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Polanco Homers Twice,
Tigers Top Yanks 6-2

Apr 30, 2008 11:07 PM CDT

Polanco Homers Twice, Tigers Top Yanks 6-2

(Newser) - The Detroit Tigers are well on their way to putting their terrible start behind them. Placido Polanco homered twice and Marcus Thames also went deep to help Detroit beat New York 6-2 Wednesday night in the Yankees' first game with Alex Rodriguez on the disabled list.

Pirates Chase Perez, Crush Sloppy Mets

Apr 30, 2008 10:48 PM CDT

Pirates Chase Perez, Crush Sloppy Mets

Ex-Met Nady goes 3-for-3; ex-Pirate Perez departs in 2nd inning

(Newser) - Oliver Perez couldn't find the plate, Luis Castillo couldn't find the ball and Jose Reyes couldn't find second base. The Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of a sloppy performance by the New York Mets, scoring nine unearned runs in a 13-1 victory.

Nationals Edge Braves in
12 Innings

Apr 30, 2008 10:35 PM CDT

Nationals Edge Braves in 12 Innings

Lopez's bases-loaded single drops Atlanta to 0-9 in one-run games

(Newser) - The Atlanta Braves simply cannot win a one-run game. Felipe Lopez's bases-loaded hit to left with no outs in the 12th lifted the Washington Nationals to a 3-2 victory over the Braves on Wednesday, dropping Atlanta to 0-9 in games decided by the slimmest possible margin.

Pinch-Hitting Pitcher Keys Arizona Rally

Apr 30, 2008 10:22 PM CDT

Pinch-Hitting Pitcher Keys Arizona Rally

Owings' 2-run homer knots game at 7; D-Backs reach 20 wins

(Newser) - Pitcher Micah Owings' pinch-hit homer tied the game in the sixth and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied from four runs down to beat the Houston Astros 8-7 on Wednesday. Owings, 4-0 as a starter and arguably the best-hitting pitcher in the game, hit the first pitch of the game from reliever...

Blum's 3-Run Double Leads
Astros to 6-4 Win

Apr 30, 2008 12:54 AM CDT

Blum's 3-Run Double Leads Astros to 6-4 Win

Max Scherzer makes big league debut for D-backs

(Newser) - Geoff Blum doubled in three runs and the Houston Astros handed the Arizona Diamondbacks only their third home loss in 13 games his season, 6-4 on Tuesday night. Hard-throwing Max Scherzer, Arizona's 2006 first-round draft pick out of the University of Missouri, made an impressive major league debut, to say...

Cameron Makes Big Impact in Debut for Brewers

Apr 30, 2008 12:53 AM CDT

Cameron Makes Big Impact in Debut for Brewers

Collects three hits in return from suspension

(Newser) - Mike Cameron made an immediate impact with Milwaukee, once he had the chance. Cameron had three hits, including a two-run single in the seventh that broke open the game, and the Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 10-7 on Tuesday night to overcome a shaky outing by Ben Sheets.

Rockies Top Giants 3-2

Apr 30, 2008 12:47 AM CDT

Rockies Top Giants 3-2

Lincecum saddled with hard-luck loss

(Newser) - Tim Lincecum's first loss of the year came via a debated balk call that pushed home the go-ahead run. Chris Iannetta, who replaced the injured Troy Tulowitzki in the first, scored on that seventh-inning balk by Lincecum that led the Colorado Rockies past the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Tuesday...

Saunders Bests Smith,
Angels Beat A's 2-0

Apr 30, 2008 12:05 AM CDT

Saunders Bests Smith, Angels Beat A's 2-0

Lefty gives bullpen much needed rest

(Newser) - Joe Saunders outpitched Greg Smith to remain undefeated in six starts, and the Los Angeles Angels beat Oakland 2-0 on Tuesday night to climb back into a first-place tie with the Athletics in the AL West. Saunders (5-0) combined with Francisco Rodriguez on the Angels' second shutout victory this season,...

Guillen Leads Royals
to Win Over Rangers

Apr 30, 2008 12:02 AM CDT

Guillen Leads Royals to Win Over Rangers

Texas loses on manager's birthday

(Newser) - Jose Guillen drove in five runs and the Kansas City Royals held off the Texas Rangers 9-5 on Tuesday night. The Royals have won three of their last four games after snapping a seven-game losing streak. Texas has lost 14 of its last 18 games to fall to a major...

Wright's 11th-Inning Hit
Gives Mets 5-4 Win

Apr 29, 2008 11:22 PM CDT

Wright's 11th-Inning Hit Gives Mets 5-4 Win

Mets have now won three straight

(Newser) - David Wright hit a single over a pulled in outfield with the bases loaded in the 11th inning, giving New York a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday night after the Mets' bullpen wasted a two-hit performance by Johan Santana. Endy Chavez singled off John Van Benschoten (0-1), Pittsburgh's...

