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Apr 10, 2008 11:28 PM CDT

Marlins Complete Sweep of Nats

Jorge Cantu leads Florida's offense

(Newser) - Mark Hendrickson and Jorge Cantu helped the Florida Marlins complete their first three-game road sweep of the Washington Nationals. Hendrickson pitched seven strong innings, while Cantu produced three hits and two RBIs as Florida beat Washington 4-3 tonight to stretch the Nationals' losing streak to seven games. Hendrickson gave up...

Millwood Wins
for Texas

Apr 10, 2008 10:16 PM CDT

Millwood Wins for Texas

Orioles fall in first game of doubleheader, 3-1

(Newser) - Kevin Millwood has fulfilled his goal of getting off to a good start this season. Now the Texas Rangers' No. 1 starter finally has a victory to show for it. Millwood allowed one run in seven innings and the Rangers beat Baltimore 3-1 in the first game of a doubleheader...

Soto Powers Cubs Past Pirates

Apr 10, 2008 10:08 PM CDT

Soto Powers Cubs Past Pirates

Big sixth inning seals sweep of Pittsburgh in 7-3 romp

(Newser) - Geovany Soto and Mike Fontenot hit two-run homers in Chicago's five-run sixth inning and the Cubs finished off a three-game sweep of Pittsburgh, winning 7-3 Thursday night to run their winning streak to five games. Soto had three extra-base hits, including two doubles, among his second career four-hit game.

Harang, Cordero
Lead Reds Past Brewers

Apr 10, 2008 3:32 PM CDT

Harang, Cordero Lead Reds Past Brewers

Encarnacion HR sets tone for offense in 4-1 victory

(Newser) - Aaron Harang held Milwaukee to one run in eight innings, Edwin Encarnacion hit a two-run homer and Francisco Cordero earned a save against his former team to lead the Cincinnati Reds over the Brewers 4-1 Thursday. Cincinnati responded from Tuesday's loss to take two out of three from the...

Rays Beat Mariners to Stop 4-Game Skid

Apr 10, 2008 3:18 PM CDT

Rays Beat Mariners to Stop 4-Game Skid

Strong eight innings from Edwin Jackson keys shutout

(Newser) - Edwin Jackson allowed two hits in eight innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 7-0 Thursday to stop a four-game losing streak. A 15-game loser in 2007, Jackson combined on a three-hitter and improved to 2-0. He didn't get his first victory until June 24 last...

Ortmeier' Ninth-Inning
Double Dooms Padres

Apr 10, 2008 1:05 AM CDT

Ortmeier' Ninth-Inning Double Dooms Padres

Two-out drive over Jim Edmonds head in center drives in winning run

(Newser) - Daniel Ortmeier has no problems with the San Francisco Giants' plans to have him bat exclusively right-handed.Ortmeier hit a two-out, RBI double in the ninth off San Diego's Heath Bell and the Giants won consecutive games for the first time this season by beating the Padres 1-0 on Wednesday...

Pie, Cubs Beat Pirates
6-4 in 15 Innings

Apr 10, 2008 12:54 AM CDT

Pie, Cubs Beat Pirates 6-4 in 15 Innings

Cubs bullpen blows lead in 9th, then 14th inning before finally pulling out win

(Newser) - Felix Pie's two-run single in the 15th inning allowed the Chicago Cubs to outlast the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 in a wild game Wednesday night. Pie's hit to left off of Phil Dumatrait (0-1) with the bases loaded scored Ryan Theriot and Alfonso Soriano, helping the Cubs win their fourth...

Phillips Outruns Error
in Reds' 12-4 Win

Apr 10, 2008 12:08 AM CDT

Phillips Outruns Error in Reds' 12-4 Win

Cincinnati scores 10 unanswered runs en route to victory

(Newser) - Adam Dunn and Corey Patterson each hit two-run homers, Brandon Phillips scored twice off a pair of heady baserunning plays and Cincinnati defeated Milwaukee 12-4. Phillips helped put the Reds on top for good in the sixth after the normally sure-handed second baseman allowed two unearned runs that cost Cincinnati...

Rockies Break Out Bats,
Rout Braves 12-6

Apr 10, 2008 12:07 AM CDT

Rockies Break Out Bats, Rout Braves 12-6

Highest offensive output for Colorado this young season

(Newser) - Yorvit Torrealba hit a three-run home run to cap off a six-run third inning and the Colorado Rockies won their third straight, beating the Atlanta Braves 12-6 on Wednesday night. Matt Holliday had a triple and two RBIs and Ryan Spilborghs went 3-for-5 with a home run and five RBIs...

Pujols Homers Twice in Cards W

Apr 10, 2008 12:04 AM CDT

Pujols Homers Twice in Cards W

Slugger ends longest season-opening HR drought of career

(Newser) - Albert Pujols hit his first two homers of the year and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 6-4 on Wednesday night to take their third straight series. Pujols also had an RBI-single and Rick Ankiel added two RBIs. Pujols ended the longest home run drought to start the...

