 Nats' Belliard exits with groin strain
2008-09-05 12:59:00 |
| Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Washington Nationals infielder Ronnie Belliard left Thursday's 2-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves with a right groin strain. |
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National League Game Capsules
2008-09-05 12:26:00 |
| Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Joey Votto hit the go-ahead RBI single in Cincinnati's three-run eighth inning, as the Reds averted a sweep with an 8-6 win over the Pirates in the finale of a three-game set. Votto also homered, and Jay Bruce added a solo home run for the Reds, who have won four of six. Reds starter Josh Fogg gave up five runs on four hits in three innings before leaving with a strained right groin suffered while running the bases. Nick Masset (2-0) picked up the win after allowing one run in two innings of relief. Craig Hansen (1-6) gave up three runs in one-third of an inning to take the loss for the Pirates, who had won two straight after dropping 10 in a row. Pirates starter Tom Gorzelanny surrendered three runs on seven hits in 3 2/3 innings and took a no-decision. Chris Gomez and Nate McLouth each homered for Pittsburgh, which squandered an early 5-0 lead. |
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American League Game Capsules
2008-09-05 12:24:00 |
| Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - Mark Teixeira and Juan Rivera each drove in two runs, as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pounded the Detroit Tigers, 7-1, in the rubber match of a three-game set from Comerica Park. Gary Matthews Jr. finished 4-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored for the Angels, who have won five of their last seven games. Torii Hunter added a solo home run in the victory. Ervin Santana (15-5) gave up one run on six hits in 7 1/3 innings to get the win. He also struck out eight and walked one. Curtis Granderson homered for the Tigers, who have dropped eight of their last 11 contests. It was another rough outing for Kenny Rogers (9-13), who lost for the seventh time in his last eight trips to the bump. The 43-year-old was tagged for six runs on eight hits in just two-plus innings of work. Aquilino Lopez and Nate Robertson combined to allow one run on six hits in seven innings of relief. |
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D'Backs, Dodgers start critical set at Chavez Ravine
2008-09-05 11:32:00 |
| (Sports Network) - The top two teams in the National League West begin a crucial three-game September showdown tonight in Los Angeles, where the Dodgers put their winning streak on the line against the first-place Arizona Diamondbacks. |
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Torrid Astros head to Colorado for key series
2008-09-05 11:24:00 |
| (Sports Network) - The Houston Astros have had to put together a pair of lengthy winning streaks to stay in the National League wild-card race, while the Colorado Rockies are still in the hunt due to a weak NL West. |
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CC tries to stop Brewers' skid in game two with Padres
2008-09-05 11:21:00 |
| (Sports Network) - Southpaw CC Sabathia can continue a masterful streak in the National League when the Milwaukee Brewers host the San Diego Padres tonight in game two of a four-game series from Miller Park. |
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Cubs head to Cincinnati hoping to end rough stretch
2008-09-05 11:19:00 |
| (Sports Network) - With two injured aces, a season-high losing streak and a horrid homestand despite having the best record as the host in the National League this season -- maybe the Chicago Cubs really are cursed. |
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Stakes high as Mets, Phillies renew rivalry
2008-09-05 11:18:00 |
| (Sports Network) - The New York Mets' late collapse that cost them last year's National League East title began with a September sweep at the hands of the Philadelphia Phillies. |
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Pirates, Giants start series at AT&T Park
2008-09-05 11:15:00 |
| (Sports Network) - The Pittsburgh Pirates head west for the second leg of a 10-game road trip this evening, where the National League Central cellar- dwellers will play the first of three straight meetings with the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. |
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Beckett returns to face Rangers
2008-09-05 11:15:00 |
| (Sports Network) - The Boston Red Sox appear poised for another playoff trip, but it remains to be seen as to whether ace pitcher Josh Beckett will be able to showcase his customary outstanding postseason form. |
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