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Probable Pitchers for September 21, 2013
PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(88-66) Dodgers – 0 at 2 – Padres (72-81)
- Padres SP Robbie Erlin ptched 7 2/3 scoreless innings, striking out seven.
- Dodgers SP Edinson Volquez took a loss after allowing two runs — one earned — in 6 1/3 innings
(88-66) Reds
– 6 at 5 – Pirates (88-66) (10 innings)
- Reds 1B Joey Votto belted a solo homer in the 10th inning.
- Reds SP Mat Latos struggled in a no-decision, allowing four runs on eight hits over his six innings.
- Pirates 2B Neil Walker belted his 12th home run of the season in a losing effort.
- Pirates RP Mark Melancon picked up his second blown save in the last three days, when he was unable to protect a three-run advantage.
- Pirates SP Francisco Liriano twirled another gem, allowing two runs on three hits over his eight innings of work, but was handed a no-decision after Mark Melancon blew a save in the ninth inning.
(90-64) Cardinals
– 7 at 6 – Brewers (68-85)
(10 innings)
- Cardinals OF Carlos Beltran hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 10th inning.
- Cardinals RP Edward Mujica allowed two runs on three hits and a walk over one-third of an inning.
- Cardinals SP Shelby Miller gave up four runs in six innings in a no-decision.
- Brewers SP Johnny Hellweg allowed two runs over five innings in a no-decision.
- Cardinals 1B Matt Adams finished 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and a walk.
- Brewers 3B Aramis Ramirez went 3-for-4 with a home run and five RBI.
(56-98) Marlins
– 0 at 8 – Nationals (83-71)
- Nationals SP Jordan Zimmermann threw a two-hit shutout and secured his 19th win of the season.
- Marlins SP Jacob Turner was touched up for five runs over 5 1/3 innings.
- Nationals 2B Anthony Rendon went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a run scored.
- Marlins 1B Logan Morrison went 0-for-3 with a strikeout.
(77-76) Diamondbacks – 4 at 9 – Rockies (71-84)
- Rockies SP Jhoulys Chacin allowed two runs over six innings and hit his first career home run.
- Diamondbacks SP Randall Delgado allowed two runs over five innings in a no-decision.
- Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk.
- Diamondbacks 1B Paul Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a walk.
(69-84) Mets – 6 at 4 – Phillies (71-82)
- In his first game back from the disabled list, Mets 3B David Wright (hamstring) went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer.
- Mets SP Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed four runs (two earned) over six innings.
- Phillies SP Cole Hamels was tagged for six runs over seven innings.
- Phillies OF Darin Ruf delivered a two-run double, drew a walk, and scored a run.
(91-62) Braves – 9 at 5 – Cubs (64-90)
- Braves 3B Chris Johnson went 3-for-4 with a homer, a double, two RBI and a walk.
- Cubs SP Scott Baker surrendered five runs in four innings in a no-decision.
- Coming on in a tie game, Cubs RP Kevin Gregg gave up four runs after an intentional walk in the ninth to take his fifth loss.
- Braves OF Jason Heyward went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored.
- Cubs C Dioner Navarro hit his 13th homer.
American League:
(65-88) Twins – 0 at 11 – Athletics (91-63)
- Athletics SP Bartolo Colon struck out eight in six innings and combined with two relievers on a shutout.
- Twins SP Andrew Albers was tagged for eight runs — three earned — in 4 2/3 innings.
(67-87) Mariners – 2 at 3 – Angels (75-78)
(11 innings)
- Angels C Chris Iannetta singled in Kole Calhoun in the bottom of the 11th.
- Angels SP Matt Shoemaker pitched five scoreless innings and struck out five.
- Mariners 2B Nick Franklin went 3-for-5 with a double in a losing cause.
(81-72) Orioles
– 4 at 5 – Rays (84-69)
(18 innings)
- Rays OF David DeJesus delivered a walkoff RBI single in the 18th inning.
- Rays SP David Price struggled in a no-decision, allowing two runs on nine hits over his five-plus innings of work.
- Orioles OF Adam Jones went 2-for-8 with a double and two RBI.
- Orioles SP Jason Hammel pitched well in a no-decision, allowing two runs on six hits over his five innings of work.
(51-103) Astros
– 1 at 2 – Indians (84-70) (7 innings)
- Indians SP Zach McAllister tossed five innings of one run ball in a rain-shortened game.
- Indians RP Bryan Shaw retired four batters for his third career save.
- Astros SP Brett Oberholtzer gave up two unearned runs over six innings.
- Astros 1B Brandon Laird homered.
(83-70) Rangers – 1 at 2 – Royals (81-72)
- Royals OF Lorenzo Cain went 2-for-4 with a run scored.
- Royals SP Ervin Santana allowed one run over 7 1/3 innings, but was handed a no-decision.
- Rangers SP Martin Perez gave up just one run over 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Rangers C A.J. Pierzynski smacked an RBI double.
