Pujols extends HR streak to 4, Cards win (AP)

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Jake Westbrook shook off early trouble on the mound and helped his cause with a three-run, tie-breaking double to help the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-4 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. It was the NL-Central leading Cardinals’ fourth straight win. The Astros have lost four in a row. Westbrook (6-3) gave [...]

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Surging Tigers get 20 hits, rout Rangers (AP)

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Austin Jackson had three of Detroit’s season-high 20 hits and Rick Porcello won for the sixth time in his last seven outings to help the Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 8-1 on Tuesday night. Porcello (6-3) gave up a run over six innings against the AL West-leading Rangers as the Tigers improved to 8-1 in [...]

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Braves get 2 hits but beat Marlins 1-0 (AP)

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Facing the top of the order with a one-run lead, Tommy Hanson pitched so carefully he walked the bases loaded. One pitch later he was back in the dugout with his shutout intact, and the Florida Marlins had squandered yet another scoring chance. Hanson (7-4) pitched six innings Tuesday night and the Atlanta Braves won [...]

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Mets 2 Brewers 1 June 7, 2011

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Chris Capuano was victorious in his return to Milwaukee tonight. He did a great job again and, this time, got just enough run support to get a win. He went 6 innings allowing only a Prince Fielder solo shot to center field. The bullpen cleaned up with three perfect innings. Pedro Beato, Jason Isringhausen, and ... Continue Reading

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Reyes 2-run triple gets Mets by Brewers (AP)

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Jose Reyes hit a two-run triple to give New York the lead in the seventh inning and the Mets held on to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Tuesday night. Reyes’ triple came off reliever Marco Estrada and wasted an impressive start from Milwaukee’s Shaun Marcum, who pitched six scoreless innings.

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White Sox beat Mariners, Hernandez 5-1 (AP)

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Paul Konerko and Carlos Quentin homered, and Phil Humber held Seattle’s offense in check as the Chicago White Sox beat the Mariners and Felix Hernandez 5-1 on Tuesday night. The White Sox have won a club-record 10 straight home games against Seattle, and 14 of their last 15. Konerko blasted the first pitch he saw [...]

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Appealing ban, Papelbon closes out Yanks (AP)

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David Ortiz hit a two-run homer and Jonathan Papelbon labored through the ninth inning to earn his 200th save, leading the Boston Red Sox over the New York Yankees 6-4 Tuesday night. Jacoby Ellsbury led off the game with a home run and Adrian Gonzalez hit an RBI triple as the Red Sox roughed up [...]

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Braves Quote For The Day ... 'Tony, Get Down
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If anyone asks you why you follow the MLB Draft, you can direct them to this story about the Atlanta Braves 13th-round pick, Tony Mueller:

When her cell phone rang Tuesday afternoon, Barb Mueller didn't give a second thought about who it might be.
Until she heard this: "This is Stu from the Atlanta Braves."
"Tony! Tony, get down here," Barb Mueller called to her son, Tony, who was watching the Major League Baseball draft on television on a different floor of their La Crosse home.
Stu Cann, a scout with the Braves organization, was calling for Tony Mueller, a standout outfielder/pitcher who had just completed his junior season at Winona State University.
Cann wanted to know if Mueller, a 20-year-old with seemingly deer-like speed, would sign if the Braves selected him in the upcoming 13th round of the First-Year Player Draft.
"I said, ‘If you're going to take me, I'll sign,'" Tony told Cann without hesitation.

And it gets better from there. Keep reading, you can't help but smile. This kid may quickly become a TC favorite.

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Braves Beat Marlins 1-0 On Alex Gonzalez Home Run

If you like low-scoring games, this team is for you.

Alex Gonzalez's fourth-inning home run was Atlanta's only hit until the ninth inning and Tommy Hanson turned in another scoreless outing against the Marlins in a 1-0 victory. The win moves the Braves into sole possession of second place in the NL East and they deal the Marlins their sixth straight loss.

