Thursday, September 20, 2012
Thursday Night Football Week 3
Tonight's featured game has the Carolina Panthers hosting the New York Giants. New York bean in the first quarter as Eli Manning threw a 14 yard touchdown pass to Martellus Bennett, followed by a Lawrence Tynes extra point. The Giants added on as Tynes kicked a 47 yard field goal. New York kept going in the second quarter as Andre Brown ran 1 yard for a touchdown, and Tynes was again good on the PAT. The Giants padded the lead as Tynes nailed a 49 yard field goal. New York extended the lead in the third quarter on a Tynes field goal from 30 yards away. Carolina got on the board as Cam Newton rushed 1 yard for a touchdown, and Justin Medlock was there with the extra point. The Giants shot back as Tynes booted a 36 yard field goal. New York got some more in the fourth quarter as Brown again ran in a 1 yard touchdown, and Tynes was true with the extra point. The Giants tacked on some more as Tynes nailed a 27 yard field goal. This made it 36-7, with New York going to 2-1 and the Panthers falling to 1-2.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
MLB Day 167 2012
Busiest day of the season so far and I have an interruption in my schedule tonight? Some things just aren't fair, like having seventeen games on the same day. We begin with a pair of doubleheaders, the first in...
New York, as the Yankees host the Toronto Blue Jays. Henderson Alvarez and Andy Pettitte are pitching game one. New York struck first in the first inning as Robinson Cano doubled in Ichiro Suzuki, followed by Alex Rodriguez grounding out to get Nick Swisher home, and Curtis Granderson hitting a sacrifice fly to finish Cano's trip. Toronto got on the board in the eighth inning when Kelly Johnson singled to plate Brett Lawrie, and Omar Vizquel doubled Mike McCoy across the plate. The Yankees shot back in their half of the inning as Swisher singled Suzuki safely home. This was good for a 4-2 win, earned by Pettitte, while Rafael Soriano converted the save, and Alvarez was stuck with the loss.
In game two, the pitchers are Ricky Romero and David Phelps. Toronto got going in the second inning as Adeiny Hechavarria singled home J.P. Arencibia. New York tied it in the bottom of the second as Chris Stewart hit a ground rule double to force in Casey McGehee. The Yankees took the lead in the eighth inning with Ichiro Suzuki singling Curtis Granderson around. This held for a 2-1 win, picked up by Cody Eppley, while Rafael Soriano turned his second save of the day, and Steve Delabar was responsible for the loss.
The other doubleheader is in DC, as the Washington Nationals host the Los Angeles Dodgers. Aaron Harang and Jordan Zimmermann get the first pitching assignment. Washington started in the second inning as Kurt Suzuki hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Michael Morse. Los Angeles tied it in the third inning as Hanley Ramirez singled to score Andre Ethier. The Nationals took the lead again in the fifth inning when Ryan Zimmerman grounded out, allowing Bryce Harper to dash home. Washington added on in the sixth inning with a groundout by Tyler Moore, giving time for Ian Desmond to dash home. They held on for a 3-1 win, with Zimmermann earning the win, Tyler Clippard shutting the door for a save, and Harang could not avoid the loss.
For game two, Josh Beckett and John Lannan will be sent out to start. Los Angeles busted open in the third inning with Hanley Ramirez singling to score both Mark Ellis and Matt Kemp, followed by Andre Ethier singling Adrian Gonzalez around. The Dodgers added on in the fourth inning when Kemp singled to plate Matt Treanor, followed by Shane Victorino scoring on a wild pitch, and then Ramirez grounded into a fielder's choice that got Kemp the rest of the way home. Washington rallied to tie in the eighth inning with Michael Morse hitting a solo home run, Steve Lombardozzi hitting a two-run homer, also scoring Ian Desmond, Bryce Harper singling to knock in Corey Brown, and Morse singling both Mark DeRosa and Harper across the dish. Los Angeles took the lead in the ninth inning as Kemp hit a solo shot. This edge gave them a 7-6 lead that was the final, with the win going to Ronald Belisario, the save tossed by Brandon League, and the loss served to Tyler Clippard.
