and Gonzalez was stuck holding the loss.
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New York, as the Yankees host the Tampa Bay Rays. Matt Moore and Hiroki Kuroda are set to start. New York got going in the third inning as Derek Jeter singled home Eduardo Nunez, before scoring on a single by Alex Rodriguez, and then Russell Martin hit a three-run home run, sweeping in Rodriguez and Robinson Cano. Tampa Bay got on the board in the fourth inning on a Ben Zobrist solo home run. The Yankees shot back in their half of the inning on a Rodriguez sacrifice fly to knock in Nunez. The Rays clawed back in the sixth inning when Evan Longoria singled both Jose Lobaton and Desmond Jennings across the dish, followed by Matt Joyce grounding into a double play that got Zobrist home safely. They got no closer, losing 6-4, with the win going to Kuroda, the save tossed by Rafael Soriano as his fortieth of the season, and Moore was on the hook for the loss.
Up in Toronto, the Blue Jays host the Boston Red Sox. Jon Lester and Brandon Morrow are the inconsistent pitchers. Toronto busted things open in the seventh inning as Omar Vizquel singled home Rajai Davis and Adeiny Hechavarria hit a two-run home run to finish Vizquel's trip around. The Blue Jays struck again in the eighth inning as Colby Rasmus singled in Brett Lawrie, before scoring on a Moises Sierra single. This made it 5-0, the final, with Brandon Lyon in line for the win and Lester was dealt the loss.
Back in the States, the Miami Marlins host the Cincinnati Reds. Mat Latos and Ricky Nolasco are the veteran starters. Cincinnati started in second inning as Didi Gregorius singled home Todd Frazier. The Reds struck again in the fourth inning as Brandon Phillips grounded out to get Dioner Navarro in. Miami got on the board in the bottom of the fourth as Greg Dobbs tripled to force in Giancarlo Stanton and Carlos Lee. Cincinnati took the lead back in the fifth inning on a Navarro single, scoring Joey Votto. The Reds added on in the sixth inning with Ryan Ludwick singling to plate Phillips. The Marlins got one back in the seventh inning as Donovan Solano hit a sacrifice fly that allowed Lee to dash home. Miami tied it in the eighth inning as Jose Reyes doubled to drive in Austin Kearns. Cincinnati took the lead in the eleventh inning as Ludwick singled to score Chris Heisey. This was good for a 5-4 win, with the win going to Logan Ondrusek, while Jonathan Broxton closed out for the save, and Carlos Zambrano was responsible for the loss.
Over in Texas, the Houston Astros host the Philadelphia Phillies. Roy Halladay faces a lesser foe in Jordan Lyles. Philadelphia began with a first inning Chase Utley sacrifice fly to get Jimmy Rollins home. Houston replied in the third inning as Scott Moore hit a two-run home run, also scoring Jimmy Parades. The Phillies tied it in the fifth inning as Juan Pierre doubled in Rollins, before taking the lead as Ryan Howard doubled both Pierre and Utley across the dish. The Astros replied on a sixth inning Carlos Corporan solo home run. Houston took the lead in the seventh inning on a 2-RBI Justin Maxwell double, driving in both Jose Altuve and Parades, followed by Matt Dominguez singling to plate both Brandon Laird and Maxwell. Philadelphia pulled closer in the eighth inning as Domonic Brown doubled to score both Carlos Ruiz and John Mayberry. They failed to tie, losing 7-6, with the win belonging to Wesley Wright, while Wilton Lopez turned the save, and Antonio Bastardo was credited with the loss.
To the north, the Milwaukee Brewers host the New York Mets. Chris Young and Wily Peralta are the back-of-the-rotation starters. Milwaukee led off in the fourth inning with back-to-back solo home runs by Ryan Braun and Aramis Ramirez. The Brewers added on in the sixth inning as Braun hit another solo shot. This made it 3-0, the eventual final, with the win going to Peralta, the save tossed by John Axford, and the loss was stuck on Young.
Backtracking to Kansas City, as the Royals host the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Dan Haren and Will Smith are penciled in to pitch. Los Angeles opened in the first inning as Torii Hunter singled in Erick Aybar. The Angels extended the lead in the second inning as Mark Trumbo hit a three-run home run, sweeping in Vernon Wells and Alberto Callaspo. Kansas City shot back in the bottom of the second on a Jeff Francoeur groundout to get Salvador Perez home. The Royals got another in the third inning on a Tony Abreu solo home run. Kansas City pulled closer in the fourth inning as Francoeur singled, which combined with an error to bring in Billy Butler. The scoring ended here at 4-3, with Haren holding onto the win, Kevin Jepsen converting his spot save, and Smith was not freed from the loss.
Farther north, the Minnesota Twins host the Chicago White Sox. Jake Peavy and Scott Diamond are the reliable pitchers. Minnesota was first to score in the first inning as Joe Mauer hit a solo home run. Chicago took the lead in the third inning as Dewayne Wise hit a sacrifice fly to get Tyler Flowers home, followed by Kevin Youkilis doubling to knock in Gordon Beckham. The White Sox got another in the fourth inning as Dayan Viciedo doubled home Alex Rios. The Twins replied in the fifth inning as Alexi Casilla doubled to plate Trevor Plouffe. Chicago answered with a sixth inning Adam Dunn solo shot, followed by a two-run blast from Viciedo, also scoring Rios, a Wise sacrifice fly to get Alexei Ramirez in, a Youkilis single to give time for Flowers to dash home, and a Dunn single doing the same for Beckham. This was good for a 9-2 win, with Peavy earning the win and Diamond suffering the loss.
Speaking of Chicago, the Cubs host the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jeff Locke and Chris Volstad are the uninspiring starters. Chicago struck first in the first inning as Alfonso Soriano singled in Anthony Rizzo. Pittsburgh pulled ahead in the second inning with a two-run Rod Barajas home run, also scoring Clint Barmes, followed by Andrew McCutchen singling to score Starling Marte. The Pirates added on in the fifth inning with two-run Pedro Alvarez home run, sweeping in Gaby Sanchez, followed by Marte singling Barajas across the plate. The Cubs shot back in the bottom of the fifth as Joe Mather hit a solo home run, followed by a two-run Rizzo home run, driving in Darwin Barney, and a Welington Castillo single to get Soriano safely home. Pittsburgh extended their lead in the sixth inning as Alvarez went yard again, this time with a three-run home run, and he brought McCutchen and Sanchez with him. Chicago rallied ahead in the bottom of the sixth with Barney singling to give time for Luis Valbuena to get in, followed by a Rizzo grand slam, pushing in all of Bryan LaHair, Mather, and Barney. The Cubs added on in the eighth inning when Soriano doubled to get Barney safely across the plate, followed by David DeJesus singling to score both Tony Campana and Starlin Castro. This produced the 13-9 final, with the win going to Jeff Beliveau and the loss pinned on Jared Hughes.
Back to Texas, with the Rangers hosting the Seattle Mariners. Blake Beavan is mismatched with Matt Harrison. After a long rain delay, Texas got going in the fourth inning with an Adrian Beltre solo home run. The Rangers added on in the fifth inning as Mitch Moreland doubled home David Murphy. Seattle got on the board in the eighth inning on a Justin Smoak solo shot. They failed to tie the game, losing 2-1, with Harrison earning the win, Koji Uehara turning a spot save, and Beavan took an unlucky loss.
