Dunn Powers Marlins to 3-2 Series Lead

Florida wins 2 of 3 on the West Coast and will take a 3-2 series lead back to Miami. The Marlins rallied to win Game 3 against Anaheim co-closer Joe Nathan, then won a super-ugly Game 4 before the Angels bounced back to stay alive.

GAME 3

Marlins 9, Angels 5 (Anaheim took a 5-2 lead when Troy Glaus' HR sparked a 3-run 4th. But Mike Lowell hit a 2-run shot for the Marlins in the top of the 6th, then the Angels squandered a 1st and 3rd, no-out chance in the home half. Florida won it with five in the 8th. Adam Dunn's 3-run blast off Nathan was the big blow)

GAME 4

Marlins 21, Angels 9 (Florida slugged eight homers, including two each by Dunn and Victor Martinez. Chuck James was the sacrificial lamb for Anaheim as he yielded 14 runs and 20 hits in 6 innings)

GAME 5

Angels 2, Marlins 1 (Anaheim pitching, led by starter Matt Chico and closer Takashi Saito, shut down the thundering Florida bats after Hunter Pence homered in the 1st. The Angels scored their only runs in the 3rd on an RBI single by Bobby Abreu and an RBI double by Alfonso Soriano)

Halos & Fish Split First Two Games

Teams split the first two games of the series in Florida before heading to the West Coast.

GAME 1
Angels 6, Marlins 3 (Nick Markakis' 2-run double sparks a 3-run Anaheim 4th. Jake Peavy fans 10 in defeat)

Angels.......... 0 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 1 - 6 11 1
Marlins......... 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 - 3 9 0

T.Saito WIN(1-0), J.Peavy LOSS(0-1)
HOME RUNS- D.Lee(1st)

GAME 2

Marlins 4, Angels (A.J. Burnett and the Florida bullpen combine on a 2-hitter. Derrek Lee hits his second HR of the series)

Angels.......... 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 2 0
Marlins......... 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 x - 4 8 0

N.Lowry LOSS(0-1), A.Burnett WIN(1-0), H.Bell SAVE(1st)
HOME RUNS- D.Lee(2nd)

Seattle Qualifies For #8 Seed

Kansas City traveled to Seattle for the second elimination game. Game #163 for Kansas City and #164 for Seattle. Brian Bannister started for Kansas City while Roy Oswalt took the mound for Seattle in the deciding game. Seattle Manager John Ferraro was saving Oswalt for the first game of the playoffs but was forced to treat this as the first game of the playoffs after losing to Anaheim in the first elimination game. Kansas City jumped on Oswalt early by scoring 3 runs in the first on 5 hits. After 4 innings, KC held a 3-0 lead and was out hitting Seattle 7 to 2. Bannister then tired in the 5th inning after allowing 3 hits and 2 walks but Seattle only scored once by grounded into a double play and leaving the bases loaded. Seattle tied the game in the 7th by adding 2, including a solo home run by Yadier Molina off Rudy Seanez. Kansas City then fell apart in the 8th inning with Casey Janssen on the mound. With 1 run in and men on first and second, Janssen threw a wild pitch to advance the runners. Molina then hit a single that scored both runners when Hanley Ramirez threw the cut off throw wildly. With a 6-3 going into the 9th, 2 men on and the tying run at the plate, Hanley Ramirez struck out looking for the third time on a Francisco Rodriguez 98mph fastball to end the game and the season for Kansas City. Ramirez, the first overall pick in the 2006 draft was able to manage two hit when he actually swung the bat. The star of the game was Jose Reyes who was 3 for 5 with a stolen base, 2 runs and stellar defense. Russ Springer improved to 7-1 with the win. He struck out 4 in 1 2/3 IP. Seattle moves on to face top seed Atlanta in the playoffs. It is a surprise match up for the Mariners as they didn't expect to make the playoffs. They traded two strong 2010 pitchers in John Maine and Kelvim Escobar to Atlanta for some players to assist in the future. But Ryan Braun fell to the Mariners at #4 in the draft and they acquired Albert Pujols to provide protection for Alex Rodriguez. As a result, the Mariners had three players with 40+ homeruns to make up for the weakened pitching staff.

