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Lackey picks up win as Angels down Jays

post from MLB News Blog on 20 May 2008 11:53:58 PM. © MLB News Blog

John Lackey worked seven strong innings, then watched in consternation from the clubhouse as the Los Angeles Angels’ bullpen nearly threw away his first victory of the season.Relievers Scot Shields and Francisco Rodriguez escaped bases-loaded jams in the eighth and ninth, securing Lackey’s first win since Sept. 28, and the Angels beat the Toronto Blue [...]

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Masterson deals BoSox another gem

post from MLB News Blog on 20 May 2008 11:50:16 PM. © MLB News Blog

Rookie Justin Masterson pulled into town in time to watch Jon Lester’s no-hitter on his hotel television.Then he pitched the Boston Red Sox to another win over the Kansas City Royals, even though the 2-1 victory Tuesday night might not have met his wildest expectations after he watched Lester’s masterpiece.“I was excited. Of course, then [...]

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A-Rod activated, homers in loss (PA SportsTicker)

post from MLB News Blog on 20 May 2008 11:45:56 PM. © MLB News Blog

After being activated from the 15-day disabled list prior to Tuesday’s game, New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez promptly belted a two-run home run in the sixth inning in his team’s 12-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles.Read the full story.

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Game thread III

post from Red Reporter on 20 May 2008 11:45:21 PM. © Red Reporter

Two in a row, this feels like. Wrong I am, I hope.

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Tigers outlast Ms in shootout

post from MLB News Blog on 20 May 2008 11:34:50 PM. © MLB News Blog

Justin Verlander pitched and his teammates hit as they were expected to when this season of high expectations began.For the Detroit Tigers, it was a refreshing change of pace.Verlander struck out a season-high seven and Edgar Renteria hit one of Detroit’s four homers and matched a career high with five RBIs in Detroit’s 12-8 victory [...]

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Minor League Recaps: 5/20

post from Talking Chop on 20 May 2008 11:33:01 PM. © Talking Chop

Richmond 1, Norfolk 11

21 hits!!!!!! Are you freaking serious? Were they throwing underhanded? Every single starter for Norfolk had at least 2 hits. Not just 1. 2. The only good thing I can pull from this is Scott Thorman had a double which will help raise his trade value, which is nothing.

Mississippi 8, Tennessee 4

J. Perry - 2-4 2B, HR(11), 3 RBI
K. Kaaihue - 3-4 2B, HR(3), 2 RBI, K
G. Creek - 2-4 RBI

The middle of the order lit up Cubs wide receiver Jeff Samardzjia with the trio totaling 4 XBH and 6 RBI for those who can add. Kala Kaaihue currently has a .938 OPS for the month of May. Has he started to adjust to AA just like he did High A? I don't know but the guy has always had a good command of the strike zone and even when he isn't hitting he is walking. That doesn't necessarily make him useful but it does help. Dan Smith did pitch a solid game giving up 2 runs in 6 innings.

Kinston 4, Myrtle Beach 3

B. Hicks - 2-4 2B, BB, 2K
P. Britton - 2-3 K
K. Cofield - 5IP 5H 1R 3BB 2K

Cofield continues to build on a strong May as he has posted a 1.93 ERA so far this month. The offense wasn't really there for him tonight as the Birds shook up the lineup moving Tyler Flowers down to 6th. Flowers is hitting .186 this month and has only 2 XBH in 60 ABs. His stats are a bit better on the road unsurprisingly and he actually sports a decent .824 OPS on the road but he really needs to find some kind of rhythm.

Rome 2, Asheville 10

S. Shults - 3-4 HR(2)

Nothing too spectacular here. Rome loses another game as they spiral out of control. The new guy did tack on his second homer this week which ties him for 3rd on the team. Maybe these guys can sign Mike Piazza now that he has retired.

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Braves Sweep Double Header With 6-2 Win

post from The Mets Report on 20 May 2008 11:32:46 PM. © The Mets Report

Claudio Vargas didn’t look anything like the pitcher we saw in his last start tonight. He gave up four runs over five innings. Pedro Feliciano got through the sixth despite hitting two batters....

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Orioles 12, Yankees 2

Just when the slumping New York Yankees got Alex Rodriguez back, Derek Jeter went down with an injury that nearly led to a brawl with Baltimore.Adam Jones hit a three-run double during Baltimore’s seven-run first inning against Mike Mussina, and the Orioles routed New York 12-2 Tuesday night in a testy game that included a [...]

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Consistent Performer

John Lackey made his second start since coming off the disabled list, with the same result. Once again he pitches seven innings, allowing one run. This time, however, it's good enough for the win as the Angels defeat Toronto 3-1....

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Parra, Cameron lead Brewers in win over Pirates
(AP)

Manny Parra pitched 5 2-3 scoreless innings, and Mike Cameron and Corey Hart homered to help the Milwaukee Brewers snap a five-game losing streak with a 7-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. Parra (2-2) won for the first time since beating San Francisco on April 5, his first start of the season.Read [...]

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