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Probable Pitchers for July 7, 2013
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Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(36-48) Mets – 6 at 7 – Brewers (35-51)
- Brewers OF Logan Schafer went 3-for-4 with an RBI double.
- Brewers RP Francisco Rodriguez served up a solo home run to Marlon Byrd in the ninth inning, but fanned the other three hitters he faced for his eighth save.
- Brewers SP Yovani Gallardo was not at his best allowing four runs on six hits over six innings of work.
- Mets C John Buck hit his 15th home run of the season and tallied three RBI.
- Mets SP Shaun Marcum was knocked around again, allowing five earned runs on 11 hits over five innings.
(42-46) Rockies – 1 at 11 – Diamondbacks (46-41)
- Diamondbacks SP Wade Miley pitched eight innings of one-run ball and delivered a three-run double.
- Diamondbacks OF Cody Ross had his first ever five-hit game and stole his first base of the season.
- Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez went 4-for-4 with a homer and a double in his return to the starting lineup.
(40-48) Padres – 4 at 5 – Nationals (45-42)
- Nationals OF Bryce Harper finished 1-for-2 with three RBI.
- Padres 1B Jesus Guzman went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBI.
- Padres SP Jason Marquis allowed three earned runs over six innings in a no-decision.
(32-54) Marlins – 4 at 5 – Cardinals (52-34)
- Cardinals OF Shane Robinson delivered a pinch-hit single which led to the game-winning run.
- Making his second start of the season, Cardinals RP Joe Kelly yielded four runs over six innings in a no-decision.
- Marlins SP Nathan Eovaldi yielded three runs over 6 2/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Cardinals 1B Matt Adams launched a pinch-hit two-run homer.
- Marlins 1B Logan Morrison hit his third home run in his past four games.
(53-33) Pirates – 1 at 4 – Cubs (37-48)
- Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano slugged a pair of two-run homers.
- Cubs SP Edwin Jackson tossed 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball allowing four hits while striking out three.
- Pirates SP Charlie Morton yielded four earned runs in six innings.
(41-45) Dodgers – 2 at 4 – Giants (40-46)
- Giants SP Madison Bumgarner allowed two runs in seven innings.
- Dodgers SP Stephen Fife allowed four runs — one earned — over 4 1/3 innings.
- Dodgers OF Yasiel Puig went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts.
(50-37) Braves – 13 at 4 – Phillies (42-46)
- Braves SP Tim Hudson allowed one run over seven innings.
- Braves SS Andrelton Simmons finished 3-for-5 with a homer and two RBI.
- Phillies SP Kyle Kendrick was hammered for six runs in five innings.
American League:
(37-47) Twins – 6 at 0 – Blue Jays (42-45)
- In his return from the disabled list, Twins SP Mike Pelfrey spun six scoreless frames while allowing three hits.
- Blue Jays SP R.A. Dickey was tagged for six runs over seven innings.
- Twins 2B Brian Dozier went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI.
- Blue Jays 2B Maicer Izturis finished 3-for-3.
(48-38) Tigers – 9 at 4 – Indians (45-42)
- Tigers SP Anibal Sanchez tossed five innings of one-run ball allowing just three hits while striking out four.
- Indians SP Carlos Carrasco was shelled for seven runs — six earned — in 3 1/3 innings.
(34-50) White Sox – 0 at 3 – Rays (48-40)
- Rays DH Luke Scott hit an RBI double.
- Rays RP Fernando Rodney worked a perfect inning, preserving a three-run lead and earning his 19th save of the season.
- Rays SP Matt Moore earned his 12th victory of the season, surrendering just five hits and a pair of walks over 6 1/3 scoreless innings.
- White Sox SS Alexei Ramirez went 2-for-3 with a walk.
- White Sox SP Chris Sale racked up nine strikeouts, but was saddled with a loss after allowing two runs on six hits and a walk over his seven innings.
(48-40) Orioles – 4 at 5 – Yankees (48-39)
- Yankees SP Andy Pettitte allowed four runs (three earned) over 6 2/3 innings.
- Orioles SP Chris Tillman was tagged for five runs over 5 1/3 innings in a loss.
- Yankees SS Eduardo Nunez went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored.
- Orioles 1B Chris Davis launched his 33rd home run.
(51-37) Athletics – 3 at 4 – Royals (41-43)
- Royals OF Jarrod Dyson went 3-for-3 with a go-ahead RBI single, a walk and two stolen bases.
- Royals SP Ervin Santana was handed a no-decision after he allowed three runs over seven innings.
- Athletics SP Jarrod Parker gave up three runs — two earned — in 6 1/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Athletics 3B Josh Donaldson went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a walk.
(32-56) Astros – 9 at 5 – Rangers (50-37)
- Astros C Jason Castro finished 2-for-5 with a three-run homer.
- Rangers SP Yu Darvish gave up five earned runs in six innings.
(54-35) Red Sox – 7 at 9 – Angels (42-45) (11 innings)
- Angels OF Josh Hamilton hit a two-run homer off Craig Breslow in the bottom of the 11th.
