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Probable Pitchers for September 12, 2013
PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(73-72) Diamondbacks – 4 at 1 – Dodgers (85-60)
- Diamondbacks RP Brad Ziegler notched his 10th save, tossing a perfect ninth inning.
- Dodgers OF Yasiel Puig smacked his 16th homer of the year.
- Diamondbacks SP Patrick Corbin allowed only one run over 6 1/3 frames.
- Dodgers SP Hyun-Jin Ryu wasn't sharp in his return to the mound, allowing three runs on 10 hits over six innings
(87-58) Braves
– 2 at 5 – Marlins (54-90)
- Marlins SP Jose Fernandez allowed just one run over seven innings.
- Braves SS Andrelton Simmons went 2-for-3 with a double, triple and run scored.
- Marlins OF Giancarlo Stanton went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
- Braves SP Mike Minor allowed five runs — four earned — on 11 hits.
(62-83) Cubs
– 0 at 6 – Reds (83-64)
- Reds SP Mike Leake struck out six in 5 2/3 innings and combined with four relievers on a shutout.
- Cubs SP Jeff Samardzija gave up six runs for the season straight outing.
- Reds C Devin Mesoraco went 3-for-4 and hit his ninth homer.
(76-69) Nationals – 3 at 0 –
Mets
(64-80)
- Nationals SP Dan Haren allowed just one hit over six innings.
- Nationals RP Rafael Soriano pitched a scoreless ninth inning to earn his 41st save of the season.
- Mets SP Zack Wheeler allowed one run in seven innings but took the loss.
- Nationals 3B Ryan Zimmerman went 2-for-5 with a home run and a stolen base.
(67-80) Rockies
– 3 at 4 – Giants (66-80)
- Giants RP Santiago Casilla worked a scoreless ninth for the save.
- Giants SP Yusmeiro Petit followed up his near-perfect game by allowing three runs over 5 2/3 innings
(66-78) Padres
– 2 at 4 – Phillies (67-78)
- Phillies SP Cliff Lee struck out nine while allowing two runs over eight innings.
- Padres SP Eric Stults allowed two runs on six hits over six innings.
- Phillies 2B Freddy Galvis went 3-for-3 with a solo homer and two RBI.
- Making his first start in the majors, Padres 1B Tommy Medica connected for his first hit and first home run
(62-82) Brewers
– 1 at 5 – Cardinals (85-60)
- Cardinals SP Lance Lynn surrendered just one (unearned) run in six innings.
- Cardinals 1B Matt Adams slugged a two-run homer.
- Brewers SP Marco Estrada allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings
American League:
(77-69) Royals – 6 at 2 – Indians (77-68)
- Royals SP James Shields pitched eight innings of two-run ball.
- Royals OF Lorenzo Cain went 2-for-3 with an RBI and two steals.
- Indians OF Drew Stubbs went hitless in a fourth straight game.
(84-62) Tigers – 1 at 0 – White Sox (58-87)
- Tigers SP Anibal Sanchez struck out 10 batters over 7 1/3 scoreless innings.
- White Sox 2B Leury Garcia went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases.
- Tigers 2B Omar Infante went 2-for-4 with the team's lone RBI.
- White Sox SP Jose Quintana pitched seven scoreless innings but took a no-decision.
(78-68) Yankees – 5 at 4 – Orioles (77-68)
- Yankees SP Andy Pettitte notched a quality start, allowing three runs over 6 1/3 frames
- Orioles SP Scott Feldman allowed three runs over 7 2/3 innings.
- Yankees 2B Robinson Cano singled and belted a go-ahead, solo homer.
(50-96) Astros – 6 at 1 – Mariners (65-81)
- Astros 3B Matt Dominguez went 2-for-3 with a walk, two doubles and two runs scored.
- Mariners DH Kendrys Morales finished 2-for-3 with a walk and a homer.
- Astros SP Brad Peacock hurled six innings of one-run ball, scattering three hits.
- Mariners SP Brandon Maurer was blasted for five runs on seven hits over just three innings.
(69-76) Angels – 5 at 4 – Blue Jays (67-78)
- Angels SP C.J. Wilson gave up four runs — three earned — over seven innings to earn the win.
- Blue Jays OF Moises Sierra went 3-for-4 with a stolen base and two runs scored.
- Angels OF Josh Hamilton went 3-for-3 with a run scored.
- Blue Jays SP R.A. Dickey allowed four runs in 5 1/3 innings of a no-decision.
(89-58) Red Sox
– 7 at 3 – Rays (78-66) (10 innings)
- Red Sox OF Mike Carp hit a pinch-hit grand slam in the 10th inning.
