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Probable Pitchers for September 13, 2013
PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(66-81) Giants – 2 at 3 – Dodgers (86-60) (10 innings)
- Dodgers 1B Adrian Gonzalez delivered a walk-off RBI single.
- Dodgers SP Zack Greinke tossed six innings of one-run ball in a no-decision.
- Giants SP Matt Cain allowed two runs (one earned) over seven innings as part of a no-decision.
- Giants OF Hunter Pence smacked a solo homer.
(88-58) Braves
– 6 at 1 – Marlins (54-91)
- Braves 1B Freddie Freeman finished 3-for-4 with two RBI.
- Braves SP Freddy Garcia allowed one earned run over six innings.
- Braves RP Jordan Walden (groin) threw a scoreless inning of relief in his return to action.
- Marlins SP Brian Flynn was hammered for six earned runs in a four-inning start.
(62-84) Cubs
– 1 at 3 – Pirates (85-61)
- Pirates SP Jeff Locke allowed one run and three hits in seven innings to win.
- Pirates SS Jordy Mercer delivered an RBI double in the eighth.
(77-69) Nationals – 7 at 2 –
Mets
(64-81)
- Nationals 3B Ryan Zimmerman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI.
- Nationals RP Tanner Roark yielded two runs over six innings.
- Making his first start with the Mets, SP Aaron Harang struck out 10 batters over six innings.
- Mets OF Eric Young, Jr. went 2-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base, and a run scored.
(66-79) Padres
– 5 at 10 – Phillies (68-78)
- Phillies C Carlos Ruiz finished 3-for-3 with a double, three RBI and two walks.
- Phillies SP Roy Halladay yielded five runs — four earned — in 4 1/3 innings.
- Padres RP Tyson Ross lasted just two-thirds of an inning and gave up six runs.
- Phillies 2B Cesar Hernandez went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a walk.
(63-82) Brewers
– 5 at 3 – Cardinals (85-61)
- Brewers RP Tyler Thornburg gave up just two runs over six frames.
- Cardinals RP Joe Kelly was charged with four runs – three earned – over just five innings.
- Brewers 1B Sean Halton had an RBI single and a two-run homer.
- Cardinals 1B Matt Adams singled and ripped a solo homer.
American League:
(78-68) Indians – 14 at 3 – White Sox (58-88)
- Indians OF Ryan Raburn went 3-for-3 with a homer, a double, five RBI and a walk.
- Indians SP Corey Kluber pitched five innings of two-run ball for a win.
- White Sox RP Charlie Leesman was charged with seven earned runs without getting an out in relief.
- White Sox 2B Gordon Beckham went 0-for-5 and his hitting .207 in 164 at-bats since the All-Star break.
(79-68) Yankees – 6 at 5 – Orioles (77-69)
- Yankees RP Mariano Rivera was credited with the victory after pitching a scoreless ninth.
- Yankees RP David Robertson struggled in his second appearance back, giving up three runs in the eighth.
- Orioles RP Jim Johnson took his eighth loss after giving up an unearned run in a tie game.
- 1B Mark Reynolds hit his fourth homer as a Yankee.
- Orioles OF Nick Markakis homered and singled.
(70-76) Angels – 4 at 3 – Blue Jays (67-79)
- Angels RP Garrett Richards allowed three runs over 6 2/3 innings.
- Blue Jays SS Jose Reyes went 4-for-4 with a homer, two doubles and a walk.
(89-59) Red Sox
– 3 at 4 – Rays (79-66)
- Rays OF Wil Myers hit a go-ahead double in the bottom of the eighth.
- Rays SP Jeremy Hellickson allowed three runs in 5 1/3 innings and struck out seven in a no-decision.
(85-61) Athletics
– 8 at 2 – Twins (63-82)
- Athletics SP A.J. Griffin gave up just one run on two hits and a walk over seven innings.
- Twins SP Scott Diamond was chased after giving up five runs (four earned) over 4 2/3 innings.