Northward to Cleveland, as the Indians host the Detroit Tigers. Rick Porcello and Ubaldo Jimenez are the overrated pitchers. Detroit began in the first inning with Brennan Boesch singling in Andy Dirks, and later Miguel Cabrera after an error. The Tigers added on with a third inning Delmon Young single to plate Cabrera. Cleveland got on the board in the fourth inning as Shin-Soo Choo singled both Russ Canzler and Jack Hannahan in. The Indians tied it in the fifth inning on a Canzler single to drive in Asdrubal Cabrera, before taking the lead as Lonnie Chisenhall grounded into a fielder's choice to bring in Michael Brantley. Cleveland added on in the sixth inning as Carlos Santana singled Asdrubal Cabrera around. Detroit retook the lead in the seventh inning on a three-run home run by Miguel Cabrera, sweeping in Omar Infante and Dirks. The Indians tied it in the ninth inning as Santana tripled to force in Jason Kipnis, before coming the final 90 feet to win the game as Chisenhall hit a single for a 7-6 final. Esmil Rogers was in line for the win while Jose Valverde was responsible for the loss.
Way west, the Oakland Athletics host the Baltimore Orioles. Randy Wolf and Daniel Straily are sent out to pitch. Oakland led off in the first inning with a two-run Josh Reddick home run, also scoring Collin Cowgill. Baltimore got on the board in the second inning as Matt Wieters hit a solo home run. The Orioles tied it in the third inning on a J.J. Hardy single to get Endy Chavez home. Baltimore took the lead on another Wieters solo shot in the fourth inning. The Orioles added on in the fifth inning as Mark Reynolds walked with the bases-loaded to force in Chris Davis. Baltimore struck again in the seventh inning as Manny Machado doubled to knock in Wieters, followed by Chavez singling to score both Reynolds and Machado. The Athletics pulled closer in the eighth inning as Stephen Drew went yard on a two-run home run, bringing Josh Donaldson with him. The Orioles padded the lead in the ninth inning with Robert Andino doubling Chavez around, followed by Davis singling to finish Andino's trip around. Oakland tried a ninth inning rally as Reddck singled Brandon Moss across the dish, but this only made it a 9-5 final. Brian Matusz was in line for the win, Jim Johnson cleaned up a mess for a save, and Straily was dinged for the loss.
Down in San Diego, the Padres host the Colorado Rockies. Alex White and Andrew Werner are the young starters. San Diego started in the first inning with a Yonder Alonso single to bring in Logan Forsythe. Colorado took the lead in the second inning as the pitcher White hit a three-run home run, sweeping in Chris Nelson and Andrew Brown. The Rockies added on in the third inning when Matt McBride hit a two-run home run, also scoring Brown. The Padres got one back in the bottom of the third as Will Venable hit a sacrifice fly to allow Forsythe to dash home. San Diego pulled closer in the fourth inning when Everth Cabrera grounded into a fielder's choice to give time for John Baker to score. The Padres rallied ahead in the fifth inning as Baker singled both Chase Headley and Alonso across the dish, followed by Andy Parrino singling in Cameron Maybin, and then Cabrera hit a 2-RBI double to plate both Baker and Parrino, before he scored on an error, and Headley hit a two-run home run, driving in Forsythe. Colorado pulled back in the eighth inning as McBride grounded into a fielder's choice that combined with an error to get Nelson home, before he was forced in by Dexter Fowler drawing a walk with the bases loaded, and then they tied the game as Rutledge hit a grand slam, pushing in all of DJ LeMahieu, Charlie Blackmon, and Fowler. San Diego walked off in the ninth inning, winning 12-11 as Alonso singled to knock in Cabrera. Joe Thatcher was credited with the win while Matt Belisle was on the hook for the loss.
Back east a bit, the Arizona Diamondbacks host the San Francisco Giants. Ryan Vogelsong and Patrick Corbin take the hill. San Francisco quickly scored in the first inning as Buster Posey singled Angel Pagan in. Arizona took the lead in the third inning as Justin Upton doubled both Adam Eaton and Aaron Hill home. The Giants retied it in the fourth inning as Brandon Belt doubled Posey safely home. The Diamondbacks regained the lead in the bottom of the fourth on a 3-RBI triple by the pitcher Corbin, sweeping in Paul Goldschmidt, Cody Ransom, and Gerardo Parra, followed by Hill doubling both Corbin and Eaton home. Arizona struck again in the sixth inning on an Upton solo home run. The Diamondbacks kept going in the seventh inning when Corbin singled Ryan Wheeler around, followed by Parra scoring on a passed ball. This ended the scoring at 10-2, with Corbin getting the win (and helping himself out with plenty of offense) while Vogelson took another loss.
Into California again, as the Los Angeles Dodgers host the St. Louis Cardinals. Adam Wainwright and Stephen Fife are called on to start. St. Louis established a lead in the first inning as Allen Craig doubled in Carlos Beltran, and Matt Holliday scored on a wild pitch. Los Angeles tied the game in the third inning on a two-run home run by Andre Ethier, also scoring Matt Treanor. The Cardinals rallied ahead in the twelfth inning with Jon Jay doubling home Matt Carpenter before scoring on a Craig single, followed by Yadier Molina walking with the bases loaded to force in Beltran. This was good enough for a 5-2 win, picked up by Shelby Miller, while Jason Motte tossed his thirty-fifth save of the year, and John Ely was pinned with the loss.
Finally, we end way east in Atlanta, as the Braves host the Washington Nationals. Gio Gonzalez and Mike Minor show alliteration while pacing the game. Atlanta started in the third inning as Chipper Jones singled in Michael Bourn and Freddie Freeman hit a sacrifice fly to get Jason Heyward home. Washington got on the board in the sixth inning as Ian Desmond singled to plate Bryce Harper. The Braves padded the lead in the seventh inning as Heyward grounded out to give Bourn time to score, followed by a 2-RBI Dan Uggla single to drive in both Reed Johnson and Jones. This was all for the scoring, with the final being 5-1. Minor earned the win and Gonzalez was stuck holding the loss.
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NFL Week 2 Morning Games 2012
There are nine games teeing off at the first wave of games. They begin with...
The Miami Dolphins hosting the Oakland Raiders. Miami was first to score in the first quarter on a 2 yard touchdown rush from Ryan Tannehill, and Dan Carpenter was there with the extra point. Oakland tied the game as Carson Palmer hooked up with Mike Goodson on a 64 yard touchdown pass, and Sebastian Janikowski tacked on the extra point. The Raiders took the lead in the second quarter with Janikowski kicking a 25 yard field goal. The Dolphins pulled back as Reggie Bush ran 23 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter, and Carpenter made the extra point. Miami extended the lead with a 65 yard Bush touchdown run, and Carpenter tacked on the PAT. Oakland pulled closer in the fourth quarter as Janikowski kicked a 27 yard field goal. The Dolphins padded the lead as Tannehill connected with Anthony Fasano on a 14 yard touchdown pass, and Carpenter made the extra point. Miami struck again as Lamar Miller ran 15 yards for a touchdown, and Carpenter iced the drive with the extra point. This was good for a 35-13 win, and the Dolphins improved to 1-1 while the Raiders fell to 0-2.
