The Texas Rangers came back from a three-run deficit to take an 8-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians. Westbrook and Padilla each pitched six innings of four run ball, but Westbrook couldn’t get an out in the seventh. The Indians relievers didn’t help much, allowing the hits that tied the game and giving up four […]
Posted by David Pinto at 11:28 pm | Games | Permalink | 1 Comment
April 30, 2006
Mellow Pitcher
The Baseball Zealot has the dope on Freddy Garcia at the WBC.
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April 30, 2006
Comeback Kids
It took until the ninth inning, but the Padres stopped their losing streak today. Down 5-0 early, San Diego stormed back with five in the bottom of the ninth. Six straight batters reached in the ninth before two sacrifice flys tied the game. Then after two walks in the tenth, Bellhorn singled in the winning […]
Posted by David Pinto at 8:26 pm | Games | Permalink | 1 Comment
April 30, 2006
Near Perfect First
Jake Westbrook retires the side in order in the first. He struck out two while using just eight pitches in the inning, all strikes.
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April 30, 2006
More on Perez
Where Have you Gone, Andy Van Slyke attended the Pirates game today and reports on Oliver Perez’s problems: Also, it’s very obvious that Oliver Perez is struggling with just about every pitch he throws. From the first base side up that close you can get a nice view of his mechanics, and they’re flat out […]
Posted by David Pinto at 6:44 pm | Pitchers | Permalink | No Comments
April 30, 2006
Charged Battery
Brandon Webb and Johnny Estrada combined defensively and offensively today to defeat the Gaints 8-2. Webb pitched eight innings, allowing just two runs. He threw 102 pitches, 67 for strikes, and even drove in a run. His battery mate went four for four at the plate, including a two run homer, drove in four runs […]
Posted by David Pinto at 6:35 pm | Games | Permalink | No Comments
April 30, 2006
Capping the Cubs
Chris Capuano pitches the first complete game of his career, and it’s a beauty as he shuts out the Cubs 9-0. He allowed just five hits while striking out six and not issuing a free pass. The Brewers supported him with eight extra-base hits, bring the team total to 90 for the year. At the […]
Posted by David Pinto at 6:24 pm | Games | Permalink | No Comments
April 30, 2006
Winning Close Again
The White Sox edge out the Angels 6-5 to claim their second straight 1-run victory. That brings their record in those close contests to 3-3 and keeps them ahead of the surging Detroit Tigers. It was Joe Crede’s day as he banged out three hits, two of them doubles. So far, Crede’s upped both his […]
Posted by David Pinto at 6:15 pm | Games | Permalink | 4 Comments
April 30, 2006
Walking Albert
The Nationals gave Albert Pujols the Bonds treatment today, walking him four times. St. Louis got around that with the batters surrounding Pujols getting hits. The 1-2 hitters were 4 for 8, and the 4-5 hitters were 4 for 10. Putting Pujols on just expands the offensive context for the rest of the team, and […]
Posted by David Pinto at 6:00 pm | Games | Permalink | No Comments
April 30, 2006
San Diego Slide
The San Diego Padres keep sliding farther behind the NL West. They’re well on their way to their sixth straight defeat, as they’re down 5-0 in the sixth inning to Derek Lowe and the Dodgers. The Padres have been outscored 26-5 during the streak, including this afternoon. They’ve managed just one hit and two walks […]
Posted by David Pinto at 5:52 pm | Team Evaluation | Permalink | 1 Comment
April 30, 2006
Getting On
The Braves defeated the Mets 8-5 this afternoon, so the Mets will finish April six games up in the East. Two interesting developments in the game among young hitters. Jeff Francoeur still hasn’t walked, but went four for five today, including a home run. It doesn’t matter how you get on base; four hits are […]
Posted by David Pinto at 4:55 pm | Games | Permalink | No Comments
April 30, 2006
Ichrio Hitting Again
After getting off to a very slow start, Ichiro Suzuki is hitting again. Since April 19th, he’s 20 for 46, a .435 BA. Despite all those times on base, however, he’s only scored six runs, showing how weak the heart of the Mariners order remains. Even with the 4-3 win over the Orioles today, the […]
Posted by David Pinto at 4:36 pm | Players | Permalink | No Comments
April 30, 2006
Painful Ninth
Is really tough to watch the Devil Rays bullpen here in the ninth. They came into the inning up 5-3 on the Red Sox, but Chad Orvella gave up back to back one-out homers to narrow the lead to one. Walker comes on and issues a walk, which is followed by a stolen base and […]
Posted by David Pinto at 4:03 pm | Games | Permalink | 8 Comments
April 30, 2006
Bash Brothers
Eric Chavez and Nick Swisher continue to generate most of the offense for the Oakland Athletics. They both went deep today and drove in all five Athletics runs. They now total 19 home runs. That ties them with Gomes and Wigginton for most home runs by an AL duo. The Athletics are up 5-2 on […]
Posted by David Pinto at 3:27 pm | Sluggers | Permalink | No Comments
April 30, 2006
Walk on the Wild Side
Oliver Perez continues to see his control deteriorate. He managed to last just 3 2/3 innings, but walked five along the way. That gives him 23 walks in 28 2/3 innings. Amazingly, 7.22 walks per 9 is only the fifth worst in the majors among pitchers with 20 IP.
