Joe Torre picked by Phillies manager Charlie Manuel to be a coach in All-Star gamePHILADELPHIA — Joe Torre is going back to the All-Star game. Some baseball signs are open to interpretation, but not pointing to the heavensSigns, signs, everywhere the signs. SS Derek Jeter, DH Hideki Matsui out of Yankees’ lineup at TorontoTORONTO — Shortstop Derek Jeter and designated hitter Hideki Matsui were held out of the New York Yankees’ lineup Wednesday night because of nagging injuries. Martin Prado’s homer leads Braves over Mets 8-7 in 12 inningsNEW YORK — Martin Prado homered off Ken Takahashi with one out in the 12th inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 8-7 Wednesday after wasting three leads. Gary Sheffield tied the score in the eighth with his second home run of the season and No. 501 of his career, and the Mets bounced back after trailing 2-0, 4-2 and 7-6. Fernando Tatis hit a grand slam for New York, which stranded the potential tying run at third in the 12th. Martin Prado’s homer leads Braves over Mets 8-7 in 12 inningsNEW YORK — Martin Prado homered off Ken Takahashi with one out in the 12th inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 8-7 Wednesday after wasting three leads. From Frisch to Harnisch, Fordham baseball a winning tradition for 150 years and countingNEW YORK — Danny Leach and his Fordham University baseball teammates congratulated each other with hearty high fives after a recent victory, the latest addition to an impressive tally that began 150 years ago. Cliff Lee’s gem against White Sox gives Indians second series win this yearCLEVELAND — Cliff Lee outpitched Mark Buehrle, throwing seven innings in the Cleveland Indians’ 4-0 win Wednesday to take two of three from the Chicago White Sox. Cardinals put OF Ryan Ludwick on DL, recall OF Nick Stavinoha from Triple-A MemphisPITTSBURGH — The St. Louis Cardinals are missing two-thirds of their starting outfield after putting right fielder Ryan Ludwick on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring and recalling outfielder Nick Stavinoha from Triple-A Memphis. Cliff Lee’s gem against White Sox gives Indians second series win this yearCLEVELAND — Cliff Lee outpitched Mark Buehrle, throwing seven innings in the Cleveland Indians’ 4-0 win Wednesday to take two of three from the Chicago White Sox. Hillary Clinton implores college graduates to stay involved in international affairsNEW YORK — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton urged college graduates on Wednesday to resist the temptation to disengage from world affairs, saying to do so would “cede the field to those whose ideologies are absolutely anathema to people of conscience and faith all over the world.” Carlos Delgado could be put on disabled list by New York Mets on FridayNEW YORK — Carlos Delgado could be put on the disabled list by the New York Mets as soon as Friday because of his injured right hip. Pablo Sandoval hits 3-run homer with 2 outs in 9th to lift Giants to 9-7 win over NationalsSAN FRANCISCO — Ryan Zimmerman’s hitting streak is stretching into its second month, but Washington’s third baseman can’t enjoy it much. The Nationals have the majors’ worst record and a bullpen that makes far too many hitters look as good as Zimmerman himself. No joy in Mudville, or Burlington: More than a century of baseball ends at VermontBURLINGTON, Vt. — At Centennial Field, the sun was out, the infield grass freshly cut, the home team riding a six-game winning streak into a Tuesday afternoon doubleheader. Red Sox rally against Angels’ bullpen to win 4-3, Varitek’s RBI double the deciding blowANAHEIM, Calif. — Jason Varitek drove in the go-ahead run with a double in the ninth inning, J.D. Drew homered and the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on Tuesday night. Pablo Sandoval’s 3-run HR ends Giants’ wild 9-7 win over NationalsSAN FRANCISCO — Pablo Sandoval slugged a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth, ending the San Francisco Giants’ wild 9-7 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night. A’s break out of hitting slump in a big way, beat Royals 12-3OAKLAND, Calif. — Jack Cust hit a three-run homer in a seven-run second inning, Orlando Cabrera had three hits and four RBIs and the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 