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Oakland concede tenth staight loss
Athletics have worsened their losing streak to ten defeats when they were knocked by Chicago White Sox 4-9 last night at the US Cellular Field to remain bottom in the West.
Oakland took the first lead in the second inning, only to be crashed by a six-point rally from the White Sox who were chasing their 31st win of the season. Suzuki scored the first point of the meeting after Rosales singled to center, while Matsui got to second. But within the same second inning things got pretty bad for the visitors as they allowed the Sox to build a two-point advantage.
Vizquel sacrificed to right, allowing Pierzynski to level the score just minutes later. Rios followed him right afterwards after Pierre walked. Finally, Ramirez reached on infield single with Dunn bringing the first lead of the night for the home side. The third inning brought three more points for Chicago who were drawing the victory with six innings remaining.
Dunn hit a 372-foot homerun, while Pierzynski propelled his side four points ahead. Furthermore, Ramirez walked and Vizquel made it even 5-1. The next three innings went dry for both sides, while Athletics’ second reply came in the seventh through Matsui who homered a 371 footer. Suzuki then cut the deficit to three points, but Chicago were still there struggling for a consistent advantage. Quentin sacrificed to center and Pierra brought back the five-point advantage in the eighth.
Konerko propelled Chicago to a clear win, hitting a 357-foot homerun in the eighth with Ramirez following him and scoring for 9-3. Oakland could only score another consolation point in the ninth. Chicago have gone .477 so far this season, record which includes 31 wins and 34 defeats, the success over Oakland being their seventh in the past ten games. On the other side, Oakland still lie foot of the table in the West with 27 wins and 37 losses.
Said Dunn: “That felt good. You’re out there after having a series off. You’re eager to get back in there and be able to contribute. We haven’t been clicking on all cylinders all year. Hopefully this will be the start of something cool.” On the other side, Athletics interim Bob Melvin, who had tried to make some changes before the game, failed to hinder his side of a tenth straight disaster. “It would have been nice to go home tonight and get some sleep knowing that we won a game, but we’ll come back out and battle tomorrow,” he said.
Houston Astros 2 – 9 St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals have cemented their top spot in the Central Conference after knocking bottom Astros last night at the Minute Maid Park where the leaders got their revenge for the Wednesday loss. St. Louis dominated the entire game, not allowing the hosts to take any lead. Pujols grounded to shortstop in the fist inning as Theriot made it 1-0. Astros broke back immediately through Pence who leveled the score after Wallace singled to left. The next four innings went dry for both sides, the game looking pretty tight, though an astonishing late rally was about to be provided by the visitors.
So Cardinals powered through to a seven-point trot the Astros couldn’t dispel at all. Berkman singled to left, while Jay brought the second minimal lead for the same Cardinals in the sixth inning. Hamilton then grounded intoi fielder’s choice, allowing Pujols to score a third point for the leaders. Furthermore, Greene walked and Hamilton made it 4-1 minutes later, while Cruz and Rasmus made things look clear as possible. Descalso doubled to right and the two put St. Louis well ahead of the lifeless Houston who were desperately struggling to break through. The seventh inning brought two more points, one apiece. Schumaker singled to center and Pujols ended the rally making it 7-1. Astros’ consolation was brought by Barmes who cut the deficit to five points. Finally, the game ended with two homeruns hit by Theriot and Berkman in the eighth and ninth term respectively.
Cardinals have gone .594 so far this season, which includes 38 wins and 26 losses, the win over Houston being their sixth in the past ten games. As for Houston, they lie foot of the table with 24 victories and 39 defeats, sitting 13.5 gamesback behind adrift of the leaders.
Minnesota Twins 5 – 4 Texas Rangers
Twins grabbed a late victory last night at the Target Field where they edged the leaders thanks to a precious point scored by Hughes in the ninth. Rangers took the first lead of the meeting in the first inning through Hamilton who started the game with a 442-foot homerun. Minnesota broke back in the second through Young who also fired a 395 footer for a 1-1 draw.
The enxt two innings went scoreless for both sides, while the fifth one brought three more points for the hosts. Cuddyer hit a third straight homerun for a first lead, being followed by Tolbert and Casilla who propelled their side three points ahead. Texas cut the deficit to two points in the sixth when Beltre singled o center and Hamilton made it 4-2. Moreover, Moreland sacrificed to center and Beltre brought back the minimal lead.
The seventh inning went dry, but Twins were still being favorites for the victory. Cruz hit a 453-foot homerun in the eighth to even the score. Finally, Hughes gave the home side the victory scoring a crucial point after Casilla singled to left, much to the delight of a 39,000 crowd.
Despite the win, Minnesota remain bottom of the table in the Central with 24 wins and 38 losses. On the other side, Texas stay top in the West with 35 victories and 29 defeats.
Philadelphia Phillies 3 – 4 Chicago Cubs
Chicago have started to build streak after grabbing their second straight win over Phillies whom they beat last night at the Citizens Bank Park. Cubs needed 11 innings to get past the hosts, scoring their third point in the ninth. Philadelphia had a much better start, going three points ahead of their opponents after only two innings. Rollins opened the game with a 376-foot homerun Ibanez and Sardinha converted into a comfortable advantage.
Unfortunately, the home side were unable to take advantage of the lead, allowing the Cubs score three points in a row and thus leveling the score. Chicago first broke Phillies in the sixth term through Barney who cut the deficit to two points after Castro singled to right. The seventh inning went scoreless for both sides as Philadelphia were nearing the win. But Pena doubled to right, while Castro made it 2-3 minutes later, but still, the unexpected was yet to come. Soto stunned the Phillies with a 383-homerun fired in the ninth to push the game further.
The tenth round went dry, but the 11th one showed Philadelphia committing a throwing error through baseman Polanco, allowing the Cubs to break through and make it 4-3 thanks to Colvin who gave his side a well-deserved win. Chicago lie second from the bottom in the Central Conference with 25 wins and 36 losses, the victory over Philadelphia only being their second one in the past ten games. Phillies, by contrast, remain top despite loss, with 37 wins and 26 defeats.
MLB Thursday results:
Kansas City Royals 3 – 2 Toronto Blue Jays
Pittsburgh Pirates 0 – 2 Arizona Diamondbacks
Detroit Tigers 4 – 1 Seattle Mariners
Houston Astros 2 – 9 St. Louis Cardinals
Florida Marlins 2 – 3 Atlanta Braves
New York Yankees 3 – 8 Boston Red Sox
Milwaukee Brewers 1 – 4 New York Mets
Colorado Rockies 9 – 7 Los Angeles Dodgers
San Diego Padres 7 – 3 Washington Nationals
San Francisco Giants 0 – 3 Cincinnati Reds
Next fixtures:
New York Yankees – Cleveland Indians
Baltimore Orioles – Tampa Bay Rays
Philadelphia Phillies – Chicago Cubs
Detroit Tigers – Seattle Mariners
Florida Marlins – Arizona Diamondbacks
Pittsburgh Pirates – New York Mets
Toronto Blue Jays – Boston Red Sox
Houston Astros – Atlanta Braves
Milwaukee Brewers – St. Louis Cardinals
Colorado Rockies – Los Angeles Dodgers
Chicago White Sox – Oakland Athletics
Minnesota Twins – Texas Rangers
San Francisco Giants – Cincinnati Reds
Los Angeles Angels – Kansas City Royals
San Diego Padres – Washington Nationals
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