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Probable Pitchers for July 28, 2013

PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers

Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:

National League:
(46-55) Mets – 1 at 4 – Nationals (51-54)
  • Nationals OF Bryce Harper slugged his 15th home run of the season.
  • Nationals SP Dan Haren allowed one run in seven innings to earn his fifth win of the season.
  • Mets SP Dillon Gee surrendered four runs in seven innings.
  • Mets 3B David Wright finished 2-for-4 with an RBI single.

(47-58) Padres – 12 at 3 – Diamondbacks (54-50)

(61-41) Pirates – 7 at 4 – Marlins (39-63)
  • Pirates RP Mark Melancon earned his fourth save of the season.
  • Pirates SP Charlie Morton yielded four runs — three earned — in five innings.
  • Marlins SP Tom Koehler was shelled for five earned runs in five innings.
(62-39) Cardinals – 0 at 2 – Braves (59-45)
  • Braves RP Craig Kimbrel earned his 30th save of the season.
  • Braves SP Julio Teheran threw seven shutout innings striking out six.
  • Cardinals RP Joe Kelly tossed 6 1/3 scoreless innings allowing seven hits and walking three.
(43-60) Brewers – 7 at 5 – Rockies (50-55)

(47-55) Cubs – 1 at 0 – Giants (46-57)
  • Cubs OF Nate Schierholtz homered off Sergio Romo in the top of the ninth.
  • Cubs SP Chris Rusin blanked the Giants for seven innings, allowing just three hits.
  • Despite loading the bases in the ninth, Cubs RP Kevin Gregg earned his 21st save.
  • Giants SP Madison Bumgarner allowed no runs for eight innings in a no-decision.
  • Giants RP Sergio Romo took his sixth loss after giving up a Nate Schierholtz homer in the top of the ninth.
(59-46) Reds – 1 at 4 – Dodgers (55-48)
  • Dodgers SP Hyun-Jin Ryu allowed one run in seven innings and struck out nine.
  • Dodgers OF Skip Schumaker had a two-run homer and a double.

American League:

(62-42) Rays – 1 at 0 – Yankees (54-50)
  • Rays SP Chris Archer was masterful, tossing a two-hit shutout.
  • Yankees SP Ivan Nova took a tough-luck loss after allowing one run over seven innings.
  • Rays OF Kelly Johnson delivered an RBI single.
  • Yankees OF Vernon Wells went 0-for-3.
(56-48) Rangers – 0 at 1 – Indians (55-48)
  • Indians SP Justin Masterson allowed no runs for 7 2/3 innings while striking out eight.
  • Indians RP Chris Perez pitched a scoreless ninth inning to earn his 14th save of the season.
  • Indians OF Michael Bourn went 1-for-2 with a leadoff home run.
  • Rangers SP Yu Darvish allowed one run over six innings, striking out 11, but took the loss.
(62-43) Red Sox – 7 at 3 – Orioles (58-47)
  • Red Sox SS Stephen Drew went 3-for-4 with two home runs and five RBI.
  • Red Sox OF Mike Carp went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored.
  • Orioles SS J.J. Hardy went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored.
  • Red Sox SP Ryan Dempster allowed two runs over 5 1/3 innings to earn the win.
  • Orioles SP Scott Feldman allowed four runs in five innings.
(50-51) Royals – 1 at 0 – White Sox (40-61)
  • Royals SP Wade Davis tossed 7 1/3 shutout innings yielding only four hits.
  • Royals RP Greg Holland earned his 26th save of the season.
  • White Sox SP Chris Sale threw nine innings of one-run ball.
(45-56) Twins – 4 at 0 – Mariners (49-55)
(35-68) Astros – 8 at 6 – Blue Jays (47-56)
  • Astros RP Jose Veras notched a five-out save.
  • Astros SP Dallas Keuchel allowed six runs over a season-high 7 1/3 innings.
  • Blue Jays SP Josh Johnson struggled once again, surrendering seven runs over 5 2/3 innings in a loss.
  • Astros 3B Matt Dominguez finished 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
  • Blue Jays OF Jose Bautista went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer.
(48-54) Angels – 1 at 3 – Athletics (61-43)
  • Athletics SP Tommy Milone allowed one run over seven innings.
  • Angels OF Josh Hamilton launched his 15th home run of the season.
  • Angels RP Garrett Richards threw five scoreless frames allowing three hits while striking out four.
Inter League:
(49-55) Phillies – 0 at 10 – Tigers (58-45)
  • Tigers 3B Miguel Cabrera finished 2-for-3 with three RBI.4
  • Tigers SP Max Scherzer tossed six shutout innings yielding just one hit.
  • Phillies OF Laynce Nix went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
  • Phillies RP Raul Valdes was shelled for nine runs in 3 2/3 innings.
Player Transactions:

National League:

  • Rockies recalled RHP Collin McHugh from Triple-A Colorado Springs.
  • Rockies optioned RHP Mitchell Boggs to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
  • Orioles OF L.J. Hoes is being recalled from Triple-A Norfolk.
  • Cardinals optioned 1B/OF Brock Peterson to Triple-A Memphis.
  • Cardinals activated OF Matt Holliday from the 15-day disabled list.
  • Diamondbacks optioned LHP Tyler Skaggs to Triple-A Reno.
  • Marlins placed RHP Kevin Slowey on the 15-day disabled list with right forearm discomfort.