Strat-O-Matic Report

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BOXSCORE: 2007 Kansas City Royals At 2007 Seattle Mariners          9/19/2007








 








  Royals             AB  R  H RBI AVG     Mariners           AB  R  H RBI AVG








  R.Willits LF        4  1  1  0 .319     J.Reyes SS          5  2  3  0 .255  








  C.Granderson CF     4  1  3  1 .311     S.Green RF          4  0  3  2 .323  








  M.Ordonez RF        5  0  1  0 .383     A.Pujols 1B         4  0  0  0 .351  








  H.Ramirez SS        5  1  2  1 .334     A.Rodriguez 3B      2  1  0  0 .290  








  A.Gonzalez 1B       4  0  2  0 .288     R.Braun DH          3  0  1  0 .348  








  P.Burrell DH        4  0  1  1 .239     G.Jenkins LF        1  0  0  0 .228  








  J.Mauer C           3  0  0  0 .280   A-K.Millar PH,LF      2  1  1  1 .257  








  H.Blalock 3B        4  0  0  0 .228     B.Phillips 2B       2  1  0  0 .264  








  A.Ojeda 2B          4  0  1  0 .259     M.Cameron CF        4  0  0  0 .232  








                                          Y.Molina C          4  1  2  2 .229  








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         Totals      37  3 11  3                 Totals      31  6 10  5








 








A-Pinch Hit For Jenkins In 6th Inning








 








Royals.......... 3 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  -  3 11  2








Mariners........ 0 0 0  0 0 1  2 3    -  6 10  0








 








Royals (93-70)           IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR    ERA








B.Bannister               5 2/3   5   1   1   1   2   0   3.14








R.Seanez HOLD(4th)        1       2   2   2   0   2   1   4.32








M.Wise BS(3rd)            0       1   0   0   0   0   0   6.54








C.Janssen LOSS(4-2)       1 1/3   2   3   2   3   0   0   4.09








Totals                    8      10   6   5   4   4   1








 








Mariners (94-70)         IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR    ERA








R.Oswalt                  6 1/3   9   3   3   2   4   0   3.00








R.Springer WIN(7-1)       1 2/3   1   0   0   0   4   0   2.84








F.Rodriguez SAVE(33rd)    1       1   0   0   1   2   0   4.03








Totals                    9      11   3   3   3  10   0








 








ATTENDANCE- 18,502 DATE- Thursday, September 19th 2007 TIME- Day WEATHER- Good








UMPIRES- Scott Packard, Jeff Nelson, Derryl Cousins, Alfonzo Marquez








T- 2:57








LEFT ON BASE- Royals:10  Mariners: 7








DOUBLE PLAYS- Royals: 3  Mariners: 1








ERRORS- H.Ramirez, A.Gonzalez








DOUBLES- C.Granderson-2(35th), S.Green-2(29th)








HOME RUNS- Y.Molina(2nd)








STOLEN BASES- J.Reyes(76th)








WALKS- R.Willits, C.Granderson, J.Mauer, A.Rodriguez, R.Braun, G.Jenkins,








       B.Phillips








HIT BY PITCH- A.Rodriguez, B.Phillips








STRIKE OUTS- R.Willits-2, C.Granderson, M.Ordonez, H.Ramirez-3, P.Burrell-2,








             J.Mauer, R.Braun, B.Phillips, M.Cameron-2








GIDP- H.Blalock, S.Green, A.Pujols








WILD PITCHES- C.Janssen








2-out RBI- Y.Molina-2, S.Green








WEB GEMS- Bot 8th: Joe Mauer blocked the plate, saving a run!








 








At Camden Yards the Seattle Mariners were finally were able to get back on the








winner's track and outscored the Kansas City Royals 6 to 3.








 








Seattle won the game with a rally in the 8th inning with 3 runs on 2 hits.








Alex Rodriguez led off and keyed the rally when he drew a walk.  Ryan Braun








stepped up to the plate and he drew a walk.  Casey Janssen then unleashed a








wild pitch.  Kevin Millar followed next and he stroked a single.  Brandon








Phillips came up to bat and drew a walk to load the bases.  After an out was








recorded, Yadier Molina came to the plate and delivered a one-base hit, and








an error was also committed.  Seattle rapped out 10 hits for the afternoon.








 








Russ Springer(7-1) went 1 and 2/3 innings allowing no runs for the victory.








