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Probable Pitchers for August 20, 2013
PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(73-51) Pirates – 3 at 1 – Padres (56-69)
- Pirates RP Mark Melancon earned his eighth save of the season despite allowing a run on two hits.
- Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez finished 2-for-4 with a homer and two runs scored.
- Pirates SP Francisco Liriano spun seven shutout innings, striking out a season-high 13 batters in a victory.
- Padres SP Andrew Cashner permitted three runs — one earned — on five hits over seven innings.
(72-52) Dodgers – 2 at 6 – Marlins (48-75)
- Marlins SP Jose Fernandez allowed two runs — one earned — in six innings and struck out eight.
- Marlins OF Giancarlo Stanton went 2-for-4 and hit his 15th homer.
- Dodgers OF Yasiel Puig went hitless in a second straight game, finishing 0-for-5.
(64-59) Diamondbacks – 3 at 5 – Reds (71-54)
- Reds 2B Brandon Phillips went 3-for-4 with a triple and two runs scored.
- Diamondbacks SP Randall Delgado surrendered five runs in six innings.
(72-52) Cardinals – 8 at 5 – Brewers (54-71)
- Cardinals OF Carlos Beltran went 3-for-5 with a home run.
- Cardinals SP Shelby Miller fanned eight while allowing two runs in 5 1/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Brewers 3B Aramis Ramirez homered for just his second hit in six games back from the disabled list.
(58-68) Rockies – 4 at 5 – Phillies (55-69)
- Phillies OF John Mayberry Jr. hit a three-run homer.
- Phillies SP Ethan Martin pitched 6 1/3 innings of two-run ball.
- Phillies RP Jonathan Papelbon notched his first save since July 11 with a scoreless ninth.
- Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki went 2-for-3 with a homer and a walk.
(60-64) Nationals – 1 at 11 – Cubs (54-70)
- Cubs SP Jeff Samardzija pitched a complete game, allowing six hits while striking out five.
- Nationals SP Jordan Zimmermann was lit up for eight runs in five innings.
- Cubs OF Nate Schierholtz went 3-for-4 with two homers and six RBI.
- Cubs 3B Donnie Murphy hit a pair of solo homers.
American League:
(41-83) Astros – 5 at 16 – Rangers (72-53)
- Rangers C A.J. Pierzynski went 4-for-5 with a homer, a double and four RBI.
- Astros SP Lucas Harrell was pummeled for nine runs — seven earned — in 2 1/3 innings.
- Rangers OF Leonys Martin went 3-for-4 with a walk, two RBI and three runs scored.
(67-58) Indians – 5 at 2 – Angels (55-69)
- Angels 1B Mark Trumbo went 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBI.
- Indians SP Zach McAllister spread five hits and one run over 6 1/3 frames in a victory.
- Angels SP Jered Weaver surrendered four runs on eight hits over six innings.
- Indians 3B Lonnie Chisenhall went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
(71-52) Rays – 4 at 3 – Orioles (67-57)
- Rays SP David Price lasted just five innings, but he got the win after allowing two runs and 10 hits.
- Orioles C Matt Wieters went 3-for-5 and hit his 16th homer.
(57-67) Mariners – 1 at 2 – Athletics (71-53)
- Athletics 1B Brandon Moss swatted a walk-off solo homer.
- Athletics SP Jarrod Parker tossed his first career complete game, allowing just one run on eight hits.
- Mariners SP Aaron Harang allowed only one run on five hits over seven innings.
Inter League:
(57-66) Mets – 6 at 1 – Twins (54-69)
- Mets SP Dillon Gee picked up his 9th win of the season on 7.2 innings of shutout ball
- Twins SP Kyle Gibson was rocked for 10 hits and four runs in just 3.2 innings.
- Mets OF Marlon Byrd hit his 20th homer of the year.
(74-53) Red Sox – 7 at 0 – Giants (55-69)
- Red Sox C Jarrod Saltalamacchia finished 2-for-4 with a walk, double, RBI and two runs scored.
- Red Sox OF Shane Victorino went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
- Red Sox SP Jon Lester hurled 8 1/3 shutout innings while allowing only six hits.
- Giants SP Tim Lincecum was abused for five runs on nine hits over five innings.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Rockies placed RHP Jhoulys Chacin on the bereavement list.
- Cubs activated OF Brian Bogusevic from the 15-day disabled list.
- Nationals released OF Roger Bernadina.
- Nationals acquired OF David DeJesus from the Cubs for a player to be named later.
- Marlins transferred OF Marcell Ozuna from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
- Marlins purchased the contract of INF Gil Velazquez from Triple-A New Orleans.
- Marlins placed INF Placido Polanco on the 7-day concussion disabled list.
