I got it: Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper reaches for a fly ball on Sunday in Los Angeles. The Nationals loss to the Dodgers 2-0. APChris Capuano struck out nine while combining with two relievers on a four-hitter, James Loney drove in two runs with a bases-loaded single and the Dodgers wound up with a 2-0 win Sunday.At 16-6, the Dodgers matched their best start since 1981 and moved 10 games over .500 for the first time since July 11, 2010."We've got a great mix of guys, and we're going to need that through the long season to win games," Loney said. "A big hit, a big defensive play, and big baserunning play — all that stuff is going to matter. And it's going to take all of us to do that."Capuano (3-0) allowed three hits and two walks in 6? innings, helping send the Nationals to their fourth straight loss and first shutout defeat of the season after they entered the series with a 14-5 record. They had a combined total of three runs and 11 hits in 21? innings against Capuano, Clayton Kershaw and Chad Billingsley."They pitched us pretty tough and kept the ball in on us the whole series, and we didn't really make a lot of adjustments," Johnson said. "But they've got a pretty good pitching staff over there. We pitched good enough to win, but it just wasn't good enough."Cubs 5, Phillies 1In Philadelphia, Matt Garza pitched one-hit ball for seven shutout innings and struck out 10 batters as Chicago beat the Phillies.Brewers 3, Cardinals 2In St. Louis, Zack Greinke worked six strong innings and Jonathan Lucroy's two-run double capped a three-run sixth.Norichika Aoki pinch-hit for Grienke in the seventh and recorded a hit.Braves 4, Pirates 3In Atlanta, Tim Hudson labored through five tough innings to win in his return from back surgery, and the Braves held on in the ninth to beat Pittsburgh.Diamondbacks 8, Marlins 4In Miami, Wade Miley held the Marlins hitless until the sixth inning and Jason Kubel drove in three runs for Arizona.Mets 6, Rockies 5 (11)In Denver, Ike Davis singled in the go-ahead run in the 11th inning for the Mets.Giants 4, Padres 1In San Francisco, Pablo Sandoval homered to back Madison Bumgarner's fourth straight win.Reds 6, Astros 5In Cincinnati, Jay Bruce's fourth home run in four games, a tiebreaking shot in the eighth inning, lifted the Reds to a comeback win over Houston.AMERICAN LEAGUEYankees 6, Tigers 2In New York, CC Sabathia steadied his team's rocky rotation with eight sharp innings and Alex Rodriguez passed Willie Mays for eighth on the career RBIs list.Rays 5, Rangers 2In Arlington, Texas, David Price beat the Rangers for the first time in 10 career starts.Indians 4, Angels 0In Cleveland, Derek Lowe pitched three-hit ball into the eighth inning and the Indians scored three runs on Angels errors.White Sox 4, Red Sox 1In Chicago, Gavin Floyd carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning and Adam Dunn hit a two-run homer.Kosuke Fukudome was 1-for-3 with a walk for the White Sox.Orioles 5, Athletics 2In Baltimore, Wilson Betemit hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning after Matt Wieters doubled in two runs, giving the Orioles an unlikely victory.Twins 7, Royals 4In Minneapolis, Josh Willingham had three hits and the Twins snapped a six-game losing streak.Blue Jays 7, Mariners 2In Toronto, Edwin Encarnacion hit his third home run in three games for the Blue Jays, and Jeff Mathis added a two-run shot.Seattle's Munenori Kawasaki was 1-for-3 and Ichiro Suzuki finished 0-for-4.OAKLAND, California — A person with knowledge of the negotiations says third baseman Brandon Inge has agreed to sign with the Oakland Athletics.The deal is pending a physical and final paperwork, the person said Sunday, speaking on condition of anonymity because nothing had been finalized and the A's were yet to make a formal announcement.Inge was released by the Tigers on Thursday after batting .100 (2 for 20) with one home run and two RBIs this season.He fills a huge void at third, where the A's lost projected starter Scott Sizemore to a season-ending knee injury.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Dodgers sweep Nats
