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Probable Pitchers for May 6, 2013
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Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(16-15) Diamondbacks – 1 at 5
- Diamondbacks SS Didi Gregorius went 2-for-3 with a home run in his return to the lineup.
- Diamondbacks SP Ian Kennedy allowed five runs and three walks on five hits in 5 2/3 innings.
- Padres 2B Jedd Gyorko hit a two run homer.
- Padres SP Edinson Volquez allowed one run on four hits in 6 2/3 innings.
- Reds SP Mat Latos allowed three runs and six hits over 5 innings for the win.
- Cubs SP Edwin Jackson fell to 0-5 on the season allowing eight hits and four runs in 5 innings.
- Reds got RBI's from SS Zack Cozart, 1B Joey Votto, 2B Brandon Phillips and OF Jay Bruce.
- Reds 3B Todd Frazier went 2-for-3 with two RBI's and a run scored.
- Marlins SS Adeiny Hechavarria homered and tallied seven RBI.
- Marlins SP Kevin Slowey hurled seven scoreless innings.
- Phillies SP Roy Halladay coughed up nine earned runs in just 2 1/3 innings.
- Marlins OF Marcell Ozuna went 4-for-5 with three RBI's and three runs scored.
- Marlins OF Justin Ruggiano homered twice, his 5th and 6th bombs of the year.
(17-15) Nationals – 6 at 2 – Pirates (17-14)
- Nationals SP Gio Gonzalez allowed two earned runs in six innings for the win.
- Pirates OF Starling Marte hit a leadoff home run in the bottom of the first inning.
- Nationals 2B Danny Espinosa hit his 3rd homer of the year while 1B Tyler Moore hit his 1st.
- Pirates SP Wandy Rodriguez allowed three runs and six hits over 6 innings while striking out seven in the loss.
- Braves SP Tim Hudson allowed three runs in 7 1/3 innings for the win.
- Mets SP Jon Niese was hammered for seven earned runs over four innings.
- Mets 3B David Wright finished 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
- Braves 1B Freddie Freeman hit his 2nd homer of the year.
- Cardinals SP Jaime Garcia allowed just one run over eight innings in a four-game series sweep in Milwaukee.
- Brewers SP Marco Estrada was lit up for eight earned runs over 3 1/3 innings.
- Cardinals OF Matt Holliday went 2-for-3 with three RBI's, three runs scored and a homerun.
- Cardinals 1B Allen Craig went 2-for-5 with four RBI's and a run scored.
- Giants SP Matt Cain allowed just one run on five hits over 7 1/3 innings for the win, his 1st of the year.
- Giants OF Hunter Pence went 2-for-4 with two doubles and four RBI's.
- Dodgers SP Hyun-Jin Ryu struggled allowing four runs on eight hits over six innings for his second loss of the season.
- Dodgers SS Dee Gordon knocked in a run and stole his 3rd base of the season in 3 tries.
American League:
(13-14) Twins – 4 at 2 – Indians (14-14)
- Twins SP Mike Pelfrey had his strongest start of the season, spinning six innings of one-run ball while striking out seve.
- Indians SP Corey Kluber labored through 5 2/3 innings, yielding three runs on five hits and four walks in a loss.
- Twins 3B Trevor Plouffe belted a two-run homer.
- Indians C Carlos Santana singled and launched a solo homer.
- Athletics SP Dan Straily wasn't sharp over 5 1/3 innings, giving up three runs, but he escaped with a no-decision.
- Athletics RP Grant Balfour converted his fifth save of the season with a scoreless inning.
- Yankees SP Andy Pettitte struggled for the second straight start, allowing four runs — three earned — on four hits and four walks over five frames.
- Athletics 3B Josh Donaldson's solo shot in the eighth inning lifted the Athletics to a victory.
- Yankees OF Ichiro Suzuki doubled in a run and also added a single and a walk.
- Blue Jays SP Brandon Morrow allowed two runs in eight innings for the win.
- Mariners SP Joe Saunders was shelled for seven earned runs over five innings.
- Blue Jays OF Emilio Bonifacio finally stole his 1st base of the season and ended up stealing another later in the game.
- Blue Jays OF Melky Cabrera went 3-for-4 and hit his 1st homer of the year.
- Red Sox SP Jon Lester gave up five hits and three runs over 6 innings in a no decision.
- Rangers SP Yu Darvish allowed four hits and three runs while striking out fourteen over 7 innings in a no decision.
- OF Nelson Cruz and 1B Mitch Moreland hit homers for the Rangers.
- Red Sox DH David Ortiz and C David Ross launched homeruns in a loss.
- Rangers RP Joe Nathan picked up his 1st win of the season in relief.
- Astros SP Phil Humber was shelled for eight runs in just four innings of work in a loss.
- Tigers OF Andy Dirks went 4-for-4 with a home run.
- Tigers SP Justin Verlander threw seven scoreless innings for the win.
- Tigers 1B Price Fielder went 3-for-5 with four RBI's, a run scored and a homer.
- Angels RP Jerome Williams gave up five runs and lasted just 4 1/3 innings.
- Orioles 3B Manny Machado went 1-for-4 with a home run.
- Orioles SP Jason Hammel allowed four runs on nine hits over six innings for the win.
- Orioles SS J.J. Hardy blasted his 5th homer of the season.
