Shelton’s tiebreaking RBI single helps Seattle Mariners edge Texas Rangers 5-3SEATTLE — Pinch-hitter Chris Shelton and Rob Johnson hit consecutive RBI singles with two out in the seventh inning, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 5-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday. Johnson blanks Arizona for 6 innings, Marlins win 8-1 to split seriesPHOENIX — All-Star Josh Johnson blanked Arizona through six innings and Cody Ross drove in three runs with a pair of doubles, leading the Florida Marlins past the Diamondbacks 8-1 Sunday for a split of their four-game series. Kouzmanoff’s three-run homer helps San Diego end seven-game skidSAN FRANCISCO — Kevin Kouzmanoff and Eliezer Alfonzo hit three-run homers, Will Venable also homered and set a career-high with four hits, and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 10-4 to snap a season-high seven-game losing streak. Lackey outpitches Sabathia and Angels complete sweep of Yankees with 5-4 victoryANAHEIM, Calif. — John Lackey pitched seven solid innings and the Los Angeles Angels knocked around CC Sabathia to complete a sweep of the New York Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday. Hawpe doubles home Smith in the ninth as the Rockies rally from 4 down to beat Atlanta, 8-7DENVER — All-Star Brad Hawpe hit a game-ending RBI double and the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the Atlanta Braves 8-7 on Sunday. Orlando Hudson hits 2 homers as Dodgers cap best start in 32 years with win over BrewersMILWAUKEE — All-Star Orlando Hudson homered twice, Clayton Kershaw won his fifth consecutive road start and the Los Angeles Dodgers capped the best first half in the majors with a 7-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Brewers closer Hoffman to replace Dodgers’ Broxton on NL All-Star squadMILWAUKEE — Brewers closer Trevor Hoffman will replace Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton on the National League squad for the All-Star game Tuesday night. Tampa Bay 1st baseman Carlos Pena replaces Boston 2nd baseman Dustin Pedroia on AL squadST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Bay first baseman Carlos Pena will replace Boston second baseman Dustin Pedroia on the American League roster for Tuesday’s game All-Star game. San Francisco follows up no-hitter by beating Padres 2-1SAN FRANCISCO — Pablo Sandoval homered for the second straight day, Justin Miller pitched solidly after an injury forced starter Matt Cain out and the San Francisco Giants held on to beat the San Diego Padres 2-1 Saturday night. Chase Utley, Jason Werth homer in Phillies’ 9-6 win over RedsPHILADELPHIA — Jayson Werth homered for the fourth straight game, Chase Utley hit an inside-the-park homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-6 on Thursday night. Guerrero homers in first game back in right field, Angels beat Orioles 9-6ANAHEIM, Calif. — Vladimir Guerrero hit tying two-run homer in his first game back in right field, and the Los Angeles Angels took advantage of a wild Baltimore Orioles bullpen to rally for a 9-6 win Sunday. Oswalt throws eight strong innings and Astros hit 3 home runs in 7-1 win over GiantsSAN FRANCISCO — Roy Oswalt pitched eight strong innings in the Houston Astros’ 7-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. Reynolds’ three-run homer helps Diamondbacks to 4-3 win over RockiesDENVER — Mark Reynolds hit a three-run homer and Felipe Lopez broke a tie game with an RBI single in the seventh, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Cubs’ lone All-Star Ted Lilly strike outs nine in 8-2 victory over BrewersCHICAGO — Ted Lilly pitched effectively into the seventh inning and Derrek Lee hit a two-run homer, leading the Chicago Cubs to an 8-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Blanton outpitches Santana, Rollins and Utley homer in Phils’ 2-0 win over MetsPHILADELPHIA — Ryan Howard and the Philadelphia Phillies knew they had a great opportunity to get back on track with a hurting New York Mets squad in town. Gio Gonzalez records first win of season as A’s avoid three-game sweep, 5-2CLEVELAND — Gio Gonzalez pitched six strong innings for his first win of the season and the Oakland Athletics beat the Cleveland Indians 5-2 on Sunday. Colby Rasmus homers, Cardinals rough up Bronson Arroyo for 10-1 victory over RedsCINCINNATI — Colby Rasmus’ homer started St. Louis’ eight-run onslaught against slumping right-hander Bronson Arroyo, and the Cardinals got another solid start from Chris Carpenter for a 10-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Ricky Nolasco strikes out 12 in fourth straight win, Marlins beat Pirates 5-0MIAMI — Apparently, all