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Probable Pitchers for September 27, 2013
PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(80-79) Diamondbacks – 2 at 3 – Padres (75-84) (11 innings)
- Padres OF Alexi Amarista delivered a game-winning hit in the bottom of the 11th.
- Padres SP Robbie Erlin pitched seven innings of two-run ball.
- Diamondbacks SP Trevor Cahill allowed two runs in 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision.
- 3B Martin Prado hit his first homer in a month to give the Diamondbacks their only two runs.
(72-87) Brewers
– 4 at 2 – Mets (73-86)
- 2B Scooter Gennett singled in two of the Brewers' four runs.
- Brewers SP Johnny Hellweg was lifted after allowing one run in four innings.
- Mets SP Dillon Gee pitched six innings and allowed four runs.
(72-87) Phillies – 1 at 7 – Braves (94-65)
- Braves SP David Hale allowed one run in six innings to pick up a win in his spot start.
- Phillies SP Tyler Cloyd was torched for seven runs in one-plus innings.
- Braves OF Jason Heyward went 5-for-5 with a homer and three doubles.
(91-68) Dodgers – 2 at 3 – Giants (74-85)
- Giants OF Angel Pagan homered off Paco Rodriguez in the bottom of the eighth inning.
- Giants SP Tim Lincecum allowed two runs in seven innings and struck out six.
- Dodgers SP Edinson Volquez yielded two runs in five innings in a no-decision.
American League:
(89-70) Indians – 6 at 5 – Twins (66-93)
- Indians OF Michael Brantley went 3-for-5 with a pair of RBI singles.
- Indians RP Chris Perez was pulled from a non-save situation.
- Indians SP Zach McAllister tossed 4 1/3 scoreless innings in a no-decision.
- Twins SP Andrew Albers was tagged for four runs over 5 2/3 innings.
- Twins C Josmil Pinto finished 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and a walk.
(90-69) Rays
– 4 at 0 – Yankees (82-77)
- Rays SP Alex Cobb allowed three hits over seven-plus innings.
- Yankees SP Ivan Nova took a loss after allowing two runs in seven innings.
- RP Mariano Rivera retired all four batters he faced in his final appearance at Yankee Stadium.
- Rays 1B James Loney went 3-for-3 with a double and a walk.
(78-81) Angels
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5 at 6 – Rangers (88-71)
- Rangers 2B Jurickson Profar launched a pinch-hit walk-off solo homer.
- Rangers SP Matt Garza gave up four runs (one earned) over 5 1/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Angels SP Jerome Williams yielded three runs in five innings in a no-decision.
- Angels 1B Mark Trumbo busted out of his recent funk by going 3-for-5 with an RBI single.
(84-75) Royals – 3 at 2 – White Sox (62-97)
- Royals SP Jeremy Guthrie surrendered two runs and four hits in seven innings.
- RP Greg Holland set a Royals single-season record with his 46th save.
- White Sox SP Andre Rienzo allowed three runs — two earned — in six innings.
- White Sox DH Adam Dunn went 2-for-3 with a homer and a walk.
(72-87) Blue Jays – 2 at 3 – Orioles (83-76)
- Orioles SP Miguel Gonzalez allowed an unearned run and two hits over seven innings to win.
- Orioles C Matt Wieters had a solo homer and a sac fly
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Cubs placed C Welington Castillo on the 15-day disabled list with a right knee injury.
- Marlins signed INF Greg Dobbs to a one-year, $1.7 million contract extension.
- Mets transferred RHP Matt Harvey to the 60-day disabled list.
- Mets activated OF Cesar Puello from the restricted list.
American League:
- Rays sent RHP J.D. Martin outright to Triple-A Durham.
- Blue Jays purchased the contract of OF Ryan Langerhans from Triple-A Buffalo.
- Blue Jays transferred LHP Brett Cecil from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Phillies OF Ben Revere (foot) has been participating in instructional league games this week in Clearwater, Florida.
- Braves SP Brandon Beachy underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow on Thursday.
- Dodgers 3B Jerry Hairston Jr. was unavailable to play Thursday due to back spasms.
- Braves RP Jordan Walden (groin) might not be on the Braves' postseason roster.
- Mets 3B David Wright has passed his concussion tests.
- Braves C Brian McCann left Thursday's game against the Phillies with a right adductor strain.
- Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Thursday that OF Andre Ethier (ankle) will not return during the regular season.
American League:
- Indians SP Justin Masterson (oblique) threw a scoreless inning of relief Wednesday night against the White Sox.
- SS Jose Iglesias (hand) was used as a defensive replacement in the Tigers' win over the Twins on Wednesday.
- Orioles OF Chris Dickerson will be unavailable for the rest of the season due to a hamstring injury.
- Mariners SP Erasmo Ramirez (groin) will start for the Mariners on Sunday at home against the visiting A's.
- Angels OF J.B. Shuck left Thursday's game against the Rangers with a sprained right ankle.