Staying in Florida, the Jacksonville Jaguars host the Houston Texans. Houston began on a first quarter Shayne Graham field goal from 31 yards. The Texans extended the lead as Arian Foster ran 1 yard for a touchdown, and Graham made the extra point. Houston struck again in the second quarter as Ben Tate ran 8 yards for a touchdown, and Graham again handled the PAT. Jacksonville got on the board in the third quarter when Blaine Gabbert tossed a 5 yard touchdown pass to Maurice Jones-Drew, and Josh Scobee added on the extra point. The Texans replied with Tate running 2 yards for another touchdown, and Graham made his extra point. Houston struck again in the fourth quarter as Graham kicked a field goal of 37 yards. This made it 27-7, the final, with the Texans going to 2-0 and the Jaguars dropping to 0-2.
Up in Ohio, we have a regional battle between the host Cincinnati Bengals and the visiting Cleveland Browns. Cincinnati opened in the first quarter as Adam Jones (not the center fielder) returned a punt 81 yards for a touchdown, and Mike Nugent tacked on the extra point. Cleveland got on the board with a Phil Dawson field goal of 50 yards. The Bengals added on as Andy Dalton tossed a 10 yard touchdown to A.J. Green in the second quarter, and Nugent made the extra point. The Browns pulled back as Trent Richardson ran 32 yards for a touchdown, and Dawson supplied the PAT. Cincinnati answered with a Nugent field goal of 39 yards. The Bengals extended the lead in the third quarter as Dalton tossed a 44 yard touchdown to Brandon Tate, and Nugent was there with the extra point. Cleveland replied as Brandon Weeden tossed a 23 yard touchdown to Richardson, and Dawson supplied the extra point. Cincinnati shot back in the fourth quarter as Dalton tossed a 50 yard touchdown pass to Andrew Hawkins, setting Nugent up for another extra point. The Browns kept pace as Weeden tossed a 24 yards touchdown to Greg Little, and Dawson was ready with the extra point. The Bengals put it out of reach on a Nugent field goal of 37 yards. Cleveland answered on a Dawson 25 yard field goal. This made it 34-27, and Cincinnati went to 1-1 while the Browns dropped to 0-2 as this was finalized.
Into New York, as the Buffalo Bills welcome the Kansas City Chiefs. Buffalo started with a 17 yard touchdown run by C.J. Spiller in the first quarter, and Rian Lindell made the extra point. The Bills added on in the second quarter as Spiller ran 5 yards for another touchdown, and Lindell made another extra point. Buffalo extended the lead as Ryan Fitzpatrick tossed a 10 yard touchdown to Scott Chandler, and Lindell again made the extra point. Kansas City got on the board in the third quarter as Ryan Succop kicked a 33 yard field goal. The Bills answered as Fitzpatrick tossed a 49 yard touchdown pass to Stevie Johnson, and Lindell made another PAT. Buffalo's next touchdown was special, as Leodis McKelvin returned a punt 88 yards to the house for a touchdown, and Lindell dutifully made the extra point. The Chiefs got some back in the fourth quarter as Matt Cassel threw a 33 yard touchdown to Dwayne Bowe, and Succop kicked the extra point. Kansas City pulled closer as Cassel and Bowe connected on another touchdown of 2 yards, and Succop had the extra point again. This only made it 35-17 in the end, with Buffalo going to 1-1 and the Chiefs falling to 0-2.
Along to Pennsylvania, as the Philadelphia Eagles host the Baltimore Ravens. Philadelphia led off with a 1 yard touchdown run by LeSean McCoy, followed by Alex Henery making the extra point. Baltimore tied it as Vonta Leach ran 5 yards for a touchdown, and the extra point was made by Justin Tucker. The Ravens took the lead in the second quarter as Joe Flacco passed a 21 yard touchdown to Jacoby Jones, and Tucker added on with the extra point. Baltimore got some more as Tucker kicked a big 56 yard field goal. The Eagles replied in the third quarter as Michael Vick found Jeremy Maclin on a 23 yard touchdown pass, and Henery made the PAT. Philadelphia pulled even again as Henery kicked a 23 yard field goal. The Ravens took the lead on a 51 yard field goal by Tucker in the fourth quarter. Baltimore extended the lead as Tucker nailed a 48 yard field goal. The Eagles tied it as Vick ran 1 yard for a touchdown, and Henery's extra point put them ahead. They stayed ahead by the 24-23 margin, improving to 2-0, while the Ravens fell to 1-1.
West to Indianapolis, as the Colts host the Minnesota Vikings. Minnesota led off with a first quarter field goal by Blair Walsh from 51 yards. Indianapolis took the lead on an Andrew Luck touchdown pass of 3 yards to Dwayne Allen, and Adam Vinatieri supplied the extra point. The Vikings shot back in the second quarter as Walsh made a 29 yard field goal. The Colts extended the lead on a Vinatieri 26 yard field goal. Indianapolis added on as Luck threw a 30 yard touchdown to Reggie Wayne, and Vinatieri kicked in the PAT. The Colts struck again in the third quarter as Vinatieri nailed a 45 yard field goal. Minnesota pulled back in the fourth quarter as Christian Ponder found Stephen Burton for a 7 yard touchdown connection, and Walsh was good on the extra point. The Vikings tied it as Ponder found Kyle Rudolph on a 6 yard touchdown pass, and Walsh kicked the game-tying extra point. Indianapolis had the last laugh as Vinatieri came through on a 53 yard field goal for a 23-20 win. Both teams go to 1-1.
Back to the east, with the New England Patriots welcoming the Arizona Cardinals. Arizona started with a first quarter field goal by Jay Feely, good from 38 yards out. The Cardinals added on as Feely made a 47 yard field goal. New England got on the board as Stephen Gostkowski kicked a 46 yard field goal. The Patriots tied it in the second quarter as Gostkowski kicked a 34 yard field goal. New England took the lead as Gostkowski kicked a 51 yard field goal in the third quarter. Arizona charged ahead as Kevin Kolb tossed a 2 yard touchdown pass to Andre Roberts, and Feely made the extra point. The Cardinals extended the lead in the fourth quarter on a 5 yard Kolb touchdown run, and Feely was there with the PAT. The Patriots shot back on a Gostkowski 53 yard field goal. New England got closer as Tom Brady threw a 5 yard touchdown to Rob Gronkowski, but they failed to connect together on the two-point attempt. Gostkowski blew it on a field goal late, and this left the Cardinals with a 20-18 win, allowing them to go to 2-0, while the Patriots fell to 1-1.
Down the coast, the Carolina Panthers bring in the New Orleans Saints. New Orleans began with a first quarter Drew Brees touchdown pass of 1 yard to Jimmy Graham, and Garrett Hartley supplied the extra point. Carolina pulled even as Charles Godfrey intercepted Brees and took it home 10 yards for a touchdown, with the extra point made by Justin Medlock. The Saints took the lead as Hartley hit a 22 yard field goal. New Orleans kept going in the second quarter as Hartley was true on a 53 yard field goal. The Panthers responded as Cam Newton threw 17 yards for a touchdown to Jonathan Stewart, and Medlock's extra point put them ahead. Carolina padded the lead as Mike Tolbert ran 2 yards for a touchdown, and Medlock tacked on the PAT. The Panthers struck again in the third quarter as DeAngelo Williams ran 3 yards for a touchdown, and Medlock made another extra point. The Saints shot back in the fourth quarter with Mark Ingram rushing 1 yard for a touchdown, and Hartley kicked in the extra point. Carolina extended the lead again as Newton rushed 5 yards for a touchdown, and Medlock iced the drive with the extra point. New Orleans clawed back with a 1 yard Brees touchdown run, and Hartley kicked the extra point. They couldn't tie the game, losing 35-27, with the Panthers now standing at 1-1 and the Saints at 0-2.
