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Probable Pitchers for September 10, 2013
PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(72-71) Diamondbacks – 1 at 8 – Dodgers (84-59)
- Dodgers 1B Adrian Gonzalez finished 2-for-4 with a double, homer and two RBI.
- Dodgers 3B Juan Uribe crushed solo home runs in his first three at-bats.
- Dodgers SP Ricky Nolasco only gave up an unearned run on three hits over 6 2/3 innings.
- Diamondbacks SP Randall Delgado was blasted for five runs in just 2 2/3 innings.
(86-57) Braves
– 5 at 2 – Marlins (53-89)
- Braves SP Kris Medlen yielded two runs in 6 1/3 innings and struck out six.
- Marlins SP Henderson Alvarez was lifted after giving up five runs in four innings.
- Marlins OF Chris Coghlan went 4-for-4 from the leadoff spot.
(61-82) Cubs
– 2 at 0 – Reds (82-63)
- Cubs SP Travis Wood scattered six hits in seven innings and combined with two relievers on a shutout.
- Cubs 3B Luis Valbuena doubled and homered.
(74-69) Nationals – 9 at 0 –
Mets
(64-78)
- Nationals SP Gio Gonzalez went the distance, allowing just a single to Zach Lutz.
- Mets RP Carlos Torres was tagged for six runs in four innings.
- Nationals OF Denard Span went 3-for-4 and hit his fourth homer of the year.
(66-79) Rockies
– 2 at 3 – Giants (65-79) (10 innings)
- Giants C Buster Posey finished 2-for-4 with a homer.
- Giants SP Tim Lincecum yielded two runs on seven hits over eight innings.
- Rockies SP Jhoulys Chacin tossed seven innings of one-run ball
American League:
(75-69) Royals – 3 at 4 – Indians (77-66)
- Indians SP Ubaldo Jimenez allowed just an unearned run over seven innings and struck out 10.
- Royals OF Alex Gordon went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer.
(82-62) Tigers – 1 at 5 – White Sox (58-85)
- White Sox 3B Conor Gillaspie smacked a pair of doubles.
- White Sox SP Chris Sale fired eight innings of one-run ball.
- Tigers SP Max Scherzer failed in his quest for his 20th win, allowing five runs (four earned) over four innings.
(76-68) Yankees – 2 at 4 – Orioles (77-66)
- Orioles SP Chris Tillman struck out nine while allowing two runs in seven innings.
- Hitting second for the first time this year, Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a homer.
(48-96) Astros – 6 at 4 – Mariners (65-79)
- Astros RP Josh Fields allowed a solo homer but escaped to earn his fourth save of the season.
- Astros SP Jarred Cosart allowed one unearned run on only two hits over five innings in a no-decision.
- Mariners SP Taijuan Walker struck out eight in five innings, allowing two runs on five hits, in a no-decision.
(67-76) Angels – 3 at 6 – Twins (62-80)
- Twins C Josmil Pinto doubled three times and walked.
- Getting a rare start against a lefty, Angels OF Kole Calhoun finished up 3-for-4 with an RBI double.
Inter League:
(81-61) Pirates – 1 at 0 – Rangers (81-61)
- Pirates RP Mark Melancon secured his 12th save of the year.
- Pirates SP Gerrit Cole struck out a career-high nine batters over seven shutout innings in a brilliant road victory.
- Rangers SP Yu Darvish allowed only one run on four hits over seven innings.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Nationals released C Kris Watts.
- Braves recalled C Christian Bethancourt from Double-A Mississippi.
- Mets placed LHP Scott Rice on the 60-day disabled list with a sports hernia.
- Mets placed 1B Ike Davis on the 60-day disabled list with a strained right oblique.
American League:
- Orioles sent INF Alex Liddi outright to Triple-A Norfolk.
- Astros activated C Carlos Corporan from the 15-day disabled list.
- Angels optioned INF Tommy Field to Triple-A Salt Lake.
- Angels recalled C John Hester from Triple-A Salt Lake.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- SP Charlie Morton (left foot) hopes to rejoin the Pirates on Tuesday and throw a bullpen session on Wednesday.
- Pirates SP Wandy Rodriguez (elbow, forearm) is scheduled to throw a simulated game on Thursday.
- Braves RP Jordan Walden (groin) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday.
- Braves OF Jason Heyward (jaw) will take batting practice on the field Friday.
- Mets 3B David Wright (hamstring) still believes that he'll return to the field this season.
- Nationals OF Bryce Harper (hip) will miss just two more games.
- Reds SP Johnny Cueto (back) threw 30 pitches of live batting practice on Sunday afternoon.
- Phillies OF Domonic Brown (heel) is scheduled to resume baseball-related activities on Tuesday afternoon.
- Pirates SP Charlie Morton (left foot) hopes to rejoin the Pirates on Tuesday and throw a bullpen session on Wednesday.
- Marlins C Jeff Mathis left Monday's game against the Braves with a bruised right thumb.
- 3B Wilmer Flores (ankles) returned to the Mets' lineup Monday.
- Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports that Mets RP Bobby Parnell will undergo surgery to repair a herniated disk in his neck.
- Giants RP Chad Gaudin (carpal tunnel syndrome) threw a simulated game Monday.
- Mets RP Jeurys Familia (elbow) began a rehab assignment with Single-A Savannah on Monday.
American League
- Steve Pearce (wrist) "likely won't be ready to come off [the disabled list] when eligible Thursday," according to the Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly.
- Indians SP Justin Masterson (oblique) would like to resume playing catch during the club's upcoming series against the White Sox, which begins on Friday.
