Lots of storms today, with both New York teams losing their games today, as well as the Nationals. That leaves us with twelve games to play, beginning in...
Detroit, as the Tigers host the Oakland Athletics. A.J. Griffin and Max Scherzer draw the starts. Oakland led off in the first inning as Brandon Moss singled home Josh Reddick. Detroit tied it in the bottom of the first as Miguel Cabrera hit a sacrifice fly to get Austin Jackson in. The Tigers took the lead in the second inning on a Jhonny Peralta sole home run. Detroit struck again in the third inning as Cabrera hit a solo shot. The Tigers padded the lead in the fifth inning as Prince Fielder hit a two-run home run, also scoring Cabrera. Detroit kept going in the sixth inning with Jackson doubling to plate Omar Infante before scoring alongside Gerald Laird on a double from Quintin Berry. The Athletics took one back in the seventh inning when Yoenis Cespedes hit a ground rule double to force in Reddick. The Tigers padded the lead as Cabrera hit a grand slam, sweeping in Laird, Jackson, and Avisail Garcia. This made it 12-2, a final, with the win belonging to Darin Downs, while the loss was pinned on Griffin.
Back into Pittsburgh, with the Pirates hosting the Milwaukee Brewers. Yovani Gallardo and A.J. Burnett take the hill. Milwaukee began in the second inning as Norichika Aoki singled to plate Travis Ishikawa. The Brewers added on in the sixth inning with Jean Segura singling Jonathan Lucroy around. Milwaukee struck again in the seventh inning as Ryan Braun singled home Rickie Weeks before scoring on a single by Lucroy. The Brewers got another in the eighth inning as Segura singled to knock in Carlos Gomez, and then Segura scored on a sacrifice fly by Aoki. This stood for a 6-0 win, picked up by Gallardo, while Burnett was handed the loss.
Over in Ohio, the Cleveland Indians host the Minnesota Twins. P.J. Walters and David Huff are the unknown pitchers. Minnesota opened in the first inning on a Joe Mauer single to drive in Denard Span, followed by a Justin Morneau sacrifice fly to bring in Ben Revere. Cleveland answered in their half of the inning with Asdrubal Cabrera grounding out to get Shin-Soo Choo home. The Indians tied it in the second inning on a Lonnie Chisenhall solo home run. The Twins took the lead back in the fourth inning as Eduardo Escobar grounded out to give time for Ryan Doumit to get home. Cleveland evened the score in the sixth inning as Casey Kotchman reached on an error that allowed Carlos Santana to score, followed by Ezequiel Carrera grounding into a fielder's choice that provided time for Michael Brantley to cross the dish and produce a lead. Minnesota tied it in the seventh inning as Josh Willingham singled Span around. The Twins took the lead back in the twelfth inning with Alexi Casilla singling Darin Mastroianni in before Pedro Florimon did the same to finish Casilla's trip. The Indians tried to rally in their half of the inning on a Santana solo shot, but they couldn't get the equalizer and fell 6-5. Tyler Robertson was in line for the win, Glen Perkins turned a messy save, and Scott Maine was responsible for the loss.
Down in Florida, the Miami Marlins host the Atlanta Braves. Paul Maholm and Nathan Eovaldi are sent out to pitch. Miami started in the third inning when Gorkys Hernandez singled to knock in John Buck. The Marlins padded the lead in the seventh inning as Buck hit a two-run home run, also scoring Bryan Petersen. Atlanta got on the board in the ninth inning when Dan Uggla singled home Jason Heyward, before tying the game on a 2-RBI Brian McCann double, plating both Chipper Jones and Uggla. Miami won it in the tenth inning with a Jose Reyes single to drive in Rob Brantly for a 4-3 final. Heath Bell was credited with the win and Cory Gearrin was stuck with the loss.
Staying in the state, the Tampa Bay Rays welcome the Boston Red Sox. Felix Doubront and Jeremy Hellickson are the young starters. Tampa Bay began in the third inning as Ben Zobrist singled both Sean Rodriguez and Desmond Jennings home, followed by an Evan Longoria sacrifice fly to get B.J. Upton in. Boston got on the board in the fourth inning as James Loney singled to score Cody Ross. The Red Sox pulled closer in the fifth inning when Jacoby Ellsbury singled in Jose Iglesias, before tying the game on a Dustin Pedroia sacrifice fly to bring in Pedro Ciriaco. Boston gained the lead in the sixth inning as Ciriaco reached on an error to give time for Ryan Lavarnway to dash home. The Red Sox padded the lead in the seventh inning when Jarrod Saltalamacchia singled Ross across the dish, followed by a Lavarnway double that knocked in both Loney and Saltalamacchia. The Rays shot back in the bottom of the seventh with Zobrist singling to score both Carlos Pena and Jennings. They got no closer, losing 7-5. Doubront was given the win, Andrew Bailey closed out for a save, and Kyle Farnsworth could not avoid the loss.
Northwest to Chicago, as the Cubs host the Cincinnati Reds. Homer Bailey faces a lesser foe in Justin Germano. Cincinnati finally opened the scoring in the sixth inning on a 3-RBI Ryan Hanigan double, sweeping in Joey Votto, Ryan Ludwick, and Jay Bruce. Chicago got on the board as Bryan LaHair doubled Darwin Barney home in the eighth inning. This produced the 3-1 final, with Bailey earning the win, Jonathan Broxton converting the save, and Germano was dinged for the loss.