LOS ANGELES — The Washington Nationals came to town with the lowest team ERA in the majors and got a chance to unveil two of their best offensive prospects. The Los Angeles Dodgers outpitched manager Davey Johnson's staff and got a number of key hits along the way for a three-game sweep.I got it: Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper reaches for a fly ball on Sunday in Los Angeles. The Nationals loss to the Dodgers 2-0. APChris Capuano struck out nine while combining with two relievers on a four-hitter, James Loney drove in two runs with a bases-loaded single and the Dodgers wound up with a 2-0 win Sunday.At 16-6, the Dodgers matched their best start since 1981 and moved 10 games over .500 for the first time since July 11, 2010."We've got a great mix of guys, and we're going to need that through the long season to win games," Loney said. "A big hit, a big defensive play, and big baserunning play — all that stuff is going to matter. And it's going to take all of us to do that."Capuano (3-0) allowed three hits and two walks in 6? innings, helping send the Nationals to their fourth straight loss and first shutout defeat of the season after they entered the series with a 14-5 record. They had a combined total of three runs and 11 hits in 21? innings against Capuano, Clayton Kershaw and Chad Billingsley."They pitched us pretty tough and kept the ball in on us the whole series, and we didn't really make a lot of adjustments," Johnson said. "But they've got a pretty good pitching staff over there. We pitched good enough to win, but it just wasn't good enough."Cubs 5, Phillies 1In Philadelphia, Matt Garza pitched one-hit ball for seven shutout innings and struck out 10 batters as Chicago beat the Phillies.Brewers 3, Cardinals 2In St. Louis, Zack Greinke worked six strong innings and Jonathan Lucroy's two-run double capped a three-run sixth.Norichika Aoki pinch-hit for Grienke in the seventh and recorded a hit.Braves 4, Pirates 3In Atlanta, Tim Hudson labored through five tough innings to win in his return from back surgery, and the Braves held on in the ninth to beat Pittsburgh.Diamondbacks 8, Marlins 4In Miami, Wade Miley held the Marlins hitless until the sixth inning and Jason Kubel drove in three runs for Arizona.Mets 6, Rockies 5 (11)In Denver, Ike Davis singled in the go-ahead run in the 11th inning for the Mets.Giants 4, Padres 1In San Francisco, Pablo Sandoval homered to back Madison Bumgarner's fourth straight win.Reds 6, Astros 5In Cincinnati, Jay Bruce's fourth home run in four games, a tiebreaking shot in the eighth inning, lifted the Reds to a comeback win over Houston.AMERICAN LEAGUEYankees 6, Tigers 2In New York, CC Sabathia steadied his team's rocky rotation with eight sharp innings and Alex Rodriguez passed Willie Mays for eighth on the career RBIs list.Rays 5, Rangers 2In Arlington, Texas, David Price beat the Rangers for the first time in 10 career starts.Indians 4, Angels 0In Cleveland, Derek Lowe pitched three-hit ball into the eighth inning and the Indians scored three runs on Angels errors.White Sox 4, Red Sox 1In Chicago, Gavin Floyd carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning and Adam Dunn hit a two-run homer.Kosuke Fukudome was 1-for-3 with a walk for the White Sox.Orioles 5, Athletics 2In Baltimore, Wilson Betemit hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning after Matt Wieters doubled in two runs, giving the Orioles an unlikely victory.Twins 7, Royals 4In Minneapolis, Josh Willingham had three hits and the Twins snapped a six-game losing streak.Blue Jays 7, Mariners 2In Toronto, Edwin Encarnacion hit his third home run in three games for the Blue Jays, and Jeff Mathis added a two-run shot.Seattle's Munenori Kawasaki was 1-for-3 and Ichiro Suzuki finished 0-for-4.OAKLAND, California — A person with knowledge of the negotiations says third baseman Brandon Inge has agreed to sign with the Oakland Athletics.The deal is pending a physical and final paperwork, the person said Sunday, speaking on condition of anonymity because nothing had been finalized and the A's were yet to make a formal announcement.Inge was released by the Tigers on Thursday after batting .100 (2 for 20) with one home run and two RBIs this season.He fills a huge void at third, where the A's lost projected starter Scott Sizemore to a season-ending knee injury.
