In Arizona, the Athletics spotted Gio Gonzalez to a 4-0 lead after 2 innings, but Gio could not get through the 3rd. Gonzalez gave up 3 runs, on 6 hits, no walks, striking out 1 and leaving the game with a 4-3 lead in the A's 15-6 win. Gonzalez and Josh Outman are the 2 main combatants for the #5 spot in Oakland's rotation.
The Rangers edged the White Sox 2-1. Elizardo Ramirez pitched a scoreless frame for Texas, and Greg Golson got into the game, but did not get an at bat. Ramirez has pitched 4 times so far, accumulating 4.1 innings, giving up only 1 hit, no walks, and 3 strike outs in his audition to make the team. Golson is 5 for 12 (that's .417), including 2 doubles, 2 runs scored and 3 RBI. Greg is probably headed for AAA Oklahoma in the PCL. On the White Sox side, Gavin Floyd will start Sunday's game. He has not pitched since Feb. 26, apparently nursing some minor injury or some soreness.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Night games Friday
The Phillies dropped a 4-3 decision to the Blue Jays last night in Dunedin, Sergio Escalona gave up the winning run in the bottom of the 8th inning, allowing a walk and a hit, while picking up a strike out.
The Phils will take on the Tigers Saturday, with J.A. Happ among the pitchers on the schedule to work.
Atlanta 2-hit Houston last night, creaming the Astros, 13-0. Michael Bourn was 0 for 3.
In the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo, China eliminated Chinese Taipei, 4-1 to stay alive, and then Japan blasted Korea 14-2. The victory automatically moves the defending champs into the next round in San Diego while Korea will take on China in an elimination game. The winner of that game will also advance, but will take on Japan before leaving Tokyo.
Games begin in 2 more pools today with, including the USA against Canada in Toronto. Check my previous posts for all of today's games, or go to http://worldbaseballclassic.com to see the entire schedule for the tournament.
The Phils will take on the Tigers Saturday, with J.A. Happ among the pitchers on the schedule to work.
Atlanta 2-hit Houston last night, creaming the Astros, 13-0. Michael Bourn was 0 for 3.
In the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo, China eliminated Chinese Taipei, 4-1 to stay alive, and then Japan blasted Korea 14-2. The victory automatically moves the defending champs into the next round in San Diego while Korea will take on China in an elimination game. The winner of that game will also advance, but will take on Japan before leaving Tokyo.
Games begin in 2 more pools today with, including the USA against Canada in Toronto. Check my previous posts for all of today's games, or go to http://worldbaseballclassic.com to see the entire schedule for the tournament.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Preseason HomeSiders-Friday
Not a lot of HomeSiders in action Friday, here is what I have gathered:
Oakland bombed Seattle 12-1. Josh Outman threw 2.2 innings in relief, allowing 1 run on 5 hits,no walks, and 3 strike outs for the Athletics.
The Diamondbacks defeated Team Mexico, 4-2, in Mexico's final tune-up before they begin play in the WBC. Chris Roberson was 0 for 2 for Arizona.
The White Sox pummeled Australia, and our boys on the Aussie team had a forgettable day. Brad Harman: 0 for 3, 2 Ks; Joel Naughton, 0 for 4, 3 Ks; and Drew Naylor gave up a home run and walked 2, without recording an out.
There are 3 Grapefruit League games tonight: Houston v Atlanta, Detroit v NY Yankees, and Toronto v Philadelphia, as well as the elimination game in the WBC in Tokyo.
Oakland bombed Seattle 12-1. Josh Outman threw 2.2 innings in relief, allowing 1 run on 5 hits,no walks, and 3 strike outs for the Athletics.
The Diamondbacks defeated Team Mexico, 4-2, in Mexico's final tune-up before they begin play in the WBC. Chris Roberson was 0 for 2 for Arizona.
The White Sox pummeled Australia, and our boys on the Aussie team had a forgettable day. Brad Harman: 0 for 3, 2 Ks; Joel Naughton, 0 for 4, 3 Ks; and Drew Naylor gave up a home run and walked 2, without recording an out.
There are 3 Grapefruit League games tonight: Houston v Atlanta, Detroit v NY Yankees, and Toronto v Philadelphia, as well as the elimination game in the WBC in Tokyo.
WBC-Korea shuts out Chinese Taipei
Team Korea was all over Chinese Taipei from the very beginning this morning, scoring 6 runs in the first inning, including 4 on a grand slam by Jin Young Lee, en route to a 9-0 victory. Chinese Taipei (formerly Taiwan) will face China at 10:30 tonight with the loser done for the tournament. The game will be on ESPN2. The winners bracket game between Japan and Korea, who met 3 times in the 2006 classic, will be at 5:00 AM tomorrow morning. Korea won 2 of the 3 meetings last time, but Japan won the big one, in the semifinal before going on to top Cuba to win the inaugural tournament.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
WBC kicks off
The 2009 World Baseball Classic is underway in the Asian pool. The entire tournament will be televised on MLBN, ESPN, and ESPN2. Defending champion Japan opened play with a 4-0 victory over China today in Tokyo. The next game in Korea vs Chinese Taipei. If you set your alarm, the game will be played at 4:30 AM Eastern time televised on ESPN2. (I believe there will be a replay Friday afternoon on the same network.) Then at 10:30 PM(which is actually Saturday afternoon in Tokyo), the loser of the second game will play China in the first elimination game of the tournament.
