Kershaw strikes out 12 in game 1 NLDS
On October 3, 2013 The Dodgers take Game 1 of the other NLDS as Clayton Kershaw strikes out 12 Braves batters in 7 innings in a 6 – 1 win. Adrian Gonzalez hits a two-run homer off loser Kris Medlen.
The Pirates bang 6 homers, their most since 2007, as they defeat the Reds, 8 – 3, to ensure they will host Cincinnati in the National League Wild Card Game in two days. Neil Walker hits two of the homers, and Andrew McCutchen, Pedro Alvarez and Marlon Byrd all also homer off loser Bronson Arroyo; Andrew Lambo completes the feast with his first major league long ball, off Logan Ondrusek.
The Pirates bang 6 homers, their most since 2007, as they defeat the Reds, 8 – 3, to ensure they will host Cincinnati in the National League Wild Card Game in two days. Neil Walker hits two of the homers, and Andrew McCutchen, Pedro Alvarez and Marlon Byrd all also homer off loser Bronson Arroyo; Andrew Lambo completes the feast with his first major league long ball, off Logan Ondrusek.
Cardinals rookie Michael Wacha, making his ninth career start, loses his no-hit bid with two outs in the ninth inning on Ryan Zimmerman’s infield single in the team’s 2-0 victory over the Nationals at Busch Stadium. The 22 year-old Redbird right-hander, taken out of the game after the hit, becomes the third pitcher this season to have a no-hitter broken up with one out to go, joining Yu Darvish of the Ranger and the Giants’ Yusmeiro Petit, both who had perfect games after facing 26 batters.
Cardinals rookie Michael Wacha, making his ninth career start, loses his no-hit bid with two outs in the ninth inning on Ryan Zimmerman’s infield single in the team’s 2-0 victory over the Nationals at Busch Stadium. The 22 year-old Redbird right-hander, taken out of the game after the hit, becomes the third pitcher this season to have a no-hitter broken up with one out to go, joining Yu Darvish of the Ranger and the Giants’ Yusmeiro Petit, both who had perfect games after facing 26 batters.
Yankee designated hitter Alex Rodriguez establishes a major league record with his 24th career grand slam, going deep off George Kontos in the team’s 5-1 victory over the Giants in the Bronx. The two-out seventh-inning bases-loaded round tripper surpasses the mark established in 1938 by fellow Bronx Bomber Lou Gehrig.
Yankee designated hitter Alex Rodriguez establishes a major league record with his 24th career grand slam, going deep off George Kontos in the team’s 5-1 victory over the Giants in the Bronx. The two-out seventh-inning bases-loaded round tripper surpasses the mark established in 1938 by fellow Bronx Bomber Lou Gehrig.
The Latino Baseball Hall of Fame announces its 15 newest members
The Latino Baseball Hall of Fame announces its 15 newest members, namely Teddy Higuera, Mike Cuellar, Tony Armas, Juan Gonzalez, Matty Alou, Tony Fernandez, Silvio Garcia, Vic Davalillo, Vic Power, Felipe Montemayor, Santos Amaro, Julian Javier, Humberto Robinson, Cookie Rojas and Rennie Stennett.
Ryne Sandberg earns his first win as a manager when the Phillies stop the Dodgers’ ten-game winning streak, 3 – 2, as Michael Young drives in the winning run when SS Hanley Ramirez bobbles a potential inning-ending double play grounder with the bases loaded. Prior to the loss, the Dodgers had been just the third team since 1900 to win 42 of 50 games.
Ryne Sandberg earns his first win as a manager when the Phillies stop the Dodgers’ ten-game winning streak, 3 – 2, as Michael Young drives in the winning run when SS Hanley Ramirez bobbles a potential inning-ending double play grounder with the bases loaded. Prior to the loss, the Dodgers had been just the third team since 1900 to win 42 of 50 games.
Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. announces Ryne Sandberg has been named as the interim manager of the team, replacing Charlie Manuel, who won more games than any other skipper in franchise history. During his nine seasons in the Philadelphia dugout, the 69 year-old, who had never been selected as the NL Manager of the Year, led the club to five consecutive division titles and a world championship in 2008.
Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. announces Ryne Sandberg has been named as the interim manager of the team, replacing Charlie Manuel, who won more games than any other skipper in franchise history. During his nine seasons in the Philadelphia dugout, the 69 year-old, who had never been selected as the NL Manager of the Year, led the club to five consecutive division titles and a world championship in 2008.
Alex Rodriguez passes Stan Musial for 5th place on the all-time RBI list with 1,951
It’s an eventful afternoon at New Yankee Stadium as the Yankees defeat the Tigers, 5 – 4. First, Alex Rodriguez hits his first homer of the year off Justin Verlander in the 2nd and in the process passes Stan Musial for 5th place on the all-time RBI list with 1,951. Then, leading off the 4th, Alfonso Soriano also goes deep off Verlander, for the 2,000th hit of his career. The Yankees hand a 4 – 2 lead to Mariano Rivera in the top of the 9th, but for the third straight time, Mariano blows the opportunity by allowing solo homers to Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez. However, Brett Gardner homers in turn, off José Veras with two outs in the bottom of the inning, ending the game.
In the first Baseball Hall of Fame ceremony without a living inductee in 48 years, Yankee owner Jacob Ruppert, 19th-century backstop Deacon White, and umpire Hank O’Day are inducted in Cooperstown, after being elected by the Pre-Integration Veterans Committee in December. The last time there weren’t any living inductees to be honored occurred in 1968, when Pud Galvin, the game’s first 300-game winner, was enshrined 63 years after his death.
In the first Baseball Hall of Fame ceremony without a living inductee in 48 years, Yankee owner Jacob Ruppert, 19th-century backstop Deacon White, and umpire Hank O’Day are inducted in Cooperstown, after being elected by the Pre-Integration Veterans Committee in December. The last time there weren’t any living inductees to be honored occurred in 1968, when Pud Galvin, the game’s first 300-game winner, was enshrined 63 years after his death.
Things look bleak for the Angels as they stake the Mariners a 7 – 0 lead in the middle of the 3rd, with ace Felix Hernandez on the mound. But they manage to score in four consecutive innings, including 5 runs in the 5th, and even though the Mariners add a couple of insurance runs, they finally take the lead with two more runs in the bottom of the 8th to win, 10 – 9. The Halos manage seven consecutive hits, including a pair of homers by Peter Bourjos and Mark Trumbo, against “King Felix” in the 5th inning. The winning run scores when Yoervis Medina walks Alberto Callaspo with the bases loaded.
On June 20, Things look bleak for the Angels as they stake the Mariners a 7 – 0 lead in the middle of the 3rd, with ace Felix Hernandez on the mound. But they manage to score in four consecutive innings, including 5 runs in the 5th, and even though the Mariners add a couple of insurance runs, they finally take…
