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Probable Pitchers for September 25, 2013
PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(80-77) Diamondbacks – 2 at 1 – Padres (73-84) (12 innings)
- Diamondbacks 1B Paul Goldschmidt launched his 36th home run.
- Diamondbacks SP Wade Miley pitched six score-less innings in a no-decision.
- Padres RP Tyson Ross worked eight innings of one-run ball in a no-decision
(84-74) Nationals
– 0 at 2 – Cardinals (93-65)
- Cardinals RP Trevor Rosenthal earned his second career save.
- Nationals SP Gio Gonzalez allowed just two runs in seven innings
- Cardinals SP Michael Wacha came within one out of a no-hitter.
(70-87) Brewers
– 2 at 3 – Braves (93-64)
- Braves SS Andrelton Simmons hit a walk-off single.
- Brewers C Jonathan Lucroy delivered a run-scoring single and stole a base.
- Braves SP Freddy Garcia allowed two runs over 6 2/3 innings of a no-decision.
- Brewers RP Tyler Thornburg allowed two runs over seven innings in a no-decision
(72-85) Phillies – 2 at 1 – Marlins (58-100)
- Phillies RP Jonathan Papelbon earned his 29th save of the season.
- Marlins OF Justin Ruggiano went 2-for-4 with an RBI double.
- Phillies OF Domonic Brown went 0-for-3 and is just 8-for-33 (.243) with no home runs in September.
- Marlins SP Henderson Alvarez allowed two runs over seven innings.
(72-85) Mets – 4 at 2 – Reds (90-68)
- Mets 2B Daniel Murphy went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run.
- Reds OF Shin-Soo Choo went 2-for-4 with a triple and a run scored.
- Mets SP Jon Niese allowed two runs over seven innings.
- Reds SP Mike Leake allowed four runs on eight hits in just 1 2/3 innings of work.
(91-67) Pirates – 8 at 2 – Cubs (65-93)
- Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez went 2-for-5 with three RBI.
- Pirates OF Marlon Byrd went 2-for-4 with two runs scored.
- Cubs SP Chris Rusin allowed four runs in 2 1/3 innings in a loss.
- Pirates SP Gerrit Cole allowed two runs over six innings in a win
(91-66) Dodgers – 2 at 1 – Giants (72-85)
- Dodgers RP Kenley Jansen secured his 28th save of the season with a scoreless ninth inning.
- Dodgers OF Matt Kemp went 2-for-4 with a solo homer.
- Dodgers SP Hyun-Jin Ryu allowed one run over seven innings of work.
- Giants SP Matt Cain allowed two runs on seven hits over seven innings.
American League:
(92-66) Tigers – 4 at 2 – Twins (66-91)
- Tigers OF Austin Jackson went 3-for-5 with a home run.
- Twins DH Ryan Doumit went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored.
- Tigers SP Doug Fister allowed two runs over 6 1/3 innings in a win.
- Twins SP Scott Diamond allowed four runs on nine hits, including three home runs, over 6 1/3 innings in a loss.
(94-64) Athletics – 0 at 3 – Angels (77-80)
- Angels 2B Howie Kendrick hit a homer for the second straight game.
- Angels SP Jason Vargas tossed a four-hit shutout.
- Athletics SP A.J. Griffin yielded three runs on five hits over five innings
(88-69) Rays
– 7 at 0 – Yankees (82-75)
- Rays SP Matt Moore was wild but picked up his 16th win, walking six batters in just five innings of work.
- Rays 3B Evan Longoria went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored.
- Rays OF David DeJesus went 2-for-5 with two RBI doubles.
- Yankees SP Hiroki Kuroda allowed five runs in 5 2/3 innings.
(51-107) Astros
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2 at 3 – Rangers (86-71)
- Rangers 3B Adrian Beltre hit his 29th home run and scored twice.
- Astros 3B Matt Dominguez hit his 21st home run of the year.
- Rangers SP Yu Darvish allowed two runs while striking out nine over 5 1/3 innings of a no-decision.
- Astros SP Brad Peacock allowed three runs over six innings in a loss.
(83-74) Royals – 0 at 4 – Mariners (69-89)
- Mariners DH Kendrys Morales finished 3-for-4 with a double, RBI and run.
- Mariners 1B Justin Smoak blasted a three-run homer.
- Mariners SP James Paxton punched out 10 over seven shutout innings.
- Royals RP Bruce Chen was knocked around in loss, allowing four runs on seven hits over five innings.
(72-85) Blue Jays – 3 at 2 – Orioles (81-76)
(10 innings)
- Blue Jays SP Todd Redmond yielded two runs over 5 2/3 innings.