- Pirates transferred C Michael McKenry from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
- Diamondbacks released RHP Garrett Mock.
- Phillies recalled RHP Tyler Cloyd from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
- Phillies optioned LHP Raul Valdes to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
- Pirates recalled RHP Ryan Reid from Triple-A Indianapolis.
- Pirates optioned LHP Kris Johnson to Triple-A Indianapolis.
- Rockies recalled INF Ryan Wheeler from Triple-A Colorado Springs.
- Rockies placed C Yorvit Torrealba on the 7-day disabled list.
- Rockies recalled INF/C Jordan Pacheco from Triple-A Colorado Springs.
- Padres recalled RHP Brad Boxberger from Triple-A Tucson.
- Padres designated RHP Sean O'Sullivan for assignment.
- Mets optioned C Anthony Recker to Triple-A Las Vegas.
- Dodgers activated RHP Brian Wilson from the 15-day disabled list.
- Dodgers optioned OF Scott Van Slyke to Triple-A Albuquerque.
American League:
- Rays activated OF Desmond Jennings from the 15-day disabled list.
- Rays optioned RHP Brandon Gomes to Triple-A Durham.
- Orioles recalled INF Danny Valencia from Triple-A Norfolk.
- Astros purchased the contract of LHP Wade LeBlanc from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
- Astros optioned OF Marc Krauss to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
- Royals released INF Elliot Johnson.
- Indians SS Francisco Lindor has been placed on the 7-day disabled list with Double-A Akron due to a lower back strain.
- Red Sox optioned C Ryan Lavarnway to Triple-A Pawtucket.
- Red Sox optioned RHP Rubby De La Rosa to Triple-A Pawtucket.
- Orioles optioned RHP Josh Stinson to Triple-A Norfolk.
- Yankees released INF Luis Cruz.
- Rays sent INF Ryan Roberts outright to Triple-A Durham.
- Blue Jays optioned RHP Thad Weber to Triple-A Buffalo.
- Blue Jays activated INF Munenori Kawasaki from the paternity leave list.
- FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Angels have placed SS Erick Aybar and Jason Vargas on waivers.
- Red Sox activated C David Ross from the 60-day disabled list.
- Red Sox transferred RHP Andrew Bailey from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
- Red Sox transferred RHP Clay Buchholz from 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
- Red Sox optioned INF Brock Holt to Triple-A Pawtucket.
- Red Sox purchased the contract of INF Xander Bogaerts from Triple-A Pawtucket.
- Red Sox released RHP Jose Contreras.
- Twins optioned RHP Kyle Gibson to Triple-A Rochester.
- Red Sox recalled RHP Brayan Villarreal from Triple-A Pawtucket.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Rockies SP Roy Oswalt (hamstring) threw 65 pitches in a bullpen session Monday.
- Pirates OF Travis Snider (toe) will begin a rehab assignment Monday with Double-A Altoona.
- Giants OF Angel Pagan (hamstring) is expected back September 1.
- RP Edward Mujica was unavailable for the Cardinals' weekend series in Chicago due to general fatigue.
- Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez (finger) could begin swinging a bat on Wednesday.
- Dodgers manager Don Mattingly admitted Monday that OF Matt Kemp (ankle) is unlikely to return before September.
- Diamondbacks RP Matt Reynolds (elbow) has been throwing from a distance of 100 feet.
- C Miguel Montero (back) was scheduled to catch in a rehab game with the Diamondbacks' Arizona League club Monday.
- Pirates SP Wandy Rodriguez (forearm) is scheduled to throw a 40-pitch bullpen session Monday.
- Padres manager Bud Black estimated Monday that OF Carlos Quentin (knee) has a 50/50 shot to return this season.
- Padres OF Cameron Maybin has been pulled off his rehab assignment again and will have his left knee evaluated by team doctors.
- Rockies SP Tyler Chatwood (elbow) threw a successful 60-pitch bullpen session Monday.
- Reds RP Sean Marshall (shoulder) played catch Monday
American League:
- Yankees SS Derek Jeter (calf) appeared in a simulated game Monday.
- Twins SP Samuel Deduno is day-to-day with bicep tendinitis.
- Tigers 2B Omar Infante (back) could return to the Tigers' lineup Tuesday.
- Angels OF Mike Trout was removed from Sunday's game against the Astros with tightness in his right hamstring.
- Yankees SS Derek Jeter (calf) fielded grounders and took batting practice on Sunday in Tampa, Florida.
- Yankees SS Eduardo Nunez was forced from Sunday's game against the Red Sox with a tight right hamstring.
- Rays SP Matt Moore (elbow) felt encouraged after playing catch Monday.
