Ballbug http://www.ballbug.com/ MLB Buzz Bot en-us Thu, 17 May 2012 03:00:41 -0400 Thu, 17 May 2012 03:00:41 -0400 Garcia, Freese lead Cardinals past Giants (Janie McCauley/NBCSports.com) http://www.ballbug.com/120517/p7#a120517p7 Janie McCauley / NBCSports.com:
Garcia, Freese lead Cardinals past Giants  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Jaime Garcia matched his career high with nine strikeouts, David Freese hit a go-ahead solo home run in the seventh inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals gave manager Mike Matheny a victory against his old Giants team with a 4-1 win Wednesday night.

]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 03:00:23 -0400 http://www.ballbug.com/120517/p7#a120517p7 Pujols, Wells Homer to Lead Angels Over White Sox (Associated Press) http://www.ballbug.com/120517/p6#a120517p6 Associated Press:
Pujols, Wells Homer to Lead Angels Over White Sox  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Albert Pujols welcomed his new hitting coach to town with a go-ahead three-run homer and Vernon Wells added a two-run shot to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 7-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.

]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 01:35:03 -0400 http://www.ballbug.com/120517/p6#a120517p6 Ruiz leads Phillies past Cubs (Jay Cohen/Associated Press) http://www.ballbug.com/120517/p5#a120517p5

Jay Cohen / Associated Press:
Ruiz leads Phillies past Cubs  —  CHICAGO—Carlos Ruiz hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies used Hector Luna's first career grand slam to pull away for a 9-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night.  —  Kyle Kendrick pitched six sparkling innings …

]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 01:10:05 -0400 http://www.ballbug.com/120517/p5#a120517p5 Moyer Leads Rockies Past Diamondbacks 6-1 (Associated Press) http://www.ballbug.com/120517/p4#a120517p4 Associated Press:
Moyer Leads Rockies Past Diamondbacks 6-1  —  DENVER (AP) — Jamie Moyer handcuffed the Arizona Diamondbacks at the plate and in the field, pitching neatly into the seventh and driving in two runs with an infield single in Colorado's 6-1 win Wednesday night.

]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 01:00:04 -0400 http://www.ballbug.com/120517/p4#a120517p4 Rockies defeat Diamondbacks as Fowler leads rejuvenated offense (Troy E. Renck/Denver Post) http://www.ballbug.com/120517/p3#a120517p3

Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Rockies defeat Diamondbacks as Fowler leads rejuvenated offense  —  They stand in the box and see green everywhere.  The left fielder and center fielder are so far apart they text message rather than call for popups.  The hitter's eye in center field is dark, coated in ivy that makes the ball seem brighter and, in some cases, bigger.

]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 00:45:00 -0400 http://www.ballbug.com/120517/p3#a120517p3 Lee Drives in 3 to Lead Astros Over Brewers 8-3 (Associated Press) http://www.ballbug.com/120517/p2#a120517p2 Associated Press:
Lee Drives in 3 to Lead Astros Over Brewers 8-3  —  HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Lee had three hits, including his first homer since April 22, and three RBIs to back another solid outing by Bud Norris, and the Houston Astros beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-3 on Wednesday night.

]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 00:25:01 -0400 http://www.ballbug.com/120517/p2#a120517p2 Tigers' Jackson exits with abdominal strain (Jason Beck/MLB.com) http://www.ballbug.com/120517/p1#a120517p1 Jason Beck / MLB.com:
Tigers' Jackson exits with abdominal strain  —  DETROIT — The Tigers have gotten an impressive start at the plate from third-year leadoff man Austin Jackson, but they now have to wonder if their offense can get going without him.  Jackson left Wednesday's game against the Twins following four innings …

]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:08 -0400 http://www.ballbug.com/120517/p1#a120517p1 Indians pound Mariners' Hernandez in 9-3 win (Associated Press) http://www.ballbug.com/120516/p25#a120516p25

Associated Press:
Indians pound Mariners' Hernandez in 9-3 win  —  CLEVELAND—Ubaldo Jimenez overcame a shaky start to get the win and the Cleveland Indians pounded out a season-best five doubles to beat the Seattle Mariners 9-3 Wednesday night.  —  Jimenez (4-3) gave up five hits and three runs over six innings.