Francisco Rodriguez recorded the save, his 33rd.  Janssen(4-2) was charged








with the loss in relief.  








 

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Angels Secure 7th Seed

Reigning champion Anaheim at Seattle..... Winner clinches the #7 seed in the playoffs while the loser hosts Kansas City for the right to clinch a playoff birth. Kason Gabbard took the mound for the Angels while Roger Clemens had the start for the Mariners. Gabbard struggled a little early allowing 1 run in the first inning and loaded the bases in the 2nd but pitched out of it. Gabbard had his manager worried and Blaise took him out after recording 10 outs and the score tied 1-1. After Gabbard came out, the Angels bats heated up. They scored 3 in the 5th, 2 in the 6th, 3 more in the 7th and another in the 8th to take a 10-1 lead. The Mariners bullpen could not stop the mutiny as all five pitchers allowed a run. Final score: Anahiem 10 Seattle 3. Roger Clemens took the loss to fall to 8-4 while Oscar Villareal earned the win even though he allowed 3 hits in 2/3 IP.

Strat-O-Matic Report

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BOXSCORE: 2007 Anaheim Angels At 2007 Seattle Mariners              9/18/2007


 


  Angels             AB  R  H RBI AVG     Mariners           AB  R  H RBI AVG


  R.Freel 2B          3  1  0  0 .284     J.Reyes SS          4  1  2  0 .252  


D-M.Scutaro 2B        0  0  0  0 .262     C.Ross RF           4  1  1  0 .366  


  B.Abreu RF          5  1  1  0 .279     A.Pujols 1B         3  0  2  2 .353  


E-S.Schumaker RF,CF   0  0  0  0 .331     R.Braun DH          5  0  3  0 .348  


  A.Soriano LF        5  2  3  3 .297     A.Rodriguez 3B      4  0  0  1 .291  


F-S.Taguchi LF        0  0  0  0 .429     M.Cameron CF        4  0  0  0 .233  


  M.Teixeira 1B       5  0  0  0 .302   G-S.Green PH          0  0  0  0 .319  


  M.Diaz DH           2  0  1  1 .310     B.Phillips 2B       4  1  1  0 .265  


C-C.Delgado PH        2  1  1  2 .222   H-G.Jenkins PH        1  0  0  0 .229  


  N.Markakis CF,RF    4  1  1  0 .283     K.Millar LF         4  0  2  0 .256  


  T.Glaus 3B          2  3  2  1 .279     Y.Molina C          3  0  0  0 .226  


  B.Molina C          2  0  0  0 .264   I-C.Quentin PH        1  0  0  0 .115  


A-S.Hatteberg PH      1  0  1  2 .299                                          


B-M.Redmond C         1  0  0  0 .275                                          


  J.Hardy SS          3  1  0  0 .244                                          


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         Totals      35 10 10  9                 Totals      37  3 11  3


 


A-Pinch Hit For Molina In 6th Inning


B-Subbed Defensively (C ) For Hatteberg In 6th Inning


C-Pinch Hit For Diaz In 7th Inning


D-Subbed Defensively (2B) For Freel In 7th Inning


E-Subbed Defensively (RF) For Abreu In 8th Inning


F-Subbed Defensively (LF) For Soriano In 9th Inning


G-Pinch Hit For Cameron In 9th Inning


H-Pinch Hit For Phillips In 9th Inning


I-Pinch Hit For Molina In 9th Inning


 


Angels.......... 0 0 0  1 3 2  3 1 0  - 10 10  0


Mariners........ 1 0 0  0 0 0  0 2 0  -  3 11  0


 


Angels (94-69)           IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR    ERA


K.Gabbard                 3 1/3   3   1   1   4   2   0   4.83


O.Villarreal WIN(7-6)     0 2/3   3   0   0   0   0   0   5.20


J.Nathan HOLD(12th)       3       1   0   0   1   5   0   3.30


A.Fultz                   0 2/3   2   2   2   1   1   0   4.02


T.Saito                   1 1/3   2   0   0   1   2   0   1.02


Totals                    9      11   3   3   7  10   0


 


Mariners (93-70)         IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR    ERA