Finally, we end the first wave in New Jersey, as the New York Giants host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. New York got going with a first quarter field goal by Lawrence Tynes from 37 yards away. Tampa Bay tied it when Connor Barth kicked a 45 yard field goal. The Giants took the lead back when Tynes hit a 24 yard field goal. The Buccaneers replied in the second quarter as Josh Freeman found Vincent Jackson on a 29 yard touchdown pass, and Barth added on with the PAT. Tampa Bay extended the lead as Doug Martin ran 8 yards for a touchdown, and Barth again made the extra point. New York got some back as Eli Manning found Hakeem Nicks for a 23 yard touchdown, and Tynes tacked on the extra point. The Buccaneers answered as Eric Wright returned a Manning interception 60 yards for a touchdown, and Barth was true on the extra point. Tampa Bay struck again in the third quarter as Barth kicked in a 52 yard field goal. The Giants chipped away with a Tynes field goal of 36 yards. New York got closer in the fourth quarter as Tynes nailed a 24 yard field goal. The Giants pulled even as Manning hooked up with Victor Cruz on an 80 yard touchdown, and then Andre Brown ran in the two-point conversion as the equalizing play. New York gained the lead as Manning tossed a 33 yard touchdown to Martellus Bennett, and Tynes was there to kick in the extra point. The Buccaneers retied it as Freeman threw a 41 yard touchdown to Mike Williams, and Barth nailed the extra point as the equalizer. The Giants took the lead again when Brown ran 2 yards for a touchdown, and Tynes was true on the extra point. This held up for a 41-34 win, and both teams are now 1-1.
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The Miami Dolphins hosting the Oakland Raiders. Miami was first to score in the first quarter on a 2 yard touchdown rush from Ryan Tannehill, and Dan Carpenter was there with the extra point. Oakland tied the game as Carson Palmer hooked up with Mike Goodson on a 64 yard touchdown pass, and Sebastian Janikowski tacked on the extra point. The Raiders took the lead in the second quarter with Janikowski kicking a 25 yard field goal. The Dolphins pulled back as Reggie Bush ran 23 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter, and Carpenter made the extra point. Miami extended the lead with a 65 yard Bush touchdown run, and Carpenter tacked on the PAT. Oakland pulled closer in the fourth quarter as Janikowski kicked a 27 yard field goal. The Dolphins padded the lead as Tannehill connected with Anthony Fasano on a 14 yard touchdown pass, and Carpenter made the extra point. Miami struck again as Lamar Miller ran 15 yards for a touchdown, and Carpenter iced the drive with the extra point. This was good for a 35-13 win, and the Dolphins improved to 1-1 while the Raiders fell to 0-2.
Staying in Florida, the Jacksonville Jaguars host the Houston Texans. Houston began on a first quarter Shayne Graham field goal from 31 yards. The Texans extended the lead as Arian Foster ran 1 yard for a touchdown, and Graham made the extra point. Houston struck again in the second quarter as Ben Tate ran 8 yards for a touchdown, and Graham again handled the PAT. Jacksonville got on the board in the third quarter when Blaine Gabbert tossed a 5 yard touchdown pass to Maurice Jones-Drew, and Josh Scobee added on the extra point. The Texans replied with Tate running 2 yards for another touchdown, and Graham made his extra point. Houston struck again in the fourth quarter as Graham kicked a field goal of 37 yards. This made it 27-7, the final, with the Texans going to 2-0 and the Jaguars dropping to 0-2.
Up in Ohio, we have a regional battle between the host Cincinnati Bengals and the visiting Cleveland Browns. Cincinnati opened in the first quarter as Adam Jones (not the center fielder) returned a punt 81 yards for a touchdown, and Mike Nugent tacked on the extra point. Cleveland got on the board with a Phil Dawson field goal of 50 yards. The Bengals added on as Andy Dalton tossed a 10 yard touchdown to A.J. Green in the second quarter, and Nugent made the extra point. The Browns pulled back as Trent Richardson ran 32 yards for a touchdown, and Dawson supplied the PAT. Cincinnati answered with a Nugent field goal of 39 yards. The Bengals extended the lead in the third quarter as Dalton tossed a 44 yard touchdown to Brandon Tate, and Nugent was there with the extra point. Cleveland replied as Brandon Weeden tossed a 23 yard touchdown to Richardson, and Dawson supplied the extra point. Cincinnati shot back in the fourth quarter as Dalton tossed a 50 yard touchdown pass to Andrew Hawkins, setting Nugent up for another extra point. The Browns kept pace as Weeden tossed a 24 yards touchdown to Greg Little, and Dawson was ready with the extra point. The Bengals put it out of reach on a Nugent field goal of 37 yards. Cleveland answered on a Dawson 25 yard field goal. This made it 34-27, and Cincinnati went to 1-1 while the Browns dropped to 0-2 as this was finalized.
Into New York, as the Buffalo Bills welcome the Kansas City Chiefs. Buffalo started with a 17 yard touchdown run by C.J. Spiller in the first quarter, and Rian Lindell made the extra point. The Bills added on in the second quarter as Spiller ran 5 yards for another touchdown, and Lindell made another extra point. Buffalo extended the lead as Ryan Fitzpatrick tossed a 10 yard touchdown to Scott Chandler, and Lindell again made the extra point. Kansas City got on the board in the third quarter as Ryan Succop kicked a 33 yard field goal. The Bills answered as Fitzpatrick tossed a 49 yard touchdown pass to Stevie Johnson, and Lindell made another PAT. Buffalo's next touchdown was special, as Leodis McKelvin returned a punt 88 yards to the house for a touchdown, and Lindell dutifully made the extra point. The Chiefs got some back in the fourth quarter as Matt Cassel threw a 33 yard touchdown to Dwayne Bowe, and Succop kicked the extra point. Kansas City pulled closer as Cassel and Bowe connected on another touchdown of 2 yards, and Succop had the extra point again. This only made it 35-17 in the end, with Buffalo going to 1-1 and the Chiefs falling to 0-2.
Along to Pennsylvania, as the Philadelphia Eagles host the Baltimore Ravens. Philadelphia led off with a 1 yard touchdown run by LeSean McCoy, followed by Alex Henery making the extra point. Baltimore tied it as Vonta Leach ran 5 yards for a touchdown, and the extra point was made by Justin Tucker. The Ravens took the lead in the second quarter as Joe Flacco passed a 21 yard touchdown to Jacoby Jones, and Tucker added on with the extra point. Baltimore got some more as Tucker kicked a big 56 yard field goal. The Eagles replied in the third quarter as Michael Vick found Jeremy Maclin on a 23 yard touchdown pass, and Henery made the PAT. Philadelphia pulled even again as Henery kicked a 23 yard field goal. The Ravens took the lead on a 51 yard field goal by Tucker in the fourth quarter. Baltimore extended the lead as Tucker nailed a 48 yard field goal. The Eagles tied it as Vick ran 1 yard for a touchdown, and Henery's extra point put them ahead. They stayed ahead by the 24-23 margin, improving to 2-0, while the Ravens fell to 1-1.