Onward to Pittsburgh, as the Pirates host the Milwaukee Brewers. Marco Estrada and Kyle McPherson are the designated pitchers. Milwaukee led off with a first inning Norichika Aoki solo home run. The Brewers added on in the fifth inning as Estrada singled Jean Segura in. Milwaukee got another in the seventh inning as Estrada reached on an error, allowing Segura to dash home. Pittsburgh got on the board in the ninth inning when Andrew McCutchen hit a solo shot, but this only made it 3-1 for a final. Estrada earned the win, John Axford converted his thirtieth save of the year, and McPherson was stuck with the loss.
Up in Detroit, the Tigers host the Oakland Athletics. Brett Anderson and Justin Verlander pace the game. Detroit began in the third inning as Omar Infante doubled both Andy Dirks and Gerald Laird home before scoring on a Delmon Young sacrifice fly. The Tigers added on in the fifth inning when Jhonny Peralta singled Young around. Detroit got another in the seventh inning as Miguel Cabrera hit a solo home run. The Tigers padded the lead in the eighth inning with Infante grounding into a fielder's choice to bring in Avisail Garcia. Oakland tried a ninth inning rally when Cliff Pennington singled to knock in Derek Norris, followed by Stephen Drew doing the same to finish Pennington's trip around, but this was it for the scoring, with the final being 6-2. Verlander notched the win and Anderson was dinged for the loss.
Into Cleveland, as the Indians welcome the Minnesota Twins. Liam Hendriks and Zach McAllister are the uninspiring starters. Cleveland was first on the board with a first inning Asdrubal Cabrera solo home run. Minnesota took the lead in the third inning when Joe Mauer singled home Denard Span, followed by Josh Willingham doing the same for Jamey Carroll. The Indians tied it in the bottom of the third as Jason Kipnis singled to plate Vinny Rottino. The Twins took the lead in the fifth inning on a two-run home run by Willingham, also scoring Mauer, followed by Chris Herrmann grounding into a fielder's choice that brought in Justin Morneau. Minnesota extended the lead in the sixth inning as Willingham singled to drive Span. Cleveland pulled back in the eighth inning with Kipnis singling to bring around Rottino before scoring on a single by Michael Brantley. They got no closer, falling 6-4, with Hendriks picking up the win, Glen Perkins throwing the save, and McAllister was pinned with the loss.
Down in Miami, the Marlins host the Atlanta Braves. Kris Medlen and Josh Johnson take the hill. Atlanta got going in the first inning on a sacrifice fly by Jason Heyward, bringing in Michael Bourn. The Braves added on in the second inning as Jose Constanza singled to score Dan Uggla. Atlanta padded the lead in the third inning with a sacrifice fly by Freddie Freeman, allowing Martin Prado to score. This was all there was, with the final being 3-0, giving Medlen another fabulous win, while Craig Kimbrel finished off the save, and Johnson got no help in the loss.
Staying in the state, the Tampa Bay Rays host the Boston Red Sox. Daisuke Matsuzaka and Chris Archer are the back-of-the-rotation pitchers. Boston started in the first inning as Jacoby Ellsbury singled Pedro Ciriaco around. Tampa Bay tied it in the second inning as Matt Joyce walked with the bases loaded to force in Evan Longoria. The Red Sox took the lead again in the third inning with Ellsbury singling in Jose Iglesias and Dustin Pedroia grounding into a fielder's choice to knock in Ciriaco. The Rays got one back in their half of the inning on a Ben Zobrist singled to plate Desmond Jennings. Tampa Bay tied it in the fourth inning on a Jeff Keppinger solo home run, before taking the lead as Carlos Pena hit a two-run home run, also scoring Joyce. The Rays extended the lead in the sixth inning when Jennings tripled to force in Pena and Jose Molina before scoring on an error, followed by Luke Scott hitting a sacrifice fly to knock in B.J. Upton, Keppinger singling Zobrist safely home, and both Pena and Molina walked with loaded bases, pushing in Longoria and Keppinger, respectively. Tampa Bay got another in the eighth inning on a Joyce single to plate Scott. This produced the 13-3 final, with the win going to Archer while Mastuzaka was shelled in the loss.
North to New York again, as the Mets host the Philadelphia Phillies. Cole Hamels and Matt Harvey are the solid starters. Philadelphia opened on a first inning Jimmy Rollins solo home run. New York tied it in the third inning as Daniel Murphy singled to drive in Ruben Tejada. The Mets took the lead in the sixth inning as David Wright hit a solo shot. The Phillies went ahead in the ninth inning as Ryan Howard hit a two-run home run, also scoring Chase Utley, and it was good for a 3-2 win. Jeremy Horst was credited with the win, Jonathan Papelbon finished off the save, and Josh Edgin was dinged for the loss.
