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Probable Pitchers for August 2, 2013
PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(48-58) Mets – 0 at 3 – Marlins (42-65)
- Marlins SP Tom Koehler tossed six scoreless frames allowing five hits and five walks.
- Mets SP Matt Harvey yielded three runs over 5 2/3 innings.
- Marlins 1B Logan Morrison had a go-ahead RBI single off Matt Harvey.
- Mets SS Omar Quintanilla went 1-for-3 with a walk.
(51-59) Rockies – 2 at 11 – Braves (64-45)
- Braves OF Justin Upton homered twice and drove in five runs.
- Braves SP Julio Teheran matched his personal best with 11 strikeouts while allowing one run in five innings.
- Making his major league debut, Rockies SP Chad Bettis gave up five runs in five innings.
- Braves 3B Chris Johnson went 3-for-5 with a couple of RBI.
(63-44) Cardinals – 13 at 0 – Pirates (65-43)
- Cardinals RP Joe Kelly didnt give up a run for six innings.
- Cardinals OF Jon Jay went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and three runs scored.
- Cardinals 1B Allen Craig broke out of his slump by going 2-for-5 with a two-run double.
(58-49) Dodgers – 6 at 4 – Cubs (49-59)
- Dodgers OF Yasiel Puig homered, doubled and walked.
- Cubs SP Chris Rusin surrendered four runs and seven hits in five-plus innings.
- Cubs OF Junior Lake hit his third and fourth homers as a major leaguer.
- Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo hit a pair of solo homers and walked.
(48-59) Giants – 2 at 1 – Phillies (50-58)
- Thanks to a ninth-inning rally, Giants SP Matt Cain picked up his seventh win after allowing one run over eight innings.
- Phillies SP Cole Hamels didnt give up any runs for eight innings, but he was denied a win by a Jonathan Papelbon blown save.
- Phillies RP Jonathan Papelbon took a blown save and a loss after giving up two runs in the ninth.
- Giants OF Jeff Francoeur went 0-for-3 before being removed for a pinch-hitter and is 0-for-15 in his last four games.
American League:
(40-66) White Sox – 1 at 6 – Indians (60-48)
- Indians OF Ryan Raburn smacked two home runs.
- Indians SP Justin Masterson allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings to earn his 13th win.
- White Sox OF Alejandro De Aza slugged his 13th home run of the 2013 season.
- White Sox SP Chris Sale was hammered for 10 hits and five earned runs over five innings.
(50-58) Blue Jays – 2 at 8 – Angels (49-58)
- Angels RP Garrett Richards gave up just two runs over seven innings.
- Blue Jays SP Josh Johnson was hammered for seven runs (six earned) over 2 1/3 innings.
- Angels OF Kole Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored, and a stolen base.
- Blue Jays C J.P. Arencibia was hitless in three at-bats.
(36-71) Astros – 3 at 6 – Orioles (60-49)
- Orioles SP Bud Norris beat his old team by allowing two runs over six innings and striking out eight.
- Orioles 1B Chris Davis went 2-for-4 and hit his 39th homer.
- Astros 1B Brett Wallace hit his seventh homer off former teammate Bud Norris.
(50-58) Mariners – 7 at 8 – Red Sox (66-44)
- Red Sox OF Daniel Nava delivered a walkoff single in the bottom of the ninth.
- Red Sox SP Ryan Dempster was tagged for seven runs in six innings.
- Mariners SP Felix Hernandez allowed one run in seven innings and struck out eight.
- After coming in with a 7-2 lead, Mariners RP Tom Wilhelmsen was charged with four runs without ever retiring a batter.
- Mariners DH Kendrys Morales went 4-for-5 to raise his average to .291.
- Mariners C Henry Blanco hit his second grand slam of the year.
(54-51) Royals – 7 at 2 – Twins (45-60)
- Royals SP James Shields allowed two runs in six innings.
- Twins SP Scott Diamond was tagged for seven runs (six earned) over five innings.
- Making his Royals' debut, OF Justin Maxwell finished 1-for-3 with an RBI single and a walk.
- Twins 1B Justin Morneau went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and a double.
Inter League:
(55-53) Diamondbacks – 1 at 7 – Rangers (60-49)
- Rangers SP Yu Darvish matched his career high with 14 strikeouts over seven scoreless innings.
