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BASEBALL
: National League Game Capsules
Cincinnati, OH - Robinson Cancel scored the go-ahead run
on Edwin Encarnacion's throwing error in the top of the 10th inning and the
New York Mets bested the Cincinnati Reds, 7-5, to salvage a split of a four-
game set at Great American Ball Park. New York starter Mike Pelfrey went
seven innings and allowed five runs on six hits before giving way to Duaner
Sanchez (5-1), who tossed two scoreless frames to pick up the victory.
Billy Wagner struck out the side in the 10th to collect his 24th save. Jose
Reyes finished 4-for-6 with a triple and three runs scored for the Mets, who
are 13-4 in the month of July. Carlos Delgado was 3-for-4 with a double and
two runs batted in, while Ramon Castro belted a two-run homer. Edinson Volquez
lasted only five innings for the Reds, giving up four runs on eight hits with
three walks and three strikeouts in a no-decision. Bill Bray (2-1) surrendered
two unearned runs in the 10th to take the loss. Adam Dunn, Brandon Phillips
and Encarnacion each had a solo home run for Cincinnati, which has lost
three of its last five.
Final Score: Florida 3, Philadelphia 2 (11 innings)
Miami, FL - Jorge Cantu drove in the game-winning run in
the 11th inning to propel the Marlins to a 3-2 comeback win in 11 innings over
the Phillies in the rubber match of their three-game series at Dolphin
Stadium. In the 11th, Cantu came up with the bases loaded and drove a ball off
the left field wall for the game-winning single. Josh Johnson was making his
second start since coming back from Tommy John surgery, and threw 6 2/3 solid
innings -- his longest outing since August 2006 -- giving up two runs and
seven hits while striking out four and walking three. Jeremy Hermida and
Cody Ross each added a solo home run for the Marlins, who have won six of
eight. Doug Waechter (2-2) got the win after throwing a scoreless 11th inning.
Cole Hamels failed again to get his 10th win, but still turned in a
fine performance by throwing eight innings on two runs and four hits. The
Phillies ace lefty struck out seven and walked two in his eighth quality
start in his last nine games, going seven innings or more for the 18th
time in his 21 starts. Clay Condrey (2-2) received the loss when he failed
to record an out in the 11th inning on three hits and a walk. Ryan Howard
drove in both Philadelphia runs on two hits, while Shane Victorino also had a
pair of hits, as the Phillies lost their second straight game after winning
five of six.
Final Score: Washington 15, Atlanta 6
Atlanta, GA - Willie Harris homered and drove in five runs,
as the Washington Nationals annihilated the Atlanta Braves 15-6, in the finale
of a three-game set. Harris was 2-for-3 with three walks while Felipe
Lopez batted 3-for-4 with three RBI and three runs scored. Austin Kearns
homered among three hits, two RBI and tied a franchise record with five runs
scored while Jesus Flores had a career-high five hits with two RBI and two
runs scored. Odalis Perez (3-7) got his first win since May 28, allowing five
runs on nine hits through five frames while fanning four and walking two
for Washington, which took the final two games of the series from Atlanta
after dropping three straight. Jo-Jo Reyes (3-9) was hammered for six runs on
seven hits and four walks and a strikeout in just 2 1/3 innings of work. Reyes
has won just once in 11 starts, dropping eight decisions overall and five in a
row. Mark Teixeira smacked two home runs in a three-hit effort with three
RBI, and Martin Prado added a two-run shot for Atlanta, which dropped the
final two contests to the Nationals following a three-game win streak.
Final Score: Chicago 9, Houston 0
Houston, TX - Ryan Dempster hurled eight scoreless innings,
as the Chicago Cubs avoided a three-game series sweep by their division rival
Houston, 9-0, at Minute Maid Park. Dempster (11-4) was dominating,
surrendering just six hits and a walk while striking out seven for the
victory. Mike Fontenot was 3-for-4 with a home run, double, three RBI and
scored three runs while Ryan Theriot had three hits and two RBI with a run
scored. Derrek Lee knocked in three with two hits and scored once for
Chicago, which snapped a three-game skid. Brandon Backe (6-10) scattered
eight hits and four runs without walking a batter as the hard-luck loser.
The right-hander fanned eight over 6 2/3 innings. Carlos Lee had two of
Houston's six hits as the 'Stros went without an extra-base hit and had their
four-game winning streak halted.