- Athletics OF Josh Reddick collected a two-run homer and a sacrifice fly.
- Twins OF Oswaldo Arcia went 2-for-4 with a solo home run.
Inter League:
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Giants activated LHP Jeremy Affeldt from the 15-day disabled list.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Pirates OF Starling Marte (hand) took full swings in a simulated game Thursday.
- Braves SP Brandon Beachy is still experiencing elbow discomfort.
- Nathan Eovaldi was scratched from his scheduled Thursday start because of back tightness.
- Dodgers SS Hanley Ramirez left Thursday's game against the Giants for precautionary reasons due to mild left hamstring tightness.
- Padres 1B Yonder Alonso (hand) has been cleared to play defense and will likely hit in the batting cage this weekend.
- Giants RP Chad Gaudin (carpal tunnel syndrome) will throw another simulated game Friday.
- Phillies OF Domonic Brown (heel) took batting practice Thursday and said afterwards that he feels "close to 100 percent."
- Cardinals 1B Allen Craig (foot) will remain in a walking boot for now as a precaution.
American League
- Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said that C Joe Mauer (concussion) felt fine after working out at Target Field on Thursday.
- Yankees C Austin Romine (concussion) said Thursday that he feels "much better" than he did two days ago.
- Blue Jays 1B Edwin Encarnacion (wrist) hit off a tee Thursday and hopes to return this weekend.
- Twins GM Terry Ryan said Thursday that SP Samuel Deduno is "leaning toward" undergoing shoulder surgery.
- Orioles RP Darren O'Day underwent two sets of tests on his hand and elbow on Thursday.
- Yankees SP Ivan Nova (triceps) expects to make his next scheduled start Saturday against the Red Sox.
- Yankees RP Boone Logan had to stop a game of catch Thursday after just five throws when he felt discomfort in his left elbow.
- Yankees OF Brett Gardner will travel to New York to undergo an MRI on his left oblique.
- X-rays on Red Sox SP Jake Peavy's right wrist came back negative.
- Angels SP Jered Weaver (forearm) threw a bullpen session with no issues Thursday.
- Yankees OF Brett Gardner has been diagnosed with a strained left oblique.
- Indians SP Justin Masterson (oblique) played catch from 90 feet Thursday.
- Blue Jays OF Colby Rasmus (oblique) still hopes to return this weekend.
- Orioles SP Bud Norris (elbow) expects to miss only one start.
Notes & Rumors:
National League:
- Cardinals prospect 3B Stephen Piscotty batted .295/.355/.464 with 15 home runs, 11 stolen bases and a 46/37 K/BB ratio in 112 games this season between High-A Palm Beach and Double-A Springfield.
- Mets pitching prospect Gabriel Ynoa posted a 15-4 record, 2.72 ERA and 106/16 K/BB ratio in 135 2/3 innings this season at Low-A Savannah.
- Pirates prospect Tyler Glasnow finished the 2013 season with a 9-3 record, 2.18 ERA, .142 BAA and 164/61 K/BB ratio in 111 1/3 innings for Low-A West Virginia.
- Rockies prospect 3B Ryan McMahon batted .321/.402/.583 with 11 home runs, 52 RBI and a 59/28 K/BB ratio in 59 games for rookie-level Grand Junction.
- Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said Thursday that RP Jason Grilli will now be used in the seventh and eighth innings.
- Cardinals C Yadier Molina is expected back in the Cardinals' lineup Friday.
American League:
- Red Sox prospect 2B Mookie Betts batted .314/.417/.506 with 93 runs, 55 extra-base hits and 38 steals in 127 games this year between Low-A Greenville and High-A Salem.
- Astros shortstop prospect Carlos Correa batted .320/.405/.467 with 45 extra-base hits, 86 RBI, 10 steals and a 83/53 K/BB ratio in 117 games for Low-A Quad Cities.
- OF Nelson Cruz began working out at the Rangers' spring training complex in Arizona on Wednesday.
- C Jose Molina is expected to rejoin the Rays on Friday.
