August 13, 2008
Shutout Wednesday
The Mets and Cubs each smash their opponents tonight, New York downing Washington12-0 and Chicago burning Atlanta 8-0. John Maine made a successful return from the disabled list with five shutout innings. He walked four but allowed just one hit, and Brian Stokes added for shutout inning for the first save of his career.
Rich Harden pitched a similar game to Maine's. He lasted just five innings, giving up five walks and two hits. The Cubs used four pitchers to finish the game, each recording one strikeout in an inning of work while allowing just one hit as a group. For the day, the Braves found themselves outscored 18-2.
In the American League, the White Sox held the Royals to no runs behind the pitching of Mark Buehrle. He need less help from the pen as he lasted seven innings without allowing a walk. The help was perfect however, as Dotel and Jenks faced six batters and struck out three.
At 10:50, there are still two more shutouts possible in the late games.
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10:42 PM
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