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Probable Pitchers for August 12, 2013
PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
- Reds 1B Joey Votto's had a sacrifice fly in the 13th inning that proved to be the difference.
- Reds SP Mike Leake allowed two runs — one earned — on six hits over seven innings in a no-decision.
- Padres SP Ian Kennedy allowed only two runs on three hits over eight innings in a no-decision.
- Cardinals 1B Allen Craig finished 3-for-3 with a double, two walks, an RBI and two runs scored.
- Cardinals RP Edward Mujica notched a two-inning save, his 31st overall this season.
- Cubs SS Starlin Castro went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
(52-65) Phillies – 0 at 6 – Nationals (57-60)
- Phillies SP Kyle Kendrick was pulled after 4 1/3 innings allowing eleven hits and four runs.
- Nationals OF Jayson Werth went 3-for-4 with an RBI.
- Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg threw a complete game shutout while striking out ten.
- Braves OF Jason Heyward went 4-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored.
- Braves 1B Freddie Freeman finished 2-for-3 with two walks, a double, home run, three RBI and two runs scored.
- Braves SP Mike Minor gave up four runs on six hits over seven innings.
- Marlins SP Henderson Alvarez yielded four runs on seven hits over six innings in a no-decision.
- Rockies RP Rex Brothers picked up his 10th save.
- Rockies SP Chad Bettis allowed two runs on four hits over six innings in a no-decision.
- Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez went 1-for-4 with a home run.
- Pirates SP Jeff Locke lasted just 5 2/3 innings giving up four walks in a no-decision.
- Diamondbacks RP Zeke Spruill lasted just three innings in a loss giving up six hits and two walks.
- Diamondbacks 2B Aaron Hill went 2-for-5 with four RBI.
- Mets SP Jon Niese allowed four runs on seven hits over six innings.
- Mets 1B Ike Davis went 1-for-2 with three walks.
American League:
- Indians RP Chris Perez fired a perfect ninth inning to earn his 18th save of the season.
- Indians 1B Nick Swisher smacked a two-run homer.
- Indians SP Justin Masterson allowed six runs — five earned — over just 4 1/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Angels 2B Grant Green went 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored.
- Royals C Salvador Perez (concussion) went 1-for-3 with a walk in his return to the lineup.
- Royals RP Greg Holland worked a perfect ninth inning and struck out two, earning his 32nd save of the season.
- Royals OF Alex Gordon finished 3-for-4 with a double, home run, steal and two RBI.
- Royals SP James Shields allowed three runs — two earned — on seven hits over seven innings.
- Red Sox SP John Lackey surrendered four runs in seven innings in a loss.
- Twins 2B Brian Dozier finished 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI.
- Twins SP Kevin Correia fired seven innings of shutout ball.
- Twins C Joe Mauer went 2-for-3 with a walk, homer and two RBI.
- Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez hit his first homer of the season.
- Yankees RP Mariano Rivera allowed two homers over one inning, but escaped with the win.
- Yankees SP Andy Pettitte allowed just one run, but was yanked after 4 1/3 innings of a no-decision.
- Tigers SP Justin Verlander allowed four runs on seven hits over seven innings in a no-decision.
- Athletics RP Grant Balfour converted his 30th save of the season despite walking three, throwing a wild pitch and allowing a run.
- Athletics 1B Brandon Moss smashed a two-run homer.
- Athletics SP A.J. Griffin yielded three runs — two earned — on five hits over 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Blue Jays SP R.A. Dickey allowed three runs on six hits over seven innings in a no-decision.
- Rangers OF Alex Rios enjoyed his second quality game, going 2-for-4 with a double.
- Astros OF Chris Carter pounded out a solo home run.
- Rangers SP Martin Perez fired a one-run complete game, striking out eight.
- Rays SP Jeremy Hellickson allowed four runs and lasted just three innings.
- Dodgers SP Clayton Kershaw gave up just one run over eight innings in a win.
- Dodgers 2B Mark Ellis went 3-for-5 with a home run.
- Mariners RP Danny Farquhar picked up his fourth save.
- Mariners SP Felix Hernandez threw eight scoreless innings allowing four hits and striking out nine.
- Mariners 1B Justin Smoak hit his 13th home run.
- Brewers SP Wily Peralta allowed two runs on four hits over eight innings.
- Orioles OF Adam Jones hit his 24th home run.
- Orioles SP Bud Norris allowed two runs on six hits over five innings in his start.
- Giants OF Hunter Pence went 2-for-4.
- Giants SP Matt Cain gave up three runs on five hits over seven innings in his start.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Diamondbacks placed 3B Eric Chavez on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 10, with hip and knee injuries.
