Baseball MusingsThis is a blog about Major League Baseball. They are my opinions about what I read, see and research in the sport. If you have comments, click here.Upping the Power- July 2, 2008 The Mets defeat the Cardinals 7-4 tonight as David Wright and Carlos Delgado each pick up three hits. Wright knocked out a double and a homer while Carlos hit two doubles. Since Manuel took over on June 17th, both are...http://www.baseballmusings.com/archives/027599.php Wasted Starts- July 2, 2008 Cliff Lee and John Danks stayed even for eight innings tonight, each allowing one run. Danks slightly outpitched Lee, allowing two fewer hits and winning the strikeout battle 8 to 3. Neither picked up the decision, however, as the game...http://www.baseballmusings.com/archives/027598.php Cooking Up a Win- July 2, 2008 Aaron Cook goes the distance tonight as the Rockies defeat the Padres 4-0. For Cook, it's the eighth complete game of his career, but his first shutout. Cook blew through the Padres, using just 79 pitches, 58 for strikes. That's...http://www.baseballmusings.com/archives/027597.php Lots of Base Runners, Few Runs- July 2, 2008 The Rangers hold the Yankees offense at bay for the second game in a row, winning 3-2 when Rivera gave up a run in a tie game in the ninth. Since they defeated the Mets 9-0 on Friday night, the...http://www.baseballmusings.com/archives/027596.php Wolff on the Angels- July 2, 2008 Lew Wolff requested to go on the Angels broadcast. In the top of the third, he's praising the Angels organization, saying Angels Stadium gives fans the best experience in baseball. Lew is traveling around to ballparks to get an idea...http://www.baseballmusings.com/archives/027595.php Bats Back On- July 2, 2008 The Phillies bats came to life tonight as they knocked out 14 hits and two home runs against the Braves to take the game 8-3. Victorino and Burrell each went deep to plate three of the runs, and six Phillies...http://www.baseballmusings.com/archives/027594.php Carrying the Team- July 2, 2008 Where would the Dodgers be without Russell Martin He's three for three tonight with a walk, picking up a double and a homer. The Dodgers lead Houston 6-4, and Russell either scored or drove in five of the runs. Of...http://www.baseballmusings.com/archives/027593.php Pen Ks- July 2, 2008 The Tampa Bay Rays down the Red Sox one more time, extending their lead in the AL East to 2 12 games by a score of 3-1. Matt Garza pitched seven strong innings, overcoming three errors to allow just one...http://www.baseballmusings.com/archives/027592.php First Time Success- July 2, 2008 Collin Balester made a successful major league debut tonight, pitching five innings against the Marlins for the Nationals. He allowed just one hit and one run, walking three. His pitch count was high, but he's in-line for the win as...http://www.baseballmusings.com/archives/027591.php Shooting Kelvim- July 2, 2008 Halos Heaven presents a photo essay on Kelvim Escobar's rehabilitation assignment....http://www.baseballmusings.com/archives/027590.php |