- Diamondbacks RP Zeke Spruill gave up five runs and three homers in four innings to take the loss.
- Rangers C A.J. Pierzynski went 3-for-4 with a homer, three RBI and his first stolen base in three years.
- Rangers OF David Murphy went 3-for-4 and hit his 12th homer.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Padres activated RHP Sean O'Sullivan from the paternity leave list.
- Padres optioned RHP Miles Mikolas to Triple-A Tucson.
- Phillies sent OF Steve Susdorf outright to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
- Phillies purchased the contract of RHP Ethan Martin from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
- Braves sent RHP Kameron Loe outright to Triple-A Gwinnett.
- Diamondbacks recalled RHP Zeke Spruill from Triple-A Reno.
- Rockies designated RHP Josh Sullivan for assignment.
- Rockies purchased the contract of RHP Chad Bettis from Double-A Tulsa.
- Rockies optioned LHP Jeff Francis to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
- Diamondbacks optioned RHP Chaz Roe to Triple-A Reno.
- Diamondbacks placed C Miguel Montero on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 29, with a lower back strain.
- Giants re-signed RHP Hunter Strickland to a minor league contract.
- Baseball America's Ben Badler reports that Dominican outfielder Eloy Jimenez has signed with the Cubs for $2.8 million.
American League:
- Rangers prospect SS Rougned Odor has officially been promoted from High-A Myrtle Beach to Double-A Frisco.
- Rays released RHP Ramon Ramirez.
- Royals placed 2B Chris Getz on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained left knee.
- Astros recalled OF Jimmy Paredes from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
- White Sox prospect SS Marcus Semien has officially been promoted from Double-A Birmingham to Triple-A Charlotte.
- Blue Jays activated RHP Sergio Santos from the 60-day disabled list.
- Blue Jays transferred RHP Brandon Morrow from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
- Blue Jays placed RHP Dustin McGowan on the 15-day disabled list with a strained oblique.
- Red Sox optioned RHP Brandon Workman to Triple-A Pawtucket.
- Red Sox OF Jackie Bradley, Jr. was placed on the 7-day disabled list with Triple-A Pawtucket due to elbow inflammation.
- Twins optioned OF Aaron Hicks to Triple-A Rochester.
- Twins optioned LHP Scott Diamond to Triple-A Rochester.
- Red Sox optioned RHP Jose De La Torre to Triple-A Pawtucket.
- Red Sox recalled RHP Steven Wright from Triple-A Pawtucket.
- Blue Jays placed outfielder Melky Cabrera on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left knee.
- Blue Jays recalled RHP Neil Wagner from Triple-A Buffalo.
- Red Sox released RHP Brandon Lyon.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Phillies OF Domonic Brown passed an ImPACT concussion test Wednesday.
- Mets C Travis d'Arnaud could be called to the majors soon.
- Braves C Gerald Laird underwent a procedure Wednesday to remove his kidney stone.
- Phillies OF Domonic Brown (concussion) swung a bat Thursday for the first time since being placed on the 7-day disabled list.
- Rockies RP Edgmer Escalona could require a trip to the disabled list due to a sore left calf.
- Pirates SP Wandy Rodriguez (forearm) will not return before September, at the earliest.
- Giants RP Jeremy Affeldt (groin) played light catch on Thursday.
American League:
- Twins OF Josh Willingham (knee) is expected to begin a rehab assignment this weekend with Triple-A Rochester.
- Red Sox SP Clay Buchholz (shoulder) played long toss on Wednesday.
- An MRI taken Tuesday on Royals OF Lorenzo Cain's tight groin showed no structural damage of any kind.
- Red Sox SP Clay Buchholz (shoulder) could know by Sunday when he'll be cleared to throw from a mound.
- Orioles SP Jason Hammel (forearm) will undergo an MRI on Friday.
- 3B Wilson Betemit (knee) will begin a minor league rehab assignment next Tuesday with the Orioles' Gulf Coast League affiliate.
- Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez (quad) participated in a simulated game Thursday.
- Angels DH Albert Pujols will not have surgery to repair the partial tear of his left plantar fascia.
Notes and Rumors
National League:
- Phillies SP Ethan Martin will make a spot start on Friday night against the Braves.
- Giants manager Bruce Bochy will announce Friday who will start Sunday against the Rays.
- Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki was ejected from Thursday's game against the Braves for arguing balls and strikes.