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 23:55:05 -0400 http://www.ballbug.com/120516/p25#a120516p25 Hellickson Keys Rays' 2-1 Win Over Boston (Associated Press) http://www.ballbug.com/120516/p23#a120516p23 Associated Press:
Hellickson Keys Rays' 2-1 Win Over Boston  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jeremy Hellickson pitched six solid innings, Luke Scott had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Boston 2-1 on Wednesday night, snapping the Red Sox's five-game winning streak.

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 23:50:05 -0400 http://www.ballbug.com/120516/p23#a120516p23 Frazier homers twice, Reds beat Mets 6-3 (Rick Freeman/Associated Press) http://www.ballbug.com/120516/p24#a120516p24

Rick Freeman / Associated Press:
Frazier homers twice, Reds beat Mets 6-3  —  NEW YORK—Todd Frazier homered twice, Brandon Phillips hit a tying single off Jon Rauch in the eighth and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-3 Wednesday night.  —  Pinch-hitter Jay Bruce drove in the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly …

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 23:50:05 -0400 http://www.ballbug.com/120516/p24#a120516p24 Twins rally past sloppy Tigers (Noah Trister/NBCSports.com) http://www.ballbug.com/120516/p22#a120516p22 Noah Trister / NBCSports.com:
Twins rally past sloppy Tigers  —  DETROIT (AP) - Jamey Carroll hit a two-run double in the sixth inning to give Minnesota the lead, and the Twins outlasted the sloppy Detroit Tigers 11-7 on Wednesday night.  —  Detroit made four errors in the first three innings.

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 23:25:00 -0400 http://www.ballbug.com/120516/p22#a120516p22 Stanton's 2-Run HR Helps Marlins Beat Braves, 8-4 (Associated Press) http://www.ballbug.com/120516/p19#a120516p19 Associated Press:
Stanton's 2-Run HR Helps Marlins Beat Braves, 8-4  —  ATLANTA (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton hit a two-run homer and possibly saved two runs with a diving catch and the Miami Marlins beat the Braves 8-4 on Wednesday night, adding another win to their impressive May record.

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 23:15:05 -0400 http://www.ballbug.com/120516/p19#a120516p19 Brian Wilson vows to be ready (Associated Press) http://www.ballbug.com/120516/p20#a120516p20 Associated Press:
Brian Wilson vows to be ready  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Ever the optimist with his bold personality and bushy black beard, Giants closer Brian Wilson deemed himself ahead of schedule in his recovery from a second Tommy John elbow ligament replacement surgery and insists he plans to be ready for Opening Day next season.

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 23:15:05 -0400 http://www.ballbug.com/120516/p20#a120516p20 Final: Rays 2, Red Sox 1 (Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe) http://www.ballbug.com/120516/p21#a120516p21 Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Final: Rays 2, Red Sox 1  —  Game over:  —  Tough loss for the Red Sox.  They committed three balks, one of them cost them a run and that was the difference in the game.  Fernando Rodney saved it for Tampa Bay.  The five-game winning streak is over.  Time of game was 3:29 before 20,843.

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 23:15:05 -0400 http://www.ballbug.com/120516/p21#a120516p21 Defensive-minded Wilson chipping in for Braves (MLB.com) http://www.ballbug.com/120516/p18#a120516p18 MLB.com:
Defensive-minded Wilson chipping in for Braves  —  ATLANTA — Defensive specialists don't get many opportunities to contribute offensively.  —  That's why veteran shortstop Jack Wilson, who has filled that role for the Braves this season, was so excited about being able to do so Tuesday night in a 6-2 win over Cincinnati.

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