Brendan Harris homers, Twins beat Rays 3-2 to snap 3-game losing streakST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Brendan Harris homered and Justin Morneau and Carlos Gomez also drove in runs Sunday to help the Minnesota Twins avoid a weekend sweep with a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Twins 3, Rays 2E_Zobrist (1). LOB_Minnesota 8, Tampa Bay 8. 2B_Brignac (2). HR_B.Harris (3), C.Pena (17), Joyce (2). Baker’s grand slam highlights 5-run 7th as Oklahoma beats Washington State 7-2NORMAN, Okla. — Aaron Baker’s first career grand slam highlighted a five-run seventh inning, and Oklahoma beat Washington State 7-2 on Sunday in the NCAA tournament. 80s Oilers learned how to win Stanley Cup after losing first to the New York IslandersDETROIT — Back before Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier became, well, Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier, they were a pair of budding superstars trying to shake off a loss in the Stanley Cup finals. Stars drop Hull, Jackson as co-general managers; former Star Nieuwendyk takes their placeDALLAS — Brett Hull and Les Jackson are out as co-general managers of the Dallas Stars, and in their place is another former star player, Joe Nieuwendyk. Red Sox hit 4 homers, Lester strikes out career-high 12 as Red Sox beat Blue Jays 8-2TORONTO — Kevin Youkilis homered twice, Dustin Pedroia hit a three-run shot and Jon Lester struck out a career-high 12 as the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-2 on Sunday. Red Sox 8, Blue Jays 2LOB_Boston 10, Toronto 8. 2B_Bay (13), Lowell 2 (17), D.Ortiz (13), N.Green (10). HR_Pedroia (2), Youkilis 2 (9), Bay (15), Rios (6). SB_Scutaro (5), Rios (4). CS_N.Green (3). S_Pedroia, Ellsbury. SF_J.Drew, V.Wells. Moyer wins 250th career game as Phillies beat woeful Nationals 4-2PHILADELPHIA — Jamie Moyer went six strong innings to win his 250th career game, and the Philadelphia Phillies won their third straight, 4-2 over the bumbling Washington Nationals on Sunday. Peralta drives in 3, including winner in ninth as Indians edge Yankees 5-4CLEVELAND — Jhonny Peralta drove in three runs with three hits, including the game-winning single with one out in the ninth inning as the Cleveland Indians defeated the New York Yankees 5-4 Sunday. Indians 5, Yankees 4One out when winning run scored. E_A.Cabrera (3). DP_Cleveland 2. LOB_New York 5, Cleveland 9. 2B_Jeter (12), Damon (12), Teixeira (12), A.Cabrera (13), Crowe (2). HR_Teixeira (16). SB_B.Francisco (9). CS_Cano (2), Valbuena (1). S_Swisher, A.Cabrera, Garko. SF_Choo, DeRosa. Hampton wins eighth consecutive decision over Pirates in Astros’ 2-1 winPITTSBURGH — Mike Hampton continued his mastery over the Pittsburgh Pirates, allowing only one run in seven innings in Houston’s 2-1 win on Sunday afternoon. Jackson allows 2 hits in 8 innings, carries Tigers past Orioles 3-0 for split of 4-game seriesBALTIMORE — Edwin Jackson allowed two hits over eight innings, Curtis Granderson homered, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 Sunday to earn a split of the four-game series. Tigers 3, Orioles 0LOB_Detroit 8, Baltimore 3. 2B_Thomas (5), Larish (2), Wigginton (8). HR_Granderson (13). CS_Andino (1). US ends training for WCup qualifiers, awaits arrival of members before heading to Costa RicaMIAMI — The U.S. soccer team concluded five days of training on Sunday and was looking forward to the arrival of members who couldn’t participate in preparations for the team’s World Cup qualifying matches this week. Sick squad: John Maine pitches injury-plagued Mets to 3-2 victory over FloridaNEW YORK — John Maine shut down Florida again before becoming the latest Mets player sidelined by sickness or injury, and New York held off the Marlins 3-2 on Sunday to cap a highly successful month. Mets 3, Marlins 2DP_Florida 2, New York 1. LOB_Florida 7, New York 4. 2B_Ha.Ramirez (16), Uggla (9), Pagan (3), L.Castillo (4), F.Martinez (2), Santos (5). SB_D.Wright (12). S_Dan.Murphy, Maine. Miami eliminates Jacksonville 4-0 behind Gutierrez’s shutout, 3 errorsGAINESVILLE, Fla. — David Gutierrez pitched a seven-hitter and Miami took advantage of three errors to beat Jacksonville 4-0 in NCAA regional play Sunday. Stephens homers twice, Hale closes door as Buckeyes knock Georgia from NCAA tournamentTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Michael Stephens hit a pair of homers, including a three-run shot to highlight a six-run seventh inning, and Ohio State beat Georgia 13-6 on Sunday to eliminate the Bulldogs from the NCAA tournament. Twins LHP Francisco Liriano will