| Jeff Kent, 2B, Los Angeles Dodgers | Saturday 8/9, 11:55 PM CT |
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| Barry Bonds showed up before the game and challenged Dodger manager Joe Torre, and then his Giants made good in 10 innings to get the 3-2 win, though a homer off the bat of Bonds' favorite second baseman, Jeff Kent, in the 10th inning made it interesting. Kent went 2-for-4 on the night with his 11th homer of the season, totaling one RBI and one run scored on the night. |
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| Dan Haren, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Saturday 8/9, 11:47 PM CT |
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| With Arizona taking the fall in depressing fashion against the Braves, 11-4, ace Dan Haren has taken a loss, pitching 5 1/3 innings with six runs (all earned) on 10 hits with three walks and five strikeouts. |
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| The Braves relied on bats for the win, beating up on the Diamondbacks 11-4, though RHP Jair Jurrjens put forth a solid effort on the mound. Jurrjens pitched six innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits with two walks and six strikeouts. |
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| The Braves remembered to pack their bats tonight as they visited Dan Haren and the Arizona Diamondbacks, turning 14 hits into 11 runs for the 11-4 win. The man of worth was catcher Brian McCann, going 2-for-5 at the dish with his 21st homer of the season to total four RBIs and two runs scored. |
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| Aaron Cook, P, Colorado Rockies | Saturday 8/9, 11:22 PM CT |
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| He started as the ace of the staff but is falling like a brick in the second half as the Rockies fall out of the NL West race. Likewise, starter Aaron Cook has fallen 8-3 to the Padres this evening, pitching just 5 2/3 innings to allow six runs (all earned) on 10 hits with no walks and two strikeouts. |
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| Greg Maddux, P, Los Angeles Dodgers | Saturday 8/9, 11:19 PM CT |
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| While rumors swirl of a potential move, San Diego RHP Greg Maddux keeps on keeping on, going six innings to allow just two runs (both earned) on six hits with one walk and four strikeouts in the 8-3 win over the Rockies. |
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| The Padres and Rockies are hoping to find a way to fight with the Dodgers, but tonight the Rocks would have been happy just to compete, falling 8-3 to San Diego thanks to the bats of corner infielders Adrian Gonzalez and Kevin Kouzmanoff. Gonzalez went 2-for-5 with his 28th homer of the season to total two RBIs and two runs scored while Kouz went 3-for-5 witih one RBI and two runs scored. |
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| The Padres and Rockies continued to battle in the NL West with the Pads finding the path to victory, winning 8-3 despite the best efforts of Colorado outfielder Matt Holliday. Holliday went 2-for-4 at the dish with two runs scored. |
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| Minnesota LHP Francisco Liriano may not have enjoyed the same sense of accomplishment that followed his 2008 debut, but he is likely to be proud of the final result as his Twins put the Royals down for the count, 7-3. Liriano pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing three runs (all earned) over six his with two walks and five strikeouts. |
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| The Twins traveled to Kansas City this evening and picked up a much-needed victory, taking the Royals 7-3. For Minnesota, the heavy lifting was done by outfielder Delmon Young, going 2-for-4 with his fifth homer of the season, totaling two RBIs and two runs scored on the night. |
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| Detroit RHP Armando Galarraga didn't go too deep in tonight's 10-2 win over Oakland, but he was effective, pitching 5 2/3 innings to allow two runs (both earned) on eight hits with two walks and four strikeouts. |
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| Detroit first baseman Miguel Cabrera was on his best behavior at the plate this evening as the Tigers put the Oakland Athletics to bed, 10-2. Cabrera hit not one but two homers to go 2-for-4 with four RBIs and two runs scored on the night. |
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| The Oakland A's put up 10 hits on the night but failed to turn the bulk of them into runs, falling 10-2 to Detroit. That left Detroit second baseman Placido Polanco to serve as the voice of reason, going 3-for-4 at the plate with his 28th double of the season as well as his fifth stolen base to finish with one run scored. |
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| The Mets managed to find just enough hits to put the Marlins to bed, winning 8-6 with a little bit of help from outfielder Carlos Beltran. Beltran went 3-for-3 at the dish with one walk and his 16th homer of the season, totaling three RBIs and two runs scored. |
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| Mike Jacobs, 1B, Kansas City Royals | Saturday 8/9, 10:17 PM CT |
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| The Mets and Marlins entertained with more than a few offensive feats of wonder this evening, though it was the hometown Mets pulling the 8-6 win. For Florida, the man of the hour was first baseman Mike Jacobs, going 3-for-3 with a walk, two doubles, and his 24th homer of the season, totaling three RBIs and two runs scored on the night. |
