Streaking Rangers sweep Rays, welcome back slugger Josh Hamilton for series vs. AngelsARLINGTON, Texas — The streaking Texas Rangers have been winning lately with some outstanding pitching and defense. Their offense is about to get a huge lift — and that’s bad news for opponents. Boston’s Wakefield makes first All-Star team; Cards’ Pujols leads votingNEW YORK — Red Sox manager Terry Francona had a little fun with Tim Wakefield after the 42-year-old knuckleballer made his first All-Star team. Reynolds’ three-run homer helps Diamondbacks to 4-3 win over RockiesDENVER — Mark Reynolds hit a three-run homer and Felipe Lopez broke a tie game with an RBI single in the seventh, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Justin Wilson gives Dale Coyne Racing its first win since forming in 1984WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — For a guy who waited a quarter of a century to win an open-wheel race, Dale Coyne seemed to take his breakthrough victory in stride. Cubs’ lone All-Star Ted Lilly strike outs nine in 8-2 victory over BrewersCHICAGO — Ted Lilly pitched effectively into the seventh inning and Derrek Lee hit a two-run homer, leading the Chicago Cubs to an 8-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Jeter, Matsui provide power, bullpen makes lead stand up in Yankees’ 10-8 win over Blue JaysNEW YORK — Derek Jeter had four hits including the a go-ahead two-run homer, Hideki Matsui homered and drove in four runs, and the New York Yankees rallied from a four-run hole to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-8 on Sunday. All-Star starer Pedroia homers, has three hits in Red Sox’ s 8-4 win over SeattleBOSTON — David Ortiz had a tying RBI single and Mark Kotsay added a key two-run hit during a five-run seventh inning, and the Boston Red Sox avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Seattle Mariners 8-4 on Sunday. Olsen’s pitching, Morgan’s bat power Nationals past Braves for second consecutive victoryWASHINGTON — Scott Olsen pitched into the ninth inning, newly acquired Nyjer Morgan had three hits and the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Sunday for their second straight victory. Blanton outpitches Santana, Rollins and Utley homer in Phils’ 2-0 win over MetsPHILADELPHIA — Ryan Howard and the Philadelphia Phillies knew they had a great opportunity to get back on track with a hurting New York Mets squad in town. Colby Rasmus homers, Cardinals rough up Bronson Arroyo for 10-1 victory over RedsCINCINNATI — Colby Rasmus’ homer started St. Louis’ eight-run onslaught against slumping right-hander Bronson Arroyo, and the Cardinals got another solid start from Chris Carpenter for a 10-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Justin Wilson wins at The Glen, giving Dale Coyne Racing its first win since forming in 1984WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Justin Wilson passed polesitter Ryan Briscoe early, then dominated the IndyCar Series race on Sunday at Watkins Glen International to give team owner Dale Coyne his first victory after 25 years of trying. Home Game: Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols leads voting for All-Star game in St. LouisNEW YORK — Albert Pujols will be in a familiar spot when St. Louis hosts the 80th All-Star game. Boston knuckleballer Tim Wakefield is headed for a brand new situation. Pinch-hitter Young’s three-run double in eighth helps D’backs rally for 11-7 win over RockiesDENVER — Pinch-hitter Chris Young hit a tiebreaking, three-run double in the eighth inning, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks rally for an 11-7 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night. Pavano pitches Cleveland Indians to 5-2 victory over Oakland AthleticsCLEVELAND — Carl Pavano earned his first win in five starts, helping the Cleveland Indians to a 5-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday night. Moyer earns 253rd win in Phillies’ 4-1 victory over MetsPHILADELPHIA — Jamie Moyer pitched neatly into the seventh inning, Jimmy Rollins hit a two-run double and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 4-1 on Saturday. Ryan Briscoe captures his second straight pole at Watkins GlenWATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Ryan Briscoe couldn’t help but flash a big smile. Owings homers, pitches Reds to 5-2 win over CardinalsCINCINNATI — Micah Owings homered and pitched into the seventh inning to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 