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Johnson Drives in Four in Nationals Win

Washington starter Redding gets win despite one bad inning

(Newser) - Nick Johnson hit a three-run double and drove in four runs, leading Washington to a 6-4 win over the Florida Marlins on Friday. Johnson's two-out double in the seventh inning off reliever Taylor Tankersley helped the Nationals end a three-game skid. Washington, which had lost 12 of 13, had scored...

Orioles Defeat Yanks With Big 6th Inning

Cabrera outduels Hughes in Baltimore win

(Newser) - Jay Payton and Melvin Mora had two RBIs apiece in a seven-run sixth inning, Daniel Cabrera took a four-hitter into the seventh, and Baltimore beat the Yankees, 8-2 on Friday. Cabrera and Phil Hughes were locked in a 1-1 duel before the Orioles sent 11 men to the plate in...

Sheets Dominates Early in Brewers' Win

Bullpen backs up its ace despite two late Cincy rallies

(Newser) - Ben Sheets dominated for five innings before a tight pitching arm forced him from the game Friday, and Milwaukee held on for a 5-2 victory over slumping Cincinnati. Sheets (3-0) allowed only a pair of singles, looking very comfortable in a hitter-friendly ballpark where he has never lost. He left...

Santana Leads Mets Over Phillies 6-4
Santana Leads Mets Over Phillies 6-4
Apr 18, 2008 10:40 PM CDT

Santana Leads Mets Over Phillies 6-4

Wright finishes a home run short of the cycle for the winners

(Newser) - Johan Santana struck out 10 over seven innings, David Wright fell a homer short of the cycle and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 on Friday. Santana (2-2) allowed three runs and four hits, outpitching Cole Hamels in a matchup of two of the best left-handers in...

DeRosa, Hill Lead Cubs Over Pirates 3-2

Hill gets first win despite control problems

(Newser) - Rich Hill struggled with his control but won for the first time in three starts this year, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 Friday for their ninth victory in 12 games. Mark DeRosa doubled and drove in a run, and Reed Johnson hit a tiebreaking single in...

Seattle Rides Another Strong Pitching Effort

Mariners bats also come alive in 8-1 win

(Newser) - Seattle's starters took it to Oakland again. This time, it was Carlos Silva. Silva followed Felix Hernandez's complete game a day before with his own gem, leading the Mariners to their sixth straight win in the series with an 8-1 victory over the Athletics last night. They won their third...

Nats Hand Mets Win in Extras
  Nats Hand Mets
  Win in Extras 
Game of the Night
Apr 18, 2008 12:36 AM CDT

Nats Hand Mets Win in Extras

Hanrahan's wild pitch gives Mets the sweep

(Newser) - It took 14 innings for the Mets to beat the Nationals tonight, 3-2. And it wasn’t even their offense that did it. New York’s Damion Easley scored the winning run on a wild pitch by Joel Hanrahan to conclude the 4:45 game. The win gave the Mets...

Rays Top Twins 7-3
 Rays Top Twins 7-3
Apr 17, 2008 11:45 PM CDT

Rays Top Twins 7-3

Tampa Bay ends three-game losing streak

(Newser) - Jason Hammel had his second straight strong outing as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 7-3 Thursday night to split the two-game series. In six innings, Hammel (1-1) allowed six hits and three runs while striking out five to help the Rays end a three-game losing streak. He...

Ramirez, Beckett Help Sox Top Yankees

Manny has 2 HRs, Beckett goes 8 innings in 7-5 win

(Newser) - Manny Ramirez hit two more homers off an ineffective Mike Mussina, leading Josh Beckett and the Boston Red Sox past the perturbed New York Yankees, 7-5 in a game that nearly got testy Thursday night. With Ramirez enjoying his latest outburst against his favorite foe, Yankees reliever Kyle Farnsworth threw...

Carmona, Offense Key Indians Win
Carmona, Offense Key Indians Win
Apr 17, 2008 11:38 PM CDT

Carmona, Offense Key Indians Win

Tigers ace Verlander tumbles to 0-3 in four starts after 11-1 romp

(Newser) - Fausto Carmona allowed a run in 6 2/3 innings, Ryan Garko and Travis Hafner hit two-run homers, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 11-1. Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander remained winless in four starts, falling to 0-3. He allowed five runs and seven hits in five innings, with four...