Yesterday's Top Hitters:
| PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
| Ryan Raburn | CLE | @ CHW | 14-3 W | 3/3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | vs LAA | 3-4 L | 4/4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | @ MIA | 6-1 W | 3/4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Nick Swisher | CLE | @ CHW | 14-3 W | 2/6 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Carlos Ruiz | PHI | vs SD | 10-5 W | 3/3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | @ NYM | 7-2 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | vs SD | 10-5 W | 3/4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Adam LaRoche | WSH | @ NYM | 7-2 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Sean Halton | MIL | @ STL | 5-3 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | @ CHW | 14-3 W | 2/2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Nick Markakis | BAL | vs NYY | 5-6 L | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | ATL | @ MIA | 6-1 W | 3/5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kole Calhoun | LAA | @ TOR | 4-3 W | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Josh Reddick | OAK | @ MIN | 8-2 W | 1/2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Danny Valencia | BAL | vs NYY | 5-6 L | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Michael Bourn | CLE | @ CHW | 14-3 W | 2/4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris Young | OAK | @ MIN | 8-2 W | 2/4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Moises Sierra | TOR | vs LAA | 3-4 L | 3/4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Evan Longoria | TB | vs BOS | 4-3 W | 2/4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Oswaldo Arcia | MIN | vs OAK | 2-8 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Drew Stubbs | CLE | @ CHW | 14-3 W | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Matt Adams | STL | vs MIL | 3-5 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia | BOS | @ TB | 3-4 L | 1/3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Jimmy Rollins | PHI | vs SD | 10-5 W | 2/3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Will Venable | SD | @ PHI | 5-10 L | 1/4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Anthony Rendon | WSH | @ NYM | 7-2 W | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Yan Gomes | CLE | @ CHW | 14-3 W | 2/3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Yoenis Cespedes | OAK | @ MIN | 8-2 W | 2/5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Paul Konerko | CHW | vs CLE | 3-14 L | 1/2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mark Reynolds | NYY | @ BAL | 6-5 W | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines:
| Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
| A.J. Griffin | OAK | @ MIN | 8-2 W | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 97 | W |
| Jeff Locke | PIT | vs CHC | 3-1 W | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 100 | W |
| Chris Rusin | CHC | @ PIT | 1-3 L | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 79 | L |
| Zack Greinke | LAD | vs SF | 3-2 W | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 107 | ND |
| Matt Cain | SF | @ LAD | 2-3 L | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 89 | ND |
| Tyler Thornburg | MIL | @ STL | 5-3 W | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 99 | W |
| Aaron Harang | NYM | vs WSH | 2-7 L | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 101 | L |
| Freddy Garcia | ATL | @ MIA | 6-1 W | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 81 | W |
| Tanner Roark | WSH | @ NYM | 7-2 W | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 78 | W |
| Phil Hughes | NYY | @ BAL | 6-5 W | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 50 | ND |
| Jeremy Hellickson | TB | vs BOS | 4-3 W | 5.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 104 | ND |
| Jake Peavy | BOS | @ TB | 3-4 L | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 107 | ND |
| Corey Kluber | CLE | @ CHW | 14-3 W | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 87 | W |
| Garrett Richards | LAA | @ TOR | 4-3 W | 6.2 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 100 | W |
| Wei-Yin Chen | BAL | vs NYY | 5-6 L | 6.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 108 | ND |
| Joe Kelly | STL | vs MIL | 3-5 L | 5 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 94 | L |
| J.A. Happ | TOR | vs LAA | 3-4 L | 4.1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 87 | L |
| Roy Halladay | PHI | vs SD | 10-5 W | 4.1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 101 | ND |
| Scott Diamond | MIN | vs OAK | 2-8 L | 4.2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 93 | L |
| Brian Flynn | MIA | vs ATL | 1-6 L | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 96 | L |
| Tyson Ross | SD | @ PHI | 5-10 L | 0.2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 41 | L |
| John Danks | CHW | vs CLE | 3-14 L | 4 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 92 | L |
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