(70-83) Blue Jays – 3 at 6 – Red Sox (94-61)
- Red Sox RP Koji Uehara was called upon to record the final five outs, securing his 20th save of the season in the process.
- Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia went 3-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI.
- Red Sox SP Jon Lester delivered a tremendous effort, surrendering one run on five hits over his seven frames.
- Blue Jays 1B Adam Lind launched a pinch-hit, two-run homer.
- Blue Jays RP Esmil Rogers was yanked after just 2 1/3 innings after allowing a pair of runs on three hits and five walks.
(60-93) White Sox – 5 at 12 – Tigers (90-64)
- Tigers OF Torii Hunter went 4-for-5 with a double and three RBI.
- Tigers SP Max Scherzer became Major League baseball’s first 20 game winner of the 2013 season.
- White Sox OF Avisail Garcia went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in a losing effort.
- White Sox SP Dylan Axelrod was obliterated, surrendering seven runs on 10 hits in just 2 2/3 innings of work.
Inter League:
(71-83) Giants – 1 at 5 – Yankees (81-73)
- Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez launched a grand slam.
- Yankees SP CC Sabathia fired seven innings of one-run ball.
- Giants SP Tim Lincecum allowed four runs over 6 2/3 innings.
- Giants OF Hunter Pence went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Phillies activated RHP Michael Stutes from the 60-day disabled list.
- Mets activated 3B David Wright from the 15-day disabled list.
- Braves activated OF Jason Heyward from the 15-day disabled list.
American League:
- No Transactions Today
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Cubs C Welington Castillo needs season-ending surgery to repair a partial meniscus tear in his right knee.
- Cardinals RP Joe Kelly (calf) has been cleared to start Sunday in Milwaukee.
- Phillies SP Kyle Kendrick (shoulder) has been shut down for the rest of the season.
- Brewers manager Ron Roenicke indicated Thursday that SS Jean Segura (hamstring) will be sidelined for a while longer.
- Rockies OF Michael Cuddyer (forearm) indicated that he will return to the Rockies starting lineup on Sunday.
- Giants 3B Joaquin Arias tweaked his hamstring.
- Nationals OF Jayson Werth left Friday's game against the Marlins due to tired legs.
- Dodgers SP Chris Capuano (groin) successfully threw off flat ground on Friday.
- Dodgers manager Don Mattingly indicated Friday that he expects SS Hanley Ramirez to play in only three or four of the team's nine remaining games.
- Rockies C Wilin Rosario (calf) hopes to return to the Rockies lineup before the end of the season, but has not yet been cleared to do so.
- Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez received a cortisone shot in his injured right middle finger on Friday, and will see how well that works before making a decision on whether or not to undergo surgery.
- Giants 2B Marco Scutaro (finger) could DH this weekend against the Yankees.
- Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg (forearm) is officially starting Saturday against the Marlins.
- Reds SP Tony Cingrani (back) still feels some discomfort when he throws off the mound.
American League:
- Mariners SS Brad Miller (hamstring) is getting closer to a return to the lineup.
- Twins C Joe Mauer (concussion) had a positive workout at Target Field Thursday.
- Mariners SP Erasmo Ramirez was forced to leave Friday's start against the Angels due to a tight right groin muscle.
- Blue Jays OF Colby Rasmus will undergo a CT scan on Friday to determine the severity of his injury.
- Rangers OF Jeff Baker is currently dealing with a sports hernia and will be limited to DH and pinch-hitting duties against left-handed pitching for the remainder of the season.
- Athletics 1B Nate Freiman is expected to miss the next few games as he's dealing with a strained muscle in his abdomen.
- Angels SP Jered Weaver (forearm) was able to avoid an MRI exam, and hopes to make his next scheduled start on Wednesday.
- OF Yoenis Cespedes (shoulder) will continue to serve as the A's DH when he's in the lineup, as he's still "at least a few days" away from returning to the outfield.
- Orioles SP Miguel Gonzalez (groin) will start Saturday against the Rays.
- Red Sox OF Jacoby Ellsbury (foot) has resumed baseball activities.
- Yankees RP Boone Logan (elbow) is available Friday.
- Indians SP Justin Masterson (oblique) threw 33 pitches off a mound Friday.
Notes & Rumors:
National League:
- Mets manager Terry Collins said that SP Zack Wheeler's next start could be his last if he goes 7-8 innings.
- Dodgers 3B Michael Young will see work at second base over the final week and a half of the regular season so the veteran infielder is prepared for an emergency situation in the playoffs.
- RP Kevin Gregg apologized to Theo Epstein, Dale Sveum, the Cubs organization and to the members of the media in the press boxon Friday, for voicing his displeasure on Friday.
- Rockies SP Jorge De La Rosa will not make his scheduled start against the Diamondbacks on Saturday.
- SP Collin McHugh is likely to start for the Rockies when they take on the Diamondbacks on Saturday.
American League:
- Yankees SP Andy Pettitte officially announced his retirement Friday, effective at the conclusion of the 2013 season.
- Indians SP Danny Salazar's start on Tuesday against the White Sox will be his final one of the regular season.