Orioles Rally to Beat ChiSox
Orioles Rally to
Beat ChiSox 
Apr 17, 2008 11:35 PM CDT

Orioles Rally to Beat ChiSox

Sherrill notches first American League win

(Newser) - Adam Jones singled in the game-winning run in the 10th inning, capping a late comeback that gave the Baltimore Orioles a 6-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox tonight. Baltimore trailed 5-2 in the eighth before rallying to split the two-game series. Nick Markakis homered for the Orioles, while Carlos...

Smoltz Notches 10 Strikeouts, Braves Shut Out Marlins 8-0

Veteran ace racks up K total in only 5 innings of work

(Newser) - With John Smoltz on the mound and Chipper Jones at the plate, their team looked like the Atlanta Braves of old. The Braves began Thursday night's game off to their worst start since 1990, but Smoltz and Jones provided a lift to help beat the Florida Marlins 8-0. Smoltz pitched...

Padilla 7 Strong, as Rangers Beat Blue Jays 4-1

Roy Halladay pitches complete game for Toronto in loss

(Newser) - Vicente Padilla pitched seven strong innings, Ian Kinsler had three hits and the Texas Rangers beat Toronto 4-1 tonight, handing the Blue Jays their fifth straight home defeat. Padilla allowed one run and seven hits with three walks and two strikeouts. Rangers outfielder David Murphy went 3-for-4 with three doubles....

Red Sox Jersey Up for Auction After Failed Curse Attempt

Yankees donate 'cursed' jersey to raise money for children's cancer

(Newser) - Some might call it a curse, others might say it's a goodwill gesture by longtime baseball rivals. The official charity of the Red Sox, the Jimmy Fund, began an eBay auction Thursday for the David Ortiz jersey that was buried under the New York Yankees' new stadium by a...

Griffey's 596th HR Leads Reds Past Cubs 9-2

Baker gets first win at Wrigley as manager since leaving Chicago

(Newser) - Dusty Baker got a win at Wrigley Field while managing the Cincinnati Reds, thanks to Joey Votto and Ken Griffey Jr. Votto doubled with the bases loaded, homered, drove in five runs and made a nice defensive play and Griffey hit his 596th career homer Thursday as Cincinnati beat...

Fielder's First Home Run Helps Brewers Over Cardinals 5-3

10th inning 2-run blast accounts for final margin

(Newser) - Prince Fielder hit his first home run of the season, a two-run drive off Brad Thompson in the 10th inning that gave the Milwaukee Brewers a 5-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. Fielder, who led the NL with 50 homers last year, needed 54 at-bats to...

Myers Goes 7 Strong Innings, Pitches Phils Past Houston

Howard, Burrell hit back-to-back HRs

(Newser) - Brett Myers pitched seven impressive innings, Chris Coste tied a career high with four hits and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Houston Astros 10-2 Thursday. Ryan Howard and Pat Burrell had back-to-back homers for the Phillies, who tied a season-high with 16 hits. Chase Utley added a two-run shot....

Hernandez Holds Down A's, Pitches Seattle to 4-2 Win

Young righty hurls complete game

(Newser) - Felix Hernandez found success with all four of his pitches, throwing his first complete game in more than a year to lead the Seattle Mariners past the Oakland Athletics 4-2 Wednesday night. Hernandez struck out eight in an eight-hitter, retiring 16 of 18 during one stretch. He threw 115 pitches...

Rangers Beat Toronto on Wild Pitch in 14th Inning

Blue Jays tie club record by using nine pitchers

(Newser) - Frank Catalanotto scored the go-ahead run on A.J. Burnett's wild pitch in the 14th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5 Wednesday night, snapping a five-game losing streak. With the bullpen depleted, Burnett (1-1) relieved in the 14th. Burnett, who started in Texas on Sunday,...

Bullpen Keys Yanks Win Over Red Sox
Bullpen Keys Yanks Win
Over Red Sox
Game of the Night
Apr 16, 2008 11:36 PM CDT

Bullpen Keys Yanks Win Over Red Sox

A-Rod passes Williams, McCovey on all-time home run list

(Newser) - The Yankees’ bullpen was able to shut down the potent Red Sox offense over the last four innings of a back-and-forth slugfest as New York beat Boston 15-9. LaTroy Hawkins earned his first victory in pinstripes after pitching two scoreless innings in relief of starter Chien-Ming Wang, who didn’t...

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