Friday, May 9th

There was no clear-cut star at the plate, but I’ll give the honors to Jimmy Rollins, who returned from the DL to go 3 for 5 with a Run, a Double, a HR, and 3 RBI.  Ivan Rodriguez, Brian McCann, Brandon Boggs (3 RBI), Garrett Atkins, Emmanuel Burriss, and Lance Berkman also had 3 hits each.  Freddy Sanchez, Aubrey Huff, Alex Gordon, and Luis Gonzalez each drove in 3 Runs.

James Shields threw a one-hit Shutout, racking up 8 Ks, to improve to 4-2 with a 3.14 ERA.   Jon Garland tossed 8 scoreless Innings, but took a no-decision.  C.C. Sabathia threw 7 Innings allowing 1 Run while striking out 9.  He’s still 2-5, but he’s getting better.  Ted Lilly (3-4) allowed 1 Run on 3 Hits in 7 Innings with 10 Ks to outduel Dan Haren (4-2), who allowed 2 Runs in 7 Innings.  Kenny Rogers allowed 2 Runs in 6 Innings to move to 3-3 on the year.  Ian Snell (7 Innings, 1 Run, 2 Hits) and Tom Glavine (7 Innings, 2 Runs)  took no decisions in their duel.  Scott Feldman tossed 6 scoreless Innings for his first Win of the season.  Ricky Nolasco gave up 1 Run on 4 Hits in 6 Innings with 6 Ks for his second Win.  Todd Wellemeyer gave up 2 unearned Runs in a no-decision.   Aaron Cook gave up 1 Run on 3 Hits in 7 Innings to improve to 6-1 with a 2.26 ERA.  Jose Contreras gave up 1 Run in 7 Innings for his third Win.  Brian Moehler threw 5 scoreless Innings for his first Win of the year.

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Thursday, May 8th
Dioner Navarro went 3 for 6 with 2 Runs, a Double, a Grand Slam, and 4 RBI.  Matt Holliday went 4 for 5 with 3 Runs.  Ramon Vazquez went 4 for 6.  Ryan Ludwick had a pair of Solo Shots.  Freddy Sanchez, Jason Bay, Adrian Gonzalez, Omar Quintanilla, Mark Reynolds, Scott Rolen, Luis Gonzalez, Ryan Zimmerman each collected 3 Hits.  Matt Treanor and Nick Markasis each drove in 3 Runs.  Cristian Guzman scored 3 Runs.

Daniel Cabrera threw a Complete Game allowing 1 Run on 3 Hits with 7 Ks to improve to 3-1.  Brandon Webb threw a Complete Game allowing 2 Earned Runs to improve to 8-0 with a 2.41 ERA.  Edwin Jackson fired 8 scoreless Innings, but got stuck with a no-decision.  J.P. Howell provided 2 scoreless Innings of relief for the Win.  Josh Beckett went 7 Innings allowing 1 Run with 8 Ks as he improved to 4-2.  Jorge De La Rose went 5-2/3 Innings allowing 2 Runs while striking out 5 for his first Win of the year.  John “In My Life” Lannan went 6 Innings allowing 1 Run to even up at 3-3 on the year.

It brings me great pleasure to report the trash-talking, can’t back it up Wizards got bounced by the Cavs on their home court.  The “Overrated” One had a triple-double to seal their fate.  Papa John’s apologized for printing LeBron “crybaby” shirts by offering 23 cent pizzas.  The Hawks avoided elimination to even the series at 3 against Boston.  Utah kept T-Mac’s (40 points, 10 rebounds) streak alive as they elimated Houston.  He still hasn’t gotten out of the first round of the playoffs.  Kobe Bryant won the MVP.  Detroit pounded Orlando to take Game 1.  New Orleans drilled San Antonio to win their series opener.  The Celtics weren’t good enough to beat the Hawks on the road, but they were good enough to win Game 7 and the series.  Kobe Bryant dropped 38 to make sure the Lakers took Game 1 against the Jazz.  Detroit made it a 2-0 advantage as they topped Orlando again.  Chauncey Billups led the way with 28 points to celebrate his winning of the Walter J. Kennedy Sportsmanship Award .  New Orleans pounded San Anontio again to take a 2-0 series lead.  In a shocking development Chris Paul (30 points, 12 assists) led the way.  Well, KG showed he can produce when it matters as Boston took Game 1 vs. Cleveland.  Atlanta GM Billy Knight is calling it quits.  Orlando drilled Detroit in Game 3 behind Rashard Lewis’ 33 points.  Detroit still leads the series 2-1.  Kobe’s 34 points led the way as the Lakers took a 2-0 series lead.  Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, and Dwight Howard were named First Team All-NBA.  The Celtics stayed hot at home shutting down LeBron James again and taking a 2-0 series lead.  The Spurs avoided a major hole by taking care of New Orleans in Game 3 behind 62 combined points by Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker.
 

