Brewers 7, Pirates 4LOB_Milwaukee 7, Pittsburgh 9. 2B_Hart (7), Braun (5), F.Sanchez 2 (12), Jaramillo 2 (7). 3B_Moss (2). HR_Weeks (6), An.LaRoche (1). SF_Hardy. Stiff back again keeps Braun out of Brewers’ lineup, tests negativePITTSBURGH — Left fielder Ryan Braun found out there was no structural damage in his stiff back while undergoing hospital tests on Monday, then flew from Milwaukee to Pittsburgh and hit a tying, two-run double in the eighth inning against the Pirates. Calendar of major business events and economic reports scheduled for TuesdayMajor business events and economic events scheduled for Tuesday: Russian warship frees 8 Iranian citizens seized along with piratesMOSCOW — Iran’s embassy in Moscow says a Russian warship has freed eight Iranians who were seized along with suspected Somali pirates last week. South Korean navy ship rescues North Korean freighter from Somali pirate shipNAIROBI, Kenya — South Korean snipers hovering in a helicopter Monday chased away pirates pursuing a North Korean freighter, a rare instance of recent cooperation between the two Koreas. Cueto dominating as Reds again shut out Pirates 5-0PITTSBURGH — Johnny Cueto limited the Pirates to four singles while striking out nine during eight dominating innings, and Ramon Hernandez drove in three runs to lead Cincinnati past Pittsburgh 5-0 Sunday for another road series victory. Reds 5, Pirates 0DP_Cincinnati 1, Pittsburgh 1. LOB_Cincinnati 5, Pittsburgh 3. 2B_R.Hernandez (4). HR_Bruce (6). CS_Taveras (1), Morgan (3). French forces detain 11 suspected Somali piratesNAIROBI, Kenya — A French naval vessel intercepted 11 suspected pirates traveling off the Somali coast on Sunday in two assault vessels and a so-called “mothership” loaded with Kalashnikovs and rocket launchers, the French Defense Ministry said. State media says 3 suspected pirates arrested in waters off Seychelles islandsNAIROBI, Kenya — A Seychelles coast guard boat arrested three suspected pirates in the Indian Ocean off the islands that depend heavily on tourism, state media reported Sunday. Pirates 8, Reds 6E_Phillips (3), F.Sanchez (1). DP_Cincinnati 1, Pittsburgh 1. LOB_Cincinnati 11, Pittsburgh 7. 2B_Votto (10), Delw.Young (2). HR_Ale.Gonzalez (2). SB_McLouth (3). SF_F.Sanchez. NATO warship thwarts hijack, seizes explosives; Somali pirates get other shipNAIROBI, Kenya — Special forces on a Portuguese warship seized explosives from suspected Somali pirates after thwarting an attack on an oil tanker, but later freed the 19 men. Hours later and hundreds of miles away, another band of pirates hijacked a cargo ship, a NATO spokesman said Saturday. Spilborghs homers twice in Colorado Rockies’ 5-1 win over San Francisco GiantsSAN FRANCISCO — Ryan Spilborghs homered twice and drove in three runs, Jason Marquis pitched a five-hitter and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 5-1 on Saturday. Somali pirates capture British freighterLONDON - Somali pirates have seized a British-owned freighter in the Indian Ocean, the ship’s agent confirmed Saturday. Yanks’ Alex Rodriguez plays defense for the first time since right hip surgery in early MarchTAMPA, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez took another step toward returning to the New York Yankees on Saturday by playing defense for the first time since right hip surgery in early March. Somali pirates hijack ship with Malta flagNAIROBI - Somali pirates have hijacked a Malta-flagged ship with 28 Ukrainian crew on board in the Indian Ocean, a maritime official said Saturday. NATO spokesman says Somali pirates have hijacked British-owned cargo ship; Ukrainian crewNAIROBI, Kenya — Somali pirates have hijacked a British-owned cargo ship crewed by Ukrainians, a NATO spokesman said Saturday. Philippine crew seized by Somali pirates returns home after more than 5 months in captivityMANILA, Philippines — The 23 crewmen of a Philippine tanker seized by Somali pirates made a tearful homecoming Saturday after more than five months in captivity and several days drifting at sea even following their release. NATO warship seizes explosives from suspected pirates after thwarting attack on oil tankerNAIROBI, Kenya — A Portuguese warship seized explosives from suspected Somali pirates after thwarting an attack on a Norwegian-owned oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden, a NATO spokesman said Saturday. Reds 4, Pirates 0E_Arroyo (1), Jaramillo (1). DP_Cincinnati 2. LOB_Cincinnati 10, Pittsburgh 6. 