West to Chicago, as the Cubs host the Cincinnati Reds. Mike Leake faces a lesser foe in Chris Rusin. Cincinnati began in the first inning as Joey Votto doubled home Drew Stubbs. The Reds added on in the third inning with Votto singling both Leake and Brandon Phillips in, followed by Ryan Ludwick doing the same for Stubbs. Chicago got on the board in the fourth inning as Starlin Castro singled to drive in Anthony Rizzo. Cincinnati replied in the fifth inning with Scott Rolen singling Stubbs across the dish. The Cubs pulled closer in the sixth inning on a two-run home run by Alfonso Soriano, also scoring Rizzo, followed by Luis Valbuena doubling to knock in Castro. Chicago tied it in the eighth inning as Welington Castillo walked with the bases loaded to force in Darwin Barney. The Reds retook the lead in the eleventh inning when Stubbs singled Phillips safely home. This was good for a 6-5 win, picked up by Logan Ondrusek, while Jonathan Broxton closed out for a save, and Alberto Cabrera was on the hook for the loss.
Speaking of Chicago, the Kansas City Royals host the Chicago White Sox. Chris Sale and Bruce Chen are the staff aces pitching. Kansas City started in the third inning as Billy Butler hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Jason Bourgeois. The Royals added on in the seventh inning as Alex Gordon doubled both Eric Hosmer and Alcides Escobar home. This ended the scoring at 3-0, with the win going to Chen, while Greg Holland tossed the save, and Sale was dealt the loss.
Across Missouri, the St. Louis Cardinals host the Houston Astros. Lucas Harrell and Lance Lynn are the surprisingly good pitchers. St. Louis led off in the second inning as David Freese hit a two-run home run, also scoring Allen Craig. The Cardinals got another in the fourth inning with a Yadier Molina solo home run. St. Louis extended the lead in the eighth inning as Matt Holliday singled to plate Jon Jay, followed by Allen Craig hitting a sacrifice fly that allowed Carlos Beltran to dash home. This made it 5-0, the final, with Lynn turning in a strong win, Jason Motte working from a jam for a save, and Harrell was handed the loss.
Southwest to Arizona, as the Diamondbacks host the San Diego Padres. Edinson Volquez and Trevor Cahill are on the mound. San Diego got going in the fourth inning with Will Venable singling in Carlos Quentin, followed by John Baker doing the same for Yonder Alonso. Arizona got on the board in their half of the inning as Miguel Montero doubled to knock in Justin Upton. The Diamondbacks took the lead in the fifth inning with Adam Eaton tripling to force in John McDonald before coming the final 90 feet on a balk, followed by Paul Goldschmidt doubling Upton across the dish. Arizona extended the lead in the eighth inning as Ryan Wheeler tripled to push in Montero, and then he scored on an error. This stood for a 6-2 win, with Cahill getting the win and Volquez taking the loss.
Out in California, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim host the Texas Rangers. Derek Holland and C.J. Wilson are the overrated pitchers. Texas rallied to a lead in the third inning as Elvis Andrus tripled to force in Ian Kinsler, followed by Michael Young doubling to finish Andrus' trip before scoring on a Mike Napoli double. Los Angeles pulled back in the fifth inning on a two-run home run by Alberto Callaspo, also scoring Howie Kendrick. The Rangers extended the lead in the eighth inning as Nelson Cruz doubled Young home, followed by a two-run home run by Geovany Soto, also scoring Leonys Martin. This made it 6-2, a final, with the win belonging to Holland and the loss pinned on Wilson.
North to Seattle, with the Mariners hosting the Baltimore Orioles. Joe Saunders and Felix Hernandez are the veteran starters. Baltimore started in the fourth inning as Mark Reynolds singled Chris Davis home. Seattle tied it in the bottom of the fourth as Franklin Gutierrez hit a solo home run. The Orioles gained the lead in the eleventh inning as Adam Jones hit a two-run home run, also scoring Nate McLouth. This held up for a 3-1 win, going to Luis Ayala, while Jim Johnson converted his forty-fifth save of the season, and Josh Kinney was responsible for the loss.