- Orioles SP Chris Tillman was superb but denied a 17th win, striking out nine while tossing seven frames of one-run ball.
- Orioles 2B Brian Roberts singled and ripped a solo homer.
(62-95) White Sox – 4 at 5 – Indians (87-70)
- Indians SP Ubaldo Jimenez allowed two runs over 6 1/3 frames.
- Indians RP Chris Perez blew his fifth save of the season but escaped with a no-decision.
- White Sox SP Hector Santiago posted a quality start, allowing three runs over 6 1/3 frames.
- Indians DH Jason Giambi delivered a pinch-hit, walk-off, two-run homer in the ninth inning.
- White Sox OF Alejandro De Aza singled and belted a go-ahead homer in the ninth inning.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Mets transferred LHP Josh Edgin from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
- Mets reinstated INF/OF Jordany Valdespin; assigned him to Triple-A Buffalo.
- Reds released RHP Kyle Lotzkar.
American League:
- Orioles released INF Wilson Betemit.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Rockies C Wilin Rosario (calf) won't return until this weekend, at the earliest.
- Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez (finger) will take soft-toss and then graduate to batting practice over the next few days.
- Giants 2B Marco Scutaro (finger) has been shut down for the season.
- Brewers SS Jean Segura (hamstring) did some running Tuesday, but MLB.com's Adam McCalvy said it "did not go well."
- Dodgers SP Chris Capuano (groin) threw a bullpen session Tuesday.
- Brewers SP Wily Peralta will not make his final regular season start due to a blister on his throwing hand.
- Braves RP Jonny Venters (elbow) was cleared to begin playing catch from 30 feet on Tuesday.
- Mets manager Terry Collins admitted Tuesday that he's "worried" about whether RP Bobby Parnell (neck) will be 100 percent for spring training.
- Padres manager Bud Black indicated Tuesday that he's optimistic OF Will Venable (abdomen) will return later this week.
American League:
- Orioles 2B Alexi Casilla has displayed concussion symptoms.
- White Sox RP David Purcey has been shut down for the rest of the season with a strain of the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.
- Orioles 3B Manny Machado will be sidelined for the next 6-8 weeks after being diagnosed with a torn medial patellar ligament in his left knee..
- Athletics OF Yoenis Cespedes tested his shoulder by throwing Monday and came out of it feeling fine.
- Tigers RP Phil Coke will undergo an MRI on his left elbow Wednesday.
- Blue Jays OF Moises Sierra left Tuesday's game against the Orioles with an apparent left foot injury.
- Indians SP Justin Masterson (oblique) will be available out of the Indians' bullpen as soon as Wednesday or Thursday.
- Athletics 1B Nate Freiman (abdomen) will hit off a tee and do soft-toss Tuesday.
- Rays SS Yunel Escobar is day-to-day after being diagnosed with a sore left ankle.
- A second MRI has confirmed that Blue Jays RP Brett Cecil is dealing with inflammation in his pitching elbow.
- 1B Mike Napoli (foot) is expected to be back in the Red Sox' lineup Wednesday.
- Red Sox OF Jacoby Ellsbury (foot) will take batting practice and go through a pregame workout prior to Tuesday's game.
- Angels 3B Chris Nelson (hamstring) ran the bases Tuesday.
- Astros OF Robbie Grossman (oblique) is still unable to swing pain-free.
- White Sox SP Andre Rienzo (finger) expects to make his scheduled start Thursday against the Royals.
- White Sox 2B Jeff Keppinger is scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery Thursday on his right shoulder.
- Yankees DH Travis Hafner (shoulder) will be activated from the disabled list Wednesday.
- Indians OF Michael Bourn left Tuesday's game against the White Sox with a right wrist sprain.
Notes & Rumors
National League:
- Pirates SP Jeff Locke likely won't start again this season.
- Giants SP Madison Bumgarner will be shut down for the rest of the season.
- Giants SP Barry Zito will make another start this season.
- Reds SP Mat Latos will start on Wednesday against the Mets.
- Brewers RP Jimmy Nelson will get a spot start Saturday vs. the Mets.
- Braves SP David Hale will start on Thursday against the Phillies.
- Reds manager Dusty Baker said the team is uncertain whether OF Billy Hamilton will be on the playoff roster.
American League:
- Yankees SP Phil Hughes will start Wednesday against the Rays.
- Mariners SP Joe Saunders isn't expected to make another start this season.
- Jack Zduriencik will return as the Mariners general manager next season.