- Red Sox SP Ryan Dempster was solid allowing just two runs over 6.1 innings in a no decision.
- Angels got homers from Howie Kendrick and Mike Trout.
Inter League:
(38-49) Mariners – 4 at 13 – Reds (50-37)
- Reds OF Jay Bruce finished 2-for-4 with three RBI.
- Reds SP Mat Latos allowed four runs over six innings while striking out eleven.
- Mariners SP Jeremy Bonderman was hammered for six earned runs in five innings.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Phillies recalled 1B/OF Darin Ruf from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
- Phillies placed 1B Ryan Howard on the 15-day disabled list with left knee inflammation.
- Padres C Yasmani Grandal will be placed on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday after suffering damage to the ACL and MCL in his right knee during Saturday's game.
- Marlins acquired RHPs Angel Sanchez, Steven Ames and Josh Wall from the Dodgers for RHP Ricky Nolasco.
- Mets activated INF Ruben Tejada from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas.
- Nationals placed LHP Ross Detwiler on the 15-day disabled list with a back injury.
American League:
- Orioles designated OF Russ Canzler for assignment.
- Orioles acquired INF Alex Liddi and International Signing Bonus Slot No. 3 from the Mariners for International Signing Bonus Slot No. 2.
- Indians recalled RHP Carlos Carrasco from Triple-A Columbus.
- Tigers activated RHP Anibal Sanchez from the 15-day disabled list.
- Yankees transferred 1B Mark Teixeira from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
- Yankees placed RHP David Phelps on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 5, with a right forearm strain.
- Yankees activated INF Eduardo Nunez from the 60-day disabled list.
- Red Sox optioned INF Jonathan Diaz to Triple-A Pawtucket.
- Red Sox recalled INF Brock Holt from Triple-A Pawtucket.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Nationals SP Ross Detwiler (back) is questionable for his start Monday against the Phillies.
- Cubs OF David DeJesus (shoulder) has resumed hitting activities.
- Nationals OF Bryce Harper is expected to be held out of the Nationals' lineup for the next two games.
- Diamondbacks 2B Willie Bloomquist is expected to be sidelined six to eight weeks with two broken bones in his left hand.
- Manager Don Mattingly said he expects Dodgers OF Matt Kemp to miss "a couple of days" after he left Friday's game with AC joint irritation.
- Brewers SP Wily Peralta (hamstring) has been bumped to Tuesday.
- The Phillies haven't ruled out knee surgery for 1B Ryan Howard.
- Pirates 2B Neil Walker left Saturday's game against the Cubs with discomfort in his right side.
- Brewers OF Ryan Braun told reporters that his batting practice session went well on Saturday afternoon.
- Braves SP Brandon Beachy (elbow) threw a 50-pitch bullpen session on Saturday and reported feeling fine.
- Cardinals C Yadier Molina is getting his right knee examined.
- Diamondbacks OF Adam Eaton (elbow) went 1-for-3 and played seven innings in center field in his final rehab game with High-A Visalia on Saturday, and will now move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Reno beginning on Sunday.
- Dodgers SP Ted Lilly (neck) was knocked around in his second rehab start with High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Saturday, surrendering six runs on nine hits over 5 1/3 innings.
- Brewers 3B Aramis Ramirez was removed from Saturday's game against the Mets in the sixth inning after aggravating his injured left knee.
- Nationals SP Dan Haren (shoulder) will be activated from the disabled list on Monday to face the Phillies.
American League:
- Twins OF Oswaldo Arcia left Saturday's game with a right hand contusion.
- Orioles RP Steve Johnson (oblique) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Saturday.
- Yankees SP Hiroki Kuroda (hip) will start Sunday against the Orioles.
- White Sox OF Dewayne Wise restarted his rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday, going 1-for-2.
- Blue Jays 3B Brett Lawrie (ankle) served as the DH on Saturday at Double-A New Hampshire and finished 2-for-4.
- Yankees SS Derek Jeter (ankle) went 0-for-2 with a walk and handled the one play hit in his direction Saturday in his first rehab game at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
- Angels RP Ryan Madson (elbow) is hoping to begin a rehab assignment shortly after the All-Star break.
- Red Sox RP Andrew Miller left Saturday's game in the seventh inning with a left foot injury.
Notes and Rumors:
National League:
- Cubs GM Jed Hoyer said Saturday that he's optimistic about reaching a deal with first-round 3B Kris Bryant.
- Cardinals SP Shelby Miller will have his next start pushed back to Wednesday against the Astros.
- The Cardinals have changed their rotation so that SP Adam Wainwright will start twice before the All-Star break.
- Dodgers OF Yasiel Puig is one of five players on the final ballot for a spot on the 2013 NL All-Star team.
- Cardinals C Yadier Molina received the most votes of any National League player in the 2013 All-Star Game voting.
- SP Kevin Slowey will return to the Marlins' starting rotation on Monday night against the Braves.
- The Padres are expected to promote C Rene Rivera from Triple-A Tuscon on Sunday in the wake of the severe knee injury suffered Saturday by Yasmani Grandal.
