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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:
- 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)
- Padres SP Andrew Cashner homered and picked up a win allowing just three runs in six innings while striking out five.
- Padres got homers from Chris Denorfia and Chase Headley.
- Diamondbacks SP Tyler Skaggs was roughed up for seven runs in just 3.2 innings.
- 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.
- 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.
- Brewers SP Tom Gorzelanny picked up the win allowing four runs over 5.1 innings.
- Rockies SP Collin McHugh was torched for six runs in just 5 innings in the loss.
- Brewers RP Jim Henderson picked up his 12th save of the year.
- Brewers got homers from Juan Francisco and Jonathan Lucroy.
- Rockies got homers from Wilin Rosario and Troy Tulowitzki.
- 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.
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Twins SP Samuel Deduno fired seven scoreless innings.
- Twins 1B Justin Morneau hit his eighth home run of the season.
- Mariners SS Brad Miller went 2-for-4.
- Mariners SP Aaron Harang allowed just one run in five innings.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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:
- Mariners recalled RHP Brandon Maurer from Triple-A Tacoma.
- Mariners optioned RHP Hector Noesi to Triple-A Tacoma.
- Astros recalled LHP Brett Oberholtzer from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
- Astros optioned RHP Paul Clemens to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
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.
- 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
- 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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