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Probable Pitchers for September 11, 2013
PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(72-72) Diamondbacks – 3 at 5 – Dodgers (85-59) (11 innings)
- Dodgers SP Edinson Volquez allowed three runs on four hits over six innings of a no-decision.
- Diamondbacks SP Trevor Cahill yielded three runs (one earned) on four hits over six innings in a no-decision.
- Dodgers Pinch-hitter Scott Van Slyke blasted a two-run, walkoff homer in the 11th inning.
- Diamondbacks SS Didi Gregorius hit a two-run homer.
(87-57) Braves
– 4 at 3 – Marlins (53-90)
- Braves RP Craig Kimbrel pitched a scoreless ninth inning, striking out two, to earn his 46th save.
- Braves C Evan Gattis went 2-for-5 with two RBI,
- Marlins SP Tom Koehler allowed four runs over five innings.
- Braves SP Julio Teheran allowed three runs over 6 2/3 innings.
(62-82) Cubs
– 9 at 1 – Reds (82-64)
- Cubs C Welington Castillo went 3-for-5 with two home runs.
- Cubs 3B Donnie Murphy went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI.
- Reds SS Billy Hamilton went 0-for-2, his first two official at-bats of the season.
- Cubs SP Edwin Jackson allowed one run over seven innings in a win.
(75-69) Nationals – 6 at 3 –
Mets
(64-79)
- Nationals OF Jayson Werth went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
- Mets OF Matt den Dekker went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a stolen base.
- Nationals SP Jordan Zimmermann allowed three runs over five innings.
- Mets SP Dillon Gee allowed four runs on nine hits over 6 1/3 innings.
(66-77) Padres
– 8 at 2 – Phillies (66-78)
- Padres SP Andrew Cashner allowed two runs over 7 2/3 innings.
- Phillies SP Tyler Cloyd allowed seven runs over four innings.
- Padres 3B Chase Headley went 3-for-5 with two RBI.
- Padres 2B Jedd Gyorko went 3-for-5 with three runs scored.
(62-81) Brewers
– 2 at 4 – Cardinals (84-60)
- Cardinals SP Shelby Miller fired 6 2/3 scoreless innings.
- Brewers SP Wily Peralta surrendered three earned runs over 6 2/3 innings.
American League:
(76-69) Royals – 6 at 3 – Indians (77-67)
- Royals SP Jeremy Guthrie had his stuff working, tossing six innings of one-run ball.
- Indians SP Zach McAllister lasted only five innings, getting charged with four runs on six hits and three walks
- Royals SS Alcides Escobar had an RBI single and a solo homer.
- Indians 3B Lonnie Chisenhall went 3-for-3 at the plate
(83-62) Tigers – 9 at 1 – White Sox (58-86)
- Tigers SP Rick Porcello allowed one run in a complete-game victory.
- Tigers 1B Prince Fielder went 4-for-5 with a home run.
- White Sox SP Erik Johnson allowed six runs — two earned — over 3 2/3 innings.
- Tigers C Alex Avila went 4-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored.
(77-68) Yankees – 7 at 5 – Orioles (77-67)
- Yankees SP Ivan Nova was charged with four runs on six hits and two walks over six innings.
- Orioles SP Miguel Gonzalez allowed three runs over six frames.
- Yankees OF Alfonso Soriano smacked a pair of homers and drove in three.
- Orioles 1B Chris Davis launched his 49th homer.
(49-96) Astros – 13 at 2 – Mariners (65-80)
- Astros SS Jonathan Villar stuffed the box score, accumulating his first career home run, a single, walk, two steals and three runs scored.
- Astros SP Jordan Lyles gave up two runs — one earned — on four hits over six innings.
(68-76) Angels – 12 at 6 – Blue Jays (67-77)
- Angels 1B Mark Trumbo went 5-for-5 with a home run and 11 total bases.
- Blue Jays OF Anthony Gose hit a grand slam.
- Angels OF Josh Hamilton went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI.
- Blue Jays SP Mark Buehrle allowed eight runs on 12 hits in four innings.
- Angels SP Jerome Williams allowed six runs over five innings but backed into a win.
(88-58) Red Sox
– 2 at 0 – Rays (78-65)
- Red Sox SP Clay Buchholz hurled five scoreless innings.
- Rays SP David Price allowed just two runs in eight innings.
(83-61) Athletics
– 3 at 4 – Twins (63-80)
- Twins OF Josh Willingham went 2-for-3 with two home runs, including the game-winning homer in the eighth inning.
- Athletics 3B Alberto Callaspo hit his seventh home run of the season.
