Brandon Moss, Ramon Vazquez homer in Pirates’ 7-4 win over MarlinsMIAMI — Brandon Moss and Ramon Vazquez homered and Charlie Morton pitched six shutout innings to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Florida Marlins 7-4 on Friday night. Un-bee-lievable: Bee swarm delays Astros’ 7-2 win over PadresSAN DIEGO — You had to see it to bee-lieve it. Mets rally from 5 down, withstand LaRoche homer to beat Pirates 9-8 in 10 inningsPITTSBURGH — Ryan Church singled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning, and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-8 Thursday after overcoming a five-run deficit and then wasting a ninth-inning lead. Mets 9, Pirates 8, 10 inningsDP_New York 1, Pittsburgh 1. LOB_New York 13, Pittsburgh 10. 2B_Cora (9), Tatis (8), Santos (8), McCutchen (6), G.Jones (1), R.Diaz (6). 3B_G.Jones (1). HR_Tatis (3), Ad.LaRoche (12), G.Jones (1). SB_Cora (7), Tatis (3), Ar.Reyes (1). S_Ja.Wilson. SF_Reed, Ja.Wilson. Red Sox left fielder Jason Bay to become US citizen in Boston ceremonyBOSTON — Red Sox left fielder Jason Bay has long played America’s pastime and will now be able to call himself an American. Johnny Cueto overcomes stiff back, Reds beat Diamondbacks on day of 1-0 wins in the NLCINCINNATI — Johnny Cueto walked four of his first eight batters, grabbing his lower back after one pitch. Everyone in the Arizona Diamondbacks dugout could see something was wrong. Yankees OF Xavier Nady to have Tommy John elbow surgeryNEW YORK — Yankees outfielder Xavier Nady will have ligament replacement surgery on his right elbow after re-injuring it during a minor league rehab game. Wells’ 7 effective innings, Lee’s HR leads Cubs past Pirates 4-1PITTSBURGH — Derrek Lee and Kosuke Fukudome homered to support Randy Wells’ seven effective innings and the Chicago Cubs won another series from division opponent Pittsburgh, beating the Pirates 4-1 on Wednesday night. Cubs 4, Pirates 1E_V.Vasquez (1). DP_Chicago 1, Pittsburgh 2. LOB_Chicago 8, Pittsburgh 5. 2B_Fuld (1), Fukudome (15), McCutchen (5). 3B_Soto (1). HR_D.Lee (12), Fukudome (6). S_Theriot. Nationals send Dukes to Triple-A, while welcoming newly acquired Morgan and BurnettMIAMI — Nyjer Morgan had no complaints about getting traded to the team with baseball’s worst record. Instead, he found it flattering. Braun drives in 4, leaves Mets in a mess after Milwaukee extends New York’s slideMILWAUKEE — The injury-depleted Mets are a mess, and not even Johan Santana could help against a fill-in starter. Hanley Ramirez leads Marlins to 7-5 win over Nationals in rain-shortened gameMIAMI — Hanley Ramirez homered and drove in four runs, and the Florida Marlins erased a four-run deficit to beat the Washington Nationals 7-5 Tuesday night in a game that was called in the seventh inning because of rain. Sanchez’s hustle play, Ohlendorf’s arm lead Pirates past Cubs 3-0PITTSBURGH — Ross Ohlendorf pitched seven innings and Freddy Sanchez got the depleted Pirates going by scoring from second on a ball that bounded only a few feet from home plate during the fourth inning, helping Pittsburgh beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Tuesday night. Pirates 3, Cubs 0E_Lilly (5), Ja.Wilson (7). DP_Chicago 2. LOB_Chicago 7, Pittsburgh 7. 2B_Soto (9), F.Sanchez (25), Pearce (1). SB_F.Sanchez (5). S_Ohlendorf. Pirates make multiple trades, deal Morgan, Hinske, acquire MilledgePITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates, swapping outfielders at a rapid rate for the second successive season, sent starting left fielder Nyjer Morgan to the Washington Nationals in a four-player deal involving outfielder Lastings Milledge and also shipped backup Eric Hinske to the Yankees on Tuesday. Pirates send speedy OF Njyer Morgan to Nationals in 4-player swap involving Lastings MilledgePITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates, swapping outfielders at a rapid rate for the second successive season, sent starting left fielder Nyjer Morgan to the Washington Nationals in a four-player deal involving outfielder Lastings Milledge and also shipped backup Eric Hinske to the Yankees on Tuesday. Yankees acquire Eric Hinske from Pirates for 2 minor leaguersPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates, swapping outfielders at a rapid rate for the second successive season, sent starting left fielder Njyer Morgan to the Washington Nationals in a four-player deal involving outfielder Lastings Milledge and also shipped backup Eric Hinske to the Yankees on Tuesday. Cubs beat Pirates 3-1 as Rich Harden repeatedly works out of troublePITTSBURGH — Rich Harden repeatedly worked out of trouble to win for the first time in more than six weeks, Ryan Theriot homered and the Chicago Cubs maintained their mastery of the Pittsburgh Pirates by winning 3-1 on Monday night. Cubs 3, Pirates 1