I got it: Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper reaches for a fly ball on Sunday in Los Angeles. The Nationals loss to the Dodgers 2-0. APChris Capuano struck out nine while combining with two relievers on a four-hitter, James Loney drove in two runs with a bases-loaded single and the Dodgers wound up with a 2-0 win Sunday.At 16-6, the Dodgers matched their best start since 1981 and moved 10 games over .500 for the first time since July 11, 2010."We've got a great mix of guys, and we're going to need that through the long season to win games," Loney said. "A big hit, a big defensive play, and big baserunning play — all that stuff is going to matter. And it's going to take all of us to do that."Capuano (3-0) allowed three hits and two walks in 6? innings, helping send the Nationals to their fourth straight loss and first shutout defeat of the season after they entered the series with a 14-5 record. They had a combined total of three runs and 11 hits in 21? innings against Capuano, Clayton Kershaw and Chad Billingsley."They pitched us pretty tough and kept the ball in on us the whole series, and we didn't really make a lot of adjustments," Johnson said. "But they've got a pretty good pitching staff over there. We pitched good enough to win, but it just wasn't good enough."Cubs 5, Phillies 1In Philadelphia, Matt Garza pitched one-hit ball for seven shutout innings and struck out 10 batters as Chicago beat the Phillies.Brewers 3, Cardinals 2In St. Louis, Zack Greinke worked six strong innings and Jonathan Lucroy's two-run double capped a three-run sixth.Norichika Aoki pinch-hit for Grienke in the seventh and recorded a hit.Braves 4, Pirates 3In Atlanta, Tim Hudson labored through five tough innings to win in his return from back surgery, and the Braves held on in the ninth to beat Pittsburgh.Diamondbacks 8, Marlins 4In Miami, Wade Miley held the Marlins hitless until the sixth inning and Jason Kubel drove in three runs for Arizona.Mets 6, Rockies 5 (11)In Denver, Ike Davis singled in the go-ahead run in the 11th inning for the Mets.Giants 4, Padres 1In San Francisco, Pablo Sandoval homered to back Madison Bumgarner's fourth straight win.Reds 6, Astros 5In Cincinnati, Jay Bruce's fourth home run in four games, a tiebreaking shot in the eighth inning, lifted the Reds to a comeback win over Houston.AMERICAN LEAGUEYankees 6, Tigers 2In New York, CC Sabathia steadied his team's rocky rotation with eight sharp innings and Alex Rodriguez passed Willie Mays for eighth on the career RBIs list.Rays 5, Rangers 2In Arlington, Texas, David Price beat the Rangers for the first time in 10 career starts.Indians 4, Angels 0In Cleveland, Derek Lowe pitched three-hit ball into the eighth inning and the Indians scored three runs on Angels errors.White Sox 4, Red Sox 1In Chicago, Gavin Floyd carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning and Adam Dunn hit a two-run homer.Kosuke Fukudome was 1-for-3 with a walk for the White Sox.Orioles 5, Athletics 2In Baltimore, Wilson Betemit hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning after Matt Wieters doubled in two runs, giving the Orioles an unlikely victory.Twins 7, Royals 4In Minneapolis, Josh Willingham had three hits and the Twins snapped a six-game losing streak.Blue Jays 7, Mariners 2In Toronto, Edwin Encarnacion hit his third home run in three games for the Blue Jays, and Jeff Mathis added a two-run shot.Seattle's Munenori Kawasaki was 1-for-3 and Ichiro Suzuki finished 0-for-4.OAKLAND, California — A person with knowledge of the negotiations says third baseman Brandon Inge has agreed to sign with the Oakland Athletics.The deal is pending a physical and final paperwork, the person said Sunday, speaking on condition of anonymity because nothing had been finalized and the A's were yet to make a formal announcement.Inge was released by the Tigers on Thursday after batting .100 (2 for 20) with one home run and two RBIs this season.He fills a huge void at third, where the A's lost projected starter Scott Sizemore to a season-ending knee injury.
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