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Weeks' 2B lifts Brewers over Reds in 13
Jul 5 2006 11:38PM (CT)
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Rickie Weeks doubled with the bases loaded in the 13th, giving the Milwaukee Brewers a 6-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night.
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Fogg keeps Rockies in tie atop NL West
Jul 5 2006 11:28PM (CT)
DENVER (AP) - Josh Fogg walked out of the clubhouse wearing a camouflage T-shirt. It was appropriate attire given the way he disguised his pitches during the Colorado Rockies' 5-3 win over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday.
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Colon shuts out Mariners for 1st win
Jul 5 2006 11:21PM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - Bartolo Colon threw a four-hitter for his eighth career shutout and first win since September as the Los Angeles Angels completed their first three-game sweep of the season with a 4-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night.
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Marshall plan: Cubs rookie outduels Oswalt
Jul 5 2006 11:08PM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - Sean Marshall gave the Chicago Cubs some hope with his second sparkling start at Minute Maid Park. The rookie allowed six hits and struck out two in seven strong innings to help the Cubs beat the Astros 1-0 on Wednesday night, averting a three-game sweep.
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Marlins double up Nationals in slugfest
Jul 5 2006 11:07PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Once the rain stopped, the Florida Marlins poured it on. The smallest RFK Stadium crowd since baseball returned to the nation's capital witnessed the highest scoring game in the ballpark's history Wednesday night. What afternoon thunderstorms threatened to turn into a rainout instead became an 18-9 rout for the Marlins over the Washington Nationals.
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Garland lifts Sox to 15th win in 19 games
Jul 5 2006 11:07PM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - On the first anniversary of his promotion to the major leagues, Bobby Jenks pitched himself into a jam and, just as quickly, hurled his way out of it. Jenks gave up three straight hits and a run to open the ninth and then struck out the final three batters with runners at second and third Wednesday night as the Chicago White Sox hung on and beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2.
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Rangers hit 4 homers in rout of Blue Jays
Jul 5 2006 10:41PM (CT)
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The Texas Rangers made it seem like 2005, when they led the major leagues in home runs. Ian Kinsler had three hits, including one of Texas' four homers, and Vicente Padilla struck out a season-high 10 to lead the Rangers to a 9-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night.
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Yankees rebound with rout of Indians
Jul 5 2006 10:27PM (CT)
CLEVELAND (AP) - They didn't become the New York Yankees because of epic, embarrassing losses. So one day after suffering one of the most lopsided defeats in their famed existence, the Yankees returned to their winning ways.
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Suddenly hot Royals cool off Twins again
Jul 5 2006 10:18PM (CT)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - John Buck and Reggie Sanders each had two hits and two RBIs and Mark Grudzielanek had three hits as the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3 on Wednesday night.
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Angels send Jeff Weaver to Cardinals
Jul 5 2006 10:17PM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - The Los Angeles Angels traded disappointing right-hander Jeff Weaver to the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night for minor league outfielder Terry Evans.
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Lynx snap skid with win over Mystics
Jul 5 2006 10:16PM (CT)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Rookie Seimone Augustus scored 25 points and the Minnesota Lynx snapped a five-game losing streak with an 84-74 victory over the Washington Mystics on Wednesday night.
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Mets' El Duque baffles Pirates in 5-0 win
Jul 5 2006 9:55PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - The way New York Mets manager Willie Randolph saw it, the Pittsburgh Pirates were the perfect matchup for crafty Orlando Hernandez.
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Braves score 10 off Suppan, rout Cards
Jul 5 2006 9:37PM (CT)
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves won consecutive series for the first time since May and extended St. Louis' road woes with a 14-4 victory over the Cardinals on Wednesday night.
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Greene's 9th inning HR lifts Padres
Jul 5 2006 9:33PM (CT)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Khalil Greene is developing a knack for clutch hits. Greene's three-run homer off All-Star closer Tom Gordon in the ninth inning lifted the San Diego Padres to a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night.
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Crawford dazzles as Devil Rays top Red Sox
Jul 5 2006 9:11PM (CT)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Speedy Carl Crawford put on a dazzling offensive show to support the pitching of Tim Corcoran on Wednesday night, leading the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a 5-2 victory over Boston, their third straight over the Red Sox.
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Bonds' trainer held for not testifying
Jul 5 2006 8:19PM (CT)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Barry Bonds' personal trainer was held in contempt of court and taken to prison Wednesday for refusing to testify to the federal grand jury investigating the San Francisco Giants' slugger for perjury.
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Seattle's Reed will have thumb surgery
Jul 5 2006 8:15PM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - Seattle Mariners starting center fielder Jeremy Reed will undergo surgery on Thursday to repair his broken right thumb and will be out for eight weeks, the team said Wednesday.
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Hargrove, Everett won't discuss argument
Jul 5 2006 7:11PM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - Seattle Mariners manager Mike Hargrove and designated hitter Carl Everett refused Wednesday to talk about their closed-door shouting match, most of it from Everett, that occurred after the 14-6 loss to the Los Angeles Angels a night earlier.
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Guillen leaning toward Rogers as starter
Jul 5 2006 7:07PM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen is leaning toward Detroit Tigers' veteran left-hander Kenny Rogers to start for the American League in next week's All-Star game in Pittsburgh.
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Dusty Baker meets with Cubs GM Jim Hendry
Jul 5 2006 7:04PM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - Chicago Cubs manager Dusty Baker met with general manager Jim Hendry on Wednesday and felt "comfortable" about his job status amid reports Hendry was considering staff changes during the All-Star break.
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Tigers avoid sweep as Rogers beats A's
Jul 5 2006 6:51PM (CT)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Jim Leyland's players were singing and smiling again around the clubhouse tables, exhibiting the kind of exuberance that comes with knowing you are accomplishing something special.
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Navarro unhurt in serious traffic accident
Jul 5 2006 6:27PM (CT)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay catcher Dioner Navarro was not in the lineup for Wednesday night's game against the Boston Red Sox after escaping serious injury when his sport utility vehicle flipped twice in a traffic accident.
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Canseco traded 1 day into comeback
Jul 5 2006 5:47PM (CT)
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Only one game into his comeback, Jose Canseco was traded Wednesday after seeking the move because of family obligations.
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Holliday having banner year
Jul 5 2006 2:25AM (CT)
DENVER (AP) - Expect to be hit by a Wiffle ball. It comes with the territory when you're standing in the Colorado Rockies' clubhouse. In the far corner of the room, Colorado outfielder Matt Holliday throws batting practice to his 2 1/2-year-old son, Jackson, who can hit the Wiffle ball farther than a kid his age should.
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Royals stop Twins 11-game winning streak
Jul 5 2006 1:25AM (CT)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - After missing more than a month with a hamstring injury, David DeJesus is making up for lost time. DeJesus homered in Kansas City's four-run fourth inning and Mark Grudzielanek had two doubles and scored two runs as the Royals beat Minnesota 7-2 on Tuesday night, ending the Twins' 11-game winning streak.
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Dodgers beat Diamondbacks for 2nd time
Jul 5 2006 12:06AM (CT)
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles Dodgers racked up double-digit hits and runs for a second straight game. The most memorable hits, though, were another round of plunkings. Rookie Andre Ethier kept up his torrid offensive pace with four RBIs, including a two-run triple, and the Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks for the second consecutive game, 11-3 on Tuesday night.
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