The USA opens play in Toronto on Saturday against Canada at 2:00 on ESPN, followed Saturday night by Venezuela vs Italy at 8:00 on MLBN. Also Saturday in San Juan, the Netherlands will face Dominican Republic at 11:00 AM(ESPN2), then Puerto Rico will take on Panama at 5:00(ESPN). On Sunday in Mexico City, Republic of South Africa will take on Cuba at 2:00(MLBN), then Mexico and Australia will tangle at 8:00(MLBN).
The USA opens play in Toronto on Saturday against Canada at 2:00 on ESPN, followed Saturday night by Venezuela vs Italy at 8:00 on MLBN. Also Saturday in San Juan, the Netherlands will face Dominican Republic at 11:00 AM(ESPN2), then Puerto Rico will take on Panama at 5:00(ESPN). On Sunday in Mexico City, Republic of South Africa will take on Cuba at 2:00(MLBN), then Mexico and Australia will tangle at 8:00(MLBN).
Thursday's Highlights
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated Team Australia 10-5 on Thursday. Brad Harman was 2 for 4, a single and a home run, scoring 2 runs for the Aussies.
Oakland split their squad on Thursday , with half of the Athletics beating the Giants, 4-2. Adrian Cardenas struck out in his only at bat. "A.C." is 2 for 9 so far this spring, and appears to be slated for AAA Sacramento. The other half of the A's topped South Africa's WBC team, 6-1.
The Braves doubled up Venezuela, 8-4. Victor Moreno was the losing pitcher, suffering through a very tough inning. Victor walked 4 hitters, gave up 1 hit, and all 5 scored. Ouch!!
The Reds scored 5 in the 10th inning to defeat the Pirates, 10-6, the last 4 runs coming on a walk off grand slam by Darnell McDonald. McDonald played in 4 games for the Twins in 2007, and 17 games for the Orioles in 2004. Jason Jaramillo was 0 for 2 for the Pirates, and is hitting .286 so far this spring.
The Houston Astros rallied for 6 runs in the 5th inning to defeat Team Panama, 7-5. Michael Bourn was 1 for 4 and stole another base, his 4th by my count. Avelino Asprilla relieved Ruben Tejada at shortstop and was 0 for 1. It appears Avelino will be the utility man for Panama.
Team USA defeated the Phillies 9-6. Ryan Howard belted a 3-run homer, Jason Donald added a solo shot, and Lou Marson went 2 for 4. Kyle Kendrick started and took the loss, pitching 2.2 innings, giving up 4 runs on 5 hits(including a 3-run homer by Chipper Jones), before giving way to Antonio Bastardo, who did not fare much better. Bastardo gave up 5 runs in 2.1 innings, including 3 home runs. Ryan Braun and Brian McCann went back-to back on him in the 4th, and then Adam Dunn hit a 2-run bomb in the 5th. Joe Bisenius pitched an inning against the Phils, giving up 1 run on 3 hits.
Oakland split their squad on Thursday , with half of the Athletics beating the Giants, 4-2. Adrian Cardenas struck out in his only at bat. "A.C." is 2 for 9 so far this spring, and appears to be slated for AAA Sacramento. The other half of the A's topped South Africa's WBC team, 6-1.
The Braves doubled up Venezuela, 8-4. Victor Moreno was the losing pitcher, suffering through a very tough inning. Victor walked 4 hitters, gave up 1 hit, and all 5 scored. Ouch!!
The Reds scored 5 in the 10th inning to defeat the Pirates, 10-6, the last 4 runs coming on a walk off grand slam by Darnell McDonald. McDonald played in 4 games for the Twins in 2007, and 17 games for the Orioles in 2004. Jason Jaramillo was 0 for 2 for the Pirates, and is hitting .286 so far this spring.
The Houston Astros rallied for 6 runs in the 5th inning to defeat Team Panama, 7-5. Michael Bourn was 1 for 4 and stole another base, his 4th by my count. Avelino Asprilla relieved Ruben Tejada at shortstop and was 0 for 1. It appears Avelino will be the utility man for Panama.
Team USA defeated the Phillies 9-6. Ryan Howard belted a 3-run homer, Jason Donald added a solo shot, and Lou Marson went 2 for 4. Kyle Kendrick started and took the loss, pitching 2.2 innings, giving up 4 runs on 5 hits(including a 3-run homer by Chipper Jones), before giving way to Antonio Bastardo, who did not fare much better. Bastardo gave up 5 runs in 2.1 innings, including 3 home runs. Ryan Braun and Brian McCann went back-to back on him in the 4th, and then Adam Dunn hit a 2-run bomb in the 5th. Joe Bisenius pitched an inning against the Phils, giving up 1 run on 3 hits.
Taylor Buchholz
The Colorado Rockies announced today that Taylor Buchholz will be out for at least a month due to a strained ligament in his pitching elbow. Buchholz was the starter in the first ever BlueClaws game.
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