West to Indianapolis, as the Colts host the Minnesota Vikings. Minnesota led off with a first quarter field goal by Blair Walsh from 51 yards. Indianapolis took the lead on an Andrew Luck touchdown pass of 3 yards to Dwayne Allen, and Adam Vinatieri supplied the extra point. The Vikings shot back in the second quarter as Walsh made a 29 yard field goal. The Colts extended the lead on a Vinatieri 26 yard field goal. Indianapolis added on as Luck threw a 30 yard touchdown to Reggie Wayne, and Vinatieri kicked in the PAT. The Colts struck again in the third quarter as Vinatieri nailed a 45 yard field goal. Minnesota pulled back in the fourth quarter as Christian Ponder found Stephen Burton for a 7 yard touchdown connection, and Walsh was good on the extra point. The Vikings tied it as Ponder found Kyle Rudolph on a 6 yard touchdown pass, and Walsh kicked the game-tying extra point. Indianapolis had the last laugh as Vinatieri came through on a 53 yard field goal for a 23-20 win. Both teams go to 1-1.
Back to the east, with the New England Patriots welcoming the Arizona Cardinals. Arizona started with a first quarter field goal by Jay Feely, good from 38 yards out. The Cardinals added on as Feely made a 47 yard field goal. New England got on the board as Stephen Gostkowski kicked a 46 yard field goal. The Patriots tied it in the second quarter as Gostkowski kicked a 34 yard field goal. New England took the lead as Gostkowski kicked a 51 yard field goal in the third quarter. Arizona charged ahead as Kevin Kolb tossed a 2 yard touchdown pass to Andre Roberts, and Feely made the extra point. The Cardinals extended the lead in the fourth quarter on a 5 yard Kolb touchdown run, and Feely was there with the PAT. The Patriots shot back on a Gostkowski 53 yard field goal. New England got closer as Tom Brady threw a 5 yard touchdown to Rob Gronkowski, but they failed to connect together on the two-point attempt. Gostkowski blew it on a field goal late, and this left the Cardinals with a 20-18 win, allowing them to go to 2-0, while the Patriots fell to 1-1.
Down the coast, the Carolina Panthers bring in the New Orleans Saints. New Orleans began with a first quarter Drew Brees touchdown pass of 1 yard to Jimmy Graham, and Garrett Hartley supplied the extra point. Carolina pulled even as Charles Godfrey intercepted Brees and took it home 10 yards for a touchdown, with the extra point made by Justin Medlock. The Saints took the lead as Hartley hit a 22 yard field goal. New Orleans kept going in the second quarter as Hartley was true on a 53 yard field goal. The Panthers responded as Cam Newton threw 17 yards for a touchdown to Jonathan Stewart, and Medlock's extra point put them ahead. Carolina padded the lead as Mike Tolbert ran 2 yards for a touchdown, and Medlock tacked on the PAT. The Panthers struck again in the third quarter as DeAngelo Williams ran 3 yards for a touchdown, and Medlock made another extra point. The Saints shot back in the fourth quarter with Mark Ingram rushing 1 yard for a touchdown, and Hartley kicked in the extra point. Carolina extended the lead again as Newton rushed 5 yards for a touchdown, and Medlock iced the drive with the extra point. New Orleans clawed back with a 1 yard Brees touchdown run, and Hartley kicked the extra point. They couldn't tie the game, losing 35-27, with the Panthers now standing at 1-1 and the Saints at 0-2.
Finally, we end the first wave in New Jersey, as the New York Giants host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. New York got going with a first quarter field goal by Lawrence Tynes from 37 yards away. Tampa Bay tied it when Connor Barth kicked a 45 yard field goal. The Giants took the lead back when Tynes hit a 24 yard field goal. The Buccaneers replied in the second quarter as Josh Freeman found Vincent Jackson on a 29 yard touchdown pass, and Barth added on with the PAT. Tampa Bay extended the lead as Doug Martin ran 8 yards for a touchdown, and Barth again made the extra point. New York got some back as Eli Manning found Hakeem Nicks for a 23 yard touchdown, and Tynes tacked on the extra point. The Buccaneers answered as Eric Wright returned a Manning interception 60 yards for a touchdown, and Barth was true on the extra point. Tampa Bay struck again in the third quarter as Barth kicked in a 52 yard field goal. The Giants chipped away with a Tynes field goal of 36 yards. New York got closer in the fourth quarter as Tynes nailed a 24 yard field goal. The Giants pulled even as Manning hooked up with Victor Cruz on an 80 yard touchdown, and then Andre Brown ran in the two-point conversion as the equalizing play. New York gained the lead as Manning tossed a 33 yard touchdown to Martellus Bennett, and Tynes was there to kick in the extra point. The Buccaneers retied it as Freeman threw a 41 yard touchdown to Mike Williams, and Barth nailed the extra point as the equalizer. The Giants took the lead again when Brown ran 2 yards for a touchdown, and Tynes was true on the extra point. This held up for a 41-34 win, and both teams are now 1-1.
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Saturday, September 15, 2012
MLB Day 163 2012
Again, we run with a full slate today. The first games comes from...
Chicago, where the Cubs host the Pittsburgh Pirates. Wandy Rodriguez and Jason Berken are called on to start. Pittsburgh got going in the first inning as Garrett Jones hit a sacrifice fly to get Starling Marte home. The Pirates added on in the second inning as Rod Barajas singled home Pedro Alvarez. Pittsburgh kept going in the third inning on an Andrew McCutchen solo home run. Chicago got on the board in the bottom of the third as Anthony Rizzo singled to score Joe Mather. The Pirates shot back in the fourth inning when Marte tripled to force in Clint Barmes before scoring on a Travis Snider single, and then Snider scored as Jones doubled him in. The Cubs answered in the fifth inning as Mather grounded into a fielder's choice that gave time for Dave Sappelt to dash home, followed by Alfonso Soriano singling to drive in Darwin Barney. Pittsburgh got another in the seventh inning on a Barmes solo shot. Chicago answered in the eighth inning when Luis Valbuena singled Starlin Castro across the dish. The Cubs tried a ninth inning rally when Soriano singled Mather safely home, followed by Valbuena walking with the bases loaded to force in Barney, but they fell short and lost 7-6. Rodriguez was given the win, Joel Hanrahan turned an ugly save for his thirty-fifth of the year, and Berken was not freed from the loss.
Up in Canada, the Toronto Blue Jays host the Boston Red Sox. Clay Buchholz and Carlos Villanueva are the inconsistent pitchers. Toronto opened with a first inning Yunel Escobar single to knock in Edwin Encarnacion. Boston answered in the second inning on a Cody Ross solo home run. The Red Sox took the lead in the fourth inning on a Jarrod Saltalamacchia single to plate Ross. The Blue Jays retied it in the fifth inning on an Adam Lind sacrifice fly to allow Anthony Gose to dash home. Boston took the lead in the ninth inning on a Pedro Ciriaco double to drive in Saltalamacchia. This was good for a 3-2 win,picked up by Craig Breslow, while Andrew Bailey finished off for the save, and Steve Delabar was in line for the loss.
Back in the States, the Minnesota Twins host the Chicago White Sox. Francisco Liriano faces his old team, who pitched Samuel Deduno against him. Chicago began in the first inning as Paul Konerko grounded out to get Kevin Youkilis home. The White Sox added on in the third inning when Konerko hit a two-run home run, also scoring Adam Dunn. Chicago kept going in the fourth inning as Gordon Beckham singled to knock in Dayan Viciedo. Minnesota got on the board in the seventh inning as Trevor Plouffe hit a two-run home run, sweeping in Justin Morneau. The White Sox struck again in the ninth inning as Alexei Ramirez singled to score Orlando Hudson. The Twins tried a ninth inning rally as Morneau grounded into a double play that saw Ben Revere score, but they still lost 5-3. Liriano earned the win, Matt Thornton got a spot save, and Deduno was charged with the loss.
