Phillies 2, Dodgers 0
Times wires Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Phillies 2, Dodgers 0PHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels struck out nine in eight innings and Ryan Howard homered to lift the Phillies. Hamels improved to 3-0 with a 1.18...
View ArticleOrioles 3, Athletics 2
Times wires Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Orioles 3, Athletics 2BALTIMORE — Rookie Zach Britton took a four-hitter into the seventh, Mark Reynolds homered and the Orioles completed a three-game sweep. The...
View ArticleSox blow past Yanks into first
Times wires Wednesday, June 8, 2011 NEW YORK — David Ortiz hit one of three Red Sox homers to back a tireless Tim Wakefield, and Boston beat the Yankees 11-6 Wednesday night to take over first place...
View ArticleRockies 5, Padres 3
Times wires Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Rockies 5, Padres 3SAN DIEGO — Troy Tulowitzki hit a two-run double off closer Heath Bell with one out in the ninth, and the Rockies took two of three in the...
View ArticleBraves 3, Marlins 2, 10 innings
Times wires Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Braves 3, Marlins 210 inningsMIAMI — Freddie Freeman singled in the go-ahead run in the 10th, and the Braves handed the Marlins their seventh straight loss, six of...
View ArticleTwins 3, Indians 2, 10 innings
Times wires Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Twins 3, Indians 210 inningsCLEVELAND — Ben Revere hit a two-out RBI single in the 10th off Chris Perez, and the Twins handed the Indians their sixth loss in seven...
View ArticleGiants 3, Nationals 1
Times wires Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Giants 3, Nationals 1SAN FRANCISCO — Matt Cain struck out 11 in his first complete game of the season and added an RBI double that helped the Giants win their sixth...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays: Overnight trip takes on sleepwear theme such Hugh Hefner...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Today: OffNext game: at Orioles, 7:05 Friday, Camden Yards, BaltimoreTV/radio: Sun Sports; 620-AM, 680-AM (Spanish)Probable starting...
View ArticleBraves star: Heyward needs to tough it out
Times wires Wednesday, June 8, 2011 MIAMI — Braves RF Jason Heyward needs to learn how to play through pain before he can take a leadership role, veteran 3B Chipper Jones told the Atlanta...
View ArticleAstros 4, Cardinals 1
Times wires Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Astros 4, Cardinals 1HOUSTON — Bud Norris took a no-hitter into the seventh and teamed with Mark Melancon to hold the Cardinals to two hits. Norris allowed only...
View ArticleRangers 7, Tigers 3
Times wires Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Rangers 7, Tigers 3ARLINGTON, Texas — Alexi Ogando pitched 72/3 strong innings to improve to 7-0, Adrian Beltre homered and the Rangers avoided a three-game sweep....
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays rookie Alex Cobb now convinced he can pitch in majors
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, June 8, 2011 ANAHEIM, Calif. — There was a time, not too long ago, when right-hander Alex Cobb didn't know if his stuff could work in the big...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays defeat Los Angeles Angels 4-3 in 10 innings
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, June 8, 2011 ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Rays were ready for a pajama party Wednesday night.After blowing a three-run lead in the eighth, they rallied in the...
View ArticleCFL team hopes to talk to Pryor
Times wires Wednesday, June 8, 2011 COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Saskatchewan Roughriders acquired the negotiating rights to Terrelle Pryor and have spoken to his lawyer about bringing the former Ohio State...
View ArticleBruins bash back
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 BOSTON — Just three days after the Bruins staggered back to Boston, they've barged right back into the Stanley Cup final with two brilliant blowout wins.Tim Thomas made 38...
View ArticleBoston Bruins beat Vancouver Canucks to tie Stanley Cup final 2-2
Times wires Wednesday, June 8, 2011 BOSTON — Just three days after the Bruins staggered back to Boston, they've barged right back into the Stanley Cup final with two blowout wins.Tim Thomas had 38...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria says he "felt like death" while battling virus
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, June 8, 2011 ANAHEIM, Calif. — 3B Evan Longoria said he couldn't have felt worse, literally."I felt like death for about two days there," Longoria said...
View ArticleBrewers 7, Mets 6
Times wires Thursday, June 9, 2011 Brewers 7, Mets 6MILWAUKEE — Nyjer Morgan drove in the winner with two outs in the ninth, Prince Fielder hit two homers and the Brewers rallied from 6-2. Craig...
View ArticlePirates 3, D'backs 2, 12 innings
Times wires Thursday, June 9, 2011 Pirates 3, Diamondbacks 212 inningsPITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen led off the 12th with a home run just inside the leftfield foul pole, and the Pirates reached .500.
View ArticleBlue Jays 9, Royals 8
Times wires Thursday, June 9, 2011 Blue Jays 9, Royals 8KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Adam Lind hit a grand slam and Jayson Nix added a three-run homer to power the Blue Jays. Corey Patterson snapped an 0-for-11...
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