- Blue Jays SP Mark Buehrle has been diagnosed with a right calf contusion.
- Twins OF Oswaldo Arcia (knee) will took batting practice Thursday.
- White Sox RP David Purcey (elbow) has been shut down for 4-6 weeks.
Notes & Rumors
National League:
- According to Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle, contract talks "haven't progressed very far" between the Giants and impending free agent OF Hunter Pence.
- Braves OF Jason Heyward is expected to be in the lineup for the final four games of the regular season.
- MLB has suspended Braves OF Reed Johnson and fined him an undisclosed amount for his involvement in Wednesday's benches-clearing incident with the Brewers on Wednesday.
- MLB suspended Brewers OF Carlos Gomez for one game for his actions during Wednesday's game against the Braves.
- Mets SP Jon Niese will start Sunday's season finale against the Brewers.
American League:
- According to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, 2B Robinson Cano has asked the Yankees for a $300 million contract.
- Orioles 2B Alexi Casilla is not expected to play in the final four games of the season.
- The Yankees have pushed SP Andy Pettitte's final start back to Saturday against the Astros.
- Mariners SP James Paxton will not make his final scheduled start.
- Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez's spokesman, Ron Berkowitz, confirmed that his client will be in Houston this weekend.
Yesterday's Top Hitters
| PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
| Jason Heyward | ATL | vs PHI | 7-1 W | 5/5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Yan Gomes | CLE | @ MIN | 6-5 W | 3/4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| David Lough | KC | @ CHW | 3-2 W | 2/2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Alex Presley | MIN | vs CLE | 5-6 L | 2/3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Josmil Pinto | MIN | vs CLE | 5-6 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Delmon Young | TB | @ NYY | 4-0 W | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Adam Dunn | CHW | vs KC | 2-3 L | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| James Loney | TB | @ NYY | 4-0 W | 3/3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Evan Gattis | ATL | vs PHI | 7-1 W | 2/5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | vs TOR | 3-2 W | 1/2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ryan Doumit | MIN | vs CLE | 5-6 L | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Michael Brantley | CLE | @ MIN | 6-5 W | 3/5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Martin Prado | ARI | @ SD | 2-3 L | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | vs PHI | 7-1 W | 2/3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Josh Satin | NYM | vs MIL | 2-4 L | 1/1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jurickson Profar | TEX | vs LAA | 6-5 W | 1/1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rollins | PHI | @ ATL | 1-7 L | 3/4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Craig Gentry | TEX | vs LAA | 6-5 W | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Leonys Martin | TEX | vs LAA | 6-5 W | 2/3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Angel Pagan | SF | vs LAD | 3-2 W | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Nick Markakis | BAL | vs TOR | 3-2 W | 2/4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Mark Ellis | LAD | @ SF | 2-3 L | 2/4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | vs LAD | 3-2 W | 2/4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Evan Longoria | TB | @ NYY | 4-0 W | 2/4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mark Trumbo | LAA | @ TEX | 5-6 L | 3/5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kole Calhoun | LAA | @ TEX | 5-6 L | 2/5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| J.B. Shuck | LAA | @ TEX | 5-6 L | 2/4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Paul Konerko | CHW | vs KC | 2-3 L | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | @ TEX | 5-6 L | 2/5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ryan Raburn | CLE | @ MIN | 6-5 W | 2/4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines
| Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
| Miguel Gonzalez | BAL | vs TOR | 3-2 W | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 106 | W |
| Alex Cobb | TB | @ NYY | 4-0 W | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 96 | W |
| Robbie Erlin | SD | vs ARI | 3-2 W | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 85 | ND |
| Jeremy Guthrie | KC | @ CHW | 3-2 W | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 95 | W |
| David Hale | ATL | vs PHI | 7-1 W | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 82 | W |
| Ivan Nova | NYY | vs TB | 0-4 L | 7 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 105 | L |
| Andre Rienzo | CHW | vs KC | 2-3 L | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 96 | L |
| Tim Lincecum | SF | vs LAD | 3-2 W | 7 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 100 | ND |
| Johnny Hellweg | MIL | @ NYM | 4-2 W | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 80 | ND |
| Zach McAllister | CLE | @ MIN | 6-5 W | 4.1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 68 | ND |
| Edinson Volquez | LAD | @ SF | 2-3 L | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 74 | ND |
| Trevor Cahill | ARI | @ SD | 2-3 L | 5.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 100 | ND |
| Dillon Gee | NYM | vs MIL | 2-4 L | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 89 | L |
| Andrew Albers | MIN | vs CLE | 5-6 L | 5.2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 102 | L |
| Jerome Williams | LAA | @ TEX | 5-6 L | 5 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 75 | ND |
| Matt Garza | TEX | vs LAA | 6-5 W | 5.1 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 110 | ND |
| Mark Buehrle | TOR | @ BAL | 2-3 L | 3.1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 50 | L |
| Tyler Cloyd | PHI | @ ATL | 1-7 L | 1 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 57 | L |
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