D'backs 9, Marlins 5
Times wires Saturday, June 11, 2011 D'backs 9, Marlins 5MIAMI — Kelly Johnson's three-run double highlighted a six-run fourth that helped the Diamondbacks send the Marlins to their ninth loss in 10...
View ArticleReaction caught Kyle Busch by surprise
Times wires Saturday, June 11, 2011 LONG POND, Pa. — If team owner Richard Childress had issued an ultimatum, it was news to Kyle Busch.Asked Friday if he understood why Childress was angry at him...
View ArticleBraves 6, Astros 3, 10 innings
Times wires Saturday, June 11, 2011 Braves 6, Astros 310 inningsHOUSTON — Brian McCann hit a three-run homer in the 10th, lifting the Braves to their fifth straight win. McCann's shot to rightfield...
View ArticleVols respond to NCAA's questions for 10½ hours
Times wires Saturday, June 11, 2011 INDIANAPOLIS — Bruce Pearl and Lane Kiffin answered all of the questions the NCAA's infractions committee asked Saturday.Now Tennessee must wait 8-12 weeks to get a...
View ArticleUnited States soccer suffers stunning 2-1 loss to Panama
By Brandon Wright, Times Correspondent Saturday, June 11, 2011 TAMPA — The Unites States made soccer history Saturday night, but it was far from what it had in mind.The offense looked disjointed, the...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays rally back to beat Baltimore Orioles 7-5 in 11 innings
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Saturday, June 11, 2011 BALTIMORE — Rays manager Joe Maddon always talks about the importance of extra-inning wins on the road, how they reveal a team's character.So...
View ArticleNationals 2, Padres 1
Times wires Saturday, June 11, 2011 Nationals 2, Padres 1SAN DIEGO — John Lannan pitched effectively into the seventh and the Nationals won consecutive road games for the first time in a month. Lannan...
View ArticleDodgers 11, Rockies 7
Times wires Sunday, June 12, 2011 Dodgers 11, Rockies 7DENVER — Pinch-hitter Casey Blake broke a tie with a three-run double in the sixth, Ted Lilly pitched five effective innings and the Dodgers...
View ArticleTampa Bay Storm gains ground with 62-55 victory over Pittsburgh Power
By Chris Girandola, Times Correspondent Sunday, June 12, 2011 TAMPA — With division rival Orlando coming to town Friday, the Storm needed a win Saturday against a streaking Pittsburgh Power team if it...
View ArticleAngels 7, Royals 5
Times wires Sunday, June 12, 2011 Angels 7, Royals 5ANAHEIM, Calif. — Bobby Abreu scored the go-ahead run on Aaron Crow's wild pitch in the seventh, and the Angels bounced back after blowing a 4-0...
View ArticleCaptain's Corner: Redfish are in a feeding frenzy
By Neil Taylor, Times Correspondent Sunday, June 12, 2011 What's hot: Redfish are feeding with a vengeance, attacking lures and providing consistent, fun action. Redfish between 17 and 31 inches are...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays nearing decision on whether to make push for this year or next
By John Romano, Times Sports Columnist Sunday, June 12, 2011 ST. PETERSBURGHere's the easy part:You wake up, you glance at the standings and you come away satisfied that, with the calendar at mid...
View ArticleBrewers 4, Cardinals 3
Times wires Sunday, June 12, 2011 Brewers 4, Cardinals 3MILWAUKEE — Prince Fielder cautioned against making too much of the Brewers' sweep of the Cardinals. His go-ahead homer in the sixth rallied...
View ArticleMariners 7, Tigers 3
Times wires Sunday, June 12, 2011 Mariners 7, Tigers 3DETROIT — For four innings, the Mariners couldn't hit a ball out of the infield. Then Miguel Olivo hit one out of the park. "I think that kind of...
View ArticleTwins 6, Rangers 1
Times wires Sunday, June 12, 2011 MINNEAPOLIS — Francisco Liriano was six outs from his second no-hitter of the season when a long delay in the seventh derailed his feat.The Twins didn't mind. They're...
View ArticleBraves 4, Astros 1
Times wires Sunday, June 12, 2011 Braves 4, Astros 1HOUSTON — Tommy Hanson loves pitching at Minute Maid Park, and he showed why. Hanson struck out a career-high 14 in seven innings, Brian McCann and...
View ArticleRed Sox 14, Blue Jays 1
Times wires Sunday, June 12, 2011 Red Sox 14, Blue Jays 1TORONTO — David Ortiz and Kevin Youkilis homered and the Red Sox, who started 0-6, routed the Blue Jays again to win their ninth straight....
View ArticleWhite Sox 5, Athletics 4
Times wires Sunday, June 12, 2011 White Sox 5, Athletics 4CHICAGO — Adam Dunn hit a three-run homer to back seven strong innings by Phil Humber, leading the White Sox. Humber pitched at least seven...
View ArticleD'backs 5, Marlins 1
Times wires Sunday, June 12, 2011 D'backs 5, Marlins 1MIAMI — Daniel Hudson worked in and out of trouble for six-plus innings, and Stephen Drew had three hits and two RBIs for the Diamondbacks. "I...
View ArticleMets 7, Pirates 0
Times wires Sunday, June 12, 2011 Mets 7, Pirates 0PITTSBURGH — Chris Capuano pitched seven strong innings to win consecutive starts for the first time since April 2007, and Jose Reyes had three hits...
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