stay in the rotation, although status could be reviewed laterST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Twins left-hander Francisco Liriano will remain in the rotation, although his status might be reviewed after a couple more starts. Orlando Magic evaluating All-Star Jameer Nelson for possible return for NBA finalsORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando is evaluating All-Star point guard Jameer Nelson for a possible return to the Magic lineup for the NBA finals that begin Thursday night in Los Angeles. Right ankle tendinitis won’t force Padres RHP Peavy to miss Tuesday’s startDENVER — San Diego right-hander Jake Peavy will make his scheduled start Tuesday despite being bothered by right ankle tendinitis. Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton out of lineup with recurring groin injuryARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton was out of the starting lineup for Sunday’s game against the Oakland Athletics due to a recurring groin problem. Royals C Buck hospitalized with back injury, goes on DL; Pena called up from Triple-AKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City catcher John Buck is still in the hospital a day after he injured his lower back while preparing to bat against the Chicago White Sox. Indians catcher Martinez out with bruised left knee against YankeesCLEVELAND — Indians catcher Victor Martinez did not start against the New York Yankees because of a bruised left knee and was not expected to play Sunday. Red Wings stick to lineup, hold out Datsyuk and Draper for Game 2DETROIT — Red Wings coach Mike Babcock is keeping his lineup the same for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals, meaning injured forwards Pavel Datsyuk and Kris Draper will again sit out against the Pittsburgh Penguins. All-Star CF Carlos Beltran out of Mets’ lineup against Marlins because of stomach virusNEW YORK — Carlos Beltran was out of the New York Mets’ lineup Sunday because of a stomach virus, and fill-in center fielder Angel Pagan left in the fourth inning against Florida with a groin injury. Reds to activate right-hander Volquez so he can start against Cardinals on MondayMILWAUKEE — The Cincinnati Reds will activate right-hander Edinson Volquez from the disabled list and start him on Monday in the opener of a four-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Ted Williams’ fishing license, fishing hole notes stolen days before NH memorabilia auctionSWANZEY, N.H. — Ted Williams’ fishing license and personal notes on local fishing holes have been swiped during an auction preview in New Hampshire. Red Sox shake up lineup, drop Ellsbury, bump up Pedroia in series finale at TorontoTORONTO — The struggling Boston Red Sox have shuffled their lineup, dropping Jacoby Ellsbury from leadoff to the eighth spot and bumping Dustin Pedroia up from second to leadoff. Earnhardt interim crew chief McGrew starts new role week early for Cup race at DoverDOVER, Del. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. worked with his interim crew chief a week earlier than expected. Pirates place Rule 5 pick reliever Veal on disabled list with a right groin strainPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed rookie left-handed reliever Donnie Veal on the 15-day disabled list due to a right groin strain. Indians place All-Star OF Grady Sizemore on disabled list, call up Gimenez from Triple-ACLEVELAND — The Indians have placed All-Star outfielder Grady Sizemore on the 15-day disabled list with left elbow inflammation and called up utilityman Chris Gimenez from Triple-A Columbus. Stanley Cup flashback: Red Wings beat Penguins 3-1 in Game 1 of championship rematchDETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings gave Marc-Andre Fleury flashbacks. And, they weren’t good. Johan Franzen scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period and Chris Osgood made 31 saves, helping the defending champions beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 Saturday night in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals. Texas edges Boston College 3-2 in 25 innings, longest game in NCAA historyAUSTIN, Texas — Inning after inning, Austin Wood kept heading back out to the mound. Ryan Howard hits 2 homers, including grand slam, to lift Phillies over Nationals 9-6PHILADELPHIA — Ryan Howard hit his club-record eighth career grand slam and added a solo homer to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-6 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday night. |
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