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Eckstein Powers Blue Jays in First Game Without Frank Thomas

Eckstein hits a three-run homer, Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3

(Newser) - David Eckstein hit a three-run homer, supplying some of the power Toronto might miss without Frank Thomas, and the Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Sunday. A.J. Burnett (2-1) issued a season-high six walks in five innings but still managed to win for the first time in...

Helms' Hit LIfts Marlins
 Helms' Hit
 LIfts Marlins
Apr 20, 2008 1:07 AM CDT

Helms' Hit LIfts Marlins

Gregg blows save, single beats Nationals in ninth

(Newser) - Wes Helms singled in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth and the Florida Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 6-5 last night. Helms' one-out grounder up the middle off reliever Saul Rivera (1-1) scored Dan Uggla from second, ending the Marlins' two-game losing streak. Mike Jacobs and Jorge...

Orioles Shut Down Yankees
Orioles Shut
Down Yankees 
Apr 20, 2008 12:58 AM CDT

Orioles Shut Down Yankees

Burres, Johnson combine for six-hit shutout

(Newser) - Brian Burres and Jim Johnson combined on a six-hitter and the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Yankees 6-0 last night. Burres gave up five hits and four walks with two strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings for the Orioles, and Johnson allowed the Yankees just one hit the rest of...

Brad Hawpe, Aaron Cook Help Rockies Beat Astros 3-2

Hawpe singles in winning run as Colorado wins its fourth straight

(Newser) - Brad Hawpe singled in the go-ahead run in the fifth, Aaron Cook pitched seven strong innings and the Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros 3-2 last night. The Rockies have won four straight and eight of 11. They climbed over the .500 mark for the first time this season. Cook...

Ortiz, Ramirez Push Red Sox to Comeback Win

Eighth-inning rally downs Rangers, bails out starter Lester

(Newser) - Manny Ramirez hit a two-run homer after slumping slugging partner David Ortiz tied it with an RBI single in the eighth inning, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 5-3 win over the Texas Rangers last night. Dustin Pedroia doubled off the Green Monster against Joaquin Benoit (1-1) with one...

Reyes Homers to Lift Mets Past Phillies

Perez gets win as NY takes fourth straight from Philadelphia

(Newser) - Oliver Perez pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings, Jose Reyes hit a two-run homer and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 yesterday. David Wright had a two-run double for the Mets, who won their fourth straight against Philadelphia after losing nine in a row over two seasons. Each...

Rays' Sonnanstine Tosses 3-Hitter
Rays' Sonnanstine Tosses 3-Hitter
Apr 19, 2008 11:37 PM CDT

Rays' Sonnanstine Tosses 3-Hitter

White Sox collect just three singles and get no runners past second

(Newser) - Andy Sonnanstine threw a three-hitter for his first career complete game and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 5-0 last night. The White Sox had just three singles, including a bunt hit, and didn't get a runner past second base. After two of the hits, Sonnanstine later...

Suzuki Leads A's to Comeback Win Over Royals

Barton goes 3-for-5 as Oakland beats up Kansas City's bullpen again

(Newser) - Kurt Suzuki singled home Chris Denorfia with the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and the Oakland Athletics knocked around Kansas City's bullpen for a second straight day in a 6-5 win over the Royals yesterday. Daric Barton went 3-for-5 with a single, double and triple to make up for...

Morneau's Homer Leads Twins Past Indians

Blackburn throws 7 2/3 scoreless innings for his first Major League win

(Newser) - Justin Morneau hit a two-run homer for the power-poor Minnesota Twins, and Nick Blackburn made it stand up with 7 2/3 scoreless innings in a 3-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians today. Blackburn (1-1) earned his first major league win with veteran poise by using the defense behind him to...

Braves Beat Dodgers for 3rd Straight Win

James returns from minors to pick up his first victory

(Newser) - Chuck James did a good impression of Tom Glavine. Just hours after coming back from the minors, James allowed one run in five innings and the Atlanta bullpen shut down the Dodgers, leading the Braves past Los Angeles 4-1 today for their third straight victory. Mark Teixeira's two-run single highlighted...