Posted by David Pinto at 3:11 pm | Pitchers | Permalink | 1 Comment
April 30, 2006
Phillips’ Quota
Andy Phillips went deep for his first home run of the season to help the Yankees to a 2-1 lead over the Toronto Blue Jays. That should be it for Andy, as he’s hit exactly one home run in each of his first two seasons.
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April 30, 2006
Another Twins Blowout
The Tigers are up 6-0 on Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning. Nothing working again for the Twins as Kenny Rogers is spinning a one hitter. Kyle Lohse was hit around again, allowing all six runs and raising his ERA to 8.77. That gives the Twins three starters with ERAs well over 8.00.
Posted by David Pinto at 2:48 pm | Games | Permalink | No Comments
April 30, 2006
The Power of Sullivan
Corey Sullivan continues to hit the long ball. He tripled for the fourth time this season, raising his season total to four. That matches his triples from last year. Sullivan now has 15 extra-base hits on the year in 24 games; he had just 23 last season in 139 games. In addition, most of Sullivan’s […]
Posted by David Pinto at 2:36 pm | Players | Permalink | No Comments
April 30, 2006
The Bat Goes Farther than the Ball
Tomas Perez just struck out on three swings and misses. On each one, Perez’s bat came flying out of his hand down the first base line ending up at the feet of Kevin Youkilis. I’ve seen the bat come out of the hands of hitters many times before, but never three times in the same […]
Posted by David Pinto at 2:24 pm | Games | Permalink | 3 Comments
April 30, 2006
Berkman Double Digits
Lance Berkman moves into double digit territory in home runs as he gives the Astros an early 2-0 lead over the Reds. It’s his seventh home run with men on base this season.
Posted by David Pinto at 1:30 pm | Sluggers | Permalink | 1 Comment
April 30, 2006
Games of the Day
The Mets go for a sweep of the Braves in Atlanta today as Steve Trachsel faces Kyle Davies. The Mets aren’t hitting all that well against the Braves this season; Paul Lo Duca is the best with an 8 for 16. Andruw Jones is doing the damage against the Mets, with four home runs in […]
Posted by David Pinto at 11:27 am | Matchups | Permalink | No Comments
April 30, 2006
Downs Leaves Jays
Scott Downs infant daughter is ill in the hospital, and he’s taken leave from the Blue Jays. It sounds serious. Let’s hope she makes a speedy recovery.
Posted by David Pinto at 9:53 am | Players | Permalink | 1 Comment
April 30, 2006
Interview on April
The Baseball Report talked to me about April surprises and disappointments. You can hear the discussion on their interview page.
Posted by David Pinto at 9:42 am | Interviews | Permalink | No Comments
April 30, 2006
Amazing Lead
The Mets 1-0 win over the Braves last night assure the New Yorkers of the biggest NL East lead at the end of April: Coupled with the Phillies’ loss, the Mets (16-7) have opened a historic seven-game division lead. No NL East team had ever led by more than five games in April – and […]
Posted by David Pinto at 9:26 am | Division Races | Permalink | 5 Comments
April 30, 2006
Twins Character
Ron Gardenhire is looking for something positive to say about the Minnesota Twins: “I would worry if we didn’t have character,” Gardenhire said. “They’re not going to quit, because if they do, they won’t be here. We don’t do that around here. I believe in them. There’s going to be a lot of people not […]
Posted by David Pinto at 8:52 am | Team Evaluation | Permalink | 2 Comments
April 30, 2006
Tejada Streak in Danger
Miguel Tejada’s consecutive game streak is in danger as he’s nursing a bad knee. It’s part of a spate of injuries the Orioles suffered over the last couple of days: Having already scratched Javy Lopez before the game due to back spasms, the Orioles lost first baseman Kevin Millar in the second inning when he […]
Posted by David Pinto at 8:39 am | Players | Permalink | No Comments
April 30, 2006
Pujols at 14
Albert Pujols won the game for the Cardinals last night with a home run in the bottom of the eighth that ended up being the difference in a 2-1 defeat of Washington. Number 14 sets the record for the month of April. I remember Graig Nettles setting the AL record with 11 in 1974. Since […]
Posted by David Pinto at 8:01 am | Sluggers | Permalink | No Comments
April 30, 2006
Sunday Update
The Day by Day Database is up to date.
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April 29, 2006
Mench Ends at Seven
Kevin Mench had a hit, a run and an RBI tonight but no home run. His home run streak stops at seven games, but his hitting streak goes to 13 games. More importantly, the Rangers pulled out a 7-5 win. Millwood pitched an excellent game against his former teammates, striking out seven in seven innings […]
Posted by David Pinto at 10:04 pm | Sluggers | Permalink | No Comments
April 29, 2006
Big Red Machine
The Reds move 1 1/2 games ahead of the Astros with a 6-3 victory. They’re 17-7 after 24 games; the 1976 Reds, the Big Red Machine, was only 14-10 at the same point in the season (they were 12-12 in 1975). Aaron Harang pitched into the eighth, allowing three runs and striking out seven. His […]
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