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Cleveland Tops Oakland, 2-1
Cleveland Tops Oakland, 2-1
Apr 6, 2008 10:17 PM CDT

Cleveland Tops Oakland, 2-1

Lee, Borowski lead Indians over A's

(Newser) - Cliff Lee won his first start of the season, retiring 10 of his last 12 batters to lead Cleveland over Oakland 2-1 Sunday and stop the Indians' three-game losing streak. Lee gave up four hits and struck out four in 6 2/3 innings to beat A's ace Joe Blanton who...

Laird Leads Rangers in 10-4 Win
 Laird Leads Rangers in 10-4 Win 
Apr 6, 2008 10:16 PM CDT

Laird Leads Rangers in 10-4 Win

Texas takes rubber match of Angels series

(Newser) - Gerald Laird had four hits, homered twice and drove in a career-high six runs Sunday—his first of the season—to power the Texas Rangers over the Los Angeles Angels 10-4. Laird hit a three-run homer in the fourth inning off Jon Garland, then added an RBI single in the...

Diamondbacks Score Three in 10th Inning

Rockies drop home opener, 5-2, for fifth straight loss

(Newser) - Mark Reynolds hit a two-run homer in the ninth and Stephen Drew went deep in Arizona's three-run 10th inning, leading the Diamondbacks to a 5-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Drew's second homer of the season came on a 1-0 pitch from Micah Bowie (0-1).

Trevor Hoffman Struggles Again for Pads

Closer blows second save in three games as Dodgers roll, 3-2

(Newser) - Trevor Hoffman was charged with his second loss in his last three games, allowing Chin-lung Hu's tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers' 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Hoffman, baseball's career leader with 526 saves, also picked up the loss on...

Lee Homer Lifts Cubbies Over Astros

Zambrano solid on the mound; Soriano hits first long-ball of year

(Newser) - Derrek Lee found his power stroke quickly this year. Lee hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh, Carlos Zambrano struck out seven in seven innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Houston Astros 3-2 Sunday. Lee connected against Oscar Villarreal (0-2) for his third big fly already this season after...

Lohse, Cardinals Complete Sweep of Nationals

Signed late in spring training, righty lifts St. Louis to 5-1

(Newser) - The Cardinals haven't been slowed by all those injuries. Kyle Lohse allowed four hits in seven innings, Rick Ankiel homered and St. Louis completed a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals with a 3-0 victory Sunday. Lohse (1-0), who signed as a free agent on March 14, has thrown 12...

Tomko Leads Royals Over Twins 3-1

Dodgers castoff a winner in first start of the season

(Newser) - Brett Tomko pitched five shutout innings, Alex Gordon hit a two-run single that put Kansas City ahead in the second inning, and the Royals defeated the Minnesota Twins 3-1. Kansas City finished its opening trip to Detroit and Minnesota 4-2, its best start since 2004. Making his first start this...

Brewers, Sheets Sweep Giants With 7-0 Win

Ex-Cy Young winner Zito gets knocked around for San Fran

(Newser) - Brewers ace Ben Sheets struck out eight in a five-hit shutout, his first in nearly seven years, as Milwaukee swept the San Francisco Giants with a 7-0 victory on Sunday. Sheets (1-0) had his 96 mph fastball and big curveball working right from the start, striking out the side in...

Orioles Rally Past Mariners in Ninth, 3-2

Seattle bullpen can't back up brilliant start by Felix Hernandez

(Newser) - Luis Hernandez singled in the winning run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, capping a three-run rally that carried the Baltimore Orioles past the Seattle Mariners, 3-2 on Sunday. The Mariners wasted an outstanding pitching performance by Felix Hernandez, who threw eight shutout innings as a...

Smoltz, Teixeira Lift Braves Past Mets

Atlanta relievers combine to make lead hold up

(Newser) - Johan Santana was sharp. The New York Mets just couldn't do much against John Smoltz and the Braves bullpen. Smoltz pitched five scoreless innings in his season debut and Atlanta beat New York 3-1 on Sunday to complete a two-game sweep of the rain-shortened series. Santana (0-1) gave up only...

Griffey Hits No. 594 in Reds' Win Over Phillies

Cincy also gets another solid start from a young pitcher

(Newser) - Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 594th career homer Sunday, a two-run shot that resumed his pursuit of a seldom-reached milestone and powered the Cincinnati Reds to an 8-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Griffey's first homer of the season off Brett Myers (0-1) left him six shy of becoming the...

