 Yankees' Damon leaves game vs. Red Sox
2008-07-04 14:40:00 |
| Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - New York Yankees left fielder Johnny Damon left Friday's game with the Boston Red Sox after hurting himself on a bizarre play in the third inning. |
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Harang has start moved back; Hopper out for season
2008-07-04 14:31:00 |
| Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Cincinnati Reds right-hander Aaron Harang is having his next start moved back to Tuesday because of stiffness in his right forearm. |
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Padres place Barrett on DL with broken nose
2008-07-04 13:52:00 |
| Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - The San Diego Padres placed catcher Michael Barrett on the 15-day disabled list with a broken nose that may require surgery. |
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Indians designate Borowski for assignment
2008-07-04 13:06:00 |
| Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - The Cleveland Indians designated closer Joe Borowski for assignment Friday, days after he blew a save against the Chicago White Sox. |
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National League Game Capsules
2008-07-04 12:46:00 |
| Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Chad Billingsley tossed eight strong innings, and James Loney went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs batted in and two runs scored as the Los Angeles Dodgers topped the Houston Astros, 5-2, in the finale of a four-game series at Minute Maid Park. Billingsley (8-7) allowed a pair of unearned runs on six hits -- striking out five and walking one -- as he won his fourth straight start. The 23-year-old right-hander held the opposition without an earned run for his second straight outing, as he beat the Angels on Saturday, 1-0, despite the Dodgers not getting a hit behind him. Blake DeWitt knocked in a pair of runs for the Dodgers, who won the final three of this set and have taken five of their last seven overall. Andre Ethier added a solo homer. J.R. Towles had a two-run double for the Astros, losers of three straight after a three-game win streak. Mark Loretta and Carlos Lee each went 2-for-4, while Brandon Backe (5-9) allowed all five runs on seven hits in 6 2/3 frames to take the loss. |
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Spilborghs rescues Rockies in extra innings against Marlins
2008-07-04 12:46:00 |
| Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Ryan Spilborghs' two-run single in the bottom of the 11th inning lifted the Colorado Rockies to a 6-5 win over the Florida Marlins in the opener of a four-game set at Coors Field. |
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Hamels and Phils sweep Braves
2008-07-04 12:18:00 |
| Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Cole Hamels was brilliant on the mound, as the Philadelphia Phillies downed the Atlanta Braves, 4-1, to complete another three-game sweep at Turner Field. |
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Lester shuts out Yankees as Red Sox snap five-game slide
2008-07-04 12:06:00 |
| Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - Jon Lester threw a complete game gem, while Jacoby Ellsbury and Mike Lowell both drove in two runs, and the Boston Red Sox shut down the New York Yankees, 7-0, in the opener of a four-game set from Yankee Stadium. |
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Blue Jays resume western swing with visit to Angels
2008-07-04 11:15:00 |
| (Sports Network) - The American League West-leading Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will open a three-game series this evening against the Toronto Blue Jays at Angel Stadium. |
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Mets, Phillies to renew rivalry with key weekend set
2008-07-04 11:13:00 |
| (Sports Network) - Fireworks are sure to fly in South Philadelphia tonight, as the Phillies and New York Mets renew their National League East rivalry with the opener of a four-game series at Citizens Bank Park. |
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