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Beltran draws boos in return to Houston
Jul 28 2005 11:54PM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - Regardless of all the excitement Carlos Beltran provided Houston Astros fans last season, his decision to join the New York Mets made him their enemy Thursday night in his first trip back to Minute Maid Park. Beltran was booed relentlessly throughout the Astros' 3-2 victory. He went 0-for-4 and heard jeers when the lineups were announced before the game, during each at-bat and every time a ball came his way in center field.
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Perez, Utley help Phils beat Rockies 8-5
Jul 28 2005 11:40PM (CT)
DENVER (AP) - Pinch-hitter Tomas Perez drove in the tiebreaking run with a two-out infield single in the ninth inning, and Chase Utley homered and had a career-high five RBIs to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Colorado Rockies 8-5 Thursday night.
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Roughriders' pitchers throw perfect game
Jul 28 2005 11:29PM (CT)
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) - Former major leaguer Steve Karsay and two other pitchers combined on a perfect game for the Frisco Roughriders in a 3-0 victory Thursday night over the Corpus Christi Hooks in the Texas League.
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Blue Jays defeat Angels 2-1 in 18 innings
Jul 28 2005 11:26PM (CT)
TORONTO (AP) - Orlando Hudson's RBI single in the 18th inning ended the longest game of the season and the longest in Toronto history as the Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 on Thursday night.
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Garciaparra prepares to meet with Cubs
Jul 28 2005 10:48PM (CT)
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) - Shortstop Nomar Garciaparra said he will meet with Chicago Cubs officials Friday to determine the next step of his rehabilitation from an injured groin.
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Mariners' Meche leaves after three innings
Jul 28 2005 10:44PM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - Mariners starter Gil Meche experienced tightness in his right shoulder and left Seattle's game against the Cleveland Indians after three innings Thursday night.
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Yanks acquire Rockies pitcher Shawn Chacon
Jul 28 2005 10:18PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Yankees acquired pitcher Shawn Chacon from the Colorado Rockies for a pair of minor league pitchers on Thursday night, filling the remaining opening in their injury-ravaged rotation.
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Astros score in ninth to defeat Mets 3-2
Jul 28 2005 10:14PM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - Brad Ausmus singled to right-center with one out in the bottom of the ninth, giving the Houston Astros a 3-2 victory over the New York Mets on Thursday night and _ much to the delight of their fans _ ruining Carlos Beltran's return to Minute Maid Park.
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Willis dominates as Marlins beat Pirates
Jul 28 2005 10:01PM (CT)
MIAMI (AP) - Dontrelle Willis threw seven shutout innings for his first win in four starts, outdueling Kip Wells and lifting the Florida Marlins to a 3-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night.
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Pitcher hits three-run homer as Giants win
Jul 28 2005 9:52PM (CT)
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Brad Hennessey pitched seven scoreless innings and took care of the offense with a three-run home run, leading the San Francisco Giants over the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 Thursday night.
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Pitcher Kevin Brown on DL for 14th time
Jul 28 2005 9:33PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Kevin Brown went on the disabled list Thursday for the 14th time in his career, and the New York Yankees pitcher will go to California to be examined by back expert Dr. Robert Watkins.
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Devil Rays climb back to beat Royals 10-5
Jul 28 2005 9:06PM (CT)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Carl Crawford hit a two-run homer in Tampa Bay's five-run fifth inning and the Devil Rays overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Kansas City Royals 10-5 on Thursday night.
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Rangers slip past sinking Orioles 2-1
Jul 28 2005 9:01PM (CT)
BALTIMORE (AP) - David Dellucci hit a tiebreaking ninth-inning homer, and Alfonso Soriano also connected to lead the Texas Rangers past the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 Thursday night.
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Mariners call up young Cuban infielder
Jul 28 2005 8:55PM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - Two years after fleeing his homeland, talented Cuban infielder Yuniesky Betancourt made his major league debut on Thursday night.
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Carpenter wins 15th game for Cardinals
Jul 28 2005 8:16PM (CT)
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Chris Carpenter had no trouble becoming the NL's first 15-game winner, even though he gave up as many runs in one inning as he had in seven previous starts. Jim Edmonds hit a three-run homer and tied his career high with five RBIs, and John Rodriguez also connected to back their All-Star right-hander as the St. Louis Cardinals routed the staggering San Diego Padres 11-3 on Thursday.
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BoSox say trading Ramirez will be hard
Jul 28 2005 6:01PM (CT)
BOSTON (AP) - Manny Ramirez's trade request will be difficult to honor because of his contract, Boston Red Sox president Larry Lucchino said Thursday.
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Reds win 6-1 to earn split with Dodgers
Jul 28 2005 5:07PM (CT)
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jason LaRue drove in five runs with a pair of homers and Brandon Claussen pitched seven sharp innings Thursday, helping the Cincinnati Reds beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1 to split their four-game series.
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Braves sweep Nats to stretch NL East lead
Jul 28 2005 4:51PM (CT)
ATLANTA (AP) - Rookie Jeff Francoeur homered twice, Marcus Giles hit a two-run double in a three-run fourth inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 5-4 Thursday to complete a three-game sweep.
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Halsey handcuffs Cubs as Diamondbacks win
Jul 28 2005 4:35PM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - Rookie Brad Halsey pitched six innings of four-hit ball, and Luis Gonzalez and Chad Tracy homered to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Chicago Cubs 6-0 on Thursday.
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Selig stands by Rogers suspension
Jul 28 2005 3:26PM (CT)
ATLANTA (AP) - Baseball commissioner Bud Selig remained firm on his 20-game suspension of Texas Rangers pitcher Kenny Rogers on Thursday, despite complaints from the players' union that Selig should not have handed out the penalty.
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Small pitches Yankees to win over Twins
Jul 28 2005 2:38PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Aaron Small is doing his part to keep the New York Yankees' creaky rotation patched together. Small won his second straight start since the Yankees brought him up from the minors and Gary Sheffield drove in four runs, leading New York over the Minnesota Twins 6-3 Thursday.
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Solid pitching helps Mariners beat Tigers
Jul 28 2005 12:28AM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - Jamie Moyer worked eight solid innings for his 201st career win and Richie Sexson homered twice, leading the Seattle Mariners over the Detroit Tigers 9-3 on Wednesday night.
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