San Jose escaped with an overtime win over Dallas in Game 5.  They still trail 3 games to 2. Joe Pavelski netted the game-winner.  Philly remained hot by taking out Montreal to win their series 4 games to 1.  Pittsburgh turned the lights out on the Rangers to win Game 5 and the series.  Florida signed C Kamil Kreps and W Wade Belak to two-year deals.  Chicago signed Goalie Antti Niemi from the Finnish Elite League.  Toronto fired Coach Paul Maurice.  The Flyers could be without Kimmo Timonen in their series vs. Pittsburgh because of  a blood clot in his ankle.  Detroit jumped out to a 1-0 series lead vs. Dallas.  Johan Franzen scored his 12th playoff goal.

Milwaukee P Yovani Gallardo tore is ACL.  They also kicked Derrick Turnbow to the curb.  Friday:  Dan Uggla, Hunter Pence, and Jose Batista each hit a pair of HRs.  Saturday:  Cristian Guzman, Augie Ojeda, and James Loney all drove in 6 Runs.  Suncay:  Scott Kazmir made his season debut.  Greg Maddux fanned on win #350…again.  Mike Cameron hit a pair of HRs.  Monday:  The Diceman Walketh…Dice-K changed his name to Dice-BB as he walked 8 batters.  He still won though.  Tuesday: Nate McLouth had a pair of HRs.  Lance Berkman had five hits.  Gavin Floyd had a no-hitter broken up with two outs remaining.  Randy Johnson won game #286.  Wednesday:  Joey Votto crushed 3 HRs.  Edison Volquez struck out 10 as he improved to 5-1 with a 1.06 ERA.  Kevin Youkilis and Ryan Zimmerman each hit a pair of HRs.  Placido Polanco collected 5 hits.  Barry Zito allowed 2 runs in 5 Innings, but fell to 0-7.  Carlos Gomez hit for the Cycle.  Thursday:  Mike Mussina picked up win #255.  Brandon Webb improved to 8-0 on the year.  Ryan Ludwick hit a pair of HRs.  Dioner Navarro hit a Grand Slam.

The Vikings placed Kenechi Udeze reserve-non-football-illness list so he can focus on his bout with leukemia.  The Browns extended the contract of GM Phil Savage for three years.  Bust RB Cedric Benson was arrested (and pepper sprayed) for boozin’ and cruisin’ on a boat and resisting arrest.  I wonder if he pulled out the “don’t you know who I am line”?  Six bullet casings recovered after a shooting came from Marvin Harrison’s gun.  Rashard Mendenhall was robbed at gunpoint.  I hope Marvin wasn’t involved in this one too.  Seattle G Rob Sims had knee surgery.  Antwaan Randle El had his knee scoped. Matt Walsh turned over 8 Patriot videotapes to the league.  Dominic Rhodes is returning to Indianapolis.  Who says you can’t go home?

LSU kicked QB Ryan Perrilloux to the curb.  Another Ryan, QB Mallett who transferred from Michigan to Arkansas, will have to sit out a year after the NCAA-holes denied his request for immediate eligiblity.  Florida State T Daron Rose has been ruled academically ineligible.
 