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| Astros RHP Brian Moehler was once again working as a force of reckoning for Houston this evening, supporting his team's 3-1 win over the Reds with a strong performance off the mound. Moehler pitched seven innings, allowing just one run on five hits with no walks and three strikeouts. |
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| The Reds failed to take advantage of the strong outing from RHP Bronson Arroyo, falling 3-1 to the Houston Astros. Arroyo pitched six innings, allowing two runs (both earned) on five hits with four walks and seven strikeouts. |
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| Melvin Mora, 3B, Baltimore Orioles | Saturday 8/9, 9:42 PM CT |
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| Baltimore third baseman Melvin Mora was on his mark this evening, going 2-for-5 at the dish with his 16th homer of the season, totaling four RBIs and one run scored on the night. |
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| While Baltimore RHP Daniel Cabrera was getting work done on the hill, outfielder Nick Markakis was doing work off of it, going 2-for-3 with two walks and his 17th homer of the season to total three RBIs and two runs scored in the Orioles' 9-0 loss to the Texas Rangers. |
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| Baltimore RHP Daniel Cabrera had a full passion bucket working off the mound tonight, pulling the 9-0 win over the Texas Rangers. Cabrera pitched six innings, allowing just four hits, three walks, and three strikeouts through the shutout performance. |
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| Boston RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka enjoyed another strong effort on the road this evening, maintaining a perfect road record to get the 6-2 win over the White Sox. Matsuzaka pitched eight innings, allowing just one run over four hits with three walks and four strikeouts. |
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| Boston outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury enjoyed a strong night of production in the Red Sox's 6-2 win over the White Sox, going 3-for-4 with his seventh homer of the season to total one RBI and two runs scored on the night. |
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| David Ortiz, DH, Boston Red Sox | Saturday 8/9, 9:15 PM CT |
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| A plethora of offense and a devastating injury to the opposing starter allowed the Boston Red Sox to enjoy a booming offensive effort, getting the 6-2 win over the Chicago White Sox. The effort was led by designated hitter David Ortiz, going 3-for-5 at the plate to total three RBIs and one run scored on the night. |
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| Brett Myers, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Saturday 8/9, 9:08 PM CT |
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| Philadelphia RHP Brett Myers enjoyed another strong day on teh mound, getting the win by a score of 4-2 over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Myers pitched 7 2/3 innings, allowing just one run on five hits with one walk and six strikeouts. |
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| The Phillies took full advantage of a lackluster effort from Pittsburgh, getting the 4-2 win over the Pirates with a strong effort from shortstop Jimmy Rollins . Rollins went a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate, hitting two triples and stealing his 29th base of the season to total two runs scored on the night. |
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| Ian Snell, P, Pittsburgh Pirates | Saturday 8/9, 8:59 PM CT |
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| The lack of offense in Pittsburgh's 4-2 loss to Philly resulted in another disappointing result for Ian Snell, pitching six innings to allow three runs (all earned) on eight hits with three walks and five strikeouts. |
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| Nate McLouth, CF, Pittsburgh Pirates | Saturday 8/9, 8:56 PM CT |
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| The Pirates and Phillies did battle in the City of Brotherly Love this evening, but the Pirates are not likely to be feeling the warmth after a frustrating 4-2 loss. Outfielder Nate McLouth continues to work as the force of reckoning for Pitt, going 2-for-4 at the dish with his 36th double of the season, totaling one RBI and one run scored on the night. |
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| J.J. Hardy, SS, Milwaukee Brewers | Saturday 8/9, 8:47 PM CT |
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| While the pitching was the story of the night in the Brewers' 6-0 win over Washington, shortstop J.J. Hardy did his part to support the cause. Hardy went 2-for-5 at the dish, hitting his 17th homer of the season to total one RBI and two runs scored on the night. |
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| Ben Sheets, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Saturday 8/9, 8:43 PM CT |
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| The Nationals failed to produce any semblance of productivity at the plate this evening, posting just five total hits in the 6-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers owe it all to starter Ben Sheets , going the complete game to earn his 11th win of the season, failing to walk a single batter and striking out six. |
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| Updating news on White Sox hurler Jose Contreras and his Achilles injury, doctors confirm a full rupture of the tendon has occured, definitively ending his 2008 season and possibly his career, according to ChicagoSports.com. |
