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Probable Pitchers for September 3, 2013

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

Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:

National League:
(51-85) Marlins – 4 at 3 – Cubs (58-79)
(62-74) Mets – 5 at 13 – Braves (84-53)

(82-55) Dodgers – 10 at 8 – Rockies (65-74)

  • Dodgers SP Clayton Kershaw didn't have his best stuff but won anyway, allowing five runs on 11 hits and a walk over five frames.
  • Rockies SP Chad Bettis was lit up for five runs on eight hits and four walks over 4 2/3 innings.
  • Dodgers OF Andre Ethier went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a home run and three RBI.
  • Rockies C Wilin Rosario singled and belted a solo homer.
(69-68) Nationals – 2 at 3 – Phillies (63-75)
  • Phillies C Carlos Ruiz had two RBI singles.
  • Phillies SP Cole Hamels allowed one run and two hits over seven innings.
  • Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg allowed just an unearned run over six innings and struck out 10 in a no-decision.
(77-61) Reds – 2 at 7 – Cardinals (79-58)

  • Reds SP Mat Latos tossed his first complete game of the season.
  • Reds 1B Joey Votto launched his 21st home run of the year.
  • Reds OF Shin-Soo Choo finished 2-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored.
  • Cardinals SP Adam Wainwright was shelled for six earned runs in six innings.

American League:

(56-80) White Sox – 1 at 9 – Yankees (73-64)
  • Yankees SS Derek Jeter went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored.
  • Yankees SP Phil Hughes was limited to just 1 1/3 innings due to a rain delay.
  • White Sox SP Jose Quintana threw just one inning due to a two-hour rain delay.
  • White Sox 1B Paul Konerko launched a solo homer.
(81-57) Tigers – 3 at 0 – Red Sox (82-57)
  • Tigers SP Doug Fister fired seven scoreless innings while allowing just four hits.
  • Tigers RP Jose Veras earned the save.
  • Red Sox OF Daniel Nava finished 3-for-3.
  • Red Sox SP John Lackey gave up three earned runs in seven innings.
(62-75) Mariners – 1 at 3 – Royals (71-66)
  • Royals SS Alcides Escobar went 1-for-3 with a run scored and two stolen bases.
  • Royals SP Danny Duffy lasted just 3 2/3 innings allowing one run while walking four.
  • Mariners SS Brad Miller went 2-for-5 with an RBI triple.
(79-58) Rangers – 2 at 4 – Athletics (79-58)
  • Athletics SP Dan Straily was charged with two runs over five innings.
  • Rangers SP Derek Holland lasted just 4 2/3 innings and allowed four runs — three earned.
  • Athletics OF Yoenis Cespedes singled and rocked a solo homer.
  • Rangers OF David Murphy smacked a two-run homer.
(75-61) Rays – 2 at 11 – Angels (64-72)

  • Angels SS Erick Aybar finished 2-for-4 with a triple, home run, four RBI and two runs scored.
  • Rays 2B Ben Zobrist went 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBI.
  • Angels RP Garrett Richards hurled five innings of one-run ball.
  • Rays SP Chris Archer was blasted for five runs on nine hits over 3 2/3 innings.

Inter League:

(63-75) Blue Jays – 4 at 1 – Diamondbacks (69-67)

Player Transactions:

National League:

  • Padres recalled RHP Burch Smith from Triple-A Tucson.
  • Reds sent RHP Pedro Villarreal outright to Triple-A Louisville.
  • Reds activated C Corky Miller from the 15-day disabled list.
  • Reds recalled 1B Neftali Soto from Triple-A Louisville.
  • Reds purchased the contract of OF Billy Hamilton from Triple-A Louisville.
  • Braves transferred RHP Tim Hudson from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
  • Braves purchased the contract of RHP Kameron Loe from Triple-A Gwinnett.
  • Braves transferred INF Ramiro Pena from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
  • Mets signed RHP Aaron Harang to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Las Vegas.
  • Nationals released RHP Mark Lowe.
  • Phillies recalled LHP Joe Savery from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
  • Phillies recalled LHP Mauricio Robles from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
  • Phillies recalled RHP Luis Garcia from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
  • Phillies recalled RHP Tyler Cloyd from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
  • Phillies recalled INF/OF Freddy Galvis from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
American League:
  • Orioles recalled LHP Zach Britton from Triple-A Norfolk.
  • White Sox purchased the contract of RHP Daniel Webb from Triple-A Charlotte.
  • White Sox purchased the contract of C Miguel Gonzalez from Triple-A Charlotte.
  • White Sox purchased the contract of RHP Erik Johnson from Triple-A Charlotte.
  • White Sox purchased the contract of INF Marcus Semien from Triple-A Charlotte.
  • Tigers recalled RHP Luke Putkonen from Triple-A Toledo.