12-3 on Tuesday night. Micah Owings dominates former team, Reds beat Diamondbacks 3-1PHOENIX — Brandon Phillips homered and drove in two runs, and Micah Owings dominated his former teammates as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 on Tuesday night. Stewart hits two homers, including a grand slam, in Rockies’ 12-1 win over AstrosDENVER — Ian Stewart hit a grand slam and a solo shot and Ubaldo Jimenez pitched seven sharp innings, leading the Colorado Rockies to a 12-1 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. Hamilton homers in return from injury, Rangers down Mariners 7-1ARLINGTON, Texas — Josh Hamilton returned from the disabled list by hitting the go-ahead homer in a six-run seventh inning and the Texas Rangers won for the eighth time in 10 games, beating the Seattle Mariners 7-1 Tuesday night. Mauer of power: Twins catcher hits 4th homer in 10 games; Minnesota beats Detroit 6-2MINNEAPOLIS — Joe Mauer hit a home run, and was robbed of another by Clete Thomas, and the Twins’ struggling bullpen protected a lead for three innings in Minnesota’s 6-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. Prince Fielder hits 2 home runs as Brewers rally past Marlins 6-3MILWAUKEE — Prince Fielder hit a pair of two-run homers and Rickie Weeks and Mike Cameron hit solo shots to rally the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-3 victory over the Florida Marlins on Tuesday night. Milton Bradley homers off Jake Peavy, Harden helps Cubs shut down Padres in 6-2 victoryCHICAGO — Milton Bradley hit a towering two-run homer off Jake Peavy and Rich Harden pitched six sharp innings, helping the Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 6-2 on Tuesday night. Jim Thome’s pair of 2-run homers lead White Sox past Indians, 7-4CLEVELAND — Jim Thome hit a pair of two-run homers to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 7-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night. Carlos Beltran, Mets walk off with 4-3 comeback win over BravesNEW YORK — Carlos Beltran drew a bases-loaded walk from Jeff Bennett with two outs in the 10th inning and the New York Mets rallied to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Tuesday night for a rare comeback victory. Washington’s Ryan Zimmerman extends hitting streak to 30 games with 1st-inning singleSAN FRANCISCO — Ryan Zimmerman has swiftly extended his hitting streak to 30 games, getting a first-inning single in the Washington Nationals’ game against the San Francisco Giants. Jones enjoys first two-homer game, has 4 RBIs to carry Orioles past Rays 7-5BALTIMORE — Adam Jones hit two home runs for the first time in his career and drove in four runs, leading the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. Werth steals home, ties team record with 4 steals, leads Phillies to 5-3 win over DodgersPHILADELPHIA — Chan Ho Park had his second straight effective outing to win his first game with Philadelphia, and Jayson Werth stole home to lead the Phillies to a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. Duke settles down after Pujols’ homer, ends Pirates slide during 7-1 win over CardinalsPITTSBURGH — Zach Duke limited St. Louis to three singles over eight innings after giving up a homer to Albert Pujols in the first and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended an eight-game losing streak by beating the Cardinals 7-1 on Tuesday night. Roy Halladay outpitches former teammate A.J. Burnett as Blue Jays beat Yankees 5-1TORONTO — Roy Halladay pitched a five-hitter to best former teammate A.J. Burnett, Scott Rolen had three hits and three RBIs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 5-1 on Tuesday night. David Ortiz says he was ’shocked’ to learn about ex-teammate Manny Ramirez’s 50-game suspensionANAHEIM, Calif. — David Ortiz was “shocked” when he learned about former teammate Manny Ramirez’s 50-game suspension after he failed a drug test. “This situation has shocked me. That’s not the guy that I know,” the Boston Red Sox designated hitter said before Tuesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels. “The only thing I know about him is that he’s a guy who works hard every day and gets prepared to play the game.” |
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