Tennesse booted F Duke Crews and G Ramar Smith off the team because of failed drug tests.  Bob Huggins signed an eleven-year extension with West Virginia.  Later he tripped from “texting while walking” and hit his head.  I would have paid to see that.  Indiana’s Eli Holman will transfer to Detroit Mercy. George Washington kicked Cheyenne Moore and Miles Beatty off the team.  Georgetown’s Jeremiah Rivers is transferring.  Florida International got slapped with four years of probation.  Duquesne’s Shawn James is turning pro.
 
Anthony Kim won the Wachovia Championship.  It his first PGA Tour victory.  Sergio Garcia leads the Players Championship by two strokes.
 
Clint Bowyer won the Sprint Cup race at the Richmond International Raceway.  Denny Hamlin won Friday’s Nationwide Series race on the same track.
 
Big Brown won the 134th Kentucky Derby.  If he can take the Preakness, he’ll win the Triple Crown.  Eight Belles broke both of her front ankles and had to be put down.
 
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Previously I teamed up with Bartolis, a friend of mine for the SportingNews world, to do a re-mix on the 2002 NFL draft.  I’m going to step out on my own to bring you the 2001 version.

#1 Atlanta Falcons - LaDainian Tomlinson
I can say without question that if the Falcons could get a mulligan, they would jump on LT quicker than you can say dogfight. 

#2 Arizona Cardinals - Steve Hutchinson
I know it seems a bit early for a Guard, but considering the success Shaun Alexander, Chester Taylor, and Adrian Peterson have had with him, Arizona would be wise to select the best Guard in the business.

#3 Cleveland Browns - Richard Seymour
They orginally took Gerald Warren, but they would be much happier with the results that Richard Seymour would give them. He, at times, has simply dominated games. He’s been a Pro Bowler five times and an All-Pro three times.

#4 Cincinnati Bengals - Marcus Stroud
Not that Justin Smith was a bad pick for the Bengals, but Marcus Stroud was just a little better. He was named an All-Pro three times.

#5 San Diego Chargers - Kris Jenkins
Since LT is gone, they may as well turn to defense. Kris Jenkins has been a force, twice named All-Pro and three times a Pro Bowler.

#6 New England Patriots - Matt Light
The Patriots got Matt with the 48th pick, but in the re-mixed version they would have to snag him early to protect Tom Brady.

#7 San Francisco 49ers - Reggie Wayne
The 49ers have been hurting for WRs since T.O. forced his way out of town. Reggie Wayne would give them all of the ability, but without the headaches.

#8 Chicago Bears - Steve Smith
The Bears have never really had a gamebreaker at Wide Receiver. Steve Smith certainly fits that bill. David Terrell certainly didn’t pan out.

#9 Seattle Seahawks - Chad Johnson
Instead of drafting Koren Robinson, who alternated between having the dropsies and not being able to put the Pabst Blue Ribbon away, the Seahawks would have been better served drafting Chad Johnson or Ocho Cinco or Keyshawn’s cousin or whatever he’s going by these days. If Seattle would pay Nate Burleson the kind of cash they did, they would have no problem keeping Ocho happy.

#10 Green Bay Packers -T.J. Houshmandzadeh
If you have a chance to get Brett Favre a weapon, you do so. Brett would have been even more productive. Scary.

#11 Carolina Panthers - Casey Hampton
Since they would be missing out on Kris Jenkins (their 2nd Round pick) the Panthers grab Casey Hampton to beef up their defensive front.

#12 St. Louis Rams - Drew Brees
The Greatest Show on Turf would grab their replacement for Kurt Warner, who was never quite the same after this year. Brees would love throwing to the likes of Torry Holt and Isaac Bruce.

#13 Jacksonville Jaguars - Shaun Rogers
With their original pick, Marcus Stroud, off the board already, the Jags turn to Shaun Rogers. I think Rogers would have been even better on a team that wasn’t always in the cellar.

#14 Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Rudi Johnson
Tampa really didn’t have much of a rushing attack after Warrick Dunn left. Rudi would fix that.

#15 Washington Redskins - Nate Clements
The Redskins are going with best availabe as they add a shutdown corner to their defensive backs.

#16 New York Jets - Aaron Schobel
Schoebel is the type of hardworking defensive lineman that Jets fans just love. The two-time Pro Bowler would add to their defensive front.

