Hundred of Phillies fans turn out in downtown Philadelphia to celebrate return to World Series
Hundred of Phillies fans gather in downtown Philadelphia to celebrate return to World SeriesPHILADELPHIA — Hundreds of Phillies fan have begun streaming out of restaurants, bars and apartment buildings to congregate on Broad Street in downtown Philadelphia to celebrate their team’s second straight trip to the World Series. Same old story: Crawford’s catch, bullpen help AL over NL 4-3 for 7th straight All-Star winST. LOUIS — Even President Barack Obama wonders: Why hasn’t the National League won the All-Star game since he first ran for public office? Joe Mauer’s RBI double for AL ties All-Star game after 6 innings
Prince Fielder’s double gives NL lead over AL after 3 innings in All-Star gameST. LOUIS — Prince Fielder came off the bench early to hit a tiebreaking double and the National League grabbed a 3-2 lead over the Americans after three innings in the 80th All-Star game Tuesday night at Busch Stadium. Worst-in-baseball Nationals fire Acta at All-Star break; Riggleman named interim managerWASHINGTON — So much for the plan to have Manny Acta’s patient optimism lead the Washington Nationals out of the doldrums. The abysmal won-loss record became too much to stomach, costing him his job at the All-Star break and adding another layer of instability to the worst team in baseball. Patience finally runs out: Worst-in-baseball Nationals fire manager Acta at All-Star breakWASHINGTON — So much for the plan to have Manny Acta’s patient optimism lead the Washington Nationals out of the doldrums. The abysmal won-loss record became too much to stomach, costing him his job at the All-Star break and adding another layer of instability to the worst team in baseball. 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. 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. Brandon Inge says he’s excited by home run derby appearanceDETROIT — Brandon Inge says he’s going to participate in the home run derby on Monday night during All-Star week. Newfound power for Mauer gets Minnesota catcher spot in All-Star home run derby next weekMINNEAPOLIS — Joe Mauer’s sudden power has earned him a place in baseball’s home run derby. Dunn gets 300th homer, decisive single in 8th-inning rally as Nats halt Braves win streak at 5WASHINGTON — Atlanta’s Tommy Hanson extended his scoreless innings streak to 26 before Adam Dunn’s 300th career homer and the Washington Nationals rallied for four eighth-inning runs and a 5-3 victory over the Braves on Saturday. Gaudin allows 1 hit over 8 scoreless innings, Padres beat Texas for 1st series win in monthARLINGTON, Texas — Chad Gaudin allowed one hit over eight scoreless innings and Scott Hairston snapped an 0-for-17 slide with a homer for San Diego as the Padres won their first series in a month with a 2-0 victory Sunday night over the stumbling Texas Rangers. Gaudin allows 1 hit over 8 scoreless IP, Padres beat Texas for 1st series win in monthARLINGTON, Texas — Chad Gaudin allowed one hit over eight scoreless innings and Scott Hairston snapped an 0-for-17 slide with a homer for San Diego as the Padres won their first series in a month with a 2-0 victory over the stumbling Texas Rangers. Cook takes shutout into the ninth inning in the Rockies’ 3-1 win over the A’s.OAKLAND, Calif. — Aaron Cook took a shutout into the ninth inning and won his fifth consecutive start as the Colorado Rockies defeated the Oakland Athletics 3-1 on Sunday. Indians trade INF DeRosa to Cardinals for hard-throwing RHP PerezCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians traded infielder Mark DeRosa to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night for reliever Chris Perez and a player to be named later. McCutchen’s single in ninth leads Pirates to comeback win over Indians, Lee 3-2PITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen hit a game-ending bloop single to score Jack Wilson and give the Pittsburgh Pirates a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday night. Cubs catcher Geovany Soto ‘embarrassed’ by positive marijuana test at World Baseball ClassicDETROIT — Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto says he is embarrassed after testing positive for marijuana at this year’s World Baseball Classic. Cash-strapped I-League clubs struggling to stay afloatNEW DELHI - Trimmed squads, drastic pay cuts and performance-linked perks are some of the steps that cash-strapped Indian football clubs are contemplating to stay alive in the new