Over in Cleveland, the Indians host the Detroit Tigers. Anibal Sanchez and Justin Masterson are the shaky pitchers. Detroit started in the first inning as Brennan Boesch reached on an error that allowed Andy Dirks to come home, followed by Alex Avila singling to knock in Prince Fielder. The Tigers added on in the fourth inning with Austin Jackson hitting a sacrifice fly to get Quintin Berry home. Detroit struck again in the fifth inning as Avila doubled to plate Boesch. The Tigers padded the lead in the seventh inning on a Miguel Cabrera solo home run. Cleveland got on the board in the bottom of the seventh when Russ Canzler doubled to knock in Carlos Santana before scoring on a Lonnie Chisenhall single. The Indians pulled closer in the eighth inning on an Asdrubal Cabrera single to drive in Cord Phelps. They got no closer, losing 5-3, with the win going to Sanchez, the save turned by Jose Valverde, and the loss pinned on Masterson.
East to New York, as the Yankees host the Tampa Bay Rays. James Shields faces a lesser foe in Ivan Nova. New York got going in the second inning on a two-run home run by Curtis Granderson, also scoring Raul Ibanez, followed by an Eduardo Nunez solo home run. The Yankees padded the lead in the fifth inning as Derek Jeter singled to score Ichiro Suzuki. Tampa Bay got on the board in the sixth inning on an Evan Longoria solo shot. The Rays pulled closer in the seventh inning on a 2-RBI Luke Scott single, plating both Ben Francisco and Ryan Roberts. New York got one back in the eighth inning as Alex Rodriguez singled to score Robinson Cano. This produced the 5-3 final, with the win belonging to Nova, the save tossed by Rafael Soriano, and the loss was stuck on Shields.
South to Atlanta, where the Braves host the Washington Nationals. Edwin Jackson and Tommy Hanson are on the mound. Washington led off as Adam LaRoche hit a two-run home run, also scoring Jayson Werth in the first inning. The Nationals padded the lead in the second inning with Jackson sacrificing, which combined with an error to allow both Jesus Flores and Steve Lombardozzi to dash home. Atlanta got on the board in the bottom of the second as Dan Uggla doubled in Freddie Freeman. The Braves got another in the fourth inning on a Freeman solo home run. Atlanta tied it in the sixth inning as Jason Heyward hit a two-run home run, sweeping in Martin Prado. The Braves took the lead in the eighth inning when Andrelton Simmons was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, forcing in Jeff Baker. This was good for a 5-4 win, with Eric O'Flaherty in line for the win, Craig Kimbrel closing out for the save, and Ryan Mattheus was on the hook for the loss.
Westward to Houston, as the Astros host the Philadelphia Phillies. Kyle Kendrick and Dallas Keuchel are the back-of-the-rotation pitchers. Houston began in the first inning on a two-run home run by Justin Maxwell, also scoring Jose Altuve. The Astros added on in the second inning as Altuve grounded into a fielder's choice that provided time for Jason Castro to score. Houston struck again in the fifth inning as Brett Wallace hit a ground rule double to force in the pitcher Keuchel. The Astros extended the lead in the sixth inning on a J.D. Martinez single that knocked in Castro. This was it for the scoring, with the final being 5-0. Keuchel earned the win and Kendrick was handed the loss.
Up in Kansas City, the Royals host the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Zack Greinke and Jeremy Guthrie are the veteran pitchers. Los Angeles got things going in the fifth inning as Kendrys Morales hit a solo home run. The Angels added on in the eighth inning with Torii Hunter singling home Vernon Wells. Kansas City tried a ninth inning rally, tying the game as Billy Butler hit a two-run home run, also scoring Alex Gordon, before completing the comeback on an inside-the-park solo shot form Salvador Perez to clinch a 3-2 victory. Kelvin Herrera was in line for the win and Ernesto Frieri blew up for the loss.
Southeast to Miami, as the Marlins host the Cincinnati Reds. Johnny Cueto and Mark Buehrle are the staff aces pitching. Miami quickly started in the first inning as Giancarlo Stanton tripled to force in both Justin Ruggiano and Jose Reyes before finishing his trip on a Carlos Lee sacrifice fly. Cincinnati got on the board in the third inning as Wilson Valdez singled home Ryan Hanigan. The Reds pulled closer in the fourth inning on a Scott Rolen single to plate Jay Bruce. The Marlins extended the lead in the fifth inning as Reyes doubled home Ruggiano before scoring on a two-run home run by Lee. Cincinnati chipped away in the eighth inning as Ryan Ludwick hit a two-run home run, also scoring Joey Votto. This produced the 6-4 final score, with the win belonging to Buehrle, the save tossed by Steve Cishek, and the loss stuck on Cueto.
Way to the north, the Milwaukee Brewers host the New York Mets. Jenrry Mejia is mismatched with Shaun Marcum. New York opened in the first inning as Lucas Duda singled in Daniel Murphy. Milwaukee tied it in their half of the inning as Ryan Braun doubled home Rickie Weeks. The Mets took the lead in the fourth inning with Mejia sacrificing to get Jordany Valdespin home, followed by Ruben Tejada singling to score Andres Torres before coming home on a double by Murphy. The Brewers pulled ahead in the bottom of the fourth as Logan Schafer tripled to force in Nyjer Morgan and Jean Segura before scoring on a wild pitch, and then Weeks hit a two-run home run, also scoring Norichika Aoki. Milwaukee extended the lead in the fifth inning with Travis Ishikawa tripling to push in Morgan before coming the final 90 feet on an Aoki single. The Brewers got another in the seventh inning as Weeks doubled to drive in Segura. New York tried a ninth inning rally as Ike Davis hit a two-run home, sweeping in David Wright, and producing the 9-6 final. Brandon Kintzler was credited with the win and Mejia was dinged for the loss.
South again to Texas, as the Rangers host the Seattle Mariners. Jason Vargas and Scott Feldman take their turns in the rotation. Seattle began in the first inning as Michael Saunders singled in Franklin Gutierrez. The Mariners extended the lead in the third inning as Dustin Ackley hit a solo home run, followed by Saunders tripling both Kyle Seager and John Jaso across the dish before scoring on a single from Justin Smoak, who later scored as Eric Thames hit a single. Texas got on the board in the bottom of the third as Nelson Cruz hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Ian Kinsler. The Rangers pulled closer in the sixth inning on a three-run home run by Mike Napoli, sweeping in Cruz and Michael Young. Texas pulled even in the seventh inning with Cruz singling to plate Josh Hamilton, followed by David Murphy grounding out to allow Adrian Beltre safe passage home. Seattle took the lead back in the eighth inning on a Smoak solo shot. The Mariners struck again in the ninth inning as Smoak singled to drive in Munenori Kawasaki. This was good for an 8-6 win, picked up by Lucas Luetge, while Tom Wilhelmsen converted the save, and Tony Scheppers was nailed for the loss.
Westward to Arizona, as the Diamondbacks welcome the San Francisco Giants. Barry Zito and Wade Miley are penciled in to pitch. San Francisco was first to score with a first inning groundout by Marco Scutaro to bring in Angel Pagan. Arizona tied it in the fourth inning on a Justin Upton solo home run. The Giants retook the lead in the fifth inning when Buster Posey hit a two-run home run, also scoring Scutaro. The Diamondbacks took one back in the eighth inning on a Paul Goldschmidt single to plate Aaron Hill. They failed to get the equalizer, falling 3-2, with the win going to Zito, the save tossed by Sergio Romo, and the loss was stuck on Miley.