R.Clemens LOSS(8-4)       5 2/3   5   5   5   3   3   0   4.47


R.Springer                0 2/3   2   2   2   1   2   0   2.93


D.Borkowski               0 1/3   1   1   1   0   0   0   2.48


S.Dohmann                 0 1/3   1   1   1   0   0   1   4.05


B.Moehler                 2       1   1   1   0   1   1   4.08


Totals                    9      10  10  10   4   6   2


 


ATTENDANCE- 18,039 DATE- Wednesday, September 18th 2007 TIME- Day WEATHER- Good


UMPIRES- Bill Welke, Fieldin Culbreth, Andrew Fletcher, Mike Winters


T- 3:26


LEFT ON BASE- Angels: 4  Mariners:15


DOUBLE PLAYS- Angels: 0  Mariners: 0


DOUBLES- B.Abreu(44th), A.Soriano-2(46th), C.Ross(14th), K.Millar(22nd)


TRIPLES- S.Hatteberg(4th)


HOME RUNS- C.Delgado(5th), T.Glaus(23rd)


STOLEN BASES- B.Phillips(38th)


CAUGHT STEALING- A.Soriano


SACRIFICE HITS- J.Reyes


SACRIFICE FLIES- M.Diaz


WALKS- R.Freel, T.Glaus-2, J.Hardy, C.Ross, A.Pujols-2, A.Rodriguez, S.Green,


       K.Millar, Y.Molina


HIT BY PITCH- M.Scutaro


STRIKE OUTS- R.Freel, B.Abreu, A.Soriano, M.Teixeira, B.Molina, J.Hardy,


             R.Braun-2, A.Rodriguez-3, M.Cameron-3, B.Phillips, K.Millar


WILD PITCHES- R.Clemens-2


2-out RBI- A.Soriano-2, S.Hatteberg-2, C.Delgado-2, A.Pujols-2


WEB GEMS- Top 4th: Kevin Millar robbed Matt Diaz of an extra base hit.


 


The Anaheim Angels cruised to a 10 to 3 victory over the ice-cold Seattle


Mariners at Camden Yards.


 


Oscar Villarreal(7-6) put in a pedestrian relief performance just good enough


for the victory.  He went 2/3 of an inning allowing 3 hits and no walks.


Anaheim managed 10 hits in their victory.  


 


Roger Clemens(8-4) was the loser.  He pitched 5 and 2/3 innings and


surrendered 5 hits and 3 walks.

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2007 Playoff Seedings

Listed below are our seedings for the 2007 playoffs:

#1 - Atlanta (108-54) DIVISION WINNER
#2 - Florida (105-57) DIVISION WINNER
#3 - Arizona (102-60) DIVISION WINNER
#4 - Minnesota (101-61) DIVISION WINNER

#5 - Pittsburgh (95-67) WILD CARD
#6 - Los Angeles (94-68) WILD CARD

Amazingly, we had a three-way tie for the 7th and 8th playoff spots! This will require two single elimination games to be played (Tie-breakers were used to determine the seeding of the two games. All three teams had the same winning percentage of .500 against the two other teams, so runs scored differential was used):

(September 18) - GAME 1 (to determine #7 seed): Anaheim (+3 runs scored vs. SEA/KCA) at Seattle (+16 runs scored vs. ANA/KCA)

(September 19) - GAME 2 (to determine #8 seed): Kansas City (-19 runs scored vs. ANA/SEA) at GAME 1 loser

Olivo's Walk Off Sinks Buccos

July 26:
Pirates......... 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 - 7 9 0
Cardinals....... 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 - 8 14 1
M.Corpas LOSS(4-4), Y.Gallardo WIN(8-3)
HOME RUNS- A.Rios(10th), C.Guillen(18th), M.Olivo(6th), D.Young(8th)

The St. Louis Cardinals nipped the Pittsburgh Pirates in 10 innings 8 to 7 at Bank One Ballpark in a hard fought contest.

Both teams had scored 7 runs after nine full innings. Finally, St. Louis pulled the game out in the 10th inning. After an out was recorded, Miguel Olivo cracked a solo homerun giving St. Louis the win much to the delight of the home town crowd. St. Louis had 14 hits for the game and Pittsburgh had 9.

Yovani Gallardo(8-3) got the win allowing no runs in 1 and 1/3 innings. Manny Corpas(4-4) was hit with the loss in relief. He gave up 1 run and 1 hit in 1 and 1/3 innings.

