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Cards edge past Astros 4-3 in 13 innings
Jul 15 2005 11:53PM (CT)
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Albert Pujols hit a two-run homer off Chad Harville in the bottom of the 13th inning to give the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
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Zito helps surging A's pound Rangers 7-2
Jul 15 2005 11:44PM (CT)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Barry Zito took a no-hitter into the eighth inning, and Jay Payton hit a two-run homer on his first swing for the surging Oakland Athletics in a 7-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
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Palmeiro reaches 3,000-hit milestone
Jul 15 2005 11:28PM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - Baltimore Orioles slugger Rafael Palmeiro became the 26th player to reach 3,000 career hits on Friday night, curling an RBI double into the left field corner in the fifth inning off Seattle starter Joel Pineiro.
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Braves hold off Mets 2-1 on late score
Jul 15 2005 11:11PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - John Smoltz won his first matchup with old pal Tom Glavine, leading the Atlanta Braves over the New York Mets 2-1 Friday night for his sixth straight victory.
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Thome unsure when he'll return to lineup
Jul 15 2005 10:44PM (CT)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jim Thome remained uncertain when he will return to Philadelphia's lineup, a day before he was eligible to come off the disabled list.
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Rafael Palmeiro joins elite 3,000-500 club
Jul 15 2005 10:40PM (CT)
BALTIMORE (AP) - No left-handed batter in the history of baseball has showed the consistency and power of Baltimore Orioles first baseman Rafael Palmeiro, whose entry into the elite 3,000-500 club is a testament to a stellar career that should gain him first-ballot entry into the Hall of Fame.
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Brewers nudge Nationals 4-3 in 10 innings
Jul 15 2005 10:18PM (CT)
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Mike Stanton balked home the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning Friday night, giving the Milwaukee Brewers a 4-3 win over the slumping Washington Nationals.
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Mets activate Doug Mientkiewicz from DL
Jul 15 2005 10:05PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Mets activated first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz from the disabled list Friday night and designated first baseman Brian Daubach for assignment.
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Finley's catch helps Angels beat Twins 3-2
Jul 15 2005 10:00PM (CT)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Darin Erstad had two hits, two runs and an RBI, Paul Byrd pitched seven smooth innings and the Los Angeles Angels handed the Minnesota Twins another one-run loss, 3-2 on Friday night.
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BoSox clock Yankees 17-1 for a second time
Jul 15 2005 9:41PM (CT)
BOSTON (AP) - Trot Nixon, David Ortiz and David Wells sent the Boston Red Sox to their second 17-1 victory over the New York Yankees this season. Nixon hit a three-run, inside-the-park homer and drove in five runs, Ortiz added a grand slam, and Boston roughed up New York's depleted pitching staff Friday night, sending the Yankees to their second loss in 10 games.
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Brown throws off mound for Yankees
Jul 15 2005 9:34PM (CT)
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - New York Yankees pitcher Kevin Brown reported no problems after throwing 69 pitches off a mound Friday as part of his rehabilitation program for a back injury.
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Marlins outslug Phillies 9-7
Jul 15 2005 9:33PM (CT)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Miguel Cabrera had four hits, Alex Gonzalez added three and Paul Lo Duca homered to lead Florida's 17-hit effort in the Marlins' 9-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.
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Rodriguez homers as Tigers top Royals 4-1
Jul 15 2005 9:30PM (CT)
DETROIT (AP) - Ivan Rodriguez hit a two-run homer and Nate Robertson won at home for the first time this season as the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Friday night.
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Blue Jays roll over Devil Rays 11-6
Jul 15 2005 9:25PM (CT)
TORONTO (AP) - Shea Hillenbrand homered to highlight a six-run third inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays ended a four-game losing skid with an 11-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on Friday night.
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White Sox rout Indians 7-1
Jul 15 2005 9:14PM (CT)
CLEVELAND (AP) - Freddy Garcia pitched seven strong innings and Pablo Ozuna had a career-high four hits to help the Chicago White Sox defeat the Cleveland Indians 7-1 Friday night.
