Myers' CG, six-run seventh gets Astros past Cubs
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07/27/2010 - Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Brett Myers went the distance and Lance Berkman's grand slam capped a six-run seventh inning as Houston downed Chicago, 6-1, in the second of three between the clubs at Minute Maid Park.
Hunter Pence and Angel Sanchez also knocked in runs during the deciding frame for the Astros, who have won two of three.
Myers (8-6) turned in his first complete game since September 14, 2008 when he pitched for the Phillies against Milwaukee. He equaled a career high with 12 strikeouts and walked only one batter while scattering four hits and one run.
Tyler Colvin's ninth-inning homer was the lone offense for the Cubs, who have dropped two of three.
Andrew Cashner (1-4) was tagged for six runs and two hits with two walks over 1 1/3 relief frames. His performance ruined a strong start by Ted Lilly, who allowed five hits and no runs with eight strikeouts over 5 2/3 frames.
Greenville, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - East Carolina assistant football coach Mark Nelson announced his resignation Tuesday after possible NCAA violations were uncovered regarding the illegal observation of voluntary summer workouts. Nelson s
<< Phillies use long ball vs. D'Backs to stay hot
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ryan Howard finished 2-for-4 with a two-
run homer, three RBI and two runs scored as Philadelphia rallied past Arizona,
9-5, in the opener of a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park.
Cody Ransom and
<< Tomlin wins in major league debut for Indians
Cleveland, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Josh Tomlin pitched into the eighth inning
in his major league debut and bested former Indians ace CC Sabathia in a 4-1
Indians win against the Yankees.
Tomlin was recalled from Triple-A Columbus Tues
<< White Sox rout Mariners, Floyd strong again in victory
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Alexei Ramirez, Paul Konerko and Andruw Jones
each homered, and Gavin Floyd threw seven scoreless frames for Chicago en
route to an 11-0 annihilation of Seattle in the second meeting of a four-game
series.
<< Mets return home, rock Wainwright and Cards
Flushing, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jeff Francoeur and Jose Reyes each homered as
the New York Mets made a successful return to Citi Field by roughing up Adam
Wainwright and the Cardinals, 8-2, in the opener of a three-game series.
The Mets
Arlington, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Cliff Lee set a career high with 13 strikeouts over nine brilliant innings and Nelson Cruz belted a two-run, game- winning home run in the bottom of the 10th, as the Texas Rangers edged the Oakland
Memphis rookie Vasquez has ankle surgery >>
Memphis, TN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard Greivis Vasquez
underwent surgery on his right ankle Tuesday to remove a bone spur.
Vasquez, who starred at the University of Maryland, had the procedure
performed in B
Haren likely to make next start after X-rays come back clean >>
Anaheim, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Dan Haren is expected to start on Saturday
when the Angels take on the American League West-leading Rangers after X-rays
of his right forearm came back clean on Tuesday.
Haren, acquired by Los Angeles
Pirates extend Rockies' slide in series opener >>
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Neil Walker finished 3-for-4 with a solo home
run as Pittsburgh continued Colorado's second-half slide with a 4-2 victory at
Coors Field.
Zach Duke (5-9) started the three-game set with six solid innings,
Phillies' Victorino leaves game >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Shane
Victorino left Tuesday's 9-5 victory over Arizona with a strained left oblique
muscle.
Victorino stated after the game that he suffered the injury while sliding i
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