SubscribeJML update: Games of Sept. 1
Danny Valencia (Twins) drove in the winning run in the 10th as Minnesota edged the Tigers, 2-1. Valencia, third from left in the photo, had singled earlier in the game and is batting .332 since his call-up on June 3.
Ike Davis (Mets) was 0-2 with a walk as Braves swept NY, 4-1.
Craig Breslow pitched 1.1 scoreless innings as Oakland lost to the Yankees, 4-3.
Ryan Braun was 0-4 with a strike out as Milwaukee fell to the red hot Reds, 6-1.
Brad Ausmus (Dodgers) did not play the LA’s 5-1 loss to the Phillies.
Ian Kinsler (Rangers) was activated from the DL but did not appear in the 4-3 win over the Royals.
Jason Marquis did not appear in Washington’s loss against the Marlins, but it was such a bizarre contest I thought I’d mention it. After the Nats score one run in the top of the first, the Marlins answered with five. Washington scored twice in the second, the Marlins answered with five, then added four in the third for the 14-3 lead. The Nats acted liked gnats as they chipped away, but the “fish” had bitten too much. Final score, 16-10. Plus the fight:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t45gLfyjnBs
Sorry for the poor quality, but the spoilsports at MLB and ESPN won’t allow direct embedding.
One of the announcers complains that Nyjer Morgan shouldn’t have been stealing bases with his team down by 11 after three innings? “Tired form,” he calls it. Maybe he shouldn’t be involved in discussing COMPETITIVE sports. What, the Nationals should have just given up? Maybe MLB should institute a mercy rule? Or is it something more insidious?
Out of action: Kevin Youkilis (Red Sox), John Grabow (Cubs), Gabe Kapler (Rays), Scott Feldman (Rangers)
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