Redemption: Mets Blow Out Phils

Apr 10, 2008 12:03 AM CDT

Redemption: Mets Blow Out Phils

Four errors doom Philadelphia in Queens

(Newser) - The Philadelphia Phillies fell apart without Jimmy Rollins. Mike Pelfrey gave the Mets' injury-riddled pitching staff an encouraging boost, and the Phillies played a painfully sloppy game without their MVP shortstop in New York's 8-2 victory Wednesday night. The Mets ended a nine-game losing streak to Philadelphia, taking advantage of...

Kubel Hits Slam,
Twins Pummel White Sox

Apr 10, 2008 12:01 AM CDT

Kubel Hits Slam, Twins Pummel White Sox

Minnesota downs Chicago 12-5

(Newser) - Jason Kubel hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, and the Minnesota Twins broke out on offense in pounding Chicago 12-5 and snapping the White Sox's five-game win streak on Wednesday night. The 12 runs doubled their previous season high and were their most since they beat the...

Tigers Defeat Sox 7-2 for 1st Win

Apr 9, 2008 10:40 PM CDT

Tigers Defeat Sox 7-2 for 1st Win

Detroit finally earns victory after 0-7 start

(Newser) - The Tigers finally showed the offense that earned them preseason raves—and ended their winless start. Detroit beat the Boston Red Sox 7-2 Wednesday night after scoring just 15 runs in losing its first seven games. Marcus Thames and Carlos Guillen homered, Edgar Renteria had three hits and Ivan Rodriguez...

Ellis, Athletics Beat Blue Jays 6-3

Apr 9, 2008 10:39 PM CDT

Ellis, Athletics Beat Blue Jays 6-3

Second baseman's 4 hits spark win

(Newser) - Mark Ellis had four hits, including the tying triple in the ninth, then scored the go-ahead run in the Oakland Athletics' 6-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night. Ellis went 4-for-5 with two stolen bases and an RBI. Oakland closer Huston Street pitched around a single and...

Burke Homers As Mariners
Top Rays 7-1

Apr 9, 2008 10:18 PM CDT

Burke Homers As Mariners Top Rays 7-1

Washburn goes seven innings in dominant outing

(Newser) - Jarrod Washburn turned his simple game plan into another strong outing against the Tampa Bay Rays. Washburn allowed one run in seven innings, and Jamie Burke hit a three-run homer to lead the Seattle Mariners past the Rays 7-1 on Wednesday night. "I have to be able to establish...

Jacobs Leads Marlins
Over Nationals 10-4

Apr 9, 2008 10:08 PM CDT

Jacobs Leads Marlins Over Nationals 10-4

Power-hitting first baseman blasts two two-run shots

(Newser) - Mike Jacobs is providing the power for the first-place Florida Marlins. Jacobs hit two homers, including one that capped a seven-run inning, to back Scott Olsen's solid pitching and help Florida beat the Washington Nationals 10-4 on Wednesday night.

Streaking Diamondbacks Edge Dodgers 4-3

Apr 9, 2008 6:29 PM CDT

Streaking Diamondbacks Edge Dodgers 4-3

Three-game sweep of division rivals makes it six straight for Arizona

(Newser) - Eric Byrnes hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the seventh-inning off Hiroki Kuroda, and the Arizona Diamondbacks stretched their winning streak to six with a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. Micah Owings (2-0) allowed three runs and seven hits in seven innings as the Diamondbacks...

Angels Beat Indians 9-5

Apr 9, 2008 5:58 PM CDT

Angels Beat Indians 9-5

Napoli grand slam leads 4-homer day for home team

(Newser) - Mike Napoli hit his first career grand slam, a second-inning drive that powered the Los Angeles Angels over the Cleveland Indians 9-5 Wednesday. Garret Anderson, Casey Kotchman and Vladimir Guerrero also homered for the Angels, who dropped Paul Byrd to 0-2 this season.

Baker Wanted One Last Shot With Cubs

Apr 9, 2008 1:35 PM CDT

Baker Wanted One Last Shot With Cubs

New Reds manager happy to be back in the dugout after year off

(Newser) - Dusty Baker begged the Cubs to let him try bringing the team back from its slumping 2006 season, but general manager Jim Hendry didn't give him the chance. After a year working for ESPN, the eternally optimistic manager is gratetful to be back on the bench, this time in Cincinnati...

Molina Hits Homer in 11th for Win

Apr 9, 2008 1:31 AM CDT

Molina Hits Homer in 11th for Win

Woeful Giants blow lead in 9th before catcher's heroics

(Newser) - Bengie Molina hit his second homer of the game with one out in the 11th inning off Cla Meredith, giving the San Francisco Giants a 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. Brad Hennessey (1-0) threw two shutout innings as the Giants snapped a four-game skid....