Finally, we end the long day in San Francisco, with the Giants hosting the Colorado Rockies. Tyler Chatwood is mismatched with Matt Cain. San Francisco opened in the first inning on a three-run home run by Pablo Sandoval, sweeping in Angel Pagan and Marco Scutaro. Colorado got on the board in the fifth inning as DJ LeMahieu hit a sacrifice fly to allow Chris Nelson to come home. The Giants replied in their half of the inning on a Brandon Belt double knocking in Sandoval, followed by both Hunter Pence and Belt scoring on a Gregor Blanco single. San Francisco got another in the sixth inning as Buster Posey singled Pagan across the dish. This ended the scoring at 7-1, with the win going to Cain and the loss to Chatwood.
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New York, as the Yankees host the Toronto Blue Jays. Henderson Alvarez and Andy Pettitte are pitching game one. New York struck first in the first inning as Robinson Cano doubled in Ichiro Suzuki, followed by Alex Rodriguez grounding out to get Nick Swisher home, and Curtis Granderson hitting a sacrifice fly to finish Cano's trip. Toronto got on the board in the eighth inning when Kelly Johnson singled to plate Brett Lawrie, and Omar Vizquel doubled Mike McCoy across the plate. The Yankees shot back in their half of the inning as Swisher singled Suzuki safely home. This was good for a 4-2 win, earned by Pettitte, while Rafael Soriano converted the save, and Alvarez was stuck with the loss.
In game two, the pitchers are Ricky Romero and David Phelps. Toronto got going in the second inning as Adeiny Hechavarria singled home J.P. Arencibia. New York tied it in the bottom of the second as Chris Stewart hit a ground rule double to force in Casey McGehee. The Yankees took the lead in the eighth inning with Ichiro Suzuki singling Curtis Granderson around. This held for a 2-1 win, picked up by Cody Eppley, while Rafael Soriano turned his second save of the day, and Steve Delabar was responsible for the loss.
The other doubleheader is in DC, as the Washington Nationals host the Los Angeles Dodgers. Aaron Harang and Jordan Zimmermann get the first pitching assignment. Washington started in the second inning as Kurt Suzuki hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Michael Morse. Los Angeles tied it in the third inning as Hanley Ramirez singled to score Andre Ethier. The Nationals took the lead again in the fifth inning when Ryan Zimmerman grounded out, allowing Bryce Harper to dash home. Washington added on in the sixth inning with a groundout by Tyler Moore, giving time for Ian Desmond to dash home. They held on for a 3-1 win, with Zimmermann earning the win, Tyler Clippard shutting the door for a save, and Harang could not avoid the loss.
For game two, Josh Beckett and John Lannan will be sent out to start. Los Angeles busted open in the third inning with Hanley Ramirez singling to score both Mark Ellis and Matt Kemp, followed by Andre Ethier singling Adrian Gonzalez around. The Dodgers added on in the fourth inning when Kemp singled to plate Matt Treanor, followed by Shane Victorino scoring on a wild pitch, and then Ramirez grounded into a fielder's choice that got Kemp the rest of the way home. Washington rallied to tie in the eighth inning with Michael Morse hitting a solo home run, Steve Lombardozzi hitting a two-run homer, also scoring Ian Desmond, Bryce Harper singling to knock in Corey Brown, and Morse singling both Mark DeRosa and Harper across the dish. Los Angeles took the lead in the ninth inning as Kemp hit a solo shot. This edge gave them a 7-6 lead that was the final, with the win going to Ronald Belisario, the save tossed by Brandon League, and the loss served to Tyler Clippard.
Onward to Pittsburgh, as the Pirates host the Milwaukee Brewers. Marco Estrada and Kyle McPherson are the designated pitchers. Milwaukee led off with a first inning Norichika Aoki solo home run. The Brewers added on in the fifth inning as Estrada singled Jean Segura in. Milwaukee got another in the seventh inning as Estrada reached on an error, allowing Segura to dash home. Pittsburgh got on the board in the ninth inning when Andrew McCutchen hit a solo shot, but this only made it 3-1 for a final. Estrada earned the win, John Axford converted his thirtieth save of the year, and McPherson was stuck with the loss.