- Twins SP Liam Hendriks allowed three runs over 5 1/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Athletics SP Jarrod Parker allowed two runs over six innings of a no-decision.
Inter League:
(82-61) Pirates – 5 at 4 – Rangers (81-62)
- Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen went 3-for-5 with three RBI.
- Rangers OF Alex Rios went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored.
- Pirates SP Francisco Liriano allowed one run over six innings to earn his 16th win of the season.
- Rangers SP Martin Perez allowed four runs over five innings.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Braves activated OF Reed Johnson from the 15-day disabled list.
- Padres purchased the contract of 1B Tommy Medica from Double-A San Antonio.
- Mets recalled SS Ruben Tejada from Triple-A Las Vegas.
American League:
- Red Sox designated RHP Jose De La Torre for assignment.
- Red Sox activated RHP Clay Buchholz from the 60-day disabled list.
- Yankees signed LHP Mike Zagurski.
- Yankees transferred DH Travis Hafner from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
- Angels activated INF Howie Kendrick from the 15-day disabled list.
- Athletics activated OF Josh Reddick from the 15-day disabled list.
- Tigers recalled LHP Darin Downs from Triple-A Toledo.
- Yankees acquired SS Brendan Ryan from the Mariners for a player to be named later.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Cardinals RP Jason Motte (elbow) began a throwing program Monday.
- Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Tuesday that he expects OF Matt Kemp (ankle) to return later this season.
- Reds SP Tony Cingrani left Tuesday's start against the Cubs with back spasms.
- Giants RP Chad Gaudin (carpal tunnel syndrome) will throw another simulated game Thursday.
- Giants RP Jeremy Affeldt (groin) will be activated from the disabled list Wednesday.
- Brewers OF Khris Davis (wrist) is unlikely to be available for the series with the Cardinals starting on Tuesday.
- Phillies SP Roy Halladay's next start has been pushed back to Thursday due to the flu.
- Cardinals 1B Allen Craig's (foot) re-evaluation has been pushed back to Thursday.
- Nationals OF Bryce Harper (hip) is expected to return Wednesday.
- Braves RP Jordan Walden (groin) could be available Thursday.
- Pirates SP Charlie Morton (foot) expects to start this Friday.
- Pirates OF Starling Marte (hand) took batting practice on Tuesday.
- Reds RP Sean Marshall (shoulder) threw a simulated game on Tuesday afternoon.
- Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports that Mets RP Bobby Parnell will undergo neck surgery on Tuesday in California.
- Mets SP Matt Harvey (elbow) will meet with Dr. James Andrews on Monday, and remains optimistic that he'll avoid Tommy John surgery.
- Rockies SP Drew Pomeranz (biceps) threw a bullpen session Monday.
- Braves OF Justin Upton is considered day-to-day after being diagnosed with a bruised right knee.
- Phillies OF Domonic Brown (heel) took 40-50 swings in the batting cage Tuesday.
- Mets 3B Justin Turner left Tuesday's game against the Nationals with tightness in his right hamstring.
American League
- Rangers OF Jim Adduci (shoulder) is available off the bench Tuesday.
- Angels SP Jered Weaver dealt with some right forearm tightness during Monday's start.
- SS Jhonny Peralta will resume working out with the Tigers on Wednesday.
- Yankees RP Boone Logan has reported no improvement in his left elbow since being given a cortisone shot.
- Yankees RP David Robertson (shoulder) expects to be available Wednesday.
- OF Colby Rasmus (oblique) could return to the Blue Jays' starting lineup by the end of this week.
- Rays RP Jesse Crain (shoulder) threw another bullpen session on Tuesday afternoon at Tropicana Field.
- Angels OF Peter Bourjos' season-ending surgery to repair his injured right wrist on Tuesday was deemed a success.
- Yankees manager Joe Girardi said after Tuesday's game that C Austin Romine is likely dealing with a concussion.
- Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez left Tuesday's game against the Orioles with left hamstring tightness.
Notes & Rumors:
National League:
- SP Gerrit Cole is expected to be used in the Pirates bullpen during the postseason.
- Nationals pitching prospect Lucas Giolito finished his 2013 season on a high note, posting a 1-0 record, 0.64 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 14/4 K/BB ratio in three starts (14 IP) with Low-A Auburn.
American League:
- The Rangers are leaning towards keeping SP Nick Tepesch in the rotation for a start next Tuesday against the Rays.
- The Astros have shut down SP Jared Cosart for the remainder of the season.
- Twins top prospect Byron Buxton is expected to be named Baseball America's Minor League Player of the Year on Wednesday.