American League:
- Yankees SP Ivan Nova will start Wednesday against the Royals.
- Yankees SP Phil Hughes will not start Sunday against the Orioles.
- Yankees GM Brian Cashman wouldn't rule out C J.R. Murphy being called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this season.
- Yankees RP David Robertson and four other relievers are part of the AL's final vote for the 2013 All-Star Game.
- Orioles 1B Chris Davis wound up as the leading vote-getter in the American League for the 2013 All-Star Game.
Yesterday's Top Hitters:
| PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | @ PHI | 13-4 W | 3/5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Torii Hunter | DET | @ CLE | 9-4 W | 3/5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Alfonso Soriano | CHC | vs PIT | 4-1 W | 2/4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cody Ross | ARI | vs COL | 11-1 W | 5/5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | @ ARI | 1-11 L | 4/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Daniel Nava | BOS | @ LAA | 7-9 L | 4/6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | vs SEA | 13-4 W | 2/4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | @ TOR | 6-0 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | vs HOU | 5-9 L | 3/4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kyle Seager | SEA | @ CIN | 4-13 L | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Jason Castro | HOU | @ TEX | 9-5 W | 2/5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jack Hannahan | CIN | vs SEA | 13-4 W | 3/4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jesus Guzman | SD | @ WSH | 4-5 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh Donaldson | OAK | @ KC | 3-4 L | 2/3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Brian McCann | ATL | @ PHI | 13-4 W | 4/5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| John Buck | NYM | @ MIL | 6-7 L | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Jason Heyward | ATL | @ PHI | 13-4 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | vs BOS | 9-7 W | 2/5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | @ STL | 4-5 L | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh Hamilton | LAA | vs BOS | 9-7 W | 2/6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | vs OAK | 4-3 W | 3/3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Logan Schafer | MIL | vs NYM | 7-6 W | 3/4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dan Uggla | ATL | @ PHI | 13-4 W | 1/3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | vs NYM | 7-6 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Young | PHI | vs ATL | 4-13 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Gregor Blanco | SF | vs LAD | 4-2 W | 3/3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARI | vs COL | 11-1 W | 1/3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia | BOS | @ LAA | 7-9 L | 2/4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris Iannetta | LAA | vs BOS | 9-7 W | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Nick Swisher | CLE | vs DET | 4-9 L | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines:
| Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | vs LAD | 4-2 W | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 113 | W |
| Wade Miley | ARI | vs COL | 11-1 W | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 101 | W |
| Matt Moore | TB | vs CHW | 3-0 W | 6.1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 105 | W |
| Tim Hudson | ATL | @ PHI | 13-4 W | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 92 | W |
| Mike Pelfrey | MIN | @ TOR | 6-0 W | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 97 | W |
| Chris Sale | CHW | @ TB | 0-3 L | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 118 | L |
| Anibal Sanchez | DET | @ CLE | 9-4 W | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 73 | W |
| Edwin Jackson | CHC | vs PIT | 4-1 W | 5.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 96 | W |
| Ervin Santana | KC | vs OAK | 4-3 W | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 89 | ND |
| Jarrod Parker | OAK | @ KC | 3-4 L | 6.1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 101 | ND |
| Nate Eovaldi | MIA | @ STL | 4-5 L | 6.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 97 | ND |
| Ryan Dempster | BOS | @ LAA | 7-9 L | 6.1 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 103 | ND |
| Mat Latos | CIN | vs SEA | 13-4 W | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 111 | W |
| Dallas Keuchel | HOU | @ TEX | 9-5 W | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 91 | ND |
| Jordan Zimmermann | WSH | vs SD | 5-4 W | 5.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 101 | ND |
| Joe Kelly | STL | vs MIA | 5-4 W | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 78 | ND |
| Yovani Gallardo | MIL | vs NYM | 7-6 W | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 103 | W |
| Andy Pettitte | NYY | vs BAL | 5-4 W | 6.2 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 100 | W |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | @ CHC | 1-4 L | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 99 | L |
| Jason Marquis | SD | @ WSH | 4-5 L | 6 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 90 | ND |
| Yu Darvish | TEX | vs HOU | 5-9 L | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 113 | L |
| R.A. Dickey | TOR | vs MIN | 0-6 L | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 109 | L |
| Stephen Fife | LAD | @ SF | 2-4 L | 4.1 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 70 | L |
| Chris Tillman | BAL | @ NYY | 4-5 L | 5.1 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 111 | L |
| Drew Pomeranz | COL | @ ARI | 1-11 L | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 92 | L |
| Jeremy Bonderman | SEA | @ CIN | 4-13 L | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 95 | L |
| Jerome Williams | LAA | vs BOS | 9-7 W | 3 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 61 | ND |
| Shaun Marcum | NYM | @ MIL | 6-7 L | 5 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 83 | L |
| Kyle Kendrick | PHI | vs ATL | 4-13 L | 5 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 99 | L |
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | vs DET | 4-9 L | 3.1 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 81 | L |
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