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| Texas shortstop Michael Young has left tonight's game, but no one is reporting why, according to the Dallas Morning News. |
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| Carlos Lee, LF, Houston Astros | Saturday 8/9, 8:07 PM CT |
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| Houston slugger Carlos Lee , the National League's RBI leader, left the Astros' game at Cincinnati in the third inning Saturday night with an apparent injury to his left pinky finger after getting hit by a pitch, according to the Associated Press. |
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| Greg Maddux, P, Los Angeles Dodgers | Saturday 8/9, 7:55 PM CT |
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| San Diego Padres' starter Greg Maddux cleared waivers on Thursday and the Dodgers remain very interested in acquiring the future Hall of Famer, according to ESPN.com. |
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| A day after auditioning for about 15 major league clubs in Florida, pitcher Freddy Garcia hopes to make a decision "quickly" on where he will be pitching for the rest of this season, his agent said Wednesday, according to ESPN.com. |
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| Ailing Mets closer Billy Wagner , working his way back from a strained left forearm, played catch before the game, according to ESPN.com. |
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| Ryan Braun, LF, Milwaukee Brewers | Saturday 8/9, 7:45 PM CT |
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| All-star left-fielder Ryan Braun was pulled from the Brewers' game against Washington on Saturday night because of tightness in his lower back, according to ESPN.com. |
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| White Sox pitcher Jose Contreras ruptured his left Achilles' tendon and left Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox in the second inning, according to the Associated Press. |
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| The Cardinals enjoyed a rather productive day at Wrigley this afternoon, putting a convincing 12-3 win on the board versus the Cubs. For St. Louis, the work of RHP Todd Wellemeyer served as the catalyst for success, pitching 6 2/3 innings to allow three runs (all earned) on six hits with one walk and five strikeouts on the day. |
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| Chicago ace Carlos Zambrano suffered the loss today in one of his worst outings of the season, going just 4 1/3 innnings to allow nine runs (all earned) on ten hits with one walk and three strikeouts. |
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| Troy Glaus, 3B, St. Louis Cardinals | Saturday 8/9, 6:42 PM CT |
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| It was a tale of two cities as the Cardinals and Cubs battled in Chicago today, but the visitors stole the thunder and put the 12-3 beating on the north siders, an effort largely built on the work of third baseman Troy Glaus . Glaus was amazing with the bat, going 3-for-5 with two home runs on the day, his 20th and 21st of the season, totaling five RBIs and two runs scored. |
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| John Lackey, P, Los Angeles Angels | Saturday 8/9, 6:31 PM CT |
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| The Angels got the big win, and no one is surprised with RHP John Lackey on the mound. Lackey pitched seven innings, allowing three runs (all earned) on nine hits with one walk and five strikeouts. |
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| Dan Giese, P, New York Yankees | Saturday 8/9, 6:26 PM CT |
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| While the Yankees suffered the devastating 11-4 loss to the Angels today, the finger of blame cannot be pointed at RHP Dan Giese. Giese went six innings, allowing just one run on three hits with one walk and five strikeouts on the day. |
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| The Angels spared no expense in getting their roster set for the playoff run, and today they served notice to the rest of the league by trouncing the Yankees 11-4. The team's big three, including designated hitter Vlad Guerrero, first baseman Mark Teixeira, and outfielder Garret Anderson all homered in the win, sharing five of the RBIs on the day with two hits each. |
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| Angels leadoff man Chone Figgins was up and running today, supporting the 11-4 win over the Yankees in grand style. Figgins went 2-for-5 at the plate, stealing two bases on the day to total one RBI and one run scored. |
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| The Yanks may have trouble sitting, coming off an 11-4 whooping handed down by the LA Angels today. Both Alex Rodriguez and Jason Giambi hit homers, but it was for naught as the rest of the cast failed to support the cause. A-Rod went 1-for-3, hitting his 26th homer for one RBI and one run scored on the day. Giambi went 1-for-3 as well, bashing his 23rd homer of the season with one RBI and one run scored of his own. |
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| Joey Votto, 1B, Cincinnati Reds | Saturday 8/9, 5:35 PM CT |
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| The Cincinnati Reds placed rookie first baseman Joey Votto on the bereavement list Saturday, according to the Associated Press. At Votto's request, the reason was not revealed. |
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| Mets manager Jerry Manuel said today that Luis Castillo could come off the disabled list as soon as Tuesday in Washington against the Nationals, according to the New York Post. |