Gomes' Walk-Off Propels Toronto

July 26:
A's............. 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 - 4 10 0
Blue-Jays..... 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 - 5 7 0

J.Isringhaus L(0-1), J.Putz WIN(4-1)
HOME RUNS- A.Ramirez(15th), J.Gomes(1st), J.Guillen(9th)

Third baseman Miguel Cabrera had 3 base hits as the Toronto club won in dramatic fashion over the Oakland A's by a score of 5 to 4 at Minute Maid Field.

Toronto erupted with the game winning runs in the 9th inning scoring 2 runs. Ryan Howard led off the inning for Toronto when he drew a walk. Jonny Gomes stepped into the batter's box and he lifted one out of the park for a two run home run making Toronto the victors to the delight of the home town faithful. Toronto won despite being out-hit by Oakland 10 hits to 7.

The win was credited to J.J. Putz(4-1) who went 1 and 2/3 innings allowing no runs. Jason Isringhausen(0-1) was hit with the loss in relief.

'Now that is what I call fun! I just love baseball, especially games like this, of course,' Paul Rescigno offered. 'Everyone at the stadium had a great time - did you see the fans go wild there at the end?!'

Twins Rolling Along in Aaron Division

July 25:
Twins........... 0 0 0 2 0 3 1 1 2 - 9 13 0
Nationals....... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 7 0

A.Harang WIN(11-8), M.Belisle LOSS(3-10)
HOME RUNS- H.Matsui-2(16th), C.Hart(18th)

Hideki Matsui smashed 2 homeruns and had 5 RBI as the Minnesota Twins defeated the floundering Washington Nationals 9 to 0 at Metrodome.

Matsui provided the offensive punch. He smashed a two-run homer in the 4th inning and rifled a three-run blast in the 6th inning. Minnesota out-hit Washington for the game, 13 hits to 7.

Aaron Harang(11-8) got the win allowing no runs in 7 innings. Matt Belisle(3-10) was hit with the loss. He pitched 5 innings giving up 7 hits and 2 walks.

Hall Hits Two Homers as Nats Beat Snakes in 11

July 19:
Nationals............ 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 5 1 0 2 - 11 17 1
Diamondbacks.... 1 0 3 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 1 - 10 14 1

F.Cordero WIN(2-1), E.Gagne LOSS(2-2)
HOME RUNS- M.Young(6th), B.Hall-2(13th), S.Victorino(7th), R.Furcal(1st), C.Pena(20th), J.Bautista(6th)

Center fielder Bill Hall rocketed 2 homeruns and scored 3 times at PNC Park as the Washington Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks in 11 innings by the count of 11 to 10.

The score was knotted at 9 after nine innings. Washington won the hard fought contest in the 11th inning. Corey Patterson led off and started the attack as he slapped a single. Patterson took his lead and swiped second. Washington continued their aggressive style with another stolen base. Tadahito Iguchi followed next and he drew a walk. Washington got their 2nd stolen base of the inning. Todd Helton did his part to keep things going and smacked a single. Michael Young came next and he grounded into a doubleplay. Washington out-hit Arizona for the game, 17 hits to 14.

Francisco Cordero(2-1) allowed 1 run in 2 innings, and picked up the victory. Eric Gagne(2-2) suffered the loss in relief.

Felix Hernandez Improves to 10-4

July 18:
Dodgers......... 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 6 0
Braves.......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 1 6 0

F.Hernandez WIN(10-4), K.Gregg SAVE(8th), J.Blanton LOSS(8-4)
HOME RUNS- G.Sheffield(18th), G.Sizemore(18th)

Felix Hernandez(10-4) and Joe Blanton(8-4) dueled it out with Hernandez and the Los Angeles Dodgers coming out on top of the Atlanta Braves by the score of 2 to 1.

Los Angeles started with a bang, jumping out to an early lead in their half of the first plating 2 runs on 2 hits. After an out was recorded, Orlando Cabrera began the Los Angeles spurt when he lined a base-hit. After another out, Gary Sheffield came up and he cleared the fences for a two-run home run. The early run support proved sufficient for Hernandez and Los Angeles. That was all the run support Hernandez required. Both teams ended up with 6 hitson the night.

Kevin Gregg earned the save, his 8th.