Ricky Nolasco needed to return to his winning ways was a trip to the minors. Home Game: Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols leads voting for All-Star game in St. LouisNEW YORK — Albert Pujols will be in a familiar spot when St. Louis hosts the 80th All-Star game. Boston knuckleballer Tim Wakefield is headed for a brand new situation. Love Shaq: Cavs are thrilled with Shaquille O’Neal, who aims to win a ring for LeBron JamesINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Laughing and loose, Shaq looked right at home. Oklahoma City’s B.J. Mullens hopes to inspire with path from hard times to NBAOKLAHOMA CITY — B.J. Mullens has seen the worst and made the best of it. Baseball expands All-Star rosters by adding 33rd player to each leagueNEW YORK — Baseball is expanding All-Star rosters yet again. NBA agrees to 4-year Taco Bell sponsorship deal, ending longtime partnership with McDonald’sNEW YORK — Taco Bell has replaced longtime sponsor McDonald’s as the NBA’s fast-food partner. Oakland Athletics LHP Josh Outman has elbow ligament replacement surgeryOAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland Athletics left-hander Josh Outman has undergone ligament replacement surgery on his pitching elbow, ending his season. Second opinion on Mets CF Beltran’s right knee agrees that no surgery is neededMILWAUKEE — The injury-riddled New York Mets got some good news Tuesday when a second examination of All-Star center fielder Carlos Beltran’s bruised right knee also indicated surgery is not required. Pirates make multiple trades, deal Morgan, Hinske, acquire MilledgePITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates, swapping outfielders at a rapid rate for the second successive season, sent starting left fielder Nyjer Morgan to the Washington Nationals in a four-player deal involving outfielder Lastings Milledge and also shipped backup Eric Hinske to the Yankees on Tuesday. Hamilton having no problems in rehab, expects to be back in Rangers lineup by the weekendARLINGTON, Texas — All-Star center fielder Josh Hamilton expects to return to the Texas Rangers lineup this weekend after a trip to Iowa for at least one more rehab game. Carlos Boozer decides to stay with Utah Jazz instead of opting out of his contractSALT LAKE CITY — Carlos Boozer has reconsidered free agency, or at least put it off a year. Pirates send speedy OF Njyer Morgan to Nationals in 4-player swap involving Lastings MilledgePITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates, swapping outfielders at a rapid rate for the second successive season, sent starting left fielder Nyjer Morgan to the Washington Nationals in a four-player deal involving outfielder Lastings Milledge and also shipped backup Eric Hinske to the Yankees on Tuesday. Youkilis overtakes Teixeira in All-Star vote; Pedroia cuts gap with KinslerNEW YORK — Boston’s Kevin Youkilis has moved back in front of the Yankees’ Mark Teixeira with two days left in AL balloting for starters for the All-Star game in St. Louis on July 14. Detroit Pistons fire coach Michael Curry after 39-43 season, 1st-round playoff sweepDETROIT — All or nothing seems to be the formula for coaching the Detroit Pistons. Bring home an NBA championship or hit the road. Yankees acquire Eric Hinske from Pirates for 2 minor leaguersPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates, swapping outfielders at a rapid rate for the second successive season, sent starting left fielder Njyer Morgan to the Washington Nationals in a four-player deal involving outfielder Lastings Milledge and also shipped backup Eric Hinske to the Yankees on Tuesday. Rivera, Morales hit back-to-back home runs in Angels 5-2 over stumbling RangersARLINGTON, Texas — When the Los Angeles Angels left Texas in mid-May, they had just been swept and were 4½ games behind the surprising Rangers. Roy Oswalt single handedly denies Padres again as Astro win 3-1
Rivera, Morales hit back-to-back homers in Angels’ 6th straight win, 5-2 over stumbling TexasARLINGTON, Texas — When the Los Angeles Angels left Texas in mid-May, they had just been swept and were 4½ games behind the surprising Rangers. |
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SAN DIEGO — Roy Oswalt dominated the San Diego Padres again, pitching a two-hitter and retiring his final 18 batters in the Houston Astros’ 3-1 victory Monday night. Ivan Rodriguez homered and Oswalt (4-4) helped himself with two hits at the plate. The right-hander improved to 10-2 with a 2.68 ERA against the Padres in 15 career appearances, including 13 starts. His .833 winning percentage is the highest among active pitchers with at least 10 decisions against San Diego.