Milestone Man: Mariano Rivera earns 500th save, Yankees beat Mets 4-2 for Subway Series sweepNEW YORK — Mariano Rivera’s 500th save included a surprising bonus: his first RBI. Royals win 3-2 behind Greinke, prevent Pirates sweepPITTSBURGH — Zack Greinke didn’t allow a run until making his final pitch before a rain delay in the seventh inning, and the Kansas City Royals kept the Pittsburgh Pirates from sweeping an interleague series for the first time since 2001 by winning 3-2 on Sunday. Royals 3, Pirates 2E_Greinke (1), McCutchen (1). DP_Kansas City 1, Pittsburgh 1. LOB_Kansas City 5, Pittsburgh 3. 2B_Callaspo (20), Teahen (15), Greinke (1). 3B_An.LaRoche (3). HR_DeJesus (6). SB_Bloomquist (14). CS_Ad.LaRoche (2). S_Morton. Young’s homer, Maholm’s strong 7 innings lead Pirates to fourth straight win, 6-2 over RoyalsPITTSBURGH — Delwyn Young homered and drove in a career-high four runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to their fourth straight win, 6-2 over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night. Pirates 6, Royals 2E_Maholm (1). DP_Kansas City 1, Pittsburgh 3. LOB_Kansas City 4, Pittsburgh 4. 2B_F.Sanchez (24), Ad.LaRoche (22). 3B_Bloomquist (5), An.LaRoche (2). HR_Delw.Young (2). SB_Bloomquist (13), Callaspo (1). CS_Morgan 2 (10). Andre Ethier hits 3 homers to lead Dodgers over Mariners 8-2LOS ANGELES — Once again, Andre Ethier’s talent impressed Don Wakamatsu. Virgil Vasquez earns first major league win as Pirates beat Royals 5-3PITTSBURGH — Virgil Vasquez went six innings for his first major league win and the Pittsburgh Pirates got home runs from three unlikely power sources in a 5-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. Pirates 5, Royals 3E_Capps (1). DP_Pittsburgh 1. LOB_Kansas City 5, Pittsburgh 4. 2B_J.Guillen (8), Callaspo (19), Olivo (9). HR_Teahen (9), Morgan (2), Jaramillo (3), Ja.Wilson (3). SB_McCutchen (4). CS_Morgan (8). SF_F.Sanchez. Royals pitcher Sidney Ponson tested positive for stimulant at World Baseball ClassicKansas City Royals pitcher Sidney Ponson tested positive for a stimulant during the World Baseball Classic and has been banned from international competition for two years. McCutchen’s single in ninth leads Pirates to comeback win over Indians, Lee 3-2PITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen hit a game-ending bloop single to score Jack Wilson and give the Pittsburgh Pirates a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday night. Pirates 3, Indians 2No outs when winning run scored. E_Valbuena (4). DP_Cleveland 1, Pittsburgh 1. LOB_Cleveland 8, Pittsburgh 10. 2B_Choo (12), McCutchen (4). HR_V.Martinez (13). SB_DeRosa (1), B.Francisco (11), Ja.Wilson (2). S_Jaramillo. SF_F.Sanchez. Pirates demote No. 2 starter Ian Snell, who is 11-27 since mid-2007PITTSBURGH — Ian Snell, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ No. 2 starter, has been demoted to the minors after winning only once in his last 12 starts. Pirates rough up Carl Pavano, beat Indians 10-6 to halt 5-game slidePITTSBURGH — Carl Pavano didn’t give his offense a chance to turn another big ninth inning during the Indians-Pirates interleague series into a potentially huge comeback. Pirates 10, Indians 6E_Valbuena (3), Duke (1), An.LaRoche 2 (8). DP_Cleveland 2. LOB_Cleveland 7, Pittsburgh 7. 2B_J.Carroll (5), Moss (15). HR_Sizemore (10), Shoppach (6), Ad.LaRoche (11), Jaramillo (2). SB_Morgan (18), Ad.LaRoche (2). South African players call on fans to blow Brazil awayJOHANNESBURG - South African players called on their fans to come to Thursday’s Confederations Cup semi-final with their plastic trumpets (vuvuzelas) to blow their opponents away. Chase Utley, John Mayberry each homer as Phillies crush Rays 10-1 in World Series rematchST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Eight months haven’t changed the Tampa Bay Rays’ fortunes against the Philadelphia Phillies. |
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