Royals Win Slugfest

July 14:
Royals.......... 5 0 4 0 0 0 0 6 0 - 15 17 2
Astros.......... 4 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 2 - 10 15 0

I.Snell WIN(9-7), M.Wise SAVE(1st), V.Padilla LOSS(1-9)
HOME RUNS- M.Ordonez(16th), P.Burrell(3rd), M.Alou-2(16th), J.Hermida(12th), W.Pena(9th)

Pat Burrell left the yard and had 5 RBI as the smoking-hot Kansas City Royals
defeated the hapless Houston Astros by the score of 15 to 10 at US CellularField.

Burrell enjoyed a big day at the plate. He slapped a single which plated a run in the 1st inning, slapped a one-base hit which brought home a run in the 3rd inning and rifled a three-run blast in the 8th inning. Kansas City lit up the scoreboard in the 1st inning which saw them plate 5 runs on 6 hits and the 8th inning which saw them score 6 runs on 5 hits. Houston was not lacking for run support as they scored in 5 separate innings, yet victory eluded them as they seemed to forget that pitching is also needed to win ballgames.

The victory was credited to Ian Snell(9-7) who went 6 innings, allowing 8 runs. Matt Wise preserved the game for Snell, recording his 1st. Vicente Padilla(1-9) was tagged with the loss.

Moises Alou smacked 2 homeruns and had 6 RBI but it wasn't enough for Houston.

Current Stats For 2007 Rookies

CLASS OF 2007:
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  NAME               BAVG  GM  AB   R   H 2B 3B HR RBI  BB  SO HB SH DP  SB CS  E
 2-J.Hamilton,HON    .340  47 156  25  53 15  1 10  32  15  30  3  0  8   3  1  2
 3-J.Votto,SFN       ----   0   0   0   0  0  0  0   0   0   0  0  0  0   0  0  0
 4-R.Braun,SEA       .353 109 391  81 138 23  8 34  97  28 109  5  0  9  17  4  0
 6-J.Upton,BOA       .200   4  15   1   3  2  0  1   2   1   3  0  0  0   0  0  0
 9-A.Cabrera,PHN     ----   0   0   0   0  0  0  0   0   0   0  0  0  0   0  0  0
10-H.Pence,FLN       .326  78 340  63 111 21  6 16  55  25  72  0  0  5   6  0  2
12-J.Werth,OAA       .309  48 123  18  38  7  0  6  22  14  27  0  0  1   0  1  1
13-Y.Escobar,ARN     .303  52 175  28  53 14  1  7  34  13  30  2  0  2   1  1  4
15-G.Soto,LAN        .250   2   4   0   1  1  0  0   1   1   2  0  0  0   0  0  0
16-J.Ellsbury,CHA    ----   0   0   0   0  0  0  0   0   0   0  0  0  0   0  0  0
17-B.Butler,WAN      .266  47 169  14  45  6  3  3  20  18  30  0  0  2   0  0  7
20-K.Suzuki,BOA      .250  35  96  13  24  6  0  4   7  13  21  0  2  2   0  0  0
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  NAME                ERA  W  L   PCT   G GS CG SH SV    IP   H   R  ER HR  BB  SO
 1-T.Lincecum,NYA    3.67  9  6  .600  19 19  3  1  0 125.0 100  53  51 13  54 120
 5-U.Jimenez,SLN     3.29  1  3  .250   7  7  0  0  0  38.1  38  20  14  4  15  32
 7-J.Danks,CLA       7.27  3 12  .200  23 23  1  1  0 109.0 139  97  88 30  53  80
 8-Y.Gallardo,SLN    2.61  7  3  .700  38  0  0  0  0  69.0  68  24  20  6  26  54
11-J.Jurrjens,KCA    ----  0  0  ----   0  0  0  0  0   0.0   0   0   0  0   0   0
14-J.Soria,TOA       1.38  0  0  ----  30  0  0  0  2  45.2  30   8   7  3  17  52
18-P.Hughes,BOA      6.39  1  3  .250  22  0  0  0  1  25.1  32  19  18  5  11  14
19-H.Okajima,MNA     2.74  3  1  .750  46  0  0  0 14  49.1  43  15  15  5  11  47

Teixeria's Double in 9th Wins it for Halos

July 7:
Angels.......... 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 - 4 13 0
Twins........... 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 9 2

J.Washburn WIN(7-5), L.Vizcaino L(2-2)
The Anaheim Angels came roaring back in the top of the ninth to spoil the
anticipated celebration of the hometown fans. The final score was 4 to
2.