South into Missouri, as the Kansas City Royals host the Chicago White Sox. Gavin Floyd and Luke Hochevar are the under-performing pitchers. Chicago was first to score in the first inning as Alejandro De Aza hit a solo home run. Kansas City took the lead in their half of the inning when Billy Butler singled in both David Lough and Alex Gordon. The White Sox tied it in the sixth inning as Gordon Beckham hit a solo shot. Chicago went ahead in the seventh inning on an Alex Rios solo home run. This ended the scoring at 3-2, with the win belonging to Floyd, the save tossed by Addison Reed, and the loss was stuck on Hochevar.
Across the state, the St. Louis Cardinals host the Houston Astros. Fernando Abad is mismatched with Kyle Lohse. St. Louis got going in the second inning as Daniel Descalso singled Yadier Molina home. The Cardinals added on in the fifth inning as Lohse doubled in Paul Kozma before scoring on a Jon Jay double. St. Louis got another in the seventh inning as Jay singled Descalso across the dish. Houston got on the board in the eighth inning with a Brett Wallace single to plate Jimmy Parades. This was as close as it got, with the final being 4-1, leaving the win with Lohse, the save was converted by Jason Motte, and Abad was handed the loss.
Southwest to Arizona, as the Diamondbacks host the San Diego Padres. Eric Stults and Ian Kennedy are on the mound. San Diego led off in the first inning as Yonder Alonso hit a sacrifice fly to knock in Logan Forsythe. Arizona replied in their half of the inning as Paul Goldschmidt singled Adam Eaton home before scoring on a double by Miguel Montero. The Diamondbacks got another in the fifth inning with Montero doubling Upton around. The Padres tried a ninth inning rally as Will Venable's sacrifice fly allowed Chris Denorfia to dash home, but they couldn't tie it and lost 3-2. Kennedy got the win, J.J. Putz threw his thirtieth save of the season, and Stults was pinned with the loss.
West to Anaheim, as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim hosted the Texas Rangers. Ryan Dempster and Jered Weaver pace the game. Los Angeles opened in the first inning as Torii Hunter singled home Erick Aybar. Texas took the lead in the third inning with Mike Napoli hitting a solo home run, followed by a two-run homer from Ian Kinsler, also scoring Mitch Moreland. The Angels edged ahead in the fourth inning as Chris Iannetta singled both Vernon Wells and Alberto Callaspo across the dish, followed by Iannetta and Mike Trout scoring on an error, Kendrys Morales singling to get Aybar home, Howie Kendrick doing the same for Hunter, Wells hitting a sacrifice fly to allow Morales to finish his trip around, and Callaspo doubling to drive in Kendrick. Los Angeles extended the lead in the fifth inning as Aybar singled Trout safely home. The Angels got another in the eighth inning as Maicer Izturis grounded out to get Kole Calhoun in.
North to Seattle, as the Mariners host the Baltimore Orioles. Wei-Yin Chen and Erasmo Ramirez take their turns in the rotation. Seattle began in the fourth inning on a two-run Miguel Olivo home run, also scoring Casper Wells. Baltimore tied it in the ninth inning as Chris Davis singled both Ryan Flaherty and Nate McLouth home. The Orioles took the lead in the eighteenth inning as Taylor Teagarden singled to plate McLouth and Mark Reynolds grounded into a fielder's choice to bring in J.J. Hardy. This was good for a 4-2 win, belonging to Tommy Hunter, while Jim Johnson closed out for a save, and Lucas Luetge was on the hook for the loss.
Finally, we end in San Francisco, with the Giants hosting the Colorado Rockies. Jeff Francis and Tim Lincecum are the struggling starters. San Francisco led off in the second inning as Xavier Nady singled to plate Hector Sanchez. The Giants added on in the third inning with a Hunter Pence sacrifice fly to get Marco Scutaro home. San Francisco struck again in the sixth inning on a Nady single to drive in Pence. The Giants got another in the seventh inning with Scutaro scoring on a wild pitch. Colorado got on the board in the eighth inning as Wilin Rosario hit a two-run home run, also scoring Jordan Pacheco. San Francisco replied in their half of the inning as Angel Pagan tripled to force in Gregor Blanco before scoring on a Scutaro single. The Rockies tried a ninth inning rally when Matt McBride singled to plate DJ LeMahieu, but this only made it a 6-3 final. Lincecum earned the win and Francis was dealt the loss.
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Fantasy Football All Stars Week 2 2012
Another week, another set of studs. Here's who led you to victory this week.
Quarterback: Robert Griffin III
Running Backs: Reggie Bush and C.J. Spiller
Wide Receivers: Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz
Tight End: Dante Rosario
Kicker: Stephen Gostkowski
Team Defense: Green Bay
Defensive Players: Clay Matthews and D'Qwell Jackson
Quarterback: Robert Griffin III
Running Backs: Reggie Bush and C.J. Spiller
Wide Receivers: Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz
Tight End: Dante Rosario
Kicker: Stephen Gostkowski
Team Defense: Green Bay
Defensive Players: Clay Matthews and D'Qwell Jackson
Monday, September 17, 2012
MLB Day 165 2012
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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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 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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