- Twins RP Cole De Vries will start on Sunday against the Athletics.
- White Sox SP John Danks is expected to be shut down for the rest of the season.
- Red Sox SP Ryan Dempster will pitch out of the bullpen for the rest of the regular season.
Yesterday's Top Hitters:
| PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
| Aramis Ramirez | MIL | vs STL | 6-7 L | 3/4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | ATL | @ CHC | 9-5 W | 3/4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Torii Hunter | DET | vs CHW | 12-5 W | 4/5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Matt Adams | STL | @ MIL | 7-6 W | 3/5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Avisail Garcia | CHW | @ DET | 5-12 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Norichika Aoki | MIL | vs STL | 6-7 L | 4/4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Victor Martinez | DET | vs CHW | 12-5 W | 2/3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Josh Donaldson | OAK | vs MIN | 11-0 W | 41308 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| A.J. Pollock | ARI | @ COL | 4-9 L | 41308 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| David DeJesus | TB | vs BAL | 5-4 W | 4/8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Andy Dirks | DET | vs CHW | 12-5 W | 3/4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | @ CHC | 9-5 W | 41277 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | COL | vs ARI | 9-4 W | 41308 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | @ PHI | 6-4 W | 3/5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARI | @ COL | 4-9 L | 41309 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Jose Tabata | PIT | vs CIN | 5-6 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | @ MIL | 7-6 W | 41338 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Alex Rodriguez | NYY | vs SF | 5-1 W | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| David Wright | NYM | @ PHI | 6-4 W | 41310 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | vs ARI | 9-4 W | 41310 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ben Zobrist | TB | vs BAL | 5-4 W | 3/8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | vs TOR | 6-3 W | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Alfonso Soriano | NYY | vs SF | 5-1 W | 41308 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Matt Holliday | STL | @ MIL | 7-6 W | 41338 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Derek Norris | OAK | vs MIN | 11-0 W | 2/3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Adam Lind | TOR | @ BOS | 3-6 L | 41275 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Denard Span | WSH | vs MIA | 8-0 W | 41310 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Andrew Romine | LAA | vs SEA | 3-2 W | 3/4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Skip Schumaker | LAD | @ SD | 0-2 L | 41337 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jhoulys Chacin | COL | vs ARI | 9-4 W | 41276 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines:
| Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
| Jordan Zimmermann | WSH | vs MIA | 8-0 W | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 107 | W |
| Robbie Erlin | SD | vs LAD | 2-0 W | 7.2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 105 | W |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | vs CIN | 5-6 L | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 94 | ND |
| Jon Lester | BOS | vs TOR | 6-3 W | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 123 | W |
| Bartolo Colon | OAK | vs MIN | 11-0 W | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 94 | W |
| Ervin Santana | KC | vs TEX | 2-1 W | 7.1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 94 | ND |
| Matt Shoemaker | LAA | vs SEA | 3-2 W | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 93 | ND |
| CC Sabathia | NYY | vs SF | 5-1 W | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 107 | W |
| Brett Oberholtzer | HOU | @ CLE | 1-2 L | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 107 | L |
| Edinson Volquez | LAD | @ SD | 0-2 L | 6.1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 111 | L |
| Erasmo Ramirez | SEA | @ LAA | 2-3 L | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 93 | ND |
| Zach McAllister | CLE | vs HOU | 2-1 W | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 76 | W |
| Daisuke Matsuzaka | NYM | @ PHI | 6-4 W | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 96 | W |
| Tim Lincecum | SF | @ NYY | 1-5 L | 6.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 121 | L |
| Randall Delgado | ARI | @ COL | 4-9 L | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 73 | ND |
| Max Scherzer | DET | vs CHW | 12-5 W | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 90 | W |
| Martin Perez | TEX | @ KC | 1-2 L | 5.2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 108 | ND |
| Jason Hammel | BAL | @ TB | 4-5 L | 5 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 77 | ND |
| Jhoulys Chacin | COL | vs ARI | 9-4 W | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 95 | W |
| Shelby Miller | STL | @ MIL | 7-6 W | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 103 | ND |
| David Price | TB | vs BAL | 5-4 W | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 90 | ND |
| Johnny Hellweg | MIL | vs STL | 6-7 L | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 97 | ND |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | vs NYM | 4-6 L | 7 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 115 | L |
| Esmil Rogers | TOR | @ BOS | 3-6 L | 2.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 60 | L |
| Mat Latos | CIN | @ PIT | 6-5 W | 6 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 88 | ND |
| Paul Maholm | ATL | @ CHC | 9-5 W | 5.1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 79 | ND |
| Jacob Turner | MIA | @ WSH | 0-8 L | 5.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 75 | L |
| Scott Baker | CHC | vs ATL | 5-9 L | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 70 | ND |
| Andrew Albers | MIN | @ OAK | 0-11 L | 4.2 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 96 | L |
| Dylan Axelrod | CHW | @ DET | 5-12 L | 2.2 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 75 | L |
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