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Texas beat Boston to build streak
Texas blanked Boston 10-0 last night at the Fenway Park thanks to an impressive first half which saw the visitors score six points only in the first two terms.
Kinsler brought the first lead for Rangers in the opening round after Young reached on infield single to shortstop, while Andurs doubled it right afterwards, following Beltre’s sacrifice fly. The second inning saw the same leaders set the pace and extend the advantage to five points. Kinsler hit a 386 foot homerun, allowing Torrealba and Murphy make it 5-0.
Red Sox, who were following a three game series with rivals Yankees, could only witness their ruining as Texas went even six points ahead of them in the same second term. Napoli walked and Andrus made things look clearer. The third term went scoreless for both teams, the victory becoming a matter of time for the visitors who would score yet another point in the fourth term through Andrus who scored after Beltre singled to right.
Even more than that, Murphy hit a 387 footer in the fifth inning, while Andrus imitated him right afterwards, allowing Gentry to close the game with four innings remaining.
“Against that team, whether you’re throwing righty or lefty, you have to execute pitches. You certainly can’t get into a slugging match with them. You have to pitch, and tonight we pitched,” said Texas manager Ron Washington.
Rangers have improved to a 7.52 run average per game, b far the best in the league. “That’s something to be thankful for, but at the same time they may be giving me that, I’ve got to do my part and that’s to make pitches and keep the momentum on our side. It’s amazing, but, at the same time, I’ve got to stay focused,” said Holland after the meeting.
Rangers are top spot in the West with a .568 record which includes 79 wins and 60 losses, the victory over the former East leaders being their second in a row, fifth in the past ten games and 35th on the road. As for Boston, they remain second, .5 behind Yankees, with a .606 percentage featuring 83 wins and 54 defeats, the loss to Rangers being their second in a row, fourth in the past ten games and 28th at home.
Atlanta Braves 6 – 8 Los Angeles Dodgers
Dodgers have extended their winning streak to five successes when they overcame Atlanta last night at the Turner Field where the visitors crashed a five point deficit set in the first three terms, to power through to an eight point rally in the second half.
The first term went scores for both sides, while the second one saw Freeman bring the first lead for Braves. Bourn singled to left and he made it 1-0 with Gonzalez getting to third. The same Gonzalez doubled the minimal advantage in the same inning also thanks to an error committed by shortstop Gordon.
Things got much worse for the visitors and a big defeat could be foreseen pretty quickly. McCann singled to center allowing Bourn to make it 3-0 with Prado getting to second. The third inning brought the hosts a couple of more points through Jones and Freeman, in what was the turning point of the meeting.
From then on, LA dominated the game at all facets. Gordon and Loney were the first to cut the deficit for Dodgers in the fourth inning after Rivera singled to center. The next round went clean, but the game was far from being over. Rivera singled to left in the sixth term and Gordon made it 3-5 as things started to look very complicated for the home side who could not manage their opponents’ momentum.
Loney doubled to right, permitting all Sellers, Gwynn and Gordon to close the gap to one point in the seventh inning as Dodgers were just one point from stunning the favorites. And they did. Ethier singled to center as Loney and Kemp brought yet another double with Rivera getting to second, making it 8-5 with two terms remaining.
As for Braves, they could only score a sixth one in the ninth term when Uggla hit a 446 meaningless foot homer. LA sit third in the West with a .489 percentage including 67 wins and 70 losses, the victory over Atlanta being their fifth in a row, ninth in the past ten games and 31st on the road.
On the other side, Braves remain second, well behind leaders Phillies, with a .591 record which features 81 wins and 56 losses. The defeat to LA was their fourth in the past ten games and 27th at home.
Washington Nationals 3 – 7 New York Mets
Mets picked their third straight win last night at the Nationals Park where they defeated hosts Washington thanks to an early momentum which brought them six precious points. Wright hit a 424 foot homerun in the opening round, allowing both Reyes and Turner to bring a three quick lead for the visitors.
Nationals broke back immediately through Ankiel who cut the deficit to two points after Morse singled to right. The hosts would not take any lead until the end, permitting their opponents to dominate the game very often.
Evans hit a 394 foot homerun in the second inning, while Pagan singled to right for Duda and Wright’s double, who made it 6-1 in the third term. After a fourth round drought, Washington managed to score a couple of more points through Ankiel, who fired a 395 footer, and Desmon, insufficient for a late comeback, though.
Finally, Duda finished the meeting with a 388 foot homerun bringing Mets a big win in Washington, New York’s 37th one on the road. Mets are third in the East with a .493 record incorporating 67 wins and 69 losses, the victory to Nationals being their third in a row and seventh in the past ten games.
Concerning Washington’s route, they have dropped to a .463 record this season, including 63 wins and 73 defeats, the loss against New York being their third in a row, ninth in the past ten games and 29th at home.
Detroit Tigers 8 – 1 Chicago White Sox
Detroit have cemented their leading position in the Central with a clear win over White Sox, whom they defeated last night at the Comerica Park. The hosts powered through to an eight point first half advantage, allowing their opponents to score a consolation point late in the game.