- Angels OF Mike Trout had a nice day going 2-for-5 with a homer, two runs scored and a stolen base.
- Royals OF Alex Gordon hit a walkoff RBI single in the extra-innings win.
- White Sox SP Jose Quintana went 5 innings allowing six hits and three runs in a no decision.
- Royals SP Wade Davis pitched well giving up just one run over six strong innings in a no decision.
- Royals RP Greg Holland picked up his 1st win of the year in relief.
- White Sox OF Alex Rios smashed his 7th homer of the season.
- Rays SP Alex Cobb was charged with three runs on eight hits over 6 2/3 innings for the win.
- Rockies 3B Nolan Arenado went 2-for-5 with a home run, his 3rd of the season.
- Rockies SP Jhoulys Chacin allowed five runs on eight hits and three walks over seven innings.
- Rockies OF Michael Cuddyer and SS Troy Tulowitzki both hit their 7th homers of the year.
- Rays 1B James Loney went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and an RBI.
- Rays OF Kelly Johnson, C Jose Lobaton and 2B Ryan Roberts each knocked in a pair of runs.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Braves optioned INF Tyler Pastornicky to Triple-A Gwinnett.
- Padres activated RHP Tyson Ross from the 15-day disabled list.
- Padres placed LHP Clayton Richard on the 15-day disabled list with an intestinal virus.
- Rockies activated RHP Jhoulys Chacin from the 15-day disabled list.
- Rockies optioned RHP Tyler Chatwood to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
- Rockies activated 1B Todd Helton from the 15-day disabled list.
- Rockies optioned INF Ryan Wheeler to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
- Marlins sent INF Nick Green outright to Triple-A New Orleans.
- Marlins recalled C Kyle Skipworth from Triple-A New Orleans.
- Marlins placed OF Austin Kearns on the bereavement list.
- Padres activated 3B/OF James Darnell from the 15-day disabled list, optioned him to Triple-A Tacoma.
- Brewers signed RHP Tim Dillard to a minor league contract.
American League:
- Yankees sent RHP Cody Eppley outright to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
- Twins released OF Brandon Boggs.
- Twins SP Samuel Deduno (groin) has been activated from the disabled list at Triple-A Rochester.
- Indians recalled LHP Scott Barnes from Triple-A Columbus.
- Indians designated OF Ezequiel Carrera for assignment.
National League:
- Braves C Brian McCann (shoulder) will be activated from the disabled list Monday against the Reds.
- Phillies SP Roy Halladay is likely headed to the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder injury.
- Braves 3B Juan Francisco (ankle) reported improvement Sunday but is not yet ready to play.
- The Pirates will slow down SP Charlie Morton's (elbow) rehab after he was diagnosed with tightness in his right shoulder and upper back.
- Nationals OF Jayson Werth reported improvement with his right hamstring Sunday and is hoping to return to the lineup on Tuesday following Monday's off day.
- Indians OF Michael Bourn (hand) will play three games with Triple-A Columbus before being activated from the disabled list.
- Indians RP Vinnie Pestano (elbow) is expected to be available for Monday game against the Athletics.
- Yankees SS Eduardo Nunez (rib cage) is day-to-day after leaving Sunday's game against the Athletics.
- Angels RP Kevin Jepsen (triceps) could begin throwing off a mound this week.
- Angels RP Ryan Madson (elbow) could begin a rehab assignment this week.
- Tigers RP Phil Coke (groin) is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment Monday with Triple-A Toledo.
- White Sox manager Robin Ventura wouldn't rule out that SP Jake Peavy (back) might have to go on the disabled list.
- Orioles RP Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) will make one more extended spring training start on Friday before beginning a rehab assignment.
- Red Sox RP Andrew Bailey will undergo an MRI on his injured right bicep on Monday.
- Twins SP Cole De Vries (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Fort Myers on Sunday.
- Athletics OF Coco Crisp reported improvement with his left hamstring on Saturday.
- Athletics SS Hiroyuki Nakajima felt a little tightness in his left hamstring during his first game Friday.
- Angels RP Mark Lowe (neck) is set to be activated from the disabled list on Tuesday.
- Yankees OF Curtis Granderson (forearm) has been receiving reps at all three outfield spots.
- Mariners manager Eric Wedge said RP Stephen Pryor (lat) "is making good progress, but it’s still going to be a while."
- Mariners OF Franklin Gutierrez (hamstring) has yet to resume baseball activities.
- Astros OF Justin Maxwell will undergo an X-ray mid-week to determine how much his fractured left hand has healed.
- Indians SP Brett Myers (elbow) is hoping to resume throwing off a mound in a week.
- Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira (wrist) is expected to take live batting practice on the field Sunday.
- White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) is expected to make 2-3 more rehab starts before rejoining the White Sox' rotation.
- Red Sox RP Craig Breslow (shoulder) is close to being activated from the disabled list.
Notes and Rumors:
National League:
- Nationals OF Bryce Harper was ejected from Sunday's game against the Pirates for arguing a checked-swing call.
- Astros manager Bo Porter said SP Erik Bedard will be moved to the bullpen "indefinitely."
- White Sox SP Chris Sale will start Monday against the Royals.
- White Sox manager Robin Ventura appears to be leaning towards keeping RP Hector Santiago in the rotation over Dylan Axelrod when John Danks (shoulder) returns from the disabled list.
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