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| New York Yankees designated hitter and left fielder Hideki Matsui intensified the running program for his injured left knee on Saturday and is believed to be nearing a rehab assignment in the minor leagues, according to CBSSports.com. |
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| The lower back spasms that knocked Carlos Guillen from Friday night's game will keep the Tigers' third baseman out of the lineup for this evening's game against Oakland, according to MLive.com. |
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| Sean Rodriguez was recalled from the minors to take the roster spot of Reggie Willits, who was put on the DL, according to the Orange County Register. |
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| Ian Kennedy, P, New York Yankees | Saturday 8/9, 3:57 PM CT |
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| Ian Kennedy got bombed on Friday night against the Angels, and afterward told the media that he "wasn't too upset" about it, which has led to heavy criticism, according to Yankees.com. Manager Joe Girardi plans to meet with Kennedy about his start and his comments. |
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| John Lackey, P, Los Angeles Angels | Saturday 8/9, 3:38 PM CT |
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| The same formula that said the Texas Rangers had the most loyal fans in baseball also deemed the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim fans the least loyal, according to Forbes.com. |
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| The Texas Rangers have been touted as the most loyal fans in baseball, according to a formula devised by Forbes.com. |
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| Reggie Willits has been placed on the DL after he suffered his second concussion in six days, according to AngelsBaseball.com. |
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| Kerry Wood, P, Chicago Cubs | Saturday 8/9, 3:10 PM CT |
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| Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood says he is ready to pitch, one day after being held out of the game with back tightness, according to Cubs.com. |
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| Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks will not be in today's lineup when his team takes on Washington, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. |
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| Grady Sizemore had a difficult day against Toronto pitcher Roy Halladay, and wound up going 0-for-5 with two strikeouts in Cleveland's 4-2 win. |
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| Joe Inglett, 2B, Toronto Blue Jays | Saturday 8/9, 2:53 PM CT |
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| Joe Inglett went 3-for-4 and scored a run for Toronto in their 4-2 loss to Cleveland. Inglett led off the first inning with a triple. |
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| Paul Byrd, P, Boston Red Sox | Saturday 8/9, 2:50 PM CT |
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| Indians hurler Paul Byrd threw a complete game and got his seventh victory in Cleveland's 4-2 win over Toronto. Byrd gave up six hits and struck out two batters on the day. |
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| Roy Halladay took the loss, and though he was not as sharp as usual, he still threw 6.2 innings, allowing one earned run and striking out six. |
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| Jose Tabata, OF, Pittsburgh Pirates | Saturday 8/9, 2:43 PM CT |
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| Outfielder Jose Tabata, the key piece of the trade that sent Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte to the Yankees, has been promoted to Double-A, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. |
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| Braves hurler Chuck James was sent to the minor leagues in order to make room on the roster for Chipper Jones, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. |
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| Tests on the elbow of Braves reliever Rafael Soriano proved inconclusive, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He had another MRI, this time by noted surgeon Dr. James Andrews. Soriano will soon begin a throwing program. |
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| Justin Upton, RF, Arizona Diamondbacks | Saturday 8/9, 2:18 PM CT |
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| Arizona outfielder Justin Upton will start his rehabilitation assignment next week in Triple-A Tuscon, according to the East Valley Tribune. |
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| Kerry Wood, P, Chicago Cubs | Saturday 8/9, 2:14 PM CT |
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| Kerry Wood was not available during Friday's contest against the Cardinals, as he has a back injury, according to the Chicago Tribune. The extent of his injury is unknown, but not believed to be serious. |
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| Todd Jones, P, Detroit Tigers | Saturday 8/9, 2:01 PM CT |
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| Tigers reliever Todd Jones threw for the first time since being shut down with shoulder inflammation, according to the Detroit Free Press. Jones played catch on flat ground and will get on a mound and throw on Monday. |