Further to the west, the San Diego Padres host the Colorado Rockies. Drew Pomeranz and Casey Kelly are the young starters. San Diego got going in the second inning as Andy Parrino doubled Cameron Maybin home. The Padres extended the lead in the third inning on a three-run home run by Jesus Guzman, sweeping in Logan Forsythe and Chase Headley. Colorado rallied back in the seventh inning as Chris Nelson doubled to plate Wilin Rosario, followed by Charlie Blackmon singling to score Tyler Colvin, and DJ LeMahieu hitting a sacrifice fly to finish Nelson's trip around. They failed to tie the game, losing 4-3, with the win belonging to Kelly, the save tossed by Luke Gregerson, and loss pinned on Pomeranz.
Up in Oakland, the Athletics host the Baltimore Orioles. Zach Britton and Jarrod Parker are on the hill. Baltimore started in the second inning on a Mark Reynolds double to knock in Adam Jones. The Orioles got another in the third inning as Nate McLouth hit a solo home run. Oakland rallied ahead in the bottom of the third as Stephen Drew hit a solo shot, followed by Josh Reddick singling in Coco Crisp, Yoenis Cespedes doing the same for Jonny Gomes, and Chris Carter doubling to plate both Reddick and Cespedes. The scoring ended here, with the final being 5-2. Parker notched the win, Grant Balfour worked from a jam for the save, and Britton was shelled in the loss.
Finally, we end in Los Angeles, with the Dodgers hosting the St. Louis Cardinals. Jaime Garcia and Joe Blanton pace the game. St. Louis led off with a first inning two-run home run by Allen Craig, also scoring Matt Holliday. Los Angeles got on the board in their half of the inning as Adrian Gonzalez singled home Shane Victorino. The Dodgers tied it in the third inning on a Mark Ellis solo home run. The Cardinals retook the lead in the sixth inning as Craig singled to plate the pitcher Garcia. Los Angeles tied it in the ninth inning as Luis Cruz doubled Dee Gordon around, before winning 4-3 as Juan Rivera singled to drive in Elian Herrera. Ronald Belisario was in line for the win, while the Jason Motte was responsible for the loss.
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Chicago, where the Cubs host the Pittsburgh Pirates. Wandy Rodriguez and Jason Berken are called on to start. Pittsburgh got going in the first inning as Garrett Jones hit a sacrifice fly to get Starling Marte home. The Pirates added on in the second inning as Rod Barajas singled home Pedro Alvarez. Pittsburgh kept going in the third inning on an Andrew McCutchen solo home run. Chicago got on the board in the bottom of the third as Anthony Rizzo singled to score Joe Mather. The Pirates shot back in the fourth inning when Marte tripled to force in Clint Barmes before scoring on a Travis Snider single, and then Snider scored as Jones doubled him in. The Cubs answered in the fifth inning as Mather grounded into a fielder's choice that gave time for Dave Sappelt to dash home, followed by Alfonso Soriano singling to drive in Darwin Barney. Pittsburgh got another in the seventh inning on a Barmes solo shot. Chicago answered in the eighth inning when Luis Valbuena singled Starlin Castro across the dish. The Cubs tried a ninth inning rally when Soriano singled Mather safely home, followed by Valbuena walking with the bases loaded to force in Barney, but they fell short and lost 7-6. Rodriguez was given the win, Joel Hanrahan turned an ugly save for his thirty-fifth of the year, and Berken was not freed from the loss.
Up in Canada, the Toronto Blue Jays host the Boston Red Sox. Clay Buchholz and Carlos Villanueva are the inconsistent pitchers. Toronto opened with a first inning Yunel Escobar single to knock in Edwin Encarnacion. Boston answered in the second inning on a Cody Ross solo home run. The Red Sox took the lead in the fourth inning on a Jarrod Saltalamacchia single to plate Ross. The Blue Jays retied it in the fifth inning on an Adam Lind sacrifice fly to allow Anthony Gose to dash home. Boston took the lead in the ninth inning on a Pedro Ciriaco double to drive in Saltalamacchia. This was good for a 3-2 win,picked up by Craig Breslow, while Andrew Bailey finished off for the save, and Steve Delabar was in line for the loss.
Back in the States, the Minnesota Twins host the Chicago White Sox. Francisco Liriano faces his old team, who pitched Samuel Deduno against him. Chicago began in the first inning as Paul Konerko grounded out to get Kevin Youkilis home. The White Sox added on in the third inning when Konerko hit a two-run home run, also scoring Adam Dunn. Chicago kept going in the fourth inning as Gordon Beckham singled to knock in Dayan Viciedo. Minnesota got on the board in the seventh inning as Trevor Plouffe hit a two-run home run, sweeping in Justin Morneau. The White Sox struck again in the ninth inning as Alexei Ramirez singled to score Orlando Hudson. The Twins tried a ninth inning rally as Morneau grounded into a double play that saw Ben Revere score, but they still lost 5-3. Liriano earned the win, Matt Thornton got a spot save, and Deduno was charged with the loss.
Over in Cleveland, the Indians host the Detroit Tigers. Anibal Sanchez and Justin Masterson are the shaky pitchers. Detroit started in the first inning as Brennan Boesch reached on an error that allowed Andy Dirks to come home, followed by Alex Avila singling to knock in Prince Fielder. The Tigers added on in the fourth inning with Austin Jackson hitting a sacrifice fly to get Quintin Berry home. Detroit struck again in the fifth inning as Avila doubled to plate Boesch. The Tigers padded the lead in the seventh inning on a Miguel Cabrera solo home run. Cleveland got on the board in the bottom of the seventh when Russ Canzler doubled to knock in Carlos Santana before scoring on a Lonnie Chisenhall single. The Indians pulled closer in the eighth inning on an Asdrubal Cabrera single to drive in Cord Phelps. They got no closer, losing 5-3, with the win going to Sanchez, the save turned by Jose Valverde, and the loss pinned on Masterson.
East to New York, as the Yankees host the Tampa Bay Rays. James Shields faces a lesser foe in Ivan Nova. New York got going in the second inning on a two-run home run by Curtis Granderson, also scoring Raul Ibanez, followed by an Eduardo Nunez solo home run. The Yankees padded the lead in the fifth inning as Derek Jeter singled to score Ichiro Suzuki. Tampa Bay got on the board in the sixth inning on an Evan Longoria solo shot. The Rays pulled closer in the seventh inning on a 2-RBI Luke Scott single, plating both Ben Francisco and Ryan Roberts. New York got one back in the eighth inning as Alex Rodriguez singled to score Robinson Cano. This produced the 5-3 final, with the win belonging to Nova, the save tossed by Rafael Soriano, and the loss was stuck on Shields.
South to Atlanta, where the Braves host the Washington Nationals. Edwin Jackson and Tommy Hanson are on the mound. Washington led off as Adam LaRoche hit a two-run home run, also scoring Jayson Werth in the first inning. The Nationals padded the lead in the second inning with Jackson sacrificing, which combined with an error to allow both Jesus Flores and Steve Lombardozzi to dash home. Atlanta got on the board in the bottom of the second as Dan Uggla doubled in Freddie Freeman. The Braves got another in the fourth inning on a Freeman solo home run. Atlanta tied it in the sixth inning as Jason Heyward hit a two-run home run, sweeping in Martin Prado. The Braves took the lead in the eighth inning when Andrelton Simmons was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, forcing in Jeff Baker. This was good for a 5-4 win, with Eric O'Flaherty in line for the win, Craig Kimbrel closing out for the save, and Ryan Mattheus was on the hook for the loss.