Yesterday's Top Hitters:
| PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
| Mark Trumbo | LAA | @ TOR | 12-6 W | 5/5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | vs COL | 8-9 L | 4/5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Michael Cuddyer | COL | @ SF | 9-8 W | 3/5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | @ CIN | 9-1 W | 3/5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh Willingham | MIN | vs OAK | 4-3 W | 2/3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Jayson Werth | WSH | @ NYM | 6-3 W | 3/4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh Hamilton | LAA | @ TOR | 12-6 W | 3/5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Alfonso Soriano | NYY | @ BAL | 7-5 W | 2/5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chris Iannetta | LAA | @ TOR | 12-6 W | 3/4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | @ SEA | 13-2 W | 3/6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Prince Fielder | DET | @ CHW | 9-1 W | 4/5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Alex Avila | DET | @ CHW | 9-1 W | 4/4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | vs NYY | 5-7 L | 2/2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Anthony Gose | TOR | vs LAA | 6-12 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chris Carter | HOU | @ SEA | 13-2 W | 3/4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Brandon Laird | HOU | @ SEA | 13-2 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | @ SEA | 13-2 W | 2/5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Donnie Murphy | CHC | @ CIN | 9-1 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordy Mercer | PIT | @ TEX | 5-4 W | 4/5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mark Reynolds | NYY | @ BAL | 7-5 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | @ PHI | 8-2 W | 3/5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Matt Dominguez | HOU | @ SEA | 13-2 W | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Alcides Escobar | KC | @ CLE | 6-3 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Adam LaRoche | WSH | @ NYM | 6-3 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | @ TEX | 5-4 W | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Marco Scutaro | SF | vs COL | 8-9 L | 3/6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Alex Rios | TEX | vs PIT | 4-5 L | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | @ SF | 9-8 W | 2/4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Oswaldo Arcia | MIN | vs OAK | 4-3 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Scott Van Slyke | LAD | vs ARI | 5-3 W | 1/1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines:
| Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
| David Price | TB | vs BOS | 0-2 L | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 127 | L |
| Rick Porcello | DET | @ CHW | 9-1 W | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 105 | W |
| Andrew Cashner | SD | @ PHI | 8-2 W | 7.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 107 | W |
| Shelby Miller | STL | vs MIL | 4-2 W | 6.2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 108 | W |
| Clay Buchholz | BOS | @ TB | 2-0 W | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 74 | W |
| Jordan Lyles | HOU | @ SEA | 13-2 W | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 108 | W |
| Wily Peralta | MIL | @ STL | 2-4 L | 6.2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 105 | L |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | @ TEX | 5-4 W | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 91 | W |
| Edwin Jackson | CHC | @ CIN | 9-1 W | 7 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 98 | W |
| Edinson Volquez | LAD | vs ARI | 5-3 W | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 80 | ND |
| Julio Teheran | ATL | @ MIA | 4-3 W | 6.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 111 | W |
| Miguel Gonzalez | BAL | vs NYY | 5-7 L | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 94 | ND |
| Trevor Cahill | ARI | @ LAD | 3-5 L | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 103 | ND |
| Jeremy Guthrie | KC | @ CLE | 6-3 W | 6 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 99 | W |
| Jarrod Parker | OAK | @ MIN | 3-4 L | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 101 | ND |
| Liam Hendriks | MIN | vs OAK | 4-3 W | 5.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 96 | ND |
| Ivan Nova | NYY | @ BAL | 7-5 W | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 79 | ND |
| Dillon Gee | NYM | vs WSH | 3-6 L | 6.1 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 89 | L |
| Jordan Zimmermann | WSH | @ NYM | 6-3 W | 5 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 85 | W |
| Tony Cingrani | CIN | vs CHC | 1-9 L | 1.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 37 | L |
| Zach McAllister | CLE | vs KC | 3-6 L | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 78 | L |
| Tom Koehler | MIA | vs ATL | 3-4 L | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 80 | L |
| Martin Perez | TEX | vs PIT | 4-5 L | 5 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 73 | L |
| Erik Johnson | CHW | vs DET | 1-9 L | 3.2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 96 | L |
| Jorge De La Rosa | COL | @ SF | 9-8 W | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 56 | ND |
| Ryan Vogelsong | SF | vs COL | 8-9 L | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 80 | ND |
| Joe Saunders | SEA | vs HOU | 2-13 L | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 69 | L |
| Jerome Williams | LAA | @ TOR | 12-6 W | 5 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 80 | W |
| Tyler Cloyd | PHI | vs SD | 2-8 L | 4 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 73 | L |
| Mark Buehrle | TOR | vs LAA | 6-12 L | 4 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 77 | L |
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