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Griffey homers as Reds beat Rockies 4-3
Jul 15 2005 9:01PM (CT)
CINCINNATI (AP) - Ken Griffey Jr. hit a tiebreaking solo homer and Aaron Harang pitched seven solid innings Friday night for his first win since May 30, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
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Indians' Betancourt will try to clear name
Jul 15 2005 7:09PM (CT)
CLEVELAND (AP) - Cleveland Indians reliever Rafael Betancourt said Friday that while he accepts punishment for violating major league baseball's drug policy he will continue his appeal to get the word "steroids" dropped from the official record.
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Wells suspended for contact with umpires
Jul 15 2005 7:01PM (CT)
BOSTON (AP) - Boston Red Sox pitcher David Wells was suspended for six games for making contact with two umpires. Red Sox manager Terry Francona said Wells would appeal, allowing him to start Friday night's game against the New York Yankees.
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Cubs pop Pirates for fifth straight win
Jul 15 2005 4:12PM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - Jerry Hairston hit his first career grand slam, and Kerry Wood pitched six strong innings to lead the Chicago Cubs to an 11-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday.
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Braves catcher Johnny Estrada suspended
Jul 15 2005 3:36PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Atlanta Braves catcher Johnny Estrada was suspended three games by Major League Baseball on Friday for making contact with umpire Doug Eddings.
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Three minor leaguers suspended over drugs
Jul 15 2005 3:01PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Three minor leaguers were suspended Friday for 15 games by the commissioner's office for violating baseball's minor league drug policy.
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Cubs' Greenberg put on DL after beaning
Jul 15 2005 12:29PM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - Cubs outfielder Adam Greenberg, struck in the head last week on the first pitch he faced in the major leagues, was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a concussion.
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Curt Schilling takes loss in bullpen debut
Jul 15 2005 5:53AM (CT)
BOSTON (AP) - Curt Schilling jogged in from the bullpen, the crowd savoring his every step. It was the ninth inning _ a new role for him, but a familiar nemesis stood at the plate.
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Unassuming Palmeiro poised to make history
Jul 15 2005 5:52AM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - It seems strange for Seattle fans to cheer an opposing player who has been so harsh on their beloved Mariners. This week, though, they love Rafael Palmeiro in the Northwest. The Baltimore first baseman moved within one hit of 3,000 on Thursday night, lining a clean single to right in the fourth inning as the Orioles beat the Mariners 5-3 to open the second half.
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Bonds uncertain about return this season
Jul 15 2005 2:03AM (CT)
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Barry Bonds isn't sure if he'll return to the Giants' lineup this season. "I don't know right now when I'm going to come back. And right now, I don't know if I'm going to be back at all this year," the San Francisco slugger told MLB.com on Thursday in a telephone interview.
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Unassuming Palmeiro poised to make history
Jul 15 2005 2:00AM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - Sure, Rafael Palmeiro can wait another day. The Baltimore first baseman moved within one hit of 3,000, Daniel Cabrera pitched a two-hitter through eight innings and the Orioles opened the second half with a 5-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night.
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Penny ejected; Giants beat Dodgers 4-3
Jul 15 2005 1:54AM (CT)
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Light-hitting Omar Vizquel's three-run homer in the seventh inning drove in the go-ahead runs, and the San Francisco Giants took advantage of the early ejection of Los Angeles starter Brad Penny to beat the Dodgers 4-3 Thursday night.
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Vazquez helps D'backs shut out Padres 6-0
Jul 15 2005 12:23AM (CT)
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Javier Vazquez was brilliant again, pitching eight sharp innings while getting two hits and scoring a run as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 6-0 Thursday night.
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O's Palmeiro still 1 away from hitting 3K
Jul 15 2005 12:13AM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - Rafael Palmeiro will have to wait at least one more day. The Baltimore first baseman moved within one hit of 3,000, Daniel Cabrera pitched a two-hitter through eight innings and the Orioles opened the second half with a 5-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night.
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