- Mets optioned RHP Jeremy Hefner to Triple-A Las Vegas.
- Diamondbacks recalled LHP Eury de la Rosa from Triple-A Reno.
- Diamondbacks purchased the contract of 3B Matt Davidson from Triple-A Reno.
- Braves prospect RP Cory Gearrin has been placed on Triple-A Gwinnett's disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis.
- Braves optioned OF Todd Cunningham to Triple-A Gwinnett.
- Braves activated C Gerald Laird from the 15-day disabled list.
- Reds activated Ryan Ludwick from the 60-day disabled list.
- Reds optioned OF Derrick Robinson to Triple-A Louisville.
American League:
- White Sox acquired INF Leury Garcia from the Rangers as the player to be named later in the Alex Rios trade.
- Royals optioned LHP Francisley Bueno to Triple-A Omaha.
- Royals optioned LHP Donnie Joseph to Triple-A Omaha.
- Royals designated C Brett Hayes for assignment.
- Royals recalled INF Irving Falu from Triple-A Omaha.
- Royals placed INF Miguel Tejada on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right calf.
- Royals activated C Salvador Perez from the 7-day disabled list.
- Yankees optioned INF David Adams to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
- Yankees recalled RHP Dellin Betances from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
- Royals activated RHP Wade Davis from emergency leave.
- Royals acquired INF Jamey Carroll from the Twins for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
- Tigers recalled C Bryan Holaday from Triple-A Toledo.
- Tigers placed C Alex Avila on the 7-day disabled list.
- Blue Jays recalled RHP Todd Redmond from Triple-A Buffalo.
National League:
- Braves OF Justin Upton (hamstring) said he hopes to be in the lineup Monday against the Phillies.
- Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Sunday that the team is close to announcing when OF Angel Pagan (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment.
- Cardinals C Yadier Molina (knee) did some drills with his catching gear on Saturday.
- Pirates SP Wandy Rodriguez (forearm) said he had "no problems" during a 25-pitch bullpen session Saturday.
- Rockies RP Rafael Betancourt (appendicitis) will throw a simulated game as soon as Monday.
- Brewers SP Yovani Gallardo (hamstring) threw a successful bullpen session Saturday.
- Braves OF Reed Johnson (Achilles) has yet to be cleared to run.
- Pirates SP James McDonald (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Sunday.
- Diamondbacks OF Cody Ross was removed from Sunday's game with a right leg injury.
- Cardinals OF Carlos Beltran left Sunday's game due to a right foot contusion.
- Nationals OF Jason Werth suffered a knee injury in Sunday's win over the Phillies.
- Diamondbacks OF Cody Ross left Sunday's game with a dislocated right hip.
- Rangers SP Neftali Feliz (elbow) was scratched from Saturday's rehab appearance at Triple-A Round Rock due to triceps soreness.
- Orioles 3B Wilson Betemit (knee) will move his rehab assignment up to High-A Frederick Monday.
- Mariners RP Stephen Pryor recently underwent surgery to re-attach his right lat.
- Astros SS Jonathan Villar (thumb) is expected to return to the lineup Monday.
- Angels OF Peter Bourjos (wrist) will not be activated from the disabled list on Monday as originally hoped.
- Rangers DH Lance Berkman (hip, knee) homered and had an RBI single in his first rehab game at Triple-A Round Rock Saturday.
- Rays SP Matt Moore (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Sunday.
- Mariners OF Franklin Gutierrez (hamstring) has rejoined Triple-A Tacoma to resume his rehab assignment.
- Blue Jays SP Josh Johnson has been scratched from his start Monday due to right forearm soreness.
- Athletics OF Coco Crisp left Sunday's game with a wrist issue.
- Blue Jays SP Ramon Ortiz (elbow) has resumed a throwing program.
- Rays SP Matt Moore (elbow) threw a 50-pitch bullpen session Sunday.
- Angels SP Jason Vargas (arm) is expected to start Tuesday against the Yankees.
- Twins C Ryan Doumit (concussion) could be activated from the 7-day disabled list Thursday.
- White Sox OF Dayan Viciedo will undergo an MRI on his left thumb Monday.
Notes and Rumors
- Pirates SP Gerrit Cole's next start has been pushed back to Friday.
- Nationals SP Taylor Jordan will make at least one more start before being shut down.
- Cardinals SP Jake Westbrook won't make his next start until Friday in Chicago.
American League
- The Astros plan to use a six-man rotation through the end of August.
- Blue Jays RP Esmil Rogers has been moved to the bullpen.