Up in Detroit, the Tigers host the Oakland Athletics. Brett Anderson and Justin Verlander pace the game. Detroit began in the third inning as Omar Infante doubled both Andy Dirks and Gerald Laird home before scoring on a Delmon Young sacrifice fly. The Tigers added on in the fifth inning when Jhonny Peralta singled Young around. Detroit got another in the seventh inning as Miguel Cabrera hit a solo home run. The Tigers padded the lead in the eighth inning with Infante grounding into a fielder's choice to bring in Avisail Garcia. Oakland tried a ninth inning rally when Cliff Pennington singled to knock in Derek Norris, followed by Stephen Drew doing the same to finish Pennington's trip around, but this was it for the scoring, with the final being 6-2. Verlander notched the win and Anderson was dinged for the loss.
Into Cleveland, as the Indians welcome the Minnesota Twins. Liam Hendriks and Zach McAllister are the uninspiring starters. Cleveland was first on the board with a first inning Asdrubal Cabrera solo home run. Minnesota took the lead in the third inning when Joe Mauer singled home Denard Span, followed by Josh Willingham doing the same for Jamey Carroll. The Indians tied it in the bottom of the third as Jason Kipnis singled to plate Vinny Rottino. The Twins took the lead in the fifth inning on a two-run home run by Willingham, also scoring Mauer, followed by Chris Herrmann grounding into a fielder's choice that brought in Justin Morneau. Minnesota extended the lead in the sixth inning as Willingham singled to drive Span. Cleveland pulled back in the eighth inning with Kipnis singling to bring around Rottino before scoring on a single by Michael Brantley. They got no closer, falling 6-4, with Hendriks picking up the win, Glen Perkins throwing the save, and McAllister was pinned with the loss.
Down in Miami, the Marlins host the Atlanta Braves. Kris Medlen and Josh Johnson take the hill. Atlanta got going in the first inning on a sacrifice fly by Jason Heyward, bringing in Michael Bourn. The Braves added on in the second inning as Jose Constanza singled to score Dan Uggla. Atlanta padded the lead in the third inning with a sacrifice fly by Freddie Freeman, allowing Martin Prado to score. This was all there was, with the final being 3-0, giving Medlen another fabulous win, while Craig Kimbrel finished off the save, and Johnson got no help in the loss.
Staying in the state, the Tampa Bay Rays host the Boston Red Sox. Daisuke Matsuzaka and Chris Archer are the back-of-the-rotation pitchers. Boston started in the first inning as Jacoby Ellsbury singled Pedro Ciriaco around. Tampa Bay tied it in the second inning as Matt Joyce walked with the bases loaded to force in Evan Longoria. The Red Sox took the lead again in the third inning with Ellsbury singling in Jose Iglesias and Dustin Pedroia grounding into a fielder's choice to knock in Ciriaco. The Rays got one back in their half of the inning on a Ben Zobrist singled to plate Desmond Jennings. Tampa Bay tied it in the fourth inning on a Jeff Keppinger solo home run, before taking the lead as Carlos Pena hit a two-run home run, also scoring Joyce. The Rays extended the lead in the sixth inning when Jennings tripled to force in Pena and Jose Molina before scoring on an error, followed by Luke Scott hitting a sacrifice fly to knock in B.J. Upton, Keppinger singling Zobrist safely home, and both Pena and Molina walked with loaded bases, pushing in Longoria and Keppinger, respectively. Tampa Bay got another in the eighth inning on a Joyce single to plate Scott. This produced the 13-3 final, with the win going to Archer while Mastuzaka was shelled in the loss.
North to New York again, as the Mets host the Philadelphia Phillies. Cole Hamels and Matt Harvey are the solid starters. Philadelphia opened on a first inning Jimmy Rollins solo home run. New York tied it in the third inning as Daniel Murphy singled to drive in Ruben Tejada. The Mets took the lead in the sixth inning as David Wright hit a solo shot. The Phillies went ahead in the ninth inning as Ryan Howard hit a two-run home run, also scoring Chase Utley, and it was good for a 3-2 win. Jeremy Horst was credited with the win, Jonathan Papelbon finished off the save, and Josh Edgin was dinged for the loss.