Injury Updates:

National League:

  • Phillies OF Domonic Brown is day-to-day after an MRI revealed mild tendinitis in his right Achilles tendon.
  • Cubs SP Scott Baker (elbow) allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings Monday in his final rehab start with Low-A Kane County.
  • Cardinals C Yadier Molina was pulled from Monday's game against the Reds due to left wrist soreness.
  • Giants RP Jeremy Affeldt (groin) is scheduled to throw a simulated inning on Tuesday afternoon.
  • Giants SP Matt Cain (forearm) threw a 90-pitch bullpen session on Monday and reported feeling fine.
  • Mets SP Jon Niese (calf) expects to make his next start.
  • Brewers RP Tom Gorzelanny left Monday's game against the Pirates due to left shoulder tightness.
  • Rockies SP Tyler Chatwood (thumb) may miss his next scheduled start Saturday against the Padres.
  • Marlins SP Henderson Alvarez left Monday's start against the Cubs after six innings due to right hamstring tightness.
  • Nationals OF Bryce Harper has been getting treatment for a hip injury recently.
  • Rockies OF Dexter Fowler (knee) is expected back in the lineup soon.
  • Rockies OF Corey Dickerson has been diagnosed with left knee tendinitis.
  • Dodgers OF Yasiel Puig (knee) will not play on Tuesday.
  • Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez will not undergo an MRI after being scratched from Monday's rehab appearance due to ongoing discomfort in his sprained right middle finger.
  • Braves RP Jordan Walden (groin) didn't fare well during a bullpen session Monday.
  • Nationals manager Davey Johnson said that SP Ross Detwiler (back) is expected to throw off the mound during the team's roadtrip.
  • Braves OF Jordan Schafer was diagnosed with a lower back strain.
  • Cardinals OF Carlos Beltran (back) expects to return to the starting lineup Tuesday.
American League:
  • Astros C Jason Castro was diagnosed with a right knee sprain.
  • Angels RP Robert Coello (shoulder) threw a scoreless rehab inning on Monday with Double-A Arkansas.
  • Athletics C Derek Norris (toe) will be activated on Thursday.
  • Rangers SP Alexi Ogando (shoulder) is likely to return next week.
  • Indians SP Corey Kluber (finger) has been cleared to return on Friday night against the Mets.
  • Indians OF Ryan Raburn (heel) expects to be activated Tuesday.
  • Tigers 3B Miguel Cabrera (abdomen) was able to take batting practice before Monday's game against the Red Sox.
  • White Sox RP Ramon Troncoso (chest) is aiming to progress to live batting practice this Wednesday.
  • Yankees SP David Phelps (elbow) has been cleared for catch.
  • White Sox C Tyler Flowers will undergo season-ending surgery this week on his right shoulder.
  • Rangers RP Neftali Feliz (elbow) threw 1 2/3 scoreless innings of relief on Sunday against the Twins.
  • Athletics OF Coco Crisp has been diagnosed with a right shin contusion.
  • Indians SP Justin Masterson left Monday's start against the Orioles with soreness on the left side of his rib cage.

Notes & Rumors:

National League:

American League:

Yesterday's Top Hitters:

