 Newhan, Astros rally past Rockies
2008-09-08 12:05:00 |
| Denver, CO (Sports Network) - David Newhan hit a go-ahead RBI triple in a two-run eighth inning as the Houston Astros came back to edge the Colorado Rockies, 7-5, in the rubber match of a three-game series at Coors Field. |
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National League Game Capsules
2008-09-08 01:46:00 |
| Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Jolbert Cabrera's game-winning RBI single capped a three-run ninth inning as the Cincinnati Reds came back to shock the Chicago Cubs, 4-3, in the rubber match of a three-game series at Great American Ball Park. With the Reds trailing 3-1 heading into the bottom of the ninth and Kerry Wood (4-4) on the mound for the Cubs, Edwin Encarnacion led off the frame with a single and Jay Bruce walked. Following a fielder's choice groundout by Ryan Hanigan, Javier Valentin drew a free pass to load the bases. Pinch-hitter Chris Dickerson then stepped to the plate and hit a sharp grounder up the middle that couldn't be handled by shortstop Ronny Cedeno, allowing two runs to score and the Reds to tie the contest, 3-3. The play was initially scored as an error, but was changed to a base hit after the game. Cabrera then hammered an 0-1 fastball to left, scoring pinch-runner Wilkin Castillo with the winning run. Cabrera finished 1-for-5, while Corey Patterson knocked in a run for Cincinnati, which has won three of its last four. Aaron Harang started for the Reds, but didn't figure in the decision. The veteran righty gave up three runs on six hits while fanning five and walking three over seven innings. Francisco Cordero (5-4) earned the win after pitching a scoreless top of the ninth. Cedeno and Mike Fontenot each knocked in a run for the Cubs, who have lost seven of their last eight games. Despite the setback, Chicago remains four games ahead of Milwaukee for first place in the National League Central. The Brewers lost 10-1 to San Diego on Sunday. Sean Marshall pitched six solid innings in earning a no-decision. The left-hander allowed one run on three hits, while striking out three and walking two. |
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Mets take second test of twin-bill behind Delgado
2008-09-08 01:45:00 |
| Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - Carlos Delgado stroked a pair of solo home runs and finished with four RBI as the New York Mets took a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies to split a doubleheader at Shea Stadium. |
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Mets closer Wagner suffers setback
2008-09-08 01:41:00 |
| Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - New York Mets closer Billy Wagner suffered a further setback and could possibly be out for the rest of the season due to his left elbow problems. |
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Young nearly perfect as Padres pound Brewers
2008-09-07 23:23:00 |
| Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) - Chris Young lost his bid for a perfect game on Gabe Kapler's solo homer with two outs in the eighth, but held on for his first career complete game as the San Diego Padres routed the Milwaukee Brewers 10-1 in the finale of a four-game set. |
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Red Sox creep up on AL East lead with win over Texas
2008-09-07 22:37:00 |
| Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - David Ortiz launched a two-run homer and Jason Bay added a solo blast as Boston routed Texas, 7-2, in the finale of a three-game series. |
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American League Game Capsules
2008-09-07 21:15:00 |
| Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - David Purcey threw eight shutout innings and Rod Barajas knocked in the lone run with a sacrifice fly, as the red-hot Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of the struggling Tampa Bay Rays with a 1-0 victory at Rogers Centre. Adam Lind doubled and scored the only run for Toronto, which has won eight in a row. Purcey (3-5) scattered six hits and walked three to earn his first win since August 13 at Detroit. He struck out seven. Jesse Carlson closed it out with a 1-2-3 ninth for his second save. B.J. Upton had three hits for the Rays, who have lost five of their last six and saw their lead in the AL East trimmed to just 1 1/2 games over Boston. The Red Sox beat Texas on Sunday. The Rays continue their nine-game road trip on Monday with the start of a critical three- game series at Fenway Park. They will then visit New York to play three against the Yankees next weekend. Matt Garza (11-9) was the hard-luck loser for Tampa Bay. He surrendered just one run on six hits with one walk and seven strikeouts in seven innings. |
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Anderson's sac fly sends Halos to win over ChiSox
2008-09-07 21:09:00 |
| Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Garret Anderson's pinch-hit sacrifice fly snapped an eighth-inning tie and lifted the LA Angels of Anaheim to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox in the finale of a three-game series at U.S. Cellular Field. |
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Lopez and M's down Yanks
2008-09-07 20:30:00 |
| Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - Jose Lopez had a pair of solo homers while Adrian Beltre went 2-for-3 with a two-run blast to extend his hitting streak to 13 games, as the Seattle Mariners took the rubber match of a weekend set, 5-2, from the New York Yankees. |
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Dodgers have D'Backs' number, increase lead in NL West
2008-09-07 20:27:00 |
| Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Nomar Garciaparra's sacrifice fly drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 5-3, to complete a three-game sweep from Chavez Ravine. |
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