Westward to Houston, as the Astros host the Philadelphia Phillies. Kyle Kendrick and Dallas Keuchel are the back-of-the-rotation pitchers. Houston began in the first inning on a two-run home run by Justin Maxwell, also scoring Jose Altuve. The Astros added on in the second inning as Altuve grounded into a fielder's choice that provided time for Jason Castro to score. Houston struck again in the fifth inning as Brett Wallace hit a ground rule double to force in the pitcher Keuchel. The Astros extended the lead in the sixth inning on a J.D. Martinez single that knocked in Castro. This was it for the scoring, with the final being 5-0. Keuchel earned the win and Kendrick was handed the loss.
Up in Kansas City, the Royals host the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Zack Greinke and Jeremy Guthrie are the veteran pitchers. Los Angeles got things going in the fifth inning as Kendrys Morales hit a solo home run. The Angels added on in the eighth inning with Torii Hunter singling home Vernon Wells. Kansas City tried a ninth inning rally, tying the game as Billy Butler hit a two-run home run, also scoring Alex Gordon, before completing the comeback on an inside-the-park solo shot form Salvador Perez to clinch a 3-2 victory. Kelvin Herrera was in line for the win and Ernesto Frieri blew up for the loss.
Southeast to Miami, as the Marlins host the Cincinnati Reds. Johnny Cueto and Mark Buehrle are the staff aces pitching. Miami quickly started in the first inning as Giancarlo Stanton tripled to force in both Justin Ruggiano and Jose Reyes before finishing his trip on a Carlos Lee sacrifice fly. Cincinnati got on the board in the third inning as Wilson Valdez singled home Ryan Hanigan. The Reds pulled closer in the fourth inning on a Scott Rolen single to plate Jay Bruce. The Marlins extended the lead in the fifth inning as Reyes doubled home Ruggiano before scoring on a two-run home run by Lee. Cincinnati chipped away in the eighth inning as Ryan Ludwick hit a two-run home run, also scoring Joey Votto. This produced the 6-4 final score, with the win belonging to Buehrle, the save tossed by Steve Cishek, and the loss stuck on Cueto.
Way to the north, the Milwaukee Brewers host the New York Mets. Jenrry Mejia is mismatched with Shaun Marcum. New York opened in the first inning as Lucas Duda singled in Daniel Murphy. Milwaukee tied it in their half of the inning as Ryan Braun doubled home Rickie Weeks. The Mets took the lead in the fourth inning with Mejia sacrificing to get Jordany Valdespin home, followed by Ruben Tejada singling to score Andres Torres before coming home on a double by Murphy. The Brewers pulled ahead in the bottom of the fourth as Logan Schafer tripled to force in Nyjer Morgan and Jean Segura before scoring on a wild pitch, and then Weeks hit a two-run home run, also scoring Norichika Aoki. Milwaukee extended the lead in the fifth inning with Travis Ishikawa tripling to push in Morgan before coming the final 90 feet on an Aoki single. The Brewers got another in the seventh inning as Weeks doubled to drive in Segura. New York tried a ninth inning rally as Ike Davis hit a two-run home, sweeping in David Wright, and producing the 9-6 final. Brandon Kintzler was credited with the win and Mejia was dinged for the loss.
South again to Texas, as the Rangers host the Seattle Mariners. Jason Vargas and Scott Feldman take their turns in the rotation. Seattle began in the first inning as Michael Saunders singled in Franklin Gutierrez. The Mariners extended the lead in the third inning as Dustin Ackley hit a solo home run, followed by Saunders tripling both Kyle Seager and John Jaso across the dish before scoring on a single from Justin Smoak, who later scored as Eric Thames hit a single. Texas got on the board in the bottom of the third as Nelson Cruz hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Ian Kinsler. The Rangers pulled closer in the sixth inning on a three-run home run by Mike Napoli, sweeping in Cruz and Michael Young. Texas pulled even in the seventh inning with Cruz singling to plate Josh Hamilton, followed by David Murphy grounding out to allow Adrian Beltre safe passage home. Seattle took the lead back in the eighth inning on a Smoak solo shot. The Mariners struck again in the ninth inning as Smoak singled to drive in Munenori Kawasaki. This was good for an 8-6 win, picked up by Lucas Luetge, while Tom Wilhelmsen converted the save, and Tony Scheppers was nailed for the loss.
Westward to Arizona, as the Diamondbacks welcome the San Francisco Giants. Barry Zito and Wade Miley are penciled in to pitch. San Francisco was first to score with a first inning groundout by Marco Scutaro to bring in Angel Pagan. Arizona tied it in the fourth inning on a Justin Upton solo home run. The Giants retook the lead in the fifth inning when Buster Posey hit a two-run home run, also scoring Scutaro. The Diamondbacks took one back in the eighth inning on a Paul Goldschmidt single to plate Aaron Hill. They failed to get the equalizer, falling 3-2, with the win going to Zito, the save tossed by Sergio Romo, and the loss was stuck on Miley.
Further to the west, the San Diego Padres host the Colorado Rockies. Drew Pomeranz and Casey Kelly are the young starters. San Diego got going in the second inning as Andy Parrino doubled Cameron Maybin home. The Padres extended the lead in the third inning on a three-run home run by Jesus Guzman, sweeping in Logan Forsythe and Chase Headley. Colorado rallied back in the seventh inning as Chris Nelson doubled to plate Wilin Rosario, followed by Charlie Blackmon singling to score Tyler Colvin, and DJ LeMahieu hitting a sacrifice fly to finish Nelson's trip around. They failed to tie the game, losing 4-3, with the win belonging to Kelly, the save tossed by Luke Gregerson, and loss pinned on Pomeranz.
Up in Oakland, the Athletics host the Baltimore Orioles. Zach Britton and Jarrod Parker are on the hill. Baltimore started in the second inning on a Mark Reynolds double to knock in Adam Jones. The Orioles got another in the third inning as Nate McLouth hit a solo home run. Oakland rallied ahead in the bottom of the third as Stephen Drew hit a solo shot, followed by Josh Reddick singling in Coco Crisp, Yoenis Cespedes doing the same for Jonny Gomes, and Chris Carter doubling to plate both Reddick and Cespedes. The scoring ended here, with the final being 5-2. Parker notched the win, Grant Balfour worked from a jam for the save, and Britton was shelled in the loss.
Finally, we end in Los Angeles, with the Dodgers hosting the St. Louis Cardinals. Jaime Garcia and Joe Blanton pace the game. St. Louis led off with a first inning two-run home run by Allen Craig, also scoring Matt Holliday. Los Angeles got on the board in their half of the inning as Adrian Gonzalez singled home Shane Victorino. The Dodgers tied it in the third inning on a Mark Ellis solo home run. The Cardinals retook the lead in the sixth inning as Craig singled to plate the pitcher Garcia. Los Angeles tied it in the ninth inning as Luis Cruz doubled Dee Gordon around, before winning 4-3 as Juan Rivera singled to drive in Elian Herrera. Ronald Belisario was in line for the win, while the Jason Motte was responsible for the loss.
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