#17 Seattle Seahawks - Alge Crumpler
If Todd Heap could stay healthy, he would be the pick. However, since he can’t Seattle turns to Alge.

#18 Detroit Lions - Leonard Davis
The Lions chose Jeff Backus out of Michigan, but if they could do it over (and he was available) they would have preferred Leonard Davis.

#19 Pittsburgh Steelers - Kyle Vander Bosch
With their original pick, Casey Hampton, off the board the Steelers would go with Vander Bosch to beef up their D-Line.

#20 St. Louis Rams - Adrian Wilson
The Rams originally drafted fellow Safety Adam Archuleta, but Adrian Wilson has been the better player.

#21 Buffalo Bills - Deuce McAllister
The Bills got Travis Henry in the 2nd Round, but perhaps if they had Deuce they wouldn’t have to draft Willis McGahee later. Maybe playing in Buffalo would help Deuce stay healthy.

#22 New York Giants - Todd Heap
New York fans would be much happier with Heap than have the big mouth Jeremey Shockey a few years later. When healthy Heap is one of the best TEs in the game.

#23 New Orleans Saints - Travis Henry
It seemed like the Saints were ready to end the Ricky Williams experiment so with Deuce and Rudi off the board, the Saints would turn to fellow marijuana aficionado Travis Henry for their rushing attack.

#24 Denver Broncos - Chris Chambers
Chambers would give the Broncos a nice deep threat to go along with Rod Smith.

#25 Philadelphia Eagles - Santana Moss
A ton of great WRs are already off the board so the Birds turn to the speedy Santana Moss. Obviously Freddie Mitchell didn’t work out (except for his grab on that 4th and 26) so Moss would be a major upgrade.

#26 Miami Dolphins - Justin Smith
Smith is a solid DE that would work well with Jason Taylor.

#27 Minnesota Vikings - Derrick Burgess
The Vikings would love Derrick’s pash rushing ability. With teams playing from behind against the high-powered Vikings, Burgess would rack up the sacks.

#28 Oakland Raiders - Jeff Backus
While he hasn’t been an All-Pro, he still has been a solid Tackle since the draft.  He would help a porous Raider line.

#29 St. Louis Rams - Andre Carter
Andre Carter would put a ton of pressure on QBs, especially on the fast track during home games. He could play DE or OLB.

#30 Indianapolis Colts - Fred Smoot
The talent is getting thin, but Smoot had some good seasons at Cornerback for the Redskins.

#31 Baltimore Ravens - Dan Morgan
Injuries derailed a promising career, but Morgan and Ray Lewis would make great teammates.

Wednesday, May 7th

Joey Votto went 3 for 4 with 3 Runs, 3 HRs, 4 RBI, and a Walk.  Carlos Gomez hit for the Cycle.  He scored 2 Runs and knocked in 3. Placido Polanco went 5 for 6 with 2 Runs, a Double, and 3 RBI.  Ryan Zimmerman went 3 fof 4 with 2 Runs, 2 HRs, and 3 RBI.  Kevin Youkilis went 2 for 5 with 2 HRs and 3 RBI.  Nick Punto drove in 5 Runs.  Ryan Church (3 Runs), Nick Markakis, Brian McCann,  Mike Lowell (3 RBI), Magglio Ordonez, Gary Sheffield, Marco Scutaro, Mike Napoli, Mark Grudzielanekeach, and Jose Guillen each had 3 Hits.  David DeJesus and Mike Redmond each drove in 3. 