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| Carlos Silva was angry after the Mariners suffered yet another loss, and he lashed out at some unnamed teammates, saying they are more worried about themselves than winning, according to the Seattle Times. "Instead of moving over a runner, they want to get a base hit because of their numbers. Instead of maybe looking for a ground ball, they want to strike him out because of the numbers," Silva said. |
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| Michael Cuddyer suffered a broken left foot when he was hit with a line drive while on base, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. The incident happened at a Triple-A game, ironically while Cuddyer was on a rehab assignment from a finger injury. |
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| Good news for fantasy owners of Rockies third sacker Garrett Atkins: he has consistently had big-time success against Padres hurler Greg Maddux in his career. Atkins is hitting .464 (13-for-28) with two home runs, a double and a triple off the future Hall of Famer. |
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| If history holds true, Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran will put up good numbers tonight against the Marlins and hurler Scott Olsen. In his career against the lefty, Beltran is hitting .409 with two home runs and a .500 on-base percentage. |
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| Carlos Lee, LF, Houston Astros | Saturday 8/9, 12:37 PM CT |
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| Carlos Lee is having a completely dominant August, and chances are he continues that tonight. For the month, Lee is hitting .500 (15-for-30), with four home runs and 13 RBI. His slugging percentage for the month is an outrageous .967. Against tonight's starter for Cincinnati, Bronson Arroyo, Lee is hitting .357 with four extra-base hits. |
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| Chris Waters will make the start on Sunday for the Orioles in place of Dennis Sarfate, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. |
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| Joe Mauer, C, Minnesota Twins | Saturday 8/9, 11:58 AM CT |
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| Joe Mauer has not traditionally hit Royals pitcher Zack Greinke, who he will face tonight, very well. Mauer is just 3-for-19 off of the right-hander, good for a .158 average. |
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| Nate McLouth, CF, Pittsburgh Pirates | Saturday 8/9, 11:54 AM CT |
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| Nate McLouth has a good history against Phillies starter Brett Myers, who he will face tonight. Though McLouth has just five career at-bats against him, he does have two hits - both of them home runs. |
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| Jimmy Rollins, SS, Philadelphia Phillies | Saturday 8/9, 11:35 AM CT |
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| Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins has been struggling a bit in August, but he could break out of that tonight when Philly takes on Pittsburgh and pitcher Ian Snell. Rollins has Snell's number, with a career .533 average (8-for-15) off of him. Among his eight hits are one home run, one double and two triples. |
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| Michael Young has a tough match-up tonight when he squares off against the Orioles and pitcher Daniel Cabrera. Young is just 3-for-17 in his career off the righty. |
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| Jared Wells, P, Seattle Mariners | Saturday 8/9, 10:43 AM CT |
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| Seattle pitcher Jared Wells was sent to Triple-A Tacooma, reports the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. The club needed to make room for hurler Ryan Rowland-Smith. |
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| Washington Nationals hurler Jason Bergmann has pitched well enough that the team has plans to use him in the rotation in the future, according to the Washington Post. "He continues to do it for us, so he can pencil himself in here for the future," Nats manager Manny Acta said. |
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| Francisco Liriano will face a schedule featuring some of the weakest hitting teams in the majors over his last 10 starts, reports Joe Christensen of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. If the rotation goes as planned, Liriano will face Kansas City three times, Oakland and Seattle twice, and also Detroit, Cleveland and Tampa Bay. Oakland, Seattle and K.C. rank 14th, 13th and 12th (out of 14 teams), respectively, in runs scored in the A.L. Tampa is 10th, and Cleveland is ninth. |
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| Though he signed a three-year, $24 million contract extension in April, Kenji Johjima has played poorly this season, and has not seen the field since August 4, as Jeff Clement has become the regular catcher, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. |
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| Dustin Pedroia tied Luis Castillo yesterday for the longest road hitting streak, 27 games, by a second baseman since Luis Castillo in 2002, according to the Boston Globe. |
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| Al Reyes, P, New York Mets | Saturday 8/9, 9:06 AM CT |
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| Tampa Bay pitcher Al Reyes has been designated for assignment by the club, according to The Sports Network. |
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| Carl Pavano, P, New York Yankees | Saturday 8/9, 8:37 AM CT |