Yesterday's Top Hitters
PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
Freddie Freeman | ATL | vs MIA | 9-4 W | 2/3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Mark Ellis | LAD | vs TB | 8-2 W | 3/5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Adam Jones | BAL | @ SF | 10-2 W | 2/5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Alex Gordon | KC | vs BOS | 4-3 W | 3/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
Aaron Hill | ARI | vs NYM | 5-9 L | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Brayan Pena | DET | @ NYY | 4-5 L | 3/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Jason Heyward | ATL | vs MIA | 9-4 W | 4/5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Wilmer Flores | NYM | @ ARI | 9-5 W | 2/4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Victor Martinez | DET | @ NYY | 4-5 L | 3/5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Evan Gattis | ATL | vs MIA | 9-4 W | 3/5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Matt Carpenter | STL | vs CHC | 8-4 W | 3/5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Allen Craig | STL | vs CHC | 8-4 W | 3/3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Miguel Cabrera | DET | @ NYY | 4-5 L | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Joe Mauer | MIN | @ CHW | 5-2 W | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Brian Dozier | MIN | @ CHW | 5-2 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Alex Rodriguez | NYY | vs DET | 5-4 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Andrew Brown | NYM | @ ARI | 9-5 W | 1/2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Brett Lawrie | TOR | vs OAK | 4-6 L | 3/5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Xavier Paul | CIN | vs SD | 3-2 W | 1/1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Mike Aviles | CLE | vs LAA | 6-5 W | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Alberto Callaspo | OAK | @ TOR | 6-4 W | 2/4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Starlin Castro | CHC | @ STL | 4-8 L | 3/4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Jayson Werth | WSH | vs PHI | 6-0 W | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
A.J. Pollock | ARI | vs NYM | 5-9 L | 3/5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
J.J. Hardy | BAL | @ SF | 10-2 W | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Nick Swisher | CLE | vs LAA | 6-5 W | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Josh Donaldson | OAK | @ TOR | 6-4 W | 2/3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Alex Rios | TEX | @ HOU | 6-1 W | 2/4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Ed Lucas | MIA | @ ATL | 4-9 L | 2/3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Nick Markakis | BAL | @ SF | 10-2 W | 2/4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines
Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
Stephen Strasburg | WSH | vs PHI | 6-0 W | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 99 | W |
Felix Hernandez | SEA | vs MIL | 2-0 W | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 108 | W |
Martin Perez | TEX | @ HOU | 6-1 W | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 115 | W |
Clayton Kershaw | LAD | vs TB | 8-2 W | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 103 | W |
Kevin Correia | MIN | @ CHW | 5-2 W | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 98 | W |
Wily Peralta | MIL | @ SEA | 0-2 L | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 96 | L |
Ian Kennedy | SD | @ CIN | 2-3 L | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 97 | ND |
Mike Leake | CIN | vs SD | 3-2 W | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 109 | ND |
Matt Cain | SF | vs BAL | 2-10 L | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 102 | L |
R.A. Dickey | TOR | vs OAK | 4-6 L | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 109 | ND |
Chad Bettis | COL | vs PIT | 3-2 W | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 80 | ND |
Jeff Locke | PIT | @ COL | 2-3 L | 5.2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 99 | ND |
James Shields | KC | vs BOS | 4-3 W | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 114 | W |
Justin Verlander | DET | @ NYY | 4-5 L | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 113 | ND |
Mike Minor | ATL | vs MIA | 9-4 W | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 100 | W |
Dallas Keuchel | HOU | vs TEX | 1-6 L | 8.2 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 116 | L |
Jerome Williams | LAA | @ CLE | 5-6 L | 5.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 75 | ND |
John Lackey | BOS | @ KC | 3-4 L | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 111 | L |
Bud Norris | BAL | @ SF | 10-2 W | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 98 | ND |
Jonathon Niese | NYM | @ ARI | 9-5 W | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 83 | W |
A.J. Griffin | OAK | @ TOR | 6-4 W | 5.2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 103 | ND |
Henderson Alvarez | MIA | @ ATL | 4-9 L | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 97 | ND |
Joe Kelly | STL | vs CHC | 8-4 W | 5.1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 96 | ND |
Andy Pettitte | NYY | vs DET | 5-4 W | 4.1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 101 | ND |
Jose Quintana | CHW | vs MIN | 2-5 L | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 99 | L |
Edwin Jackson | CHC | @ STL | 4-8 L | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 84 | ND |
Zeke Spruill | ARI | vs NYM | 5-9 L | 3 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 61 | L |
Justin Masterson | CLE | vs LAA | 6-5 W | 4.1 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 101 | ND |
Jeremy Hellickson | TB | @ LAD | 2-8 L | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 51 | L |
Kyle Kendrick | PHI | @ WSH | 0-6 L | 4.1 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 89 | L |
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