2B_Taveras (4). HR_Phillips (3). CS_Rosales (1). S_Taveras 2, Hairston Jr., Arroyo. SF_Phillips. Daniel Murphy’s homer backs Mike Pelfrey’s pitching in Mets’ 7-4 win over PhilliesPHILADELPHIA — The New York Mets had an edge — on the scoreboard, where it matters most. Arroyo’s 8 shutout innings, Phillips’ HR lead Reds past Pirates 4-0PITTSBURGH — Bronson Arroyo bounced back from his worst start of the season to limit Pittsburgh to four singles over eight innings, a slumping Brandon Phillips homered and the Cincinnati Reds ran the Pirates’ scoreless innings streak to 22 with a 4-0 victory Friday night. Arroyo’s 8 shutout innings, Phillips’ HR lead Reds past Pirates 4-0PITTSBURGH — Bronson Arroyo bounced back from his worst start of the season to limit Pittsburgh to four singles over eight innings, a slumping Brandon Phillips homered and the Cincinnati Reds ran the Pirates’ scoreless innings streak to 22 with a 4-0 victory Friday night. Alex Rodriguez goes 1 for 6, doesn’t take questions after extended spring training gameBRADENTON, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez took another step toward rejoining the New York Yankees following hip surgery, batting seven times in an extended spring training game against Pittsburgh Pirates minor leaguers. New unflattering A-Rod biography reportedly says he may have used steroids in high schoolNEW YORK — A new, unflattering biography of Alex Rodriguez reportedly says he may have used steroids as early as high school and even after he joined the New York Yankees. Rodriguez admitted in February to using steroids while with the Texas Rangers from 2001-03, but insisted he stopped before he was traded to the Yankees in February 2004. He brushed off a question Thursday about details from Sports Illustrated writer Selena Roberts’ upcoming book “A-Rod” that cast doubt on his earlier statements. New unflattering A-Rod biography reportedly says he may have used steroids in high schoolNEW YORK — A new, unflattering biography of Alex Rodriguez reportedly says he may have used steroids as early as high school and even after he joined the New York Yankees. Rodriguez admitted in February to using steroids while with the Texas Rangers from 2001-03, but insisted he stopped before he was traded to the Yankees in February 2004. He brushed off a question Thursday about details from Sports Illustrated writer Selena Roberts’ upcoming book “A-Rod” that cast doubt on his earlier statements. A-Rod refuses to address claims he used steroids as a high school player and with the YanksNEW YORK — A new, unflattering biography of Alex Rodriguez reportedly says he may have used steroids as early as high school and even after he joined the New York Yankees. Rodriguez admitted in February to using steroids while with the Texas Rangers from 2001-03, but insisted he stopped before he was traded to the Yankees in February 2004. He brushed off a question Thursday about details from Sports Illustrated writer Selena Roberts’ upcoming book “A-Rod” that cast doubt on his earlier statements. A-Rod homers in intrasquad game, mum on latest steroids allegationsNEW YORK — A new, unflattering biography of Alex Rodriguez reportedly says he may have used steroids as early as high school and even after he joined the New York Yankees. Alabama captain: Protect ships from piracy by arming top officers, adding more gov’t helpWASHINGTON — The planet’s shipping fleet should be protected from deadly pirates by arming senior crew members, or not — depending on who was speaking Thursday to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee: Maersk Alabama Capt. Richard Phillips or his boss, Maersk Inc. Chairman John P. Clancey. Ala. Capt. Phillips: Harden ships to piracy threat with top officers armed, gov’t protectionWASHINGTON — Commercial ships working pirate-infested waters should be protected by an armed corps of senior officers backed by the government, Maersk Alabama Capt. Richard Phillips told Congress Thursday as he called for all to operate under a clear chain of command. Bodies of 3 suspected pirates killed in attack on American ship given to Somali governmentMOGADISHU, Somalia — American naval forces handed Somali authorities the bodies of three suspected pirates on Thursday, officials said, after U.S. snipers shot the trio earlier this month during a standoff over an American hostage. |
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