Snell Strikes Out 10 for Pirates
Snell Strikes Out 10 for Pirates 
Apr 6, 2008 5:52 PM CDT

Snell Strikes Out 10 for Pirates

McLouth, Nady supply the offense for Pittsburgh against Florida

(Newser) - Ian Snell struck out 10 in six innings and Xavier Nady homered to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Florida Marlins 9-2 on Sunday. Nate McLouth had three hits and scored three runs for Pittsburgh, which finished with 15 hits. Chris Gomez went 3-for-4. Nady's two-run homer off Taylor Tankersley...

Thomas' Slam Sinks Red Sox
Thomas' Slam Sinks Red Sox
Apr 6, 2008 5:32 PM CDT

Thomas' Slam Sinks Red Sox

Jays sweep weekend series from defending champs

(Newser) - Josh Beckett's first start of the season failed to send Boston home with a win. Frank Thomas hit his 11th career grand slam, Vernon Wells added a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Red Sox 7-4 Sunday to complete a three-game sweep of the World Series champions....

Young's 2 Homers Lift Diamondbacks
Young's
2 Homers Lift Diamondbacks
Apr 6, 2008 2:33 AM CDT

Young's 2 Homers Lift Diamondbacks

Webb dominates Rockies with seven strong innings

(Newser) - The Arizona Diamondbacks spoiled the unveiling of the Colorado's National League championship banner by beating the Rockies 7-2 last night. Chris Young hit two homers and Brandon Webb (2-0) allowed only one earned run and five hits over seven innings for the Diamondbacks. Justin Upton had a solo homer in...

Weaver Outduels Millwood to Beat Rangers

Angels right-hander throws seven shutout innings in win

(Newser) - Jered Weaver pitched seven scoreless innings, Torii Hunter and Howie Kendrick had run-scoring hits and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 2-1 last night. Weaver (1-1) allowed three hits, walked none and struck out six after losing at Minnesota in the first opening-day assignment of his career. Weaver...

Newcomers Carry Orioles
Newcomers Carry Orioles
Apr 6, 2008 1:07 AM CDT

Newcomers Carry Orioles

Scott drives in two runs as Baltimore continues good start

(Newser) - Luke Scott went 3-for-3 with two RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles received solid contributions from several other newcomers last night in a 6-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Matt Albers (1-0) pitched 1 2/3 innings of one-hit relief and George Sherrill worked the ninth for his third save in three...

Jacobs' Grand Slam Boosts Marlins
Jacobs'
Grand Slam Boosts Marlins
Apr 6, 2008 1:05 AM CDT

Jacobs' Grand Slam Boosts Marlins

Slugger beats Pirates with homer for second straight day

(Newser) - Mike Jacobs hit his first career grand slam to lead the Florida Marlins to a 7-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates last night. Jacobs' 417-foot blast to right-center off starter Paul Maholm gave the Marlins a 5-1 lead in the fifth. Jacobs' walk-off home run in the bottom of the...

Johnson Hits Grand Slam as Braves Top Mets

Injured 2B breaks open close game in 7th inning

(Newser) - Kelly Johnson's pinch-hit grand slam broke open a close game and the Atlanta Braves overcame a rare call reversal and beat the New York Mets 11-5 today. Johnson, the Braves regular 2B, didn't start for the third straight game due to his sore right knee. With two outs in the...

Eveland, A's Shut Down Indians
Eveland, A's Shut Down Indians
Apr 5, 2008 10:01 PM CDT

Eveland, A's Shut Down Indians

Oakland roughs up Bay Area native Sabathia early

(Newser) - Cleveland's C.C. Sabathia got roughed up in another disappointing homecoming and Dana Eveland allowed one run in seven innings to win in his Oakland Athletics debut, beating the Indians 6-1 today. Jack Cust hit a two-run double in a three-run first inning and Mark Ellis added a solo homer...

White Sox Rally for Win Over Tigers

Detroit falls to 0-5 as wild Willis walks seven, loses his debut

(Newser) - Jim Thome hit an RBI double in the sixth inning for the White Sox's only hit off Dontrelle Willis, and Chicago beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 Saturday. Detroit, the only winless team in the major leagues, is 0-5 for the first time since the Tigers dropped their first nine games...

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