season. History lesson: Cardinals manager Tony La Russa not slowing down even with 2,500 winsKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Cardinals manager Tony La Russa pantomimes a few swings in short left field as his team takes batting practice, occasionally turning to make a point to Kansas City’s Trey Hillman, who flashes his glove at balls whizzing by. Mark Buehrle throws 7 shutout innings for another interleague win, White Sox beat Reds 4-1CINCINNATI — Mark Buehrle pitched seven shutout innings, his latest impressive showing against the National League, and the Chicago White Sox added to their run of success against the Cincinnati Reds with a 4-1 victory Sunday. Howard’s consecutive games streak likely over after flu puts Phillies slugger back in hospitalPHILADELPHIA — Ryan Howard’s consecutive games streak appears likely to end after the Phillies slugger was hospitalized for the second time in two nights with flu symptoms. Flu keeps Phillies’ Ryan Howard on the bench, jeopardizing consecutive games streakPHILADELPHIA — Phillies slugger Ryan Howard extended his consecutive games streak by hitting a three-run homer as a pinch-hitter on Saturday night, hours after he was hospitalized with flu symptoms. Rolen and Blue Jays rally in ninth and breeze in 10th to 8-3 victory against PhilsPHILADELPHIA — Scott Rolen singled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays went on to score four more runs to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3 on Tuesday night. Meche logs second shutout of his career with 5-0 win over Diamondbacks.KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Gil Meche pitched a four-hit shutout and Mark Teahen had three hits and drove in a run as the Kansas City Royals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 Tuesday. Blake drives in 4, Billingsley gets NL-best 9th victory for Dodgers in 6-3 win at TexasARLINGTON, Texas — Chad Billingsley earned his National League-best ninth victory, retiring 16 of 17 batters after an early error put the Dodgers behind, and Casey Blake drove in four runs for Los Angeles in a 6-3 victory over AL West-leading Texas on Sunday. Rollins homer sparks Phillies in 7th, avoid 3-game sweep with 11-6 win over Red SoxPHILADELPHIA — Jimmy Rollins is starting to feel like his old J-Roll self. Davies picks up first victory since April 30 in 7-4 decision over the RedsKANSAS CITY, Mo. — All the Kansas City Royals needed to do to break out of a monthlong skid was to get back to interleague play. Detroit Tigers put RHP Jeremy Bonderman back on DL with shoulder painDETROIT — The Detroit Tigers placed right-hander Jeremy Bonderman on the 15-day disabled list Friday just four days after activating him for his first start of the season. Sandoval hits two-run homer, Zito ends four-start skid in Giants’ 2-1 win over MarlinsMIAMI — Pablo Sandoval hit a two-run homer, Barry Zito ended a four-start losing skid and the San Francisco Giants beat the Florida Marlins 2-1 on Friday night. Carpenter pitches three-hitter, Pujols hits two-run homer in Cardinals’ 3-1 win over RedsST. LOUIS — Chris Carpenter pitched a three-hitter for his first complete game in more than two years and Albert Pujols took care of the offense with a two-run homer and RBI double, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday night. Son, in-law of Rockies catcher Torrealba safe after being kidnapped in VenezuelaCARACAS, Venezuela — Colorado catcher Yorvit Torrealba’s 11-year-old son and brother-in-law were released by kidnappers a day after being abducted. Manny can be Manny all he wants, but how can baseball let Dodger star play in All-Star game?The Dodgers were deep into spring training, and owner Frank McCourt was playing tough guy. He had to because, even though no one else had any interest in signing Manny Ramirez, he had to show agent Scott Boras who was in charge. Brewers GM Melvin says they aren’t on trade market right now for 2nd baseman, starting pitcherMILWAUKEE — Brewers general manager Doug Melvin said he’s not talking to any teams about trades, dispelling the notion that Milwaukee is looking for a second baseman or in the hunt for Padres starter Jake Peavy. National League Standings
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Phillies fans celebrate ‘amazing night’ after win
ST. LOUIS — Joe Mauer doubled home Derek Jeter with two outs in the fifth, pulling the American League into a 3-all tie with the NL and the 80th All-Star game was tied after six innings Tuesday night at Busch Stadium.