- Mariners SP Felix Hernandez has been scratched from his scheduled Wednesday start due to ongoing back discomfort.
- C Jason Castro (knee) remained out of the Astros' lineup Monday.
- Angels 2B Howie Kendrick (knee) is expected to be activated from the disabled list Tuesday.
- Rangers SP Yu Darvish left Monday's start against the Pirates due to cramping in his right leg.
- Mariners 2B Nick Franklin (head) returned to the Mariners' lineup Monday.
- Rangers OF Jim Adduci left Monday's game against the Pirates with a right biceps strain.
- Yankees RP David Robertson (shoulder) might not be available for the series against the Orioles.
- SP Felix Hernandez (oblique) will throw this weekend before the Mariners determine when he'll make his next start.
Notes & Rumors:
National League:
- SP Aaron Harang will make his Mets' debut on Thursday against the Nationals.
- MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez reports that the Dodgers are close to a deal with free agent SS Alexander Guerrero.
- SS Cliff Pennington will be away from the Diamondbacks all week for the birth of his second child.
- Chris Owings has started at shortstop in three consecutive games for Arizona.
American League:
- Orioles OF Nick Markakis plans to play on Wednesday, the day his wife is scheduled to have labor induced to deliver the couple's third child.
- Twins manager Ron Gardenhire announced that the team will finish the season with a six-man rotation.
- Twins manager Ron Gardenhire acknowledged that the team won't promote OF Aaron Hicks this month.
- The Sporting News' Anthony Witrado reports that the Red Sox have agreed to pick up SP Jon Lester's $13 million option for 2014.
Yesterday's Top Hitters:
| PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
| Juan Uribe | LAD | vs ARI | 8-1 W | 4/4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josmil Pinto | MIN | vs LAA | 6-3 W | 3/4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Hanley Ramirez | LAD | vs ARI | 8-1 W | 2/3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Abraham Almonte | SEA | vs HOU | 4-6 L | 2/5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Denard Span | WSH | @ NYM | 9-0 W | 3/5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Alex Gordon | KC | @ CLE | 3-4 L | 2/5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | vs ARI | 8-1 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler Moore | WSH | @ NYM | 9-0 W | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jayson Werth | WSH | @ NYM | 9-0 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brad Miller | SEA | vs HOU | 4-6 L | 2/5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Luis Valbuena | CHC | @ CIN | 2-0 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Nick Markakis | BAL | vs NYY | 4-2 W | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Victor Martinez | DET | @ CHW | 1-5 L | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Alex Rodriguez | NYY | @ BAL | 2-4 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Buster Posey | SF | vs COL | 3-2 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | @ NYM | 9-0 W | 1/3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris Coghlan | MIA | vs ATL | 2-5 L | 4/4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | @ SEA | 6-4 W | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Kole Calhoun | LAA | @ MIN | 3-6 L | 3/4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Trevor Plouffe | MIN | vs LAA | 6-3 W | 2/4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | @ NYM | 9-0 W | 1/5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Angel Pagan | SF | vs COL | 3-2 W | 3/5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ryan Doumit | MIN | vs LAA | 6-3 W | 2/4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Ryan Sweeney | CHC | @ CIN | 2-0 W | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | CLE | vs KC | 4-3 W | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Lyle Overbay | NYY | @ BAL | 2-4 L | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Carlos Santana | CLE | vs KC | 4-3 W | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Josh Hamilton | LAA | @ MIN | 3-6 L | 2/4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Conor Gillaspie | CHW | vs DET | 5-1 W | 2/4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Yan Gomes | CLE | vs KC | 4-3 W | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines:
| Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
| Gio Gonzalez | WSH | @ NYM | 9-0 W | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 110 | W |
| Gerrit Cole | PIT | @ TEX | 1-0 W | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 92 | W |
| Chris Sale | CHW | vs DET | 5-1 W | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 114 | W |
| Travis Wood | CHC | @ CIN | 2-0 W | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 100 | W |
| Ubaldo Jimenez | CLE | vs KC | 4-3 W | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 99 | W |
| Ricky Nolasco | LAD | vs ARI | 8-1 W | 6.2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 100 | W |
| Chris Tillman | BAL | vs NYY | 4-2 W | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 110 | W |
| Yu Darvish | TEX | vs PIT | 0-1 L | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 81 | L |
| Jhoulys Chacin | COL | @ SF | 2-3 L | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 100 | ND |
| Ervin Santana | KC | @ CLE | 3-4 L | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 97 | L |
| Tim Lincecum | SF | vs COL | 3-2 W | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 107 | ND |
| Bronson Arroyo | CIN | vs CHC | 0-2 L | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 89 | L |
| Jarred Cosart | HOU | @ SEA | 6-4 W | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 91 | ND |
| Kris Medlen | ATL | @ MIA | 5-2 W | 6.1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 108 | W |
| Taijuan Walker | SEA | vs HOU | 4-6 L | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 84 | ND |
| CC Sabathia | NYY | @ BAL | 2-4 L | 7.1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 115 | L |
| Jered Weaver | LAA | @ MIN | 3-6 L | 6 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 89 | ND |
| Pedro Hernandez | MIN | vs LAA | 6-3 W | 4.2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 89 | ND |
| Max Scherzer | DET | @ CHW | 1-5 L | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 90 | L |
| Henderson Alvarez | MIA | vs ATL | 2-5 L | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 63 | L |
| Carlos Torres | NYM | vs WSH | 0-9 L | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 75 | L |
| Randall Delgado | ARI | @ LAD | 1-8 L | 2.2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 70 | L |
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