Missing Kid: Crosby absent as Penguins face key Game 3PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby was nowhere to be found, hidden from sight before the Pittsburgh Penguins play the game that likely will tell them if they have any chance of overtaking the Detroit Red Wings and winning the Stanley Cup. Pirates recall right-handed reliever, former Yankee prospect Steven JacksonPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled right-handed reliever Steven Jackson from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday. National League CapsulesLOS ANGELES — The Dodgers’ magic number for clinching the NL West is down to zero — finally. 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. 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. Swing, and a miss: Pens’ stars don’t come through as missed chances lead to 3-1 lossDETROIT — Evgeni Malkin on a breakaway, just missed. Miroslav Satan with an open net in front of him, just missed. Sidney Crosby off the post, just missed. The Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup finals rematch against Detroit? Just missed. Penguins-Red Wings Sums
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. Rookie Maysonet’s 4 hits, Moehler’s complete game lead Astros past Pirates 6-1PITTSBURGH — Brian Moehler pitched his first complete game in nearly nine years and rookie Edwin Maysonet homered while going 4 for 4 and driving in four runs, helping the Houston Astros end a seven-game losing streak with a 6-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. Confident Penguins believe ‘08 loss prepared them for rematch with defending champ Red WingsPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins will travel Friday to the city called Hockeytown for their second Stanley Cup finals in as many seasons against Detroit, yet forgive them if they’re convinced they already live there. National League Standings
Postseason NHL ScheduleN.Y. Rangers 4, Washington 3 N.Y. Rangers 1, Washington 0 |