- The Red Sox are hoping to get 1B Mike Napoli (foot) back in the lineup Tuesday.
- Indians SP Brett Myers (elbow) threw a successful simulated game on Sunday.
- Astros C Carlos Corporan left Monday's game against the Rangers after taking a foul tip off his mask.
- Rangers SP Nick Tepesch (elbow) threw a second bullpen session on Monday.
- Indians SP Corey Kluber (finger) extended his long-toss to 150 feet Monday.
- The Angels have shut DH Albert Pujols (foot) down for the remainder of the season.
Yesterday's Top Hitters
| PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
| Nate Schierholtz | CHC | vs WSH | 11-1 W | 3/4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| A.J. Pierzynski | TEX | vs HOU | 16-5 W | 4/5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Donnie Murphy | CHC | vs WSH | 11-1 W | 2/4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | vs TB | 3-4 L | 3/5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dioner Navarro | CHC | vs WSH | 11-1 W | 1/2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Leonys Martin | TEX | vs HOU | 16-5 W | 3/4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Yadier Molina | STL | @ MIL | 8-5 W | 4/5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Carlos Beltran | STL | @ MIL | 8-5 W | 3/5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Matt Joyce | TB | @ BAL | 4-3 W | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Lonnie Chisenhall | CLE | @ LAA | 5-2 W | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brandon Phillips | CIN | vs ARI | 5-3 W | 3/4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Carlos Ruiz | PHI | vs COL | 5-4 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mark Trumbo | LAA | vs CLE | 2-5 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Pedro Alvarez | PIT | @ SD | 3-1 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Daniel Nava | BOS | @ SF | 7-0 W | 3/4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | vs STL | 5-8 L | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Marlon Byrd | NYM | @ MIN | 6-1 W | 2/5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | COL | @ PHI | 4-5 L | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Juan Uribe | LAD | @ MIA | 2-6 L | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brandon Moss | OAK | vs SEA | 2-1 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| John Mayberry Jr. | PHI | vs COL | 5-4 W | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Evan Longoria | TB | @ BAL | 4-3 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Norichika Aoki | MIL | vs STL | 5-8 L | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Elvis Andrus | TEX | vs HOU | 16-5 W | 2/4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | MIA | vs LAD | 6-2 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Shane Victorino | BOS | @ SF | 7-0 W | 3/4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Nick Swisher | CLE | @ LAA | 5-2 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Danny Valencia | BAL | vs TB | 3-4 L | 3/4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Junior Lake | CHC | vs WSH | 11-1 W | 2/4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jon Jay | STL | @ MIL | 8-5 W | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines
| Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | @ SD | 3-1 W | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 104 | W |
| Jeff Samardzija | CHC | vs WSH | 11-1 W | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 105 | W |
| Jarrod Parker | OAK | vs SEA | 2-1 W | 9 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 100 | W |
| Dillon Gee | NYM | @ MIN | 6-1 W | 7.2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 99 | W |
| Jon Lester | BOS | @ SF | 7-0 W | 8.1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 115 | W |
| Aaron Harang | SEA | @ OAK | 1-2 L | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 97 | ND |
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | vs LAD | 6-2 W | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 109 | W |
| Zach McAllister | CLE | @ LAA | 5-2 W | 6.1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 103 | W |
| Ethan Martin | PHI | vs COL | 5-4 W | 6.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 90 | W |
| Andrew Cashner | SD | vs PIT | 1-3 L | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 83 | L |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | LAD | @ MIA | 2-6 L | 7.1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 112 | L |
| Shelby Miller | STL | @ MIL | 8-5 W | 5.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 101 | ND |
| Bronson Arroyo | CIN | vs ARI | 5-3 W | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 87 | W |
| Chris Tillman | BAL | vs TB | 3-4 L | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 107 | L |
| Matt Garza | TEX | vs HOU | 16-5 W | 6.2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 112 | W |
| David Price | TB | @ BAL | 4-3 W | 5 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 99 | W |
| Jered Weaver | LAA | vs CLE | 2-5 L | 6 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 100 | L |
| Marco Estrada | MIL | vs STL | 5-8 L | 6 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 95 | ND |
| Randall Delgado | ARI | @ CIN | 3-5 L | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 114 | L |
| Jeff Manship | COL | @ PHI | 4-5 L | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 83 | L |
| Tim Lincecum | SF | vs BOS | 0-7 L | 5 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 104 | L |
| Kyle Gibson | MIN | vs NYM | 1-6 L | 3.2 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 72 | L |
| Jordan Zimmermann | WSH | @ CHC | 1-11 L | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 81 | L |
| Lucas Harrell | HOU | @ TEX | 5-16 L | 2.1 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 62 | L |
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