Archive for March 3rd, 2007
Papelbon whiffs Phillies; Kazmir struggles in first start (AP)
Jonathan Papelbon overpowered the Philadelphia Phillies and looked much better than Scott Kazmir did in his first start since a 2006 shoulder injury. Shifting from closer to starter this season, Papelbon struck out Philadelphia’s 2-3-4 hitters — including NL MVP Ryan Howard — in the fourth inning of Boston’s 12-9 loss in 10 innings […]
Posted: March 3rd, 2007.
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Yankees 4 (AP)
Mike Mussina is finding his feel for pitching again. The right-hander allowed one run and two hits in two innings for the New York Yankees in a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. “It felt strange,” Mussina said. “The first time, you hope that you can at least get the ball over the […]
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Cardinals 8 (AP)
Kip Wells’ debut for St. Louis was exactly what the Cardinals were looking for. The right-hander, penciled in as the team’s No. 2 starter behind Chris Carpenter, allowed one hit in two scoreless innings of St. Louis’ 8-1 victory over the Florida Marlins on Saturday. “Next time, I’ll try to get some quick outs early […]
Posted: March 3rd, 2007.
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Astros 6 (AP)
For starters, the Atlanta Braves have no complaints. Tim Hudson became the third straight Atlanta starter to throw two scoreless innings this spring, keeping Houston from hitting a ball out of the infield in the Braves’ 6-1 loss to the Astros on Saturday. Following the strong performances of Kyle Davies and John Smoltz, Hudson looked […]
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Reds 14 (AP)
Josh Hamilton had three hits, including a pair of doubles, and the Cincinnati Reds piled up 25 hits overall during a 14-1 victory Saturday over the Minnesota Twins. Hamilton, a former No. 1 draft pick who is trying to overcome drug addiction that derailed his career, has gone 6-for-12 in three games with a homer.
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Giants 12 (AP)
Brewers right-hander Ben Sheets has come a long way since his last spring training appearance. He’s happy with the results so far, but knows work remains after making his first start in the Milwaukee’s 12-8 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. “I haven’t broken out the breaking ball yet, so everything’s relative.
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Dodgers 5 (AP)
Mike Pelfrey got off to a strong start in his bid for a spot in the New York Mets’ rotation. Pelfrey, the ninth overall pick in the 2005 draft, tossed two shutout innings Saturday in New York’s 5-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. “I felt good,” Pelfrey said. “It was different being out there […]
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Phillies 12 (AP)
Whether he’s starting or closing, Jonathan Papelbon has always envisioned himself as “a dominating pitcher.” He sure looked like one Saturday. Papelbon struck out Philadelphia’s 2-3-4 hitters, including NL MVP Ryan Howard, in the fourth inning of Boston’s 12-9 loss to the Phillies in 10 innings. The 26-year-old right-hander, now in the Red Sox rotation […]
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Matthews’ lawyer addresses steroids allegations (AP)
Gary Matthews Jr.’s lawyer is convinced the Angels’ outfielder hasn’t violated any laws or major league rules even though his name surfaced in a widespread steroids investigation that has resulted in nine arrests. Matthews, in his first season with Los Angeles after a breakout year with Texas, was allegedly sent human growth hormone from a […]
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Orioles 7
Washington Nationals pitcher John Patterson made his first start since July 9, allowing three hits and one run in two innings of a 7-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.
Patterson had surgery on his right forearm July 20, ending a season in which he appeared in only eight games.
He threw 35 pitches Saturday, allowing […]
Posted: March 3rd, 2007.
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