Anaheim came up with the deciding runs in the top of the 9th inning plating 3
runs on 3 base hits. After an out was recorded, Maicer Izturis got things
going when he banged out a single. One out later, Carlos Delgado came to bat
and drew a walk. Alfonso Soriano then delivered a one-base hit to load the
bases. Mark Teixeira followed and he doubled. Nick Markakis got his chance
to keep things going, but he went down on strikes. Anaheim finished with 13
hits while Minnesota ended up with 9.

Jarrod Washburn(7-5) got credit for the victory, pitching 8 innings and allowing 2 runs. Washburn got help from Takashi Saito who was credited with his 13th save. The losing pitcher was Luis Vizcaino(2-2) in relief.

Bob Petersen was understandably not very talkative after his team's tough loss. He quickly showered and changed and when asked about the game had a terse, yet polite response, 'Hey fellows, that game was a heart-breaker to lose. Our guys gave it their all and played well - fate just wasn't smilin' on us this afternoon'

Arod Hits 37th For Mariners

July 7:
Nationals....... 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 2 7 1
Mariners........ 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 x - 4 9 1

B.Bonser LOSS(3-9), R.Oswalt WIN(8-2)
HOME RUNS- A.Rodriguez(37th), R.Braun(29th), B.Phillips(17th)

In a two run game the Seattle Mariners got by the struggling Washington
Nationals by the score of 4 to 2.

Roy Oswalt(8-2) had a solid outing for Seattle. He went 7 and 1/3 innings
allowing 7 hits and 2 walks. Seattle rapped out 9 hits for the night.
Oswalt got help from Sean Marshall who earned his 1st save. Boof Bonser(3-9)
took the loss. He served up 3 gopher balls in 7 innings.

This win by Seattle continues their recent hot streak. In their last ten
games, they have a record of 8-2. For the season, they are 47-34. Jim
Colquhoun was unhappy with his club's recent performance. 'We can't keep
losing games' he said. 'It gets to be embarrassing after a while.'

Matthews Scores Winning Run in 12th for White Sox

June 30:
White Sox....... 0 0 4 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 8 12 1
Yankees......... 0 0 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 7 8 0

S.Downs WIN(2-1), J.Hammel LOSS(3-1)
HOME RUNS- G.Matthews Jr(10th), B.Schneider(3rd), J.Vidro(8th)

Gary Matthews Jr had 5 hits and 2 RBI at Petco Park as the Chicago White Sox
beat the New York Yankees in 12 innings 8 to 7.

The game was deadlocked at 7 after nine full innings. Chicago came out the
victor in the 12th inning. Matthews Jr lined a single. Matthews Jr took off
for second and slid in with a stolen base. After an out was recorded, Prince
Fielder came to bat and singled. Fielder took second on the throw. Chicago
finished with 12 hits while New York ended up with 8.

The win went to Scott Downs(2-1) who allowed no runs in 1 inning. Matt Capps
preserved the game for Downs, recording his his 14th. Jason Hammel(3-1) was
the loser in relief.

The win by Chicago is a very welcome one as they have been struggling in
recent days. Their record now stands at 34-52 - only 2-8 in their last ten
games. With the loss New York now has a record of 40-40.

Sizemore Helps Braves Rip KC

June 30:
Braves.......... 3 0 0 2 0 0 1 5 0 - 11 14 0
Royals.......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 - 1 6 0

J.Blanton WIN(8-3), B.Bannister LOSS(6-3)
HOME RUNS- G.Sizemore(10th), C.Jones(22nd), J.Posada(7th), M.Ordonez(10th)

Joe Blanton came through with a solid 9 innings as the Atlanta Braves
destroyed the Kansas City Royals by a score of 11 to 1 at Kauffman
Stadium.

Grady Sizemore had a big day against Kansas City. He doubled bringing in two
baserunners in the 4th inning and rifled a three-run blast in the 8th inning.
Atlanta totaled 14 hits on the night.

