BDD Daily League Update - August 13, 2007
by
Joe Hamrahi
on Mon 13 Aug 2007 02:38 AM EDT
National League Scoreboard
Florida 4 vs. N.Y. Mets 10
San Diego 10 vs. Cincinnati 4
Milwaukee 4 vs. Houston 6
L.A. Dodgers 2 vs. St. Louis 12
Chicago Cubs 3 vs. Colorado 6
Pittsburgh 5 vs. San Francisco 0
Washington 7 vs. Arizona 6
Atlanta 3 vs. Philadelphia 5
American League Scoreboard
N.Y. Yankees 5 vs. Cleveland 3
Oakland 6 vs. Detroit 11
Boston 3 vs. Baltimore 6
Seattle 6 vs. Chicago White Sox 0
Minnesota 2 vs. L.A. Angels 6
Toronto 4 vs. Kansas City 1
Tampa Bay 1 vs. Texas 9
August 12, 2007 “Short Stops” Around the League
Robinson Cano went 3-for-4, and Jason Giambi homered and drove in 2 runs as the Yankees completed the sweep of the Indians, 5-3. Andy Pettitte allowed 2 runs in 7 2/3 innings for New York.
Magglio Ordonez hit 2 home runs, walked twice, scored twice and drove in 4, and 6 other players had at least one RBI as the Tigers exploded for an 11-6 win over the A’s. Marco Scutaro doubled twice, homered, and drove in 4 runs for Oakland.
Moises Alou went 3-for-4 with 2 home runs, 4 RBI, and 3 runs scored, and Carlos Delgado had 2 hits, homered, scored twice and drove in 2 runs as the Mets salvaged the final game of their series against the Marlins, 10-4.
Brian Giles hit 2 solo home runs and walked 3 times, and Khalil Greene went 4-for-5 with 3 doubles and 3 RBI as the Padres knocked off the Reds, 10-4, to give Jake Peavy his 13th win of the season. Norris Hopper had 3 hits for Cincinnati.
Miguel Tejada hit a 2-run home run off Eric Gagne to tie the game in the 8th inning, and Kevin Millar hit a 3-run walk-off homer in the 10th to send the Orioles to a 6-3 win over the Red Sox. Millar had 3 hits on the day for Baltimore. J.D. Drew went 3-for-5, and Curt Schilling allowed just one unearned run in 6 innings for Boston who now find themselves just 4 games up on New York in the AL East.
Ty Wigginton, Lance Berkman, and Craig Biggio all hit home runs, and Woody Williams gave Houston 7 strong innings as the Astros beat the Brewers, 6-4. Geoff Jenkins and J.J. Hardy each had 2 hits, a homer, and 2 RBI for Milwaukee.
Jose Guillen doubled, homered, and drove in 2 runs, and Adrian Beltre went deep and added 3 RBI as the Mariners blanked the White Sox, 6-0. Jeff Weaver pitched a complete game, 5-hit shutout for Seattle. Bobby Jenks of Chicago tied the major league record today by retiring his 41st consecutive batter.
Aaron Miles went 4-for-5 with 2 RBI, and Ryan Ludwick homered and drove in 4 to lead the Cardinals to a 12-2 rout of the Dodgers. Anthony Reyes gave up just 2 runs in 6 innings for St. Louis.
Troy Tulowitzki doubled, homered, and drove in 3 runs, and the Colorado bullpen threw 5 2/3 no-hit innings as the Rockies rallied to double up the Cubs, 6-3.
Tom Gorzelanny tossed a complete game, 5-hit shutout, and Josh Phelps tripled, homered, and drove in 4 runs to help the Pirates complete the 3 game sweep of the Giants, 5-0.
Orlando Cabrera had 3 hits, Chone Figgins had 2 hits, 2 runs, 2 RBI, and a home run, and Jered Weaver allowed just 2 runs on 5 hits over 7 1/3 innings as the Angels swept the series from the Twins with a 6-2 win on Sunday.
Jesus Flores went 3-for-4 with a home run and 2 RBI, and Ryan Church went deep and added 2 more RBI as the Nationals scored 4 in the 8th inning and 2 in the 9th inning to come from behind and stun the Diamondbacks, 7-6. Mark Reynolds went 3-for-4 with a home run and 3 RBI for Arizona. Micah Owings pitched well enough for the win, but the Diamondbacks bullpen couldn’t preserve the victory.
A.J. Burnett returned from the disabled list to pitch 7 1/3 brilliant innings, and Lyle Overbay collected 3 hits and drove in 2 runs to lead the Blue Jays to a 4-1 win over the Royals. Burnett allowed just one run on 3 hits for Toronto.
Ryan Howard hit a 3-run homer, and Jimmy Rollins had 2 hits and scored 3 runs as the Phillies jumped back into 2nd place in the NL East with a 5-3 win over the Braves.
David Murphy ripped 3 doubles and scored 3 runs, and Marlon Byrd and Ian Kinsler knocked in 2 runs apiece as the Angels cruised to an easy 9-1 win over the Devil Rays. Jonny Gomes had 3 hits for Tampa Bay.
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American League Home Runs for August 12, 2007 |
|
Player |
Team |
HR # |
Inning |
Opp. Team |
Opp. Pitcher |
|
Adrian Beltre |
SEA |
18 |
3rd, 1 on |
CHW |
John Danks |
|
Melky Cabrera |
NYY |
8 |
7th, Solo |
CLE |
Jake Westbrook |
|
Chone Figgins |
ANA |
2 |
6th, 1 on |
MIN |
Boof Bonser |
|
Jason Giambi |
NYY |
9 |
4th, 1 on |
CLE |
Jake Westbrook |
|
Alex Gordon |
KC |
10 |
8th, Solo |
TOR |
A.J. Burnett |
|
Jose Guillen |
SEA |
16 |
5th, Solo |
CHW |
John Danks |
|
Jeff Mathis |
ANA |
1 |
8th, Solo |
MIN |
Ramon Ortiz |
|
Kevin Millar |
BAL |
12 |
10th, 2 on |
BOS |
Kyle Snyder |
|
Magglio Ordonez |
DET |
20 |
2nd, Solo |
OAK |
Dallas Braden |
|
Magglio Ordonez |
DET |
21 |
2nd, 2 on |
OAK |
Dallas Braden |
|
Marco Scutaro |
OAK |
6 |
2nd, 1 on |
DET |
Nate Robertson |
|
Richie Sexson |
SEA |
18 |
2nd, Solo |
CHW |
John Danks |
|
Miguel Tejada |
BAL |
11 |
8th, 1 on |
BOS |
Eric Gagne |
|
Michael Young |
TEX |
6 |
5th, Solo |
TB |
Jason Hammel |
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National League Home Runs for August 12, 2007 |
|
Player |
Team |
HR # |
Inning |
Opp. Team |
Opp. Pitcher |
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Moises Alou |
NYM |
6 |
2nd, 2 on |
FLA |
Rick VandenHurk |
|
Moises Alou |
NYM |
7 |
6th, Solo |
FLA |
Lee Gardner |
|
Lance Berkman |
HOU |
21 |
8th, Solo |
MIL |
Carlos Villanueva |
|
Craig Biggio |
HOU |
9 |
5th, Solo |
MIL |
Claudio Vargas |
|
Eric Byrnes |
ARI |
18 |
3rd, Solo |
WAS |
Mike Bacsik |
|
Ryan Church |
WAS |
9 |
8th, 1 on |
ARI |
Doug Slaten |
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Carlos Delgado |
NYM |
18 |
8th, 1 on |
FLA |
Taylor Tankersley |