American League:

Injury Updates:

National League:

  • Mets SP Jon Niese (shoulder) allowed two earned runs on three hits over two innings in his first rehab start Saturday with the Gulf Coast League Mets.
  • Dodgers RP Jose Dominguez (quad) has resumed a throwing program.
  • Dodgers OF Matt Kemp (ankle) is expected to return from the disabled list wen first eligible.
  • Mets 1B Justin Turner is day-to-day with right shoulder soreness.
  • Braves SP Brandon Beachy (elbow) will start for the Braves on Monday.
  • Diamondbacks SP Brandon McCarthy (shoulder) will return to the Diamondbacks' rotation next week.
  • Brewers SS Jean Segura left Saturday's game with right forearm tightness after being hit by a pitch in the fourth inning.
American League:
  • Red Sox minor league outfielder Bryce Brentz is likely done for the season after undergoing surgery to repair the meniscus in his right knee.
  • Tigers 2B Omar Infante (ankle) won't be cleared to resume baseball activities for a week or two.
  • Yankees DH Travis Hafner will be placed on the disabled list.
  • Yankees DH Derek Jeter (quad) is expected to return on Sunday.
  • Astros 2B Jose Altuve left Saturday's game with left quad tightness.
  • Angels DH Albert Pujols (foot) will likely be placed on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday.
  • Athletics SP Brett Anderson (foot) told the San Francisco Chronicle on Saturday that he would be open to returning in a bullpen role.
  • Athletics SP Brett Anderson (foot) threw a 51-pitch bullpen session Saturday.
  • Angels OF Peter Bourjos (wrist) took dry swings Saturday.
  • Angels DH Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports Albert Pujols (foot) is likely to be placed on the disabled list.
  • Tigers RP Darin Downs (shoulder) will move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.
  • Red Sox SP Clay Buchholz (shoulder) made 40 throws off flat ground Saturday.
  • Rangers SP Matt Harrison (back) threw 50 pitches of batting practice on Saturday and may start a rehab assignment soon.
  • Royals OF Lorenzo Cain exited with left groin tightness in the eighth inning on Saturday.

Notes and Rumors

National League:
  • Cardinals SP Tyler Lyons will be called up to start in Tuesday's doubleheader against the Pirates.
  • Mets SP Jenrry Mejia will make his next start Wednesday against the Marlins.
  • Mets manager Terry Collins estimated SP Matt Harvey has about 10 starts left before the team shuts him down.
  • Cubs manager Dale Sveum said Saturday that he doesn't expect SP Jeff Samardzija to be traded.

American League:

  • Angels OF Kole Calhoun will likely be recalled by the Angels on Sunday to take the place of Albert Pujols.

Yesterday's Top Hitters:

