Monday, May 14, 2007
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Red Sox 6, Orioles 5
BOSTON -- Jason Varitek and Eric Hinske scampered home when closer Chris Ray dropped the toss at first base on what could have been a game-ending groundout, and Boston rallied for six runs in the ninth inning. Jeremy Guthrie carried a three-hit shutout into the ninth and came within two outs of his first career complete game. But he was lifted after catcher Ramon Hernandez dropped Coco Crisp's popup near the third-base line for an error, and the Red Sox took advantage. Boston got four hits, three walks and a hit batter against Danys Baez and Ray (3-3), who had his third blown save of the season.
Mariners 2, Yankees 1
SEATTLE -- Horacio Ramirez pitched effectively into the seventh inning and four relievers stymied New York to preserve Seattle's victory. The Mariners pieced together just enough offense to take two of three in the series, never scoring more than three runs in any game. Raul Ibanez had an RBI single in the third and Jose Lopez's sacrifice fly an inning later provided all the offense Ramirez needed.
Rangers 7, Angels 6
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Nelson Cruz hit his first home run of the season with one out in the ninth inning to give Texas a victory over Los Angeles. Cruz's solo shot off Scot Shields (0-2) helped the Rangers beat the Angels for the first time this year after five straight losses. Eric Gagne (1-0) worked a scoreless ninth for his first win since June 10, 2005, with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Royals 11, White Sox 1
CHICAGO -- David DeJesus tied a career high with four hits, Jorge De La Rosa pitched seven sharp innings and Kansas City beat the White Sox for a rare win in Chicago. Mark Teahen's three-run homer in the fifth off Javier Vazquez (2-2) broke a 1-all tie, and the Royals matched their season high for runs and hits (15). The White Sox had their four-game winning streak snapped.
Devil Rays 2, Blue Jays 1
TORONTO -- After Toronto starter Shaun Marcum pitched six hitless innings and came out of the game, Carlos Pena got Tampa Bay's first hit with a tiebreaking homer off Jason Frasor in the seventh and the Devil Rays stopped a season-high six-game losing streak. Making his first start this year after 13 relief appearances, Marcum struck out seven and walked three, leaving after 78 pitches. He was starting because Victor Zambrano has a strained forearm.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Giants 15, Rockies 2
DENVER -- Rookie Fred Lewis hit for the cycle just four days after he was brought back from the minor leagues, going 5-for-6 with four RBIs and his first major league home run to lead San Francisco. Lewis became the 22nd player in franchise history to hit for the cycle. Shortstop Omar Vizquel turned the 1,591st double play of his career, breaking a tie for first with Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith.
Padres 3, Cardinals 0
SAN DIEGO -- Justin Germano (1-0) allowed three hits in seven innings for his second major league win, his first since beating Philadelphia in his big league debut on May 22, 2004. Scott Linebrink and Trevor Hoffman finished the three-hitter, with Hoffman pitching the ninth for his 492nd save, his 10th this year.
Mets 9, Brewers 1
NEW YORK -- Oliver Perez (4-3) took a one-hit shutout into the ninth, then allowed a home run to Bill Hall. Aaron Heilman finished the three-hitter. Carlos Beltran hit a two-run homer with his pink Mother's Day bat and Damion Easley homered and drove in four runs for the Mets, who won two of three against the NL Central leaders.
Nationals 6, Marlins 4
WASHINGTON -- Jason Simontacchi (1-1) got his first major league victory since beating Houston for St. Louis on Sept. 20, 2003, allowing four runs -- three earned -- and eight hits in 51/3 innings. Cristian Guzman hit a two-run triple in a five-run second inning, his first RBIs since September 2005, and Washington won its third straight following an eight-game losing streak and completed its first series sweep this season. Wes Obermueller (1-2) gave up five runs -- one earned -- and five hits in five innings.
Cubs 4, Phillies 1
PHILADELPHIA -- Ted Lilly (3-2) gave up one run and three hits in eight innings, helping Chicago stop a three-game losing streak. Ryan Dempster pitched the ninth for his eighth save, completing a four-hitter. Jon Lieber (1-2), whose start was pushed back from Friday because of a cut on his pitching hand, gave up nine hits -- eight of them singles -- in eight innings.
Astros 5, Diamondbacks 2
HOUSTON -- Wandy Rodriguez (1-3) gave up one run and four hits in five innings for his first victory since July 2. Arizona's Doug Davis (2-4) lasted 41/3 innings in his shortest start this season, allowing four runs -- three earned -- four hits and four walks. He is 2-0 at home but 0-4 on the road this year. Brad Ausmus put the Astros ahead for good with an RBI double in the fourth and scored on Mark Loretta's single for a 3-1 lead.
Dodgers 10, Reds 5
LOS ANGELES -- Rafael Furcal went 4-for-4 with a run-scoring bunt, Juan Pierre singled home the go-ahead run off Kirk Saarloos (0-3) during a five-run eighth and Nomar Garciaparra had three RBI singles. Jonathan Broxton (2-1) pitched a perfect eighth for the win, helping the Dodgers beat the Reds for the ninth straight time. Ken Griffey Jr. homered on Mother's Day for the sixth time in his career, the most among active players. It was the 570th of his career.
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