Reyes keys 5-run 4th with 2-run single, Maine sharp as Mets beat Pirates for 6th straight winNEW YORK — Jose Reyes capped a five-run fourth with a two-run single, John Maine allowed three hits in six effective innings and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-1 Saturday for their sixth straight win. Zimmerman extends streak to 27 games with homer, Nationals beat Arizona 2-1PHOENIX — Ryan Zimmerman homered to extended his hitting streak to 27 games. Adam Dunn hit one out of the park for the second night in a row. Braun homers for second time in as many nights, lights go out in Brewers’ 12-6 win over CubsMILWAUKEE — Craig Counsell and Ryan Braun hit back-to-back homers and the Milwaukee Brewers scored six times in the seventh inning before the lights went out in a 12-6 win over the injury-depleted Chicago Cubs on Saturday night. Yankees’ Chamberlain pops blood vessel in pitching hand; status for Sunday uncertainBALTIMORE — New York Yankees right-hander Joba Chamberlain broke a blood vessel in his thumb during batting practice Saturday, leaving his status for Sunday in doubt. Johnson outpitches De La Rosa and Marlins beat Rockies 3-1DENVER — Josh Johnson pitched eight innings of seven-hit ball to lead the Florida Marlins past the Colorado Rockies 3-1 on a chilly night at Coors Field on Saturday. Lights go out at Miller Park in eighth inning of Cubs-Brewers gameMILWAUKEE — Over half of the lights at Miller Park went dark during the eighth inning of the Milwaukee Brewers’ game against the Chicago Cubs, leading to a 20-minute delay. Tigers’ Jackson and 2 relievers extend Indians’ scoreless streak to 19 innings in 4-0 winCLEVELAND — Edwin Jackson and two Detroit Tigers relievers extended Cleveland’s scoreless streak to 19 innings with a 4-0 win over the Indians on Saturday night. Tejada drives in go-ahead run in eighth inning, Astros beat Padres 5-4HOUSTON — Miguel Tejada drove in a pair of runs, including the go-ahead run on an infield bouncer in the eighth inning, and the Houston Astros rallied to beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Saturday night. Quentin hits 2 doubles and scores go-ahead run in White Sox’s 3-2 victory over RangersCHICAGO — Carlos Quentin doubled twice and scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning on Paul Konerko’s sacrifice to give the Chicago White Sox a 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night. Huff homers in 8-run 2nd inning, Orioles get 16 hits in 12-5 rout of YankeesBALTIMORE — Aubrey Huff hit a three-run homer off Phil Hughes during an eight-run second inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Yankees 12-5 Saturday night in a game that featured seven home runs. Aaron Harang celebrates birthday with bases-loaded hit, leads Reds over Cardinals 8-3CINCINNATI — Aaron Harang pitched seven innings and had a bases-loaded single during Cincinnati’s decisive rally, a birthday bash that gave the Reds an 8-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday and their best record in three years. American League CapsulesBOSTON — Evan Longoria homered and drove in five runs to raise his major league-leading total to 44 RBIs, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 14-5 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. A’s send INF Joe Dillon to Tampa Bay to complete trade for Adam KennedyOAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Athletics have sent infielder Joe Dillon to Tampa Bay to complete the trade that sent Adam Kennedy to the A’s one day earlier. Longoria hits 2-run homer, drives in 5 as Tampa Bay Rays roll past Boston Red Sox 14-5BOSTON — Evan Longoria homered and drove in five runs to raise his major league-leading total to 44 RBIs, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 14-5 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Hail the mighty home run: Ball flies, woes seem to go awayBALTIMORE — Memo to Jake Peavy, or whoever starts July 3 for the San Diego Padres: Don’t throw a first-pitch fastball to Manny Ramirez. Brian Tallet throws 7 strong innings, Blue Jays snap mini-skid with 6-4 win over A’sOAKLAND, Calif. — Brian Tallet yielded two hits over seven strong innings, Lyle Overbay homered and the Toronto Blue Jays avoided their first three-game skid of the season with a 6-4 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday. Dodgers beat Giants 8-0 on 4-hitter by Stults, Pierre 3 RBIs and 3 hits in Manny’s placeLOS ANGELES — Eric Stults pitched a four-hitter for his second career shutout and the Los Angeles Dodgers earned their first win since Manny Ramirez was suspended, beating the San Francisco Giants 8-0 on Saturday. Braves beat Phillies 6-2 behind strong pitching from Vazquez, homers by Escobar and McCannPHILADELPHIA — Javier Vazquez pitched neatly into the eighth inning, Yunel Escobar and Brian McCann hit two-run homers and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday. Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez placed on 15-day disabled list after dislocating left shoulderMILWAUKEE — The injury-riddled Chicago Cubs placed third baseman Aramis Ramirez on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with a dislocated left shoulder and said first baseman Derrek Lee will have tests done on Monday on his neck. Mariners put Carlos Silva on DL with shoulder inflammation, activated MorrowMINNEAPOLIS — The Seattle Mariners placed struggling starter Carlos Silva on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with right shoulder inflammation. Yankees add veteran pitcher Tomko to shaky bullpen; he had 0.64 ERA in Triple-ABALTIMORE — The New York Yankees purchased the contract of right-hander Brett Tomko from Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes Barre before Saturday’s game at Baltimore. Owner Tom Hicks’ living on borrowed dime casts doubt over Rangers, Stars through loan defaultDALLAS — Tom Hicks owns the Texas Rangers and the Dallas Stars because he’s been a pro at turning borrowed money into handsome profits. Reyes keys 5-run fourth inning with 2-run single, Maine sharp for 6 as Mets win sixth straightNEW YORK — Jose Reyes capped a five-run fourth with a two-run single, John Maine allowed three hits in six effective innings and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-1 Saturday for their sixth straight win. Mets catcher Ramon Castro leaves game against Pittsburgh with tight quadNEW YORK — Mets catcher Ramon Castro left Saturday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates because of a tight right quadriceps. A’s promote Adam Kennedy, insert infielder in lineup against Blue Jays; recall RHP Jeff GrayOAKLAND, Calif. — Infielder Adam Kennedy has been added to the Oakland Athletics’ roster one day after being acquired him from Tampa Bay. Mets manager Jerry Manuel suspended 1 game for making contact with umpire during argumentNEW YORK — Mets manager Jerry Manuel was suspended one game and fined for making contact with an umpire during an argument in a game on Thursday night. Giants beat Dodgers 3-1 for Zito’s first win, NL West leaders now 0-2 without MannyLOS ANGELES — Barry Zito outpitched Chad Billingsley to record his first win of the season on his sixth attempt, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 on Friday night. San Diego State RHP Stephen Strasburg throws no-hitter in 5-0 win over Air ForceSAN DIEGO — San Diego State right-hander Stephen Strasburg, the possible No. 1 overall draft pick next month, threw a no-hitter in a 5-0 victory over Air Force on Friday night. Kendrick hits inside-the-park homer, lifting Angels to 4-1 win over RoyalsANAHEIM, Calif. — Howie Kendrick’s two-run, inside-the-park homer Friday night helped the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-1 victory and put a stop to the Kansas City Royals’ six-game win streak. Nolasco leads Florida past Colorado, ends club-record drought by Marlins startersDENVER — Ricky Nolasco settled down after a shaky beginning to earn the first win by a Florida starter in more than three weeks, leading the Marlins to an 8-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night. |
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