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| It is entirely possible that Yankees pitcher Carl Pavano could make a start in the majors very soon, according to the New York Post. Pavano threw a rehab start in Double-A and went 3.2 innings, allowing no runs on one hit and depositing four hitters via strikeout. |
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| Phil Hughes, P, New York Yankees | Saturday 8/9, 8:31 AM CT |
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| Phil Hughes pitched 4.2 innings in his rehab start in Triple-A, and allowed one run on three hits while striking out two, according to the New York Post. It is possible he could re-join the Yankees for his next start. |
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| Seattle hurler Jarrod Washburn was put on waivers, and though he remains with Seattle, any team that wishes to trade for him must put in a claim and wait until Tuesday when the waivers expire, according to the New York Post. |
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| Orioles pitcher Jeremy Guthrie has been on fire as of late, and in his last three starts he is 3-0 with a 1.21 ERA, according to the Washington Times. “The guy's getting recognized as a legitimate, top-of-the-rotation guy for any team in the big leagues," O's manager Dave Trembley said. |
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| Ryan Church will work out at Shea Stadium before heading to Florida to play in minor league games as he attempts to come back from post-concussion syndrome, according to the New York Daily News. |
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| Brian Barton, LF, St. Louis Cardinals | Saturday 8/9, 7:42 AM CT |
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| Brian Barton will return from his rehab assignment at Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
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| Troy Glaus, 3B, St. Louis Cardinals | Saturday 8/9, 7:39 AM CT |
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| Cardinals third baseman Troy Glaus has yet to get a hit against the Chicago Cubs this season, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Amazingly, the slugger is 0-for-29 with 12 strikeouts against St. Louis' division rivals. |
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| Rick Ankiel, CF, St. Louis Cardinals | Saturday 8/9, 7:36 AM CT |
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| Cardinals outfielder Rick Ankiel did not play yesterday against Chicago, but he did pinch hit, and he may suit up today, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "It's just not quite there yet. We'll see about tomorrow," Ankiel said.
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| Adam Wainwright struggled in his first rehab outing for Triple-A Memphis, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Being groomed as a reliever, Wainwright was on a 25 pitch limit, and he used them to get just two outs, allowing three runs on four hits while walking one and striking one batter out. |
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| Brad Penny, P, Los Angeles Dodgers | Saturday 8/9, 12:22 AM CT |
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| Brad Penny pitched very well holding the Giants to just one hit and one run in five innings of work in his first start back from the DL as he ended a personal seven game losing streak with the victory. |
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| Bengie Molina hit his ninth home run of the season on Friday night as he knocked in his team leading 64th and 65th runs of the year for the Giants. |
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| Manny Ramirez was held hitless by the Giants on Friday night going 0-for-5, but the Dodgers still emerged victorious with a 6-2 victory over the their arch rival. |
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| Barry Zito, P, San Francisco Giants | Saturday 8/9, 12:14 AM CT |
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| Barry Zito struggled with the throwing quality strikes on Friday and he allowed six hits, three walks and five runs to the Dodgers in just five innings. Zito is now 6-14 on the year. |
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| Xavier Nady, RF, New York Yankees | Saturday 8/9, 12:12 AM CT |
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| Xavier Nady had two more hits on Friday night as he improved to .370 since joining the Yankees. |
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| Jered Weaver, P, Los Angeles Angels | Saturday 8/9, 12:10 AM CT |
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| Jered Weaver didn't pitch very well over six innings on Friday but he still improved to 10-9 with a victory over the Yankees. |
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| Ian Kennedy, P, New York Yankees | Saturday 8/9, 12:06 AM CT |
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| Ian Kennedy was recalled to start for the Yankees on Friday and he was absolutely bombed by the Angels who scored five times before knocking him out of the game after just six outs. |
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| Torii Hunter, CF, Los Angeles Angels | Saturday 8/9, 12:03 AM CT |
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| Torii Hunter had four hits and four RBI on Friday night for the Angels. Howie Kendrick also had four hits for Anaheim. |
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| Jorge Campillo struggled on Friday night, but he still held on to win his seventh game of the year. Campillo didn't walk a batter, but he allowed eight hits over 6.1 innings. |
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