Jackson set the first lead early in the first term after Young tripled to center, while Cabrera singled to center for Young’s second point. Avila then singled to center for Cabrera’s third point of the meeting. the next three innings went clean for both squads, but the fifth one saw the same Detroit score five more points.
Jackson hit a 394 foot homerun and Inge made it 5-0 as just, but that was not all for the hosts who would cement their advantage with a triple. Peralta doubled to left allowing all Kelly, Cabrera and Avila to draw the clear win earlier than expected.
Chicago could only cut the deficit to seven points in the eighth inning when Flowers hit a 443 foot homerun. Tigers are to spot in the Central with a .551 record including 76 wins and 62 defeats, the win over White Sox being their sixth in the past ten games and 40th at home.
On the other side, Chicago are third with a .504 still positive percentage, including 68 wins and 67 defeats. The loss to the leaders was their second in a row, fourth in the past ten games and 30th on the road.
Florida Marlins 3 – 5 Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies have captured their fifth straight win after defeating Marlins last night at the Sun Life stadium where the hosts lost a 2-1 deficit to lose the game after a poor second half. Philadelphia grabbed the first lead in the opening term through Victorino who scored the first point after Polanco hit a sacrifice fly to left.
Florida broke back immediately through Bonifacio who evened the situation after Dobbs grounded into double play. The second term went scoreless for both sides, while the third one saw the same hosts take the first advantage thanks to Infante who scored their second point after Stanton grounded out to shortstop.
But the unexpected was yet to come as Pahillies would provide a three point mini run in the fifth and sixth terms to take a 4-2 lead they never let go of. Mayberry Jr. hit a 396 foot homerun, allowing Pence to make it 3-2, while the same Mayebrry hit a sacrifice fly to center for Utley’s fourth point.
Florida would only score once in the sixth round through Lopez who also hit a 340 footer. Finally, Victorino made it five on Dunn’s wild pitch, giving the Phillies their 88th win of the season. Philadelphia sit first in the East with a .657 record which also includes 46 defeats.
The victory over Florida was their seventh in the past ten games and 42nd on the road. As for Marlins, they lie foot of the table with a .438 record including 60 wins and 77 defeats, the loss to the leaders being their third in a row, seventh in the past ten games and 35th on the road.
Kansas City Royals 4 – 5 Cleveland Indians
Indians edged Kansas last night at the Kauffman stadium thanks to an impressive early run which brought the visitors five points in the first four terms. Santana doubled to right, allowing Fukudome to bring the first advantage in the first term.
Thome then singled to center for Santana’s second point, while Cabrera hit a 374 foot homerun, involving Fukudome in a 4-0 lead. Donaldo finished the rally with a 411 footer hit in the fourth term, making it 5-0, lead the visitors would not lose until he last term.
The second half belonged to the hosts who scored four points, insufficient for a victory, though. Escobar singled to left for Perez’s first point and then Hosmer hit a sacrifice fly to center, permitting Cabrera to cut close the gap to there points. Finally, Gordon hit a 449 footer, and Perez clo0se the game with a fourth meaningless point.
Cleveland are second in the Central with a .511 record including 69 wins and 66 losses, the win over Kansas being their sixth in the past ten games and 30th on the road. Concerning Royals route, they have gone .410 so far this season, percentage which incorporates 57 wins and 82 defeats. The loss to Cleveland was their sixth in the past ten games and 38th at home.
MLB Friday results:
St. Louis Cardinals 8 – 11 Cincinnati Reds
San Diego Padres 0 – 3 Colorado Rockies
San Francisco Giants 6 – 2 Arizona Diamondbacks
Los Angeles Angels 5 – 13 Minnesota Twins
Oakland Athletics 9 – 2 Seattle Mariners
Florida Marlins 3 – 5 Philadelphia Phillies
Atlanta Braves 6 – 8 Los Angeles Dodgers
Houston Astros 2 – 8 Milwaukee Brewers
Boston Red Sox 0 – 10 Texas Rangers
Tampa Bay Rays 2 – 3 Baltimore Orioles
Kansas City Royals 4 – 5 Cleveland Indians
Chicago Cubs 1 – 3 Pittsburgh Pirates
Detroit Tigers 8 – 1 Chicago White Sox
New York Yankees 3 – 2 Toronto Blue Jays
Next fixtures:
St. Louis Cardinals – Cincinnati Reds
San Diego Padres – Colorado Rockies
San Francisco Giants – Arizona Diamondbacks
Los Angeles Angels – Minnesota Twins
Oakland Athletics – Seattle Mariners
Florida Marlins – Philadelphia Phillies
Atlanta Braves – Los Angeles Dodgers
Houston Astros – Milwaukee Brewers
Boston Red Sox – Texas Rangers
Tampa Bay Rays – Baltimore Orioles
Kansas City Royals – Cleveland Indians
Chicago Cubs – Pittsburgh Pirates
Detroit Tigers – Chicago White Sox
New York Yankees – Toronto Blue Jays
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