PLAYER TEAM OPP SCORE H/AB HR R RBI BB TB SB
Andre Ethier LAD @ COL 10-8 W 3/4 1 3 3 1 8 0
Chris Colabello MIN @ HOU 10-6 W 2/5 2 2 5 0 8 0
Matt Wieters BAL @ CLE 7-2 W 4/5 1 2 2 0 7 0
Erick Aybar LAA vs TB 11-2 W 2/4 1 2 4 0 7 0
Freddie Freeman ATL vs NYM 13-5 W 2/5 1 1 5 0 6 0
Nate McLouth BAL @ CLE 7-2 W 2/4 1 2 3 0 5 0
Jordan Schafer ATL vs NYM 13-5 W 4/5 0 2 1 0 4 3
Henderson Alvarez MIA @ CHC 4-3 W 2/2 1 1 3 0 5 0
Trevor Plouffe MIN @ HOU 10-6 W 3/3 1 1 1 1 6 0
Jose Altuve HOU vs MIN 6-10 L 4/5 0 2 1 0 4 1
Christian Yelich MIA @ CHC 4-3 W 3/4 1 1 1 0 6 0
Shin-Soo Choo CIN vs STL 7-2 W 2/5 1 2 2 0 5 0
Neil Walker PIT @ MIL 5-2 W 2/5 1 1 3 0 5 0
Lonnie Chisenhall CLE vs BAL 2-7 L 2/3 1 1 1 0 6 0
Brian Dozier MIN @ HOU 10-6 W 2/4 1 2 1 1 5 0
Ben Zobrist TB @ LAA 2-11 L 2/4 1 1 2 0 5 0
Jose Tabata PIT @ MIL 5-2 W 3/4 0 1 2 0 3 0
Yoenis Cespedes OAK vs TEX 4-2 W 2/4 1 1 1 0 5 0
B.J. Upton ATL vs NYM 13-5 W 2/4 0 2 1 1 4 0
Wilin Rosario COL vs LAD 8-10 L 2/5 1 1 2 0 5 0
Daniel Nava BOS vs DET 0-3 L 3/3 0 0 0 1 5 0
Andrelton Simmons ATL vs NYM 13-5 W 2/5 0 1 3 0 3 0
Jay Bruce CIN vs STL 7-2 W 2/3 0 1 1 2 4 0
Juan Uribe LAD @ COL 10-8 W 3/5 0 1 2 0 3 0
Andrew Romine LAA vs TB 11-2 W 3/4 0 1 0 1 4 1
Brett Gardner NYY vs CHW 9-1 W 2/5 0 2 1 0 4 0
David Murphy TEX @ OAK 2-4 L 1/3 1 1 2 1 4 0
Edwin Encarnacion TOR @ ARI 4-1 W 1/3 1 1 2 0 4 0
Justin Upton ATL vs NYM 13-5 W 2/4 0 3 0 2 3 0
Charlie Blackmon COL vs LAD 8-10 L 3/5 0 1 0 0 4 0


Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines:

Player Team Opponent Score IP H R ER BB K PIT DEC
Cole Hamels PHI vs WSH 3-2 W 7 2 1 1 0 8 87 ND
Esmil Rogers TOR @ ARI 4-1 W 6.1 1 0 0 1 5 83 W
Stephen Strasburg WSH @ PHI 2-3 L 6 2 1 0 2 10 100 ND
Bud Norris BAL @ CLE 7-2 W 7 4 1 1 1 8 92 W
Mat Latos CIN vs STL 7-2 W 9 4 2 2 1 2 100 W
Doug Fister DET @ BOS 3-0 W 7 4 0 0 4 4 112 W
Ian Kennedy SD vs SF 4-1 W 6 5 1 1 2 7 104 W
Brandon McCarthy ARI vs TOR 1-4 L 9 5 4 4 0 2 93 L
Charlie Morton PIT @ MIL 5-2 W 7 7 2 1 2 6 93 W
Garrett Richards LAA vs TB 11-2 W 5 2 1 1 7 6 103 W
John Lackey BOS vs DET 0-3 L 7.1 7 3 3 1 5 111 L
Felix Hernandez SEA @ KC 1-3 L 6.2 6 3 3 1 6 105 L
Dan Straily OAK vs TEX 4-2 W 5 3 2 2 3 4 91 W
Tyler Thornburg MIL vs PIT 2-5 L 6 6 2 2 3 4 105 L
Phil Hughes NYY vs CHW 9-1 W 1.1 1 0 0 0 0 20 ND
Henderson Alvarez MIA @ CHC 4-3 W 6 7 3 3 1 3 79 W
Danny Duffy KC vs SEA 3-1 W 3.2 5 1 1 4 4 91 ND
Jose Quintana CHW @ NYY 1-9 L 1 2 1 1 0 1 20 L
Justin Masterson CLE vs BAL 2-7 L 1 1 1 1 1 0 25 L
Paul Maholm ATL vs NYM 13-5 W 5 6 3 3 3 4 100 W
Travis Wood CHC vs MIA 3-4 L 7 9 4 4 2 3 106 L
Barry Zito SF @ SD 1-4 L 4 4 4 4 3 3 73 L
Derek Holland TEX @ OAK 2-4 L 4.2 5 4 3 5 1 74 L
Adam Wainwright STL @ CIN 2-7 L 6 9 6 6 2 3 97 L
Paul Clemens HOU vs MIN 6-10 L 3.2 7 4 3 3 0 77 ND
Clayton Kershaw LAD @ COL 10-8 W 5 11 5 5 1 4 81 W
Chad Bettis COL vs LAD 8-10 L 4.2 8 5 5 4 4 105 ND
Chris Archer TB @ LAA 2-11 L 3.2 9 5 5 1 4 90 L
Daisuke Matsuzaka NYM @ ATL 5-13 L 3 7 6 6 2 3 72 L
Andrew Albers MIN @ HOU 10-6 W 1.2 9 5 5 0 2 46 ND

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