on Saturday. Dunn gets 300th homer, decisive single in 8th-inning rally as Nats halt Braves win streak at 5WASHINGTON — Atlanta’s Tommy Hanson extended his scoreless innings streak to 26 before Adam Dunn’s 300th career homer and the Washington Nationals rallied for four eighth-inning runs and a 5-3 victory over the Braves on Saturday. Ashes 2009, a series too close to call, says RoebuckSYDNEY - This year’s Ashes series between Australia and England promises to be a ripper because the two sides possess both experience and freshness to deliver what is asked of them, feels noted cricket columnist Peter Roebuck. Placido Polanco’s RBI single scores go-ahead run for Tigers in 16th inningMINNEAPOLIS — Placido Polanco hit a pair of extra-inning RBI singles, the second giving the Detroit Tigers the lead for good in an 11-9 victory over the Minnesota Twins in 16 innings Friday night. Sadowski shuts down Astros and Giants score season-high runs in 13-0 winSAN FRANCISCO — Pablo Sandoval hit a two-run homer to boost his bid for an All-Star spot and stake rookie Ryan Sadowski to an early lead, and the San Francisco Giants routed the Houston Astros 13-0 on Friday night. Kings acquire Smyth from Avalanche for Quincey, Preissing, draft pickLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Kings acquired left wing left wing Ryan Smyth from the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night for defensemen Kyle Quincey and Tom Preissing and a fifth-round draft pick next year. Pujols sets club record with fourth grand slam of season as Cardinals top Reds 7-4CINCINNATI — Albert Pujols hit his club-record fourth grand slam of the season, and Jarrett Hoffpauir drove in the go-ahead runs in the ninth inning with his first career hit as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 on Friday night. Rob Johnson’s 2-run double in 11th helps Mariners to 7-6 win over Red SoxBOSTON — Rob Johnson doubled home two runs in the 11th inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Friday night. 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. Rodrigo Lopez pitches Phillies past Mets, earns first win since ‘07PHILADELPHIA — Rodrigo Lopez took a three-hitter into the seventh inning in his first outing in two years, helping the Philadelphia Phillies snap a six-game home losing streak with a 7-2 victory over the New York Mets on Friday night. Jake Fox draws bases loaded walk in 10th to give Cubs 2-1 victory over BrewersCHICAGO — Jake Fox drew a bases-loaded walk off Mark DiFelice to force in the winning run with two outs in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Friday. Homers by Gutierrez, Branyan help Seattle end Yankees’ 7-game winning streak
Derrek Lee hits 2 homers, including grand slam, drives in 7 to lead Cubs past Brewers 9-5CHICAGO — Derrek Lee hit a grand slam and a three-run homer Thursday night for a career-high seven RBIs, and the Chicago Cubs opened an 11-game homestand by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 9-5. Wash. state case against former NFL QB Ryan Leaf is dismissedBELLINGHAM, Wash. — A lawyer for Ryan Leaf says a fugitive action filed against the former NFL quarterback in Washington state has been dismissed. Diaz, Braves score three in eighth to beat Phillies 5-2 and complete three-game sweepATLANTA — Matt Diaz drove in the go-ahead run with an eighth-inning double and the Atlanta Braves beat Philadelphia 5-2 on Thursday night to complete their first home sweep of the Phillies in four years. Todd Wellemeyer’s strong start leads Cardinals over Giants 5-2ST. LOUIS — Todd Wellemeyer rebounded from his shortest start of the season with 7 1-3 solid innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Thursday night. Todd Wellemeyer, 3 other Cardinals shut out Giants 5-0ST. LOUIS — Todd Wellemeyer rebounded from his shortest start of the season to combine with three others on a shutout as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Francisco Giants 5-0 on Thursday nights. 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. |
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NEW YORK — Franklin Gutierrez and Russell Branyan homered, leading the Seattle Mariners past CC Sabathia and the Yankees 8-4 on Thursday night to snap New York’s seven-game winning streak. Ichiro Suzuki hit a two-run double that was misplayed by center fielder Melky Cabrera, and Chris Woodward added two RBIs as the Mariners handed Sabathia (7-5) his second loss in 11 starts.
