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Washington Does it Again
1970-01-01 01:00:00
For the second day in a row, Mets got out to a lead and Washington fights back to move ahead. So far this evening, the Mets had leads of 4-0, 5-1 and 7-3, but the Nationals have scored five runs... ...
Washington 

What Do You Do When Pujols is Hurt?
1970-01-01 01:00:00
Albert Pujols was a late scratch for the Cardinals tonight. La Russa decided to replace him with Miguel Cairo. So where does he bat? Third of course. And he just knocked in a run. I'm going to bang my head... ...

I Wasn't Expecting the Spanish Inquisition
1970-01-01 01:00:00
The Indians' chief weapon tonight is the home run. Despite being out hit twelve to six, the Indians lead the Tigers 7-4 in the top of the seventh as they've out-homered Detroit 4-0. The four long balls account for all... ...

Brauny Brewers
1970-01-01 01:00:00
The Brewers are doing a great job of dealing with the Sheets injury. Vargas hasn't allowed a run, and Ryan Braun hit for the tough half of the cycle, collecting a triple and home run tonight to help Milwaukee to... ...

Gagne With a Spoon
1970-01-01 01:00:00
Eric Gagne gets two quick outs in the eighth, then loads the bases on two walks and a single. With Eric having trouble finding the plate, Greg Zaun just takes pitches and walks to force in the tying run. Russ... ...
Spoon 

Here Come the Yankees
1970-01-01 01:00:00
Earlier today, my good friend Jim Storer called to ask me why the Yankees were doing so well. My first response was, "Because they know how to win." Not what he was looking for. So I stated the obvious, "Because... ...

Mets Lose
1970-01-01 01:00:00
The Mets showed a lot of guts, heart and determination in the ninth inning, but only scored one run to fall to the Nationals 9-8. They've lost five in a row, giving up 31 runs in the last three losses.... ...

Better Weathers
1970-01-01 01:00:00
David Weathers gives up just one hit tonight as he shuts the Cubs down in the bottom of the ninth for a 5-2 Reds victory over Chicago. Harang gets the win for seven innings in which he allowed just two... ...

Lacking Hits
1970-01-01 01:00:00
John Lackey takes a no-hitter into the fifth. He's thrown 51 pitches against Tampa Bay, 35 for strikes. Update: Lackey gives up a hit in the fifth, but he's still holding on to the shutout through six innings.... ...
Hits 

Making the Mets Wait
1970-01-01 01:00:00
The Phillies and Cardinals go to extra innings tied at three. Update: The Phillies load the bases and score on a throwing error by Miles. He tries to get the runner at the plate, but his throw is low and... ...

Rockies Revival
1970-01-01 01:00:00
The Dodgers and Rockies play a much more Coors like game in the night cap. Colorado scored four runs in the last two innings to sweep the Dodgers, winning the night cap by a score of 9-8. Once again, Todd... ...

Wednesday Update
1970-01-01 01:00:00
The Day by Day Database is up to date.... ...

Division Races Recap
1970-01-01 01:00:00
Arrr, those filthy Philles made bilge rats out o' the Cardinals last night, taking fourteen innings to down the Red Birds 7-4. Rod Barajas singled in the winning run with two out in the ninth after a Howard K and... ...
Division  Races 

Games of the Day
1970-01-01 01:00:00
For all intents and purposes, the Indians lock up the AL Central with a win against Detroit this afternoon. 29 August 2007: Cleveland Indians pitcher C.C. Sabathia throws against the Minnesota Twins at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, OH. The Indians... ...
Games 

Tie Breakers
1970-01-01 01:00:00
There's a possibility of multiple ties for best record in the AL this season. The three division leaders all have 62 losses right now, and the Yankees are at 64. The Yankees hold the tie break over Boston, so in... ...

White Sox Star
1970-01-01 01:00:00
Javier Vazquez defeated the Minnesota Twins today, striking out eleven over seven innings while walking just two. The two runs scored against him came on an home run by Kubel. It was a fairly typical game for the Scrabble champ;... ...
Star 

Hidden Talents
1970-01-01 01:00:00
Be sure to check out my posts at AT&T Blue Room. Click on sports, then buzz. My latest looks at how ballparks color our perceptions of players.... ...

Career High
1970-01-01 01:00:00
Alex Rodriguez set a new career high in RBI last night with his 143rd of the season, and he extends that with two more today. He's also scored two runs to bring that total to bring his run total to... ...
Career 

Hardy Homer
1970-01-01 01:00:00
The Brewers tie the Braves in the sixth inning on a home run by J.J. Hardy. It breaks up a no-hitter by John Smoltz, who has walked three in the game. Smoltz is having a remarkable season, not only for... ...
Hardy  Homer 

Four Steps Forward, Five Steps Back
1970-01-01 01:00:00
The Toronto Blue Jays follow a four-run Yankees sixth with a five-run seventh inning. Two wild pitches, a passed ball and an advance on throw kept the Blue Jays advancing around the bases. A pair of Toronto doubles among their... ...

B&B In Extra Innings
1970-01-01 01:00:00
Gallardo and Smoltz each pitch excellent games as starters, and the bullpens are holding each of the offenses scoreless as the Brewers and Braves go to the tenth inning tied at two. Neither pen has allowed a hit yet. Update:... ...

Return to Control
1970-01-01 01:00:00
Oliver Perez pitched eight strong innings, walking none and striking out eight as the Mets defeat the Marlins 7-2. It was nice to see Perez get his control back. Over his previous seven starts he allowed 6.7 walks per nine.... ...

The Melk Man Delivers
1970-01-01 01:00:00
For the third time in four innings, Melky Cabrera comes up with a big hit. With men on 2nd and 3rd and two out in the tenth, Cabrera singles to win the game for New York. He finishes the game... ...

Seattle Survives
1970-01-01 01:00:00
The Mariners squeak by the Angels 3-2 this afternoon, keeping hope alive in the AL West. Putz gave the Angels a chance in the bottom of the ninth as two men reached base, but he induced Guerrero to ground out... ...
Seattle 

Chase Gives, and Chase Taketh Away
1970-01-01 01:00:00
Chase Utley hit a solo home run in the first tonight, the only run in the Phillies-Nationals game until the bottom of the sixth, when a Chase Utley error allows an unearned run to score. The Phillies, who need a... ...

Double Pena Pokes
1970-01-01 01:00:00
The Red Sox gave Daisuke Matsuzaka a week off, and he responded with seven strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings. But he walked the last two batters he faced, bringing in Javier Lopez to face Calos Pena. Carlos hit a home... ...

Young Power
1970-01-01 01:00:00
Chris Young leads off the bottom of the first for Arizona with a home run, his thirty second of the season. That gives him a .241 BA for the season and a .483 slugging percentage. Slug/BA = average bases per... ...
Power 

Inning Mod Nine Equals One
1970-01-01 01:00:00
The Phillies score for the second time tonight. Ryan Howard singles home the go-ahead run in the top of the tenth, giving Philadelphia a 2-1 lead. Don't look for another score until the 19th. :-)... ...
Equals 

You Can Depend on the Pen
1970-01-01 01:00:00
The Tampa Bay bullpen is very dependable; for the opponents. Varitek and Lugo homer off Al Reyes in the ninth, plating three runs and moving the Red Sox ahead of Tampa Bay 8-6. With Detroit losing, the Red Sox can... ...

Early Exit
1970-01-01 01:00:00
The Rockies chase Padres starter Jack Cassel after 2 1/3 innings. He leaves with San Diego down 2-0, but Justin Hampson gives up a hit to Hawpe to score one of the two runners he inherited. Colorado is still batting... ...