- Rays 3B Evan Longoria went 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI.
- Red Sox SP Ryan Dempster allowed one run over five innings in a no-decision.
- Rays SP Alex Cobb allowed three runs over 5 2/3 innings of a no-decision.
(84-61) Athletics
– 18 at 3 – Twins (63-81)
- Athletics SS Jed Lowrie went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI.
- Athletics OF Yoenis Cespedes went 2-for-3 with three RBI.
- Athletics C Stephen Vogt went 3-for-6 with a home run and three RBI.
- Athletics 1B Brandon Moss went 3-for-5 with three runs scored.
- Twins SP Mike Pelfrey allowed seven runs over three innings.
- Athletics SP Sonny Gray allowed two runs over five innings.
Inter League:
(83-61) Pirates – 7 at 5 – Rangers (81-63)
- Pirates 1B Justin Morneau went 4-for-5 with a double and two runs scored.
- With Mark Melancon in need of the day off, Pirates RP Kyle Farnsworth got the save chance and pitched a perfect ninth in a two-run game.
- Rangers SP Matt Garza was pulled after allowing three runs and walking four in four innings.
- Rangers SS Elvis Andrus singled twice and knocked in three runs.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Dodgers purchased the contract of LHP Onelki Garcia from Triple-A Albuquerque.
- Dodgers transferred RHP Shawn Tolleson from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
- Rockies acquired LHP Yoely Bello from the Yankees as the player to be named later from the Chris Nelson trade.
American League:
- Yankees designated RHP Jim Miller for assignment.
- Yankees placed SS Derek Jeter on the 15-day disabled list with a left ankle injury.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Reds SP Johnny Cueto (back) threw a 60-pitch live batting practice session on Wednesday morning.
- An MRI on Braves SP Paul Maholm's left elbow came back negative.
- Dodgers SP Chris Capuano (groin) threw off a mound Wednesday.
- 3B David Wright (hamstring) could return to the Mets' lineup by the middle of next week.
- Brewers OF Khris Davis (wrist) could return to the lineup Thursday.
- Dodgers OF Matt Kemp (ankle) ran on a treadmill Wednesday.
- SP Roy Oswalt will take Chad Bettis' spot in the Rockies' rotation.
- Nationals SP Ross Detwiler (back) threw a successful 30-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday afternoon.
- Mets 3B Justin Turner was diagnosed Wednesday with a slight strain of his right hamstring.
American League
- The Astros don't have a timetable for OF Robbie Grossman's (oblique) return.
- C Jason Castro (knee) remains out of Houston's lineup.
- Angels RP Robert Coello's (shoulder) rehab assignment has moved to Triple-A Salt Lake.
- Yankees manager Joe Girardi said on Tuesday that SS Derek Jeter (ankle) is in a "holding pattern."
- Angels 3B Chris Nelson (hamstring) could be activated from the disabled list next week.
- Yankees C Austin Romine has been diagnosed with a "slight" concussion.
- Twins C Joe Mauer was sent home after his concussion symptoms returned after a workout Wednesday.
- Blue Jays manager John Gibbons suggested Wednesday that 1B Edwin Encarnacion (wrist) may be done for the year.
Notes & Rumors:
National League:
- Giants SP Ryan Vogelsong believes he may have been adversely affected by pitching in the World Baseball Classic.
- Brewers OF Ryan Braun has been calling season-ticket holders to apologize for using performance-enhancing drugs.
- Rockies 2B D.J. LeMahieu is currently riding a 12-game hitting streak.
- Cubs manager Dale Sveum announced on Tuesday that the Cubs will move to a six-man rotation.
- Braves 2B Dan Uggla is batting just .133 (4-for-30) since returning from the disabled list.
- SP David Hale will make a spot start for the Braves in Friday night's series-opener with the Padres.
- RP Alex Wood will be skipped on his next turn (Thursday) in the Braves' starting rotation.
American League:
- Royals SP Danny Duffy will be skipped in the rotation in lieu of starting Friday against the Tigers.
- Mariners manager Eric Wedge won't commit to a regular left fielder.
- Kansas City general manager Dayton Moore said that the Royals will attempt to bring back SP Ervin Santana next season.
- Yankees SP Phil Hughes will start on Thursday in Baltimore.
- SP Erik Bedard will rejoin the Astros' rotation on Monday against the Reds.
- SP Felix Doubront will rejoin the Red Sox' rotation, possibly as early as next week.
- Orioles SP Jason Hammel will start on Friday in Toronto.