Hall's 2-run Double in 10th Rallies Brewers

Milwaukee beats Reds to improve to 4-0 in extra-inning games

(Newser) - Bill Hall's two-run double in the 10th inning kept the Milwaukee Brewers perfect in extra innings this season, setting up a 5-3 victory today over the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds have seen quite enough of Hall already. His two-run homer led to a 5-2 win in the series opener. A...

Marquis' Arm, Lee's Bat Lead Cubs

Chicago beats Pittsburgh for an eighth straight time

(Newser) - Jason Marquis pitched six solid innings for his first victory of the season, Derrek Lee and Daryle Ward homered and the Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh 13-1 today for their eighth straight win over the Pirates. The Cubs are 5-0 against Pittsburgh this season. Marquis (1-0) won for the first time...

Lincecum Beats Cards Again
 Lincecum Beats
 Cards Again
Apr 19, 2008 4:59 PM CDT

Lincecum Beats Cards Again

Giants right-hander earns second win over St. Louis this week

(Newser) - Tim Lincecum pitched seven sharp innings and beat St. Louis for the second time in a week, leading the San Francisco Giants over the Cardinals 3-0 today. Aaron Rowand hit a solo home run and an RBI single as the Giants ended a three-game losing streak. Lincecum (3-0) gave up...

Toronto Ends Home Losing Skid
 Toronto Ends Home Losing Skid
Apr 19, 2008 4:57 PM CDT

Toronto Ends Home Losing Skid

Rios homers as Blue Jays edge the Tigers

(Newser) - Alex Rios homered, Dustin McGowan won for the first time this season and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 today, snapping a six-game home losing streak. Toronto's previous home win was April 6 in the wrapup of a three-game sweep of Boston. McGowan (1-1) pitched a season-high...

Jackson Leads D'backs to Rout of Padres

Maddux's woes against Arizona continue in an ugly fashion

(Newser) - Conor Jackson matched a career high with four hits, including two triples and a home run, and Arizona routed the weary San Diego Padres 9-0 on Friday. After losing a 22-inning game to Colorado and arriving in Phoenix at about 4 a.m. Friday, the Padres fell behind 6-0 in...

Thome Hits No. 511 as Chisox Crush Rays

Chicago DH now tied with Mel Ott for No. 21 all-time in long balls

(Newser) - Jim Thome hit his 511th career home run and Javier Vazquez won his third consecutive start to lead the Chicago White Sox past the Tampa Bay Rays, 9-2 on Friday. Thome connected in the third inning for a three-run shot off rookie Jeff Niemann, who was making his second career...

Tulowitzki, Atkins Help Rockies Beat Astros

Colorado shows no hangover from 22-inning game in San Diego

(Newser) - Troy Tulowitzki had two doubles and three RBIs, Garrett Atkins had an RBI single and a two-run homer and the Rockies beat Houston 11-5 less than 20 hours after winning a 22-inning marathon in San Diego. Jeff Baker and Chris Iannetta had two RBIs apiece as Colorado won in Minute...

Cards Rock Cain in Blowout Win Over Giants

St. Louis puts up season highs in runs and hits

(Newser) - Matt Cain absorbed the worst beating of his career from the same team he held hitless for six innings last weekend. Albert Pujols hit a three-run homer to cap a six-run fourth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat San Francisco 11-1 on Friday. St. Louis reached a season best...

Ortiz Hits Grand Slam as Red Sox Crush Texas

Pedroia adds his first homer of the year in Boston laugher

(Newser) - Slumping David Ortiz, who entered the game hitting just .111, blasted a grand slam, Daisuke Matsuzaka stayed unbeaten and the Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 11-3 on Friday. Dustin Pedroia hit his first homer, a two-run shot that capped Boston's five-run fourth inning. The Red Sox won for...

Chipper's Two Homers Lead Braves Past Dodgers

Starter Bennett does admirable job filling spot in Atlanta rotation

(Newser) - Chipper Jones homered twice for the second game in a row to lead Atlanta past the Los Angeles Dodgers, 6-1 on Friday. Jones hit a three-run shot off Derek Lowe in the fifth to break open a 2-0 game, then added a solo homer against Chan Ho Park in the...

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