PLAYER TEAM OPP SCORE H/AB HR R RBI BB TB SB
Stephen Drew BOS @ BAL 7-3 W 3/4 2 3 5 0 9 0
Troy Tulowitzki COL vs MIL 5-7 L 3/4 1 2 2 0 6 0
Miguel Cabrera DET vs PHI 10-0 W 2/3 1 2 3 0 5 0
Neil Walker PIT @ MIA 7-4 W 3/5 0 2 2 0 5 0
Skip Schumaker LAD vs CIN 4-1 W 2/4 1 2 2 0 6 0
Michael McKenry PIT @ MIA 7-4 W 4/5 0 0 2 0 5 0
Jonathan Lucroy MIL @ COL 7-5 W 2/4 1 2 1 0 6 0
Justin Morneau MIN @ SEA 4-0 W 2/4 1 2 1 1 6 0
Jose Bautista TOR vs HOU 6-8 L 2/4 1 1 3 0 5 0
Yonder Alonso SD @ ARI 12-3 W 3/5 0 0 4 0 4 0
Wilin Rosario COL vs MIL 5-7 L 2/4 1 1 3 0 5 0
Torii Hunter DET vs PHI 10-0 W 3/4 0 2 1 0 4 0
Chris Denorfia SD @ ARI 12-3 W 1/3 1 3 2 2 4 0
Victor Martinez DET vs PHI 10-0 W 3/4 0 1 2 0 4 0
Matt Dominguez HOU @ TOR 8-6 W 2/4 1 1 2 0 5 0
Bryce Harper WSH vs NYM 4-1 W 2/4 1 1 2 0 5 0
Chase Headley SD @ ARI 12-3 W 1/2 1 3 1 2 4 0
Edwin Encarnacion TOR vs HOU 6-8 L 4/4 0 0 1 0 4 0
Giancarlo Stanton MIA vs PIT 4-7 L 3/4 0 1 1 1 4 0
Miguel Montero ARI vs SD 3-12 L 2/3 1 1 1 1 5 0
Chris Carter HOU @ TOR 8-6 W 1/3 1 1 3 1 4 0
Carlos Quentin SD @ ARI 12-3 W 2/4 0 2 2 1 3 0
Matt Tuiasosopo DET vs PHI 10-0 W 1/4 1 1 3 0 4 0
Derek Norris OAK vs LAA 3-1 W 1/1 1 1 2 0 4 0
Logan Morrison MIA vs PIT 4-7 L 3/4 0 1 1 0 3 0
Mike Carp BOS @ BAL 7-3 W 3/4 0 1 0 0 4 0
Justin Maxwell HOU @ TOR 8-6 W 1/3 1 2 1 0 4 1
Juan Francisco MIL @ COL 7-5 W 1/3 1 1 2 1 4 0
Paul Goldschmidt ARI vs SD 3-12 L 1/4 1 1 2 1 4 0
Shane Victorino BOS @ BAL 7-3 W 1/5 1 1 2 0 4 0

Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines:

Player Team Opponent Score IP H R ER BB K PIT DEC
Chris Archer TB @ NYY 1-0 W 9 2 0 0 0 6 97 W
Madison Bumgarner SF vs CHC 0-1 L 8 4 0 0 2 7 116 ND
Julio Teheran ATL vs STL 2-0 W 7 2 0 0 1 6 88 ND
Max Scherzer DET vs PHI 10-0 W 6 1 0 0 0 7 75 W
Hyun-Jin Ryu LAD vs CIN 4-1 W 7 2 1 1 1 9 109 W
Justin Masterson CLE vs TEX 1-0 W 7.2 5 0 0 1 8 113 W
Chris Sale CHW vs KC 0-1 L 9 7 1 1 1 7 115 L
Samuel Deduno MIN @ SEA 4-0 W 7 3 0 0 3 6 110 W
Dan Haren WSH vs NYM 4-1 W 7 3 1 1 1 6 103 W
Chris Rusin CHC @ SF 1-0 W 7 3 0 0 2 3 90 ND
Wade Davis KC @ CHW 1-0 W 7.1 4 0 0 3 4 101 W
Yu Darvish TEX @ CLE 0-1 L 6 3 1 1 4 11 123 L
Tommy Milone OAK vs LAA 3-1 W 7 4 1 1 4 6 114 W
Ivan Nova NYY vs TB 0-1 L 7 6 1 1 3 8 105 L
Garrett Richards LAA @ OAK 1-3 L 5 3 0 0 2 4 78 ND
Aaron Harang SEA vs MIN 0-4 L 5 3 1 1 2 5 107 L
Joe Kelly STL @ ATL 0-2 L 6.1 7 0 0 3 3 86 ND
Andrew Cashner SD @ ARI 12-3 W 6 4 3 3 5 5 103 W
Dillon Gee NYM @ WSH 1-4 L 7 6 4 4 0 2 80 L
Ryan Dempster BOS @ BAL 7-3 W 5.1 6 2 2 2 4 84 W
Tom Gorzelanny MIL @ COL 7-5 W 5.1 6 4 4 1 4 83 W
Charlie Morton PIT @ MIA 7-4 W 5 9 4 3 0 6 82 W
Dallas Keuchel HOU @ TOR 8-6 W 7.1 10 6 6 1 6 100 W
Bronson Arroyo CIN @ LAD 1-4 L 5.1 8 3 3 2 1 94 L
Scott Feldman BAL vs BOS 3-7 L 5 6 4 4 2 1 90 L
Josh Johnson TOR vs HOU 6-8 L 5.2 7 7 7 2 8 105 L
Tom Koehler MIA vs PIT 4-7 L 5 9 5 5 3 6 109 L
Tyler Skaggs ARI vs SD 3-12 L 3.2 3 7 7 5 5 85 L
Collin McHugh COL vs MIL 5-7 L 5 9 6 6 1 2 84 L
Raul Valdes PHI @ DET 0-10 L 3.2 12 9 9 0 3 80 L

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