American League:
- FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal was told Thursday afternoon that Rangers DH Lance Berkman is not going to retire.
- The Twins will recall outfielder Oswaldo Arcia from Triple-A Rochester on Friday.
- SP Jake Peavy will make his debut with the Red Sox on Saturday against the Diamondbacks.
- Royals DH Billy Butler will not start any of the three games during this weekend's series against the Mets.
Yesterday's Top Hitters
| PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
| Ryan Raburn | CLE | vs CHW | 6-1 W | 3/4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Justin Upton | ATL | vs COL | 11-2 W | 2/5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | vs LAD | 4-6 L | 2/3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Junior Lake | CHC | vs LAD | 4-6 L | 2/4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| A.J. Pierzynski | TEX | vs ARI | 7-1 W | 3/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| David Murphy | TEX | vs ARI | 7-1 W | 3/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Shane Victorino | BOS | vs SEA | 8-7 W | 2/5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mark Trumbo | LAA | vs TOR | 8-2 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Yasiel Puig | LAD | @ CHC | 6-4 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jason Heyward | ATL | vs COL | 11-2 W | 1/3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Henry Blanco | SEA | @ BOS | 7-8 L | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Kendrys Morales | SEA | @ BOS | 7-8 L | 4/5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tony Cruz | STL | @ PIT | 13-0 W | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Justin Morneau | MIN | vs KC | 2-7 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kyle Seager | SEA | @ BOS | 7-8 L | 2/4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| DJ LeMahieu | COL | @ ATL | 2-11 L | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Allen Craig | STL | @ PIT | 13-0 W | 2/4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | vs HOU | 6-3 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jon Jay | STL | @ PIT | 13-0 W | 2/4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | @ PHI | 2-1 W | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Drew Stubbs | CLE | vs CHW | 6-1 W | 3/4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Mitch Moreland | TEX | vs ARI | 7-1 W | 1/3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | ATL | vs COL | 11-2 W | 3/5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chris Nelson | LAA | vs TOR | 8-2 W | 2/3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Julio Teheran | ATL | vs COL | 11-2 W | 2/2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Matt Holliday | STL | @ PIT | 13-0 W | 2/5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| David Freese | STL | @ PIT | 13-0 W | 2/3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Daniel Nava | BOS | vs SEA | 8-7 W | 2/4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Marc Krauss | HOU | @ BAL | 3-6 L | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | vs COL | 11-2 W | 2/4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines
| Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
| Yu Darvish | TEX | vs ARI | 7-1 W | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 111 | W |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | vs SF | 1-2 L | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 113 | ND |
| Matt Cain | SF | @ PHI | 2-1 W | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 103 | W |
| Felix Hernandez | SEA | @ BOS | 7-8 L | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 107 | ND |
| Joe Kelly | STL | @ PIT | 13-0 W | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 102 | W |
| Justin Masterson | CLE | vs CHW | 6-1 W | 6.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 104 | W |
| Garrett Richards | LAA | vs TOR | 8-2 W | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 90 | W |
| Bud Norris | BAL | vs HOU | 6-3 W | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 104 | W |
| Julio Teheran | ATL | vs COL | 11-2 W | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 103 | W |
| Tom Koehler | MIA | vs NYM | 3-0 W | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 113 | W |
| Matt Harvey | NYM | @ MIA | 0-3 L | 5.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 110 | L |
| James Shields | KC | @ MIN | 7-2 W | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 116 | W |
| Ricky Nolasco | LAD | @ CHC | 6-4 W | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 82 | W |
| Jordan Lyles | HOU | @ BAL | 3-6 L | 5.2 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 94 | L |
| Chris Rusin | CHC | vs LAD | 4-6 L | 5 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 94 | L |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | vs STL | 0-13 L | 6 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 104 | L |
| Chris Sale | CHW | @ CLE | 1-6 L | 5 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 79 | L |
| Zeke Spruill | ARI | @ TEX | 1-7 L | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 67 | L |
| Chad Bettis | COL | @ ATL | 2-11 L | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 88 | L |
| Ryan Dempster | BOS | vs SEA | 8-7 W | 6 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 110 | ND |
| Scott Diamond | MIN | vs KC | 2-7 L | 5 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 92 | L |
| Josh Johnson | TOR | @ LAA | 2-8 L | 2.1 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 67 | L |
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