Yesterday's Top Hitters:
| PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
| Freddy Galvis | PHI | vs SD | 4-2 W | 3/3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jed Lowrie | OAK | @ MIN | 18-3 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Moises Sierra | TOR | vs LAA | 4-5 L | 3/4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | @ MIN | 18-3 W | 3/6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brandon Moss | OAK | @ MIN | 18-3 W | 3/5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Devin Mesoraco | CIN | vs CHC | 6-0 W | 3/4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Curtis Granderson | NYY | @ BAL | 5-4 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | MIA | vs ATL | 5-2 W | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Justin Morneau | PIT | @ TEX | 7-5 W | 4/5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mike Carp | BOS | @ TB | 7-3 W | 1/1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Danny Valencia | BAL | vs NYY | 4-5 L | 4/4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Yoenis Cespedes | OAK | @ MIN | 18-3 W | 2/3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARI | @ LAD | 4-1 W | 4/5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Emilio Bonifacio | KC | @ CLE | 6-2 W | 3/5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Robinson Cano | NYY | @ BAL | 5-4 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Coco Crisp | OAK | @ MIN | 18-3 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jack Hannahan | CIN | vs CHC | 6-0 W | 1/1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rollins | PHI | vs SD | 4-2 W | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Daric Barton | OAK | @ MIN | 18-3 W | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kendrys Morales | SEA | vs HOU | 1-6 L | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | vs ATL | 5-2 W | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Yasiel Puig | LAD | vs ARI | 1-4 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Josh Hamilton | LAA | @ TOR | 5-4 W | 3/3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | @ NYM | 3-0 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | @ MIA | 2-5 L | 2/3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Seth Smith | OAK | @ MIN | 18-3 W | 2/4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Matt Dominguez | HOU | @ SEA | 6-1 W | 2/3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Clint Barmes | PIT | @ TEX | 7-5 W | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Mark Trumbo | LAA | @ TOR | 5-4 W | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Matt Adams | STL | vs MIL | 5-1 W | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines:
| Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
| Dan Haren | WSH | @ NYM | 3-0 W | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 86 | W |
| Anibal Sanchez | DET | @ CHW | 1-0 W | 7.1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 116 | W |
| James Shields | KC | @ CLE | 6-2 W | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 108 | W |
| Cliff Lee | PHI | vs SD | 4-2 W | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 110 | W |
| Jose Quintana | CHW | vs DET | 0-1 L | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 114 | ND |
| Marco Estrada | MIL | @ STL | 1-5 L | 6.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 101 | ND |
| Lance Lynn | STL | vs MIL | 5-1 W | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 93 | ND |
| Scott Feldman | BAL | vs NYY | 4-5 L | 7.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 112 | ND |
| Brad Peacock | HOU | @ SEA | 6-1 W | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 105 | W |
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | vs ATL | 5-2 W | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 101 | W |
| Mike Leake | CIN | vs CHC | 6-0 W | 5.2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 107 | W |
| Zack Wheeler | NYM | vs WSH | 0-3 L | 7 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 101 | L |
| Ryan Dempster | BOS | @ TB | 7-3 W | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 106 | ND |
| C.J. Wilson | LAA | @ TOR | 5-4 W | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 104 | W |
| Eric Stults | SD | @ PHI | 2-4 L | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 88 | ND |
| Sonny Gray | OAK | @ MIN | 18-3 W | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 91 | W |
| Patrick Corbin | ARI | @ LAD | 4-1 W | 6.1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 102 | W |
| Yusmeiro Petit | SF | vs COL | 4-3 W | 5.2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 102 | ND |
| Juan Nicasio | COL | @ SF | 3-4 L | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 92 | ND |
| A.J. Burnett | PIT | @ TEX | 7-5 W | 6.1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 103 | W |
| Andy Pettitte | NYY | @ BAL | 5-4 W | 6.1 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 109 | ND |
| Alex Cobb | TB | vs BOS | 3-7 L | 5.2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 98 | ND |
| Matt Garza | TEX | vs PIT | 5-7 L | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 89 | L |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | LAD | vs ARI | 1-4 L | 6 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 88 | L |
| R.A. Dickey | TOR | vs LAA | 4-5 L | 5.1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 92 | ND |
| Mike Minor | ATL | @ MIA | 2-5 L | 6 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 94 | L |
| Scott Kazmir | CLE | vs KC | 2-6 L | 4 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 87 | L |
| Jeff Samardzija | CHC | @ CIN | 0-6 L | 5.2 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 114 | L |
| Brandon Maurer | SEA | vs HOU | 1-6 L | 3 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 66 | L |
| Mike Pelfrey | MIN | vs OAK | 3-18 L | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 78 | L |
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