Yesterday's Top Hitters
| PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
| Michael Brantley | CLE | vs CHW | 5-4 W | 3/4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Austin Jackson | DET | @ MIN | 4-2 W | 3/5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | @ CIN | 4-2 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ryan Doumit | MIN | vs DET | 2-4 L | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | vs BOS | 8-3 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Dayan Viciedo | CHW | @ CLE | 4-5 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Alejandro De Aza | CHW | @ CLE | 4-5 L | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Pedro Alvarez | PIT | @ CHC | 8-2 W | 2/5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kendrys Morales | SEA | vs KC | 4-0 W | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Justin Smoak | SEA | vs KC | 4-0 W | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Omar Infante | DET | @ MIN | 4-2 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Matt Kemp | LAD | @ SF | 2-1 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brian Roberts | BAL | vs TOR | 2-3 L | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| David DeJesus | TB | @ NYY | 7-0 W | 2/5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | vs HOU | 3-2 W | 1/2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jason Giambi | CLE | vs CHW | 5-4 W | 1/1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris Parmelee | MIN | vs DET | 2-4 L | 3/4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Michael Cuddyer | COL | vs BOS | 8-3 W | 2/4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia | BOS | @ COL | 3-8 L | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ryan Sweeney | CHC | vs PIT | 2-8 L | 3/3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Evan Longoria | TB | @ NYY | 7-0 W | 2/4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Matt Dominguez | HOU | @ TEX | 2-3 L | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Victor Martinez | DET | @ MIN | 4-2 W | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Carl Crawford | LAD | @ SF | 2-1 W | 3/5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Shin-Soo Choo | CIN | vs NYM | 2-4 L | 2/4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Howie Kendrick | LAA | vs OAK | 3-0 W | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tony Abreu | SF | vs LAD | 1-2 L | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Yasiel Puig | LAD | @ SF | 2-1 W | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Matt Joyce | TB | @ NYY | 7-0 W | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jordy Mercer | PIT | @ CHC | 8-2 W | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines
| Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
| Michael Wacha | STL | vs WSH | 2-0 W | 8.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 112 | W |
| Jason Vargas | LAA | vs OAK | 3-0 W | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 110 | W |
| James Paxton | SEA | vs KC | 4-0 W | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 97 | W |
| Tyson Ross | SD | vs ARI | 1-2 L | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 90 | ND |
| Chris Tillman | BAL | vs TOR | 2-3 L | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 113 | ND |
| Tyler Chatwood | COL | vs BOS | 8-3 W | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 99 | W |
| Wade Miley | ARI | @ SD | 2-1 W | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 107 | ND |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | LAD | @ SF | 2-1 W | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 104 | W |
| Gio Gonzalez | WSH | @ STL | 0-2 L | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 110 | L |
| Tyler Thornburg | MIL | @ ATL | 2-3 L | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 96 | ND |
| Henderson Alvarez | MIA | vs PHI | 1-2 L | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 109 | L |
| Freddy Garcia | ATL | vs MIL | 3-2 W | 6.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 81 | ND |
| Ubaldo Jimenez | CLE | vs CHW | 5-4 W | 6.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 98 | ND |
| Matt Moore | TB | @ NYY | 7-0 W | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 107 | W |
| Jonathon Niese | NYM | @ CIN | 4-2 W | 7 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 113 | W |
| Yu Darvish | TEX | vs HOU | 3-2 W | 5.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 101 | ND |
| Matt Cain | SF | vs LAD | 1-2 L | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 100 | L |
| Gerrit Cole | PIT | @ CHC | 8-2 W | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 94 | W |
| Doug Fister | DET | @ MIN | 4-2 W | 6.1 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 109 | W |
| Brad Peacock | HOU | @ TEX | 2-3 L | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 95 | L |
| Zach Miner | PHI | @ MIA | 2-1 W | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 76 | ND |
| A.J. Griffin | OAK | @ LAA | 0-3 L | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 95 | L |
| Hector Santiago | CHW | @ CLE | 4-5 L | 6.1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 97 | ND |
| John Lackey | BOS | @ COL | 3-8 L | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 87 | L |
| Todd Redmond | TOR | @ BAL | 3-2 W | 5.2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 89 | ND |
| Hiroki Kuroda | NYY | vs TB | 0-7 L | 5.2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 99 | L |
| Scott Diamond | MIN | vs DET | 2-4 L | 6.1 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 101 | L |
| Bruce Chen | KC | @ SEA | 0-4 L | 5 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 97 | L |
| Chris Rusin | CHC | vs PIT | 2-8 L | 2.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 51 | L |
| Mike Leake | CIN | vs NYM | 2-4 L | 1.2 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 54 | L |
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