The home run was the sixth of the season for Gonzalez and his first since May 8, which also happened to be the date of his last RBI.

Both Hanson and Marlins pitcher Brad Hand pitched six solid innings. Hand was making his major-league debut, pitching for the injured Josh Johnson, and walked only one while recording six strikeouts. Hanson allowed only two hits, but served up five of the seven walks issued to Marlins hitters. He walked the bases loaded in the sixth, but induced a groundout from Mike Stanton with two outs.

A scary moment for the Braves came in the ninth inning. Martin Prado singled with two outs and tried to steal second. He was successful, but the throw from John Buck drilled Prado hard in the side of his left knee; he was able to stay in the game.

Craig Kimbrel nailed down the ninth for his 18th save.

The Braves have now scored two or fewer runs in 22 of their 61 games played.

Lowe vs. Nolasco on Wednesday.

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Atlanta Braves 2011 MLB Draft: Rounds 21-30

The Atlanta Braves 2011 MLB Draft day two scouting reports continue with picks 21 through 30. The Braves seem to be selecting more players from the South, though not really from Georgia.

Jarett Miller, RHP - Round 21
A junior reliever at UNC Greensboro, Miller didn't put up flashy numbers. But he was impressive in the New England Collegiate Baseball League last year, flashing a low-90s fastball and a "legitimate 12-to-6 curve." He still has room to fill out and add velocity, and he needs to improve his control, but he could be another good relief arm that could develop well in the Braves system if he signs.

Clint Wright, RHP - Round 22
Described as "jumbo-sized," at 6-foot-7, 240 pounds, Wright projects as a reliever with average fastball velocity. Though with a frame that is "jumbo-sized" one has to wonder if there is any more giddy-up in that arm.

Sam Munson, OF - Round 23
Another athletic player drafted by the Braves. He excelled in the Southern Collegiate League last summer, showing decent power and good speed.

Brian Stamps, OF - Round 24
This Oregon State center fielder is known for doing Ozzie Smith-like back flips when he takes the field in the first inning. He posses raw but electric speed in an athletic body. Already a plus defender, his bat is a work in progress. He's the kind of player who could really benefit from a good development system like Atlanta's. @b_stamps4

Will Skinner, OF - Round 25
A senior outfielder from Middle Tennessee State, who showed good power this year in the Sun Belt conference, and last year during summer ball. He's small for a power hitter, so it will be interesting to see if that translates to wood bats. He could be more of a Cory Harrlichak type hitter as a pro. @WillSkinner12

Kirk Walker, SS - Round 26
Another all-around good athletic baseball player selected by Atlanta. He was the NAIA Player of the Year as a senior at Oklahoma City University. He profiles in the pros as a light power, high average hitter.

Charlie Robertson, RHP - Round 27
He was drafted in the 29th round in 2008 out of high school by Texas, and hasn't moved up much. He is another college closer, though his stats don't seem to be that dominating, and indicate some control problems. He may be a summer follow, and could choose to return to Fresno State for his senior year.

Matt Talley, LHP - Round 28
He was drafted last year in the 25th round by Arizona, but chose to return to school and complete his degree. On the surface his stats in his senior season at the Citadel don't look too impressive, but the tall 6'6" left-hander is a notorious slow starter, and a self-described warm weather pitcher. He should enjoy Danville.

Chad Comer, C - Round 29
Known as a good receiver and adept at throwing out runners, Comer is a fifth-year senior out of UT-Arlington. He doesn't seem to be much more than a good catch and throw guy, but he is a true leader on the field and a good player to have in the clubhouse. With all the college pitchers being drafted, experienced collegiate catchers are good to have around. @ccomer16

Jonathan Youngblood, OF - Round 30
I can't find out much about this high school center fielder, but that will happen as you start to get down in this area of the draft.

The draft resumes on Wednesday at noon.

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