Matthews hits RBI double, Hunter homers and scores winning run to lead Angels past Tigers 4-3ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels played in a daze during their 1-5 road trip through Seattle and Minnesota — still soaked in grief following the death of a popular young teammate. Fans shrug off recession and spend millions during spring training in ArizonaPHOENIX — Spring training gave Arizona an economic home run when it really needed it. Helton’s three hits and three RBIs lead Rockies past Diamondbacks 9-6PHOENIX — Todd Helton broke out of a slump with three hits, including his first homer, and drove in three runs as the Colorado Rockies rallied for a 9-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night. Edgar Renteria’s grand slam powers San Francisco Giants to 8-3 victory over San Diego PadresSAN FRANCISCO — Edgar Renteria hit a grand slam off Jake Peavy and matched his career high with five RBIs, leading the San Francisco Giants to an 8-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. Angels beat Tigers 4-3 on Matthews’ RBI double in 8th, Hunter homers and scores winning runANAHEIM, Calif. — Torii Hunter tied the game with a solo homer and scored the go-ahead run on Gary Matthews Jr.’s two-out double in the eighth inning, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 on Tuesday night. Jarrod Washburn continues strong start as Seattle shuts down Tampa Bay 4-2SEATTLE — Jarrod Washburn tossed seven strong innings to continue his surprising start, catcher Rob Johnson had a two-run triple and the Seattle Mariners beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Tuesday night. Dodgers’ 8-game win streak ends in 8-5 loss to AstrosHOUSTON — Carlos Lee hit a two-run homer, Russ Ortiz pitched well after a rough first inning and the Houston Astros ended the Los Angeles Dodgers’ eight-game winning streak with an 8-5 victory on Tuesday night. Cubs rookie Micah Hoffpauir homers, Rich Harden pitches 6 strong innings in 7-2 win over RedsCHICAGO — Micah Hoffpauir is doing his best to make sure Milton Bradley’s absence isn’t hurting the Chicago Cubs. Jamie Moyer earns 248th career win in Phillies’ 11-4 win over BrewersPHILADELPHIA — In a lineup filled with big hitters, Pedro Feliz is giving the Philadelphia Phillies a strong presence at the bottom of the order. Bergesen shines in debut, Markakis gets 4 hits to lead Orioles over White Sox 10-3BALTIMORE — Brad Bergesen allowed one earned run in his major league debut, Aubrey Huff homered twice and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 10-3 on Tuesday night to end a five-game losing streak. Cardinals’ Ankiel hits go-ahead double one batter after Mets LF Daniel Murphy misplays flyST. LOUIS — Rick Ankiel hit a go-ahead RBI double after Daniel Murphy misplayed Brendan Ryan’s liner to left field for a triple, and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied from four runs down to beat the New York Mets 6-4 Tuesday night. Nationals have 1st winning streak of season after beating Braves 4-3 with help from ‘penWASHINGTON — Thanks to a suddenly stout bullpen, the Washington Nationals finally have their first winning streak of 2009. Sizemore homers, Indians turn double plays in 6 straight innings to beat RoyalsCLEVELAND — Grady Sizemore hit a three-run homer and the Cleveland Indians turned double plays in six straight innings in an 8-7 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Johnny Damon hits only homer in first night game at new Stadium, Pettitte beats A’s 5-3NEW YORK — Johnny Damon hit the only home run in the first night game at the new Yankee Stadium and Andy Pettitte pitched New York to a 5-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday. Nelson Cruz, Ian Kinsler hit two-run homers and Rangers beat Blue Jays 5-4TORONTO — The Texas Rangers don’t really enjoy facing Roy Halladay but they sure don’t shy away from him, either. With two games in one day, Red Sox looking for another long outing from Tim WakefieldBOSTON — The Boston Red Sox need Tim Wakefield to pitch deep into the game for his second straight start. They don’t even need him to flirt with a no-hitter. Karstens turns in Pirates’ latest strong pitching effort in 3-2 win over MarlinsPITTSBURGH — Jeff Karstens pitched six sharp innings, Freddy Sanchez homered and the surging Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Florida Marlins 3-2 on Tuesday night. Umpire Danley leaves on stretcher after being hit in head by broken bat in Rangers-Jays gameTORONTO — Home plate umpire Kerwin Danley left the field on a stretcher after being hit in the head by a broken bat in the sixth inning of Tuesday’s game between Texas and Toronto. A spokesman for the Blue Jays said Danley was taken to the hospital with a possible concussion but did not lose consciousness. Umpire Kerwin Danley leaves on stretcher after being hit in head by broken batTORONTO — Home plate umpire Kerwin Danley left the field on a stretcher after being hit in the head by a broken bat in the sixth inning of Tuesday’s game between Texas and Toronto. Twins-Red Sox game postponed by rain, makeup set for Wednesday as opener of day-night DHBOSTON — The Minnesota Twins at Boston Red Sox game Tuesday night was postponed because of rain. Oakland Athletics reliever Joey Devine has season-ending surgery on pitching elbowNEW YORK — Oakland Athletics reliever Joey Devine is out for the season following surgery on his right elbow. The operation was performed Tuesday by Dr. James Andrews on Devine’s ulnar collateral ligament. A’s manager Bob Geren said he was waiting for more details. New York Mets to keep Gooden signature _ but move it under plexiglassNEW YORK — The New York Mets are keeping Dwight Gooden’s signature — but moving it to another location and putting it under plexiglass. Little League group to pay fine when Nationals’ Dukes shows up late after earning extra cashWASHINGTON — When outfielder Elijah Dukes made a personal appearance at a Virginia Little League’s season-opening gathering for a little extra cash a few hours before a Washington Nationals game, he turned up late at his day job and was fined. National League StandingsPittsburgh 7, St. Louis 1 Philadelphia 5, L.A. Dodgers 3 American League StandingsBaltimore 7, Tampa Bay 5 Chicago White Sox 7, Cleveland 4 Royals recall Bannister from Triple-A Omaha after putting Waechter on 15-day disabled listCLEVELAND — The Kansas City Royals have placed pitcher Doug Waechter on the 15-day disabled list and recalled right-hander Brian Bannister from Triple-A Omaha. Tigers-White Sox set July 24 doubleheader to make up for postponed April 14 gameDETROIT — The Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox will play a doubleheader July 24 to make up for their postponed April 14 game. Yankees RF Xavier Nady to rehab elbow injury without surgery, could return this seasonNEW YORK — Xavier Nady will try to rehab his elbow injury without surgery, giving the New York Yankees right fielder a chance to return this season. New York Yankees most popular with baseball fans during Grapefruit League seasonTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Baseball fans keep turning out for spring training games in Florida. White Sox designate MacDougal for assignment, recall EgbertBALTIMORE — The Chicago White Sox designated right-hander Mike MacDougal for assignment Tuesday and recalled reliever Jack Egbert from Triple-A Charlotte. |
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