Final Score: St. Louis 9, San Diego 5
St. Louis, MO - Aaron Miles' grand slam home run in the ninth
gave the St. Louis Cardinals a 9-5 win and complete a four-game sweep of the
San Diego Padres. Bryan Corey started the inning on the mound and got the
first out when Jason LaRue led off with a ground out. Albert Pujols then
walked and moved all the way to third as Luke Carlin's throw to first on a
pickoff attempt went into right field. After intentional walks to Yadier
Molina and Skip Schumaker, Miles belted a 2-1 fastball into the bullpen in
right field for the win. Troy Glaus went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer
while Rick Ankiel and Pujols each drove in a run for the Cardinals, who
have won five straight. Brad Thompson (2-2) got the win while Jaime Garcia
gave up three runs on five hits over five innings in his first career start.
Scott Hairston went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored for the
Padres, who have dropped their last six games. Cha Seung Baek went 6 1/3
innings and gave up two runs -- one earned -- on six hits along with a walk
and three strikeouts. He also had his first career home run, a two-run shot in
the fifth inning.
Final Score: Colorado 11, Pittsburgh 3
Denver, CO - Jeff Baker hit a two-run homer and Matt
Holliday added a solo shot, as the Colorado Rockies crushed the Pittsburgh
Pirates, 11-3, to sweep the four-game set. Ian Stewart had two doubles and
finished with three RBI for the Rockies, who have won four straight after
dropping the previous four. Aaron Cook (12-6) was convincing on the mound in a
winning effort, going seven strong and giving up three runs on five hits. Nate
McLouth and Adam LaRoche had an RBI each for the Pirates, who have
dropped five straight and seven of nine overall. Zach Duke (4-7) took the loss
as he was roughed up for nine runs on 10 hits over five frames.
Final Score: Milwaukee 7, San Francisco 4
San Francisco, CA - Manny Parra dazzled through 7 2/3 frames,
bolstered by a pair of home runs from Ryan Braun and Corey Hart, as the
Milwaukee Brewers completed the three-game sweep of San Francisco with a 7-4
victory at AT&T Park. Parra (9-2) allowed a two-run double with two gone
in the eighth as one of seven hits to go along with two walks while striking
out a season-high nine. Parra has won his last eight decisions, last falling
to Houston back on May 3. Braun made his two hits count with a three-run
homer and a two-run double while Parra and Hart each had an RBI. J.J.
Hardy added two hits and scored twice for Milwaukee, which has won four
straight. The big news of the day for Milwaukee came before the game, as it
was being reported that the club acquired second baseman Ray Durham from the
Giants for several prospects. It was later confirmed after the game that
the deal was finalized between the clubs, with San Francisco getting pitcher
Steve Hammond and outfielder Darren Ford. Tim Lincecum (11-3), back after a
bout with the flu that caused him to miss the All-Star game, showed no ill
effects but was hurt by two home runs in giving up five runs on six hits
and four walks over six-plus innings. The hard-throwing righty fanned eight
in losing for the second time in his last three starts after starting the
year 10-1. Jose Castillo had two hits, two RBI and a run scored while
Aaron Rowand knocked in two with a double. Emmanuel Burriss added two hits
and scored a run for San Francisco, which has now lost nine of its last 10
overall.
Final Score: Los Angeles 6, Arizona 5
Phoenix, AZ - Ramon Troncoso picked up his first major
league win and Russell Martin drove in the go-ahead run in the top of the
ninth, and the Los Angeles Dodgers used a five-run ninth to edge the Arizona
Diamondbacks, 6-5, in the rubber match of a weekend set. Troncoso (1-1) earned
the win by tossing two innings and fanning five batters. Jonathan Broxton got
his second save of the year despite giving up a run in the ninth. Derek
Lowe lasted 5 1/3 innings and was touched for four runs on seven hits while
striking out six and walking three. The win allowed the Dodgers to move
into a tie with Arizona for the top spot in the NL West. Matt Kemp, Andre
Ethier and Andruw Jones each had a hit and an RBI for the Dodgers, who
have won 3-of-4 overall. Blake DeWitt also drove in a run and Andy LaRoche
had a pinch-hit RBI. Stephen Drew and Mark Reynolds had a triple and an
RBI apiece for the Diamondbacks, who have dropped 3-of-4. Brandon Lyon
(2-4) absorbed the loss as he gave up five runs on five hits in the ninth.
Lyon has yielded seven runs in his last two outings. Brandon Webb was in
shape to become MLB's first 14-game winner before the blown save, going eight
frames on just one run and six hits, fanning four and walking three.
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