The winning pitcher was Blanton(8-3) who allowed 1 run for the game. Brian
Bannister(6-3) was tagged with the loss. He allowed a few too many
baserunners giving up 10 hits and 2 walks in 6 and 2/3 innings.

Silva Fires Two-Hitter

June 25:
Pirates......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 2 0

Giants.......... 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 x - 2 6 1

F.Carmona LOSS(6-5), C.Silva WIN(8-4)

Carlos Silva held Pittsburgh scoreless on just 2 hits as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 2 to 0 at Pro Player Stadium. Silva(8-4) escaped virtually unscathed against the Pittsburgh hitters. He allowed only 2 hits and 2 walks in 9 innings. San Francisco managed only 6 hits on the afternoon.

Fausto Carmona(6-5) was the losing pitcher. 'I've been working on a few things in my delivery, and I think I'm hitting a good groove.' Silva said after the game. 'I'm ready to start another game tomorrow!'

Redbirds Score Five in Bottom of 9th to Sink Yanks

June 23:
Yankees......... 1 3 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 - 9 9 1

Cardinals....... 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 5 - 10 16 1

M.Rivera LOSS(0-2), Y.Gallardo WIN(6-2)

HOME RUNS- P.Konerko(15th), J.Francoeur(13th)

Center fielder Jeff Francoeur left the yard and had 3 RBI at Bank One Ballparkas the St. Louis Cardinals won in dramatic fashion coming back to beat theNew York Yankees by the count of 10 to 9.

St. Louis had the winning rally in the 9th inning when they tallied 5 runs on6 hits. The crucial at-bat was provided by Placido Polanco who came throughfor the home fans when he tripled which was good for two runs. New York was out-hit by St. Louis, 16 hits to 9.

Yovani Gallardo(6-2) was the winner allowing no runs in 1 inning. Mariano Rivera(0-2) was charged with the loss in relief. He pitched 1/3 of an inning allowing 3 hits and 1 walk. 'Wow, that was fun!', Gallardo said following the game. 'Once in a while you play a game that reminds you just why you got into this business to begin with!'

Team Clutch Hitting

Team Clutch Hitting
Team                           AB   H   HR   RBI   Avg
---------------------------  ---- --- ---- ----- -----
Los Angeles Dodgers (LAN)     297  87    8   109  .293
Florida Marlins (FLN)         267  75    5    91  .281
Anaheim Angels (ANA)          314  84   15   124  .268
Cleveland Indians (CLA)       203  53    2    62  .261
Kansas City Royals (KCA)      298  77    5    94  .258
Boston Red Sox (BOA)          209  54    7    71  .258
Arizona Diamondbacks (ARN)    229  56   10    73  .245
New York Yankees (NYA)        225  55    2    70  .244
St. Louis Cardinals (SLN)     231  55    6    73  .238
Pittsburgh Pirates (PIN)      241  57   12    91  .237
San Francisco Giants (SFN)    216  51    5    67  .236
Minnesota Twins (MNA)         208  49    7    70  .236
Seattle Mariners (SEA)        274  63   13    90  .230
Chicago White Sox (CHA)       220  50    8    71  .227
Atlanta Braves (ATN)          232  51   10    81  .220
Toronto Blue-Jays (TOA)       199  43   10    65  .216
Washington Nationals (WAN)    220  46    2    46  .209
Houston Astros (HON)          218  45   11    65  .206
Philadelphia Phillies (PHN)   226  44    4    56  .195
Oakland A's (OAA)             212  37    1    41  .175

Mariano Closes Out Twins

June 10:
Twins........... 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 - 3 8 1

Yankees....... 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 X - 4 8 0

J.Santana LOSS(5-6), K.Kendrick WIN(6-4), M.Rivera SAVE(12th)

HOME RUNS- D.Ortiz-2(14th), A.Kearns(1st), R.Cano(6th)

Robinson Cano cracked a homer and had 2 RBI at Petco Park where the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins by the score of 4 to 3.

Kyle Kendrick(6-4) had a solid outing for New York. He surrendered 8 hits andno walks in 8 innings and gave up 2 homeruns. Minnesota tried unsuccessfully to come back in the 9th. Mariano Rivera gained credit for his 12th save. Johan Santana(5-6) was the loser. He pitched 7 innings giving up 7 hits and 2 walks.