Tigers Best Yankees 6-4

Apr 29, 2008 11:20 PM CDT

Tigers Best Yankees 6-4

Veteran Rogers picks up the win

(Newser) - Gary Sheffield and Curtis Granderson homered in the third inning, sending old pro Kenny Rogers and the Detroit Tigers to a 6-4 victory over the road-weary New York Yankees on Tuesday night. Magglio Ordonez got Detroit going with a two-run single off struggling right-hander Phil Hughes, and the $139 million...

Phillies Deny Maddux 350th Win

Apr 29, 2008 11:19 PM CDT

Phillies Deny Maddux 350th Win

Four-time Cy Young winner comes up short

(Newser) - Cole Hamels pitched 7 1-3 impressive innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Diego Padres 7-4 Tuesday night, denying Greg Maddux his 350th career victory. Hamels (3-3) allowed five hits, two runs and struck out six. Tom Gordon worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the eighth and the...

Olson Carries First-Place
Orioles Past Rays 7-4

Apr 29, 2008 11:04 PM CDT

Olson Carries First-Place Orioles Past Rays 7-4

Young lefty fans six

(Newser) - Garrett Olson took a shutout into the seventh inning, and the Baltimore Orioles ended the Tampa Bay Rays' six-game winning streak with a 7-4 victory Tuesday night in a surprising duel for first place in the AL East. Aubrey Huff homered and Melvin Mora had two RBIs for the Orioles,...

Beltre Homers to Spark 5-run 9th as Mariners Rally Past Indians

Apr 29, 2008 11:02 PM CDT

Beltre Homers to Spark 5-run 9th as Mariners Rally Past Indians

Cleveland drops 3rd straight, fall to 12-15

(Newser) - Adrian Beltre hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in Seattle's five-run ninth inning, and the Mariners beat the Cleveland Indians 7-2 on Tuesday night. Jose Lopez singled to start the ninth off Rafael Betancourt (1-1) and took second on a soft single by Raul Ibanez. Beltre then hit an 0-1 pitch...

Cards Pound Reds in 7-2 Win

Apr 29, 2008 11:02 PM CDT

Cards Pound Reds in 7-2 Win

Young righty shelled in sixth major league start

(Newser) - Joel Pineiro pitched seven innings of one-hit ball and the St. Louis Cardinals jumped on rookie Johnny Cueto early in a 7-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night. Troy Glaus and Rick Ankiel combined for four hits and five RBIs their first two at-bats for the Cardinals, who...

Bonser Shuts Down ChiSox

Apr 29, 2008 10:59 PM CDT

Bonser Shuts Down ChiSox

Righty leads Twins to 3-1 victory

(Newser) - Boof Bonser picked up Minnesota's beleaguered starting rotation with the group's first win in 10 days to lead the Twins to a 3-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night. Bonser (2-4) gave up a homer to Joe Crede among six hits and struck out eight to earn...

Lester Outduels Halladay

Apr 29, 2008 10:42 PM CDT

Lester Outduels Halladay

BoSox rally with two outs in the ninth against Toronto's ace

(Newser) - Kevin Youkilis lined a run-scoring single to center field in the ninth, ending a brilliant pitching duel between Roy Halladay and Jon Lester and giving the Boston Red Sox a 1-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Halladay (2-4) retired the first two batters in the inning before walking David...

Zimmerman's
3 Hits Lead Nationals Past Braves 6-3

Apr 29, 2008 10:41 PM CDT

Zimmerman's 3 Hits Lead Nationals Past Braves 6-3

Slugger breaks slump; Glavine returns from DL

(Newser) - Slumping Ryan Zimmerman spent some time working with Barry Larkin before the game, and then had a season-high three hits, including a homer and tiebreaking two-run double, to lead the Washington Nationals past the Atlanta Braves 6-3 on Tuesday night. Zimmerman and Nick Johnson hit consecutive solo shots in the...

Kent Helps Dodgers Beat Marlins 7-6

Apr 29, 2008 10:19 PM CDT

Kent Helps Dodgers Beat Marlins 7-6

Los Angeles evens record with fourth straight win

(Newser) - Jeff Kent's two-out single broke a ninth-inning tie, and the Los Angeles Dodgers won their fourth game in a row Tuesday night by beating the Florida Marlins 7-6. Andre Ethier walked with one out against Kevin Gregg (3-1), took second on a groundout and scored on Kent's single.

Cain Finally Catches
a Break Over Rockies

Apr 29, 2008 1:35 AM CDT

Cain Finally Catches a Break Over Rockies

Righty wins first game of the season

(Newser) - Matt Cain got an early lead and his teammates held it, helping San Francisco's hard-luck pitcher to his first win of 2008 with a 4-0 victory over the slumping Colorado Rockies on Monday night. Giants manager Bruce Bochy moved past former San Francisco skipper Felipe Alou for most victories by...