Royals end 12 game losing streak
Royals end 12 game losing streak
David Wright becomes Mets All Time RBI leader
David Wright becomes Mets All Time RBI leader
For the first time in major league history, four different pitchers combine to walk four consecutive batters when the Marlins hurlers load the bases and then force in a run in a 2-1 loss against the Mets. Josh Johnson walks Lucas Duda, then Randy Choate issues a free pass to Justin Turner, followed by Steve Cishek’s base-on-balls to Scott Hairston, and finally, Mike Dunn forces home Josh Thole with the tying run with the last of the only walks given up by the Miami staff in the Citi Field contest.
For the first time in major league history, four different pitchers combine to walk four consecutive batters when the Marlins hurlers load the bases and then force in a run in a 2-1 loss against the Mets. Josh Johnson walks Lucas Duda, then Randy Choate issues a free pass to Justin Turner, followed by Steve Cishek’s base-on-balls to Scott Hairston, and finally, Mike Dunn forces home Josh Thole with the tying run with the last of the only walks given up by the Miami staff in the Citi Field contest.
Chipper Jones homers on his 40th birthday (off Aaron Harang) as the Braves beat the Dodgers, 4 – 3. He becomes the fifth player in major league history to do this, following Bob Thurman, Joe Morgan, Wade Boggs and Tony Phillips.
Chipper Jones homers on his 40th birthday (off Aaron Harang) as the Braves beat the Dodgers, 4 – 3. He becomes the fifth player in major league history to do this, following Bob Thurman, Joe Morgan, Wade Boggs and Tony Phillips.
The game between the Yankees and Rangers features a duel between two Japanese free agent signees, Hiroki Kuroda and Yu Darvish. Darvish gets the upper hand, pitching 8 1/3 scoreless innings and striking out 10 in leading Texas to a 2 – 0 win.
The game between the Yankees and Rangers features a duel between two Japanese free agent signees, Hiroki Kuroda and Yu Darvish. Darvish gets the upper hand, pitching 8 1/3 scoreless innings and striking out 10 in leading Texas to a 2 – 0 win.
The Mets defeat the Marlins, 2 – 1, in a game marking the return of star shortstop Jose Reyes to New York after leaving the Big Apple for Miami as a free agent the previous off-season. Johan Santana strikes out 11 in 6 2/3 innings for the Mets, but leaves the game trailing, 1 – 0, as his teammates have yet to score a run in support of his pitching this year. The Mets score two late runs to win the game, but it is reliever Jon Rauch who gets the W. Before the game, the Mets place two key players on the disabled list, LF Jason Bay who has a broken rib, and starting P Mike Pelfrey, who has swelling in his elbow.
The Mets defeat the Marlins, 2 – 1, in a game marking the return of star shortstop Jose Reyes to New York after leaving the Big Apple for Miami as a free agent the previous off-season. Johan Santana strikes out 11 in 6 2/3 innings for the Mets, but leaves the game trailing, 1 – 0, as his teammates have yet to score a run in support of his pitching this year. The Mets score two late runs to win the game, but it is reliever Jon Rauch who gets the W. Before the game, the Mets place two key players on the disabled list, LF Jason Bay who has a broken rib, and starting P Mike Pelfrey, who has swelling in his elbow.
The Blue Jays complete a four-game sweep of the Royals at Kauffman Stadium with a 4 – 1 win, powered by Jose Bautista’s two-run homer. The Royals have now lost 11 straight, and all 10 of their home dates so far this season. It is the first time the Jays sweep a four-game series on the road since a visit to Yankee Stadium back in 2003.
The Blue Jays complete a four-game sweep of the Royals at Kauffman Stadium with a 4 – 1 win, powered by Jose Bautista’s two-run homer. The Royals have now lost 11 straight, and all 10 of their home dates so far this season. It is the first time the Jays sweep a four-game series on the road since a visit to Yankee Stadium back in 2003.
The Giants sweep the Mets in a doubleheader at Citi Field, 6 – 1 and 7 – 2. Tim Lincecum picks up his first win of the season in the opener, while Madison Bumgarner is the winner in the second contest. With a hit in both games, including a homer in the nitecap, Pablo Sandoval has now hit in all 16 games the Giants have played thus far, tying a franchise record held by Willie Mays.
The Giants sweep the Mets in a doubleheader at Citi Field, 6 – 1 and 7 – 2. Tim Lincecum picks up his first win of the season in the opener, while Madison Bumgarner is the winner in the second contest. With a hit in both games, including a homer in the nitecap, Pablo Sandoval has now hit in all 16 games the Giants have played thus far, tying a franchise record held by Willie Mays.
Ivan Rodriguez, who has caught more games than anyone in big league history, announces his retirement after a 21-year career. He was hoping to continue playing this season as well, but found no takers for his services. The Rangers honor him by having him throw the ceremonial first pitch before today’s game; unusually, he throws it from his familiar position behind the plate, with Michael Young catching it at second base and tagging out a phantom baserunner.
Ivan Rodriguez, who has caught more games than anyone in big league history, announces his retirement after a 21-year career. He was hoping to continue playing this season as well, but found no takers for his services. The Rangers honor him by having him throw the ceremonial first pitch before today’s game; unusually, he throws it from his familiar position behind the plate, with Michael Young catching it at second base and tagging out a phantom baserunner.
Jordan Schafer hits his first career grand slam off the Dodgers’ Chad Billingsley, who had already given up a two-run shot to Carlos Lee in the 1st. Staked to this comfortable early lead, Wandy Rodriguez cruises to a 12 – 0 win for the Astros, allowing only 3 hits in 7 innings.
Jordan Schafer hits his first career grand slam off the Dodgers’ Chad Billingsley, who had already given up a two-run shot to Carlos Lee in the 1st. Staked to this comfortable early lead, Wandy Rodriguez cruises to a 12 – 0 win for the Astros, allowing only 3 hits in 7 innings.
