Alfonso Soriano’s 14th-inning homer spurs Chicago Cubs to 6-3 victory over Cincinnati RedsCINCINNATI — Alfonso Soriano led off the 14th inning with a home run and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-3 on Sunday to win their weekend series. Clete Thomas’ grand slam helps Tigers rally for 9-6 victory over AngelsDETROIT — Clete Thomas’ grand slam broke an eighth-inning tie and the Detroit Tigers took advantage of a key error by first baseman Kendry Morales in a 9-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. Paul Maholm throws 7 innings to help Pittsburgh Pirates beat Houston Astros 6-4HOUSTON — Paul Maholm pitched seven innings and drove in a run with an infield single, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-4 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. White strong on mound, Tar Heels use big 6th to beat Pirates 10-1 in super regional openerCHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Alex White struck out a career-high 12 batters while getting plenty of help at the plate as North Carolina beat East Carolina 10-1 to open their NCAA super regional series Saturday. Sandoval hits two-run homer, Zito ends four-start skid in Giants’ 2-1 win over MarlinsMIAMI — Pablo Sandoval hit a two-run homer, Barry Zito ended a four-start losing skid and the San Francisco Giants beat the Florida Marlins 2-1 on Friday night. Sandoval hits two-run homer, Zito breaks four-start skid in Giants’ 2-1 win over MarlinsMIAMI — Pablo Sandoval hit a two-run homer, Barry Zito ended a four-start losing skid and the San Francisco Giants beat the Florida Marlins 2-1 on Friday night. Zambrano pitches, hits and fields way to 100th win in 2-1 Cubs victory over RedsCINCINNATI — Carlos Zambrano homered and pitched into the seventh inning to earn his 100th career victory as the Chicago Cubs beat the slumping Cincinnati Reds 2-1 on Friday night. Rivera’s ninth-inning single helps Angels beat Tigers 2-1DETROIT — Juan Rivera’s ninth-inning single broke a scoreless tie, saving a stellar outing for Ervin Santana and sending the Los Angeles Angels to a 2-1 victory over the slumping Detroit Tigers on Friday night. Forward Brandon Walters leaving Seton Hall after 2 yearsSOUTH ORANGE, N.J. — Forward Brandon Walters is leaving Seton Hall after two seasons and will transfer to another basketball program. Atkins homers twice to lead Rockies past AstrosHOUSTON — Garrett Atkins broke out of a slump with two home runs and the Colorado Rockies snapped a four-game losing skid with a 10-3 win over the Houston Astros on Thursday night. Carpenter pitches three-hitter, Pujols hits two-run homer in Cardinals’ 3-1 win over RedsST. LOUIS — Chris Carpenter pitched a three-hitter for his first complete game in more than two years and Albert Pujols took care of the offense with a two-run homer and RBI double, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday night. Big number for Big Unit: Randy Johnson gets 300th win, becomes 24th pitcher to reach milestoneWASHINGTON — The emotions finally flowed for Randy Johnson when the final out was made. Randy Johnson leaves after 6 innings with 2-1 lead in bid for 300th victoryWASHINGTON — Randy Johnson has left his start with a chance to earn his 300th win. Reds’ bullpen carries load after Volquez injury in 5-3 win over CardinalsST. LOUIS — Mike Lincoln and four other Cincinnati relievers allowed one earned run in eight innings after Edinson Volquez left early his first start since coming off the disabled list early, and the Reds rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 on Monday night. National League CapsulesLOS ANGELES — The Dodgers’ magic number for clinching the NL West is down to zero — finally. Cameron homers, Gallardo wins his fifth and Brewers sweep Reds with 5-2 victoryMILWAUKEE — Mike Cameron homered and Yovani Gallardo won his fifth game as the Milwaukee Brewers swept the three-game series from the Cincinnati Reds with a 5-2 win on Sunday. Lopez’s 3-run HR rallies M’s to win over AngelsANAHEIM, Calif. — Jose Lopez hit a game-tying three-run homer in the ninth inning off closer Brian Fuentes and Yuniesky Betancourt delivered the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the 10th, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night. McCarthy, Blalock, Byrd lead Rangers past A’s 14-1ARLINGTON, Texas — Brandon McCarthy recovered from a rocky first inning to pitch six strong innings, Hank Blalock and Marlon Byrd hit back-to-back homers, and the Texas Rangers routed the Oakland Athletics 14-1 on Saturday night. Karstens pitches 7 strong innings, Pirates snap 3-game skid with 7-4 win over AstrosPITTSBURGH — Jeff Karstens pitched seven efficient innings to win for the first time in more than a month and the Pittsburgh Pirates roughed up Wandy Rodriguez, snapping a three-game skid with a 7-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. Reds place 1B Joey Votto on 15-day DL with complications from inner ear infectionMILWAUKEE — The Cincinnati Reds placed first baseman Joey Votto on the 15-day disabled list Saturday, citing stress-related issues linked to his recent struggles with an inner ear infection. Alex Rios goes 4 for 4, drives in go-ahead run as Blue Jays beat Red Sox 5-3TORONTO — Alex Rios had four hits and drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, leading Brian Tallet and the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Blue Jays snap nine-game losing streak with 6-3 victory over Red SoxTORONTO — With some good pitching and timely hitting, the Toronto Blue Jays finally got back in the win column. 2009 NFL Free Agent Signings ListARIZONA CARDINALS_Signed Dominque Byrd, TE; Anthony Becht, TE; Mike Leach, LS; Rodney Leisle, DT; Keith Lewis, S; Bryant McFadden, CB; Donovan Raiola, C; Oliver Ross, OT; and Jason Wright, RB. Re-signed Bertrand Berry, DE; Elton Brown, OL; Ben Graham, P; Clark Haggans, LB; Dan Kreider, FB; Brian St. Pierre, QB and Kurt Warner, QB. Agreed to terms with Ralph Brown, CB. Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips out of starting lineup against BrewersMILWAUKEE — Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips was not in the starting lineup against the Brewers after saying he hoped to return despite a hairline fracture of his right thumb. |