West to Chicago, as the Cubs host the Cincinnati Reds. Mike Leake faces a lesser foe in Chris Rusin. Cincinnati began in the first inning as Joey Votto doubled home Drew Stubbs. The Reds added on in the third inning with Votto singling both Leake and Brandon Phillips in, followed by Ryan Ludwick doing the same for Stubbs. Chicago got on the board in the fourth inning as Starlin Castro singled to drive in Anthony Rizzo. Cincinnati replied in the fifth inning with Scott Rolen singling Stubbs across the dish. The Cubs pulled closer in the sixth inning on a two-run home run by Alfonso Soriano, also scoring Rizzo, followed by Luis Valbuena doubling to knock in Castro. Chicago tied it in the eighth inning as Welington Castillo walked with the bases loaded to force in Darwin Barney. The Reds retook the lead in the eleventh inning when Stubbs singled Phillips safely home. This was good for a 6-5 win, picked up by Logan Ondrusek, while Jonathan Broxton closed out for a save, and Alberto Cabrera was on the hook for the loss.
Speaking of Chicago, the Kansas City Royals host the Chicago White Sox. Chris Sale and Bruce Chen are the staff aces pitching. Kansas City started in the third inning as Billy Butler hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Jason Bourgeois. The Royals added on in the seventh inning as Alex Gordon doubled both Eric Hosmer and Alcides Escobar home. This ended the scoring at 3-0, with the win going to Chen, while Greg Holland tossed the save, and Sale was dealt the loss.
Across Missouri, the St. Louis Cardinals host the Houston Astros. Lucas Harrell and Lance Lynn are the surprisingly good pitchers. St. Louis led off in the second inning as David Freese hit a two-run home run, also scoring Allen Craig. The Cardinals got another in the fourth inning with a Yadier Molina solo home run. St. Louis extended the lead in the eighth inning as Matt Holliday singled to plate Jon Jay, followed by Allen Craig hitting a sacrifice fly that allowed Carlos Beltran to dash home. This made it 5-0, the final, with Lynn turning in a strong win, Jason Motte working from a jam for a save, and Harrell was handed the loss.
Southwest to Arizona, as the Diamondbacks host the San Diego Padres. Edinson Volquez and Trevor Cahill are on the mound. San Diego got going in the fourth inning with Will Venable singling in Carlos Quentin, followed by John Baker doing the same for Yonder Alonso. Arizona got on the board in their half of the inning as Miguel Montero doubled to knock in Justin Upton. The Diamondbacks took the lead in the fifth inning with Adam Eaton tripling to force in John McDonald before coming the final 90 feet on a balk, followed by Paul Goldschmidt doubling Upton across the dish. Arizona extended the lead in the eighth inning as Ryan Wheeler tripled to push in Montero, and then he scored on an error. This stood for a 6-2 win, with Cahill getting the win and Volquez taking the loss.
Out in California, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim host the Texas Rangers. Derek Holland and C.J. Wilson are the overrated pitchers. Texas rallied to a lead in the third inning as Elvis Andrus tripled to force in Ian Kinsler, followed by Michael Young doubling to finish Andrus' trip before scoring on a Mike Napoli double. Los Angeles pulled back in the fifth inning on a two-run home run by Alberto Callaspo, also scoring Howie Kendrick. The Rangers extended the lead in the eighth inning as Nelson Cruz doubled Young home, followed by a two-run home run by Geovany Soto, also scoring Leonys Martin. This made it 6-2, a final, with the win belonging to Holland and the loss pinned on Wilson.
North to Seattle, with the Mariners hosting the Baltimore Orioles. Joe Saunders and Felix Hernandez are the veteran starters. Baltimore started in the fourth inning as Mark Reynolds singled Chris Davis home. Seattle tied it in the bottom of the fourth as Franklin Gutierrez hit a solo home run. The Orioles gained the lead in the eleventh inning as Adam Jones hit a two-run home run, also scoring Nate McLouth. This held up for a 3-1 win, going to Luis Ayala, while Jim Johnson converted his forty-fifth save of the season, and Josh Kinney was responsible for the loss.
Finally, we end the long day in San Francisco, with the Giants hosting the Colorado Rockies. Tyler Chatwood is mismatched with Matt Cain. San Francisco opened in the first inning on a three-run home run by Pablo Sandoval, sweeping in Angel Pagan and Marco Scutaro. Colorado got on the board in the fifth inning as DJ LeMahieu hit a sacrifice fly to allow Chris Nelson to come home. The Giants replied in their half of the inning on a Brandon Belt double knocking in Sandoval, followed by both Hunter Pence and Belt scoring on a Gregor Blanco single. San Francisco got another in the sixth inning as Buster Posey singled Pagan across the dish. This ended the scoring at 7-1, with the win going to Cain and the loss to Chatwood.
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
MLB Day 166 2012
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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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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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.
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