Livan Hernandez tossed a Complete Game allowing 1 Run to improve to 6-1.  Cliff Lee threw 7 more scoreless Innings with 7 Ks to improve to 6-0 with a 0.81 ERA.  Edinson Volquez pitched 7 scoreless innings allowing 4 Hits (and 6 Walks) as he struck out 10 to improve to 5-1 with a 1.06 ERA.  John Maine sparkled allowing 1 Run on 4 Hits in 8-1/3 innings to improve to 4-2 with a 3.00 ERA.  Tim Hudson gave up 2 Runs in 7 Innings to improve to 5-2 with a 2.90 ERA.  Phil Dumatrait struck out 5 in 5-2/3 scoreless Innings for his first win of the year.  Shaun Marcum improved to 4-2 with a 2.59 ERA as he outdueled (8-2/3 Innings, 2 Runs, 9 Ks) Matt Garza (6-2/3 Innings, 1 Run).  Burke Badenhop struck out 7 in 5-2/3 Innings as he allowed 2 Runs for his first Win.  Roy Oswalt gave up 3 Runs in 7 Innings while striking out 9 for a no-decision.  Zach Greinke gave up 3 Runs in 7 Innings with 8 Ks to improve to 4-1 with a 1.80 ERA.  Adam Wainwright threw 7 scoreless Innings, but took a no-decision.  Micah Owings struck out 7 while allowing 3 Runs in 7 Innings for a no-decision.  At the plate he went 1 for 3 with a Double.  Vincente Padilla (7 scoreless Innings, 2 Runs, 8 Ks) improved to 5-2 with a 3.02 ERA as he outdueled Erik Bedard (7 Innings, 2 Runs, 5 Ks).

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In 2006 Joe Mauer lit the league up to the tune of a Batting Crown worthy .347 average.  There was a lot of pressure from fans and local media for Joe to be more of a power hitter.   In part because he’s such a good hitter that we wanted to see more, and in part because typically #3 hitters hit HRs and drive in a ton of Runs. 

He “struggled” last year hitting a very un-Joe Mauerlike .293.  He struck out almost as many times last year, 51, as he did in 2006, 54, despite playing in 31 fewer games.  That continued into the early part of this season.  He was again pressing early in the year hitting .238  with 5 strikouts as of April 14th in 12 Games.  Since then, though, he’s hitting .407 (24 for 59) with 13 Runs, 7 Doubles and 9 RBI in 16 Games with only 3 Ks.  He hasn’t hit a HR all season, but when your catcher is hitting .337 with 20 Runs and 9 Doubles through 31 Games, you can’t really complain all that much. 

I think he’s no longer trying to be someone that he’s not.  Instead, he’s being what he’s meant to be…one of the league’s best hitters.  Let’s hope he stays that way.

Two of the most impressive individual streaks are Joe DiMaggio’s 56 game hitting streak and Orel Hershiser’s 59 consecutive scoreless innings.  For their accomplishments they took home the 1941 MVP and the 1988 Cy Young Award.  However, were they the best that year?  You be the judge.

Joe DiMaggio - 193 Hits in 541 At Bats (.357), 122 Runs, 43 Doubles, 11 Triples, 30 HRs, 125 RBI, 4 SB, 76 Walks, 13 Ks (wow), .440 On-base %, .643 Slugging %, 1.083 OPS

Ted Williams - 185 Hits in 456 At Bats (.406), 135 Runs, 33 Doubles, 3 Triples, 37 HRs, 120 RBI, 2 SBs, 147 Walks, 27 Ks, .553 On-base %, .735 Slugging %, 1.287 OPS

Yes, the Yankee Clipper had the streak and his team won the World Series, but Ted Williams numbers were simply amazing.  His batting average was the 19th highest ever, the 8th highest in the 20th Century, and it hasn’t been approached since.  His On-base % is the third highest ever, and the highest if you discount Barry Bonds’ steroid-aided 2002 & 2004 seasons.  His Slugging % is the 17th best ever, and tenth or eleventh (depending on whether you think Jeff Bagwell used steroids in 1994) ever if you take away Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, and Sammy Sosa’s steroid aided years.  The Splendid Splinter had almost as many hits as the Yankee Clipper in 85 fewer at bats.  He scored more Runs, hit more HRs, and walked almost twice as much as Joe DiMaggio.  Obviously with the spectacular season Joltin’ Joe had, plus the streak, I can’t argue his worthiness for the MVP.  However, Ted Williams numbers were, in fact better.

Now let’s look at the 1988 Cy Young Race.

Orel Hershiser - 35 Games, 34 Starts, 267 Innings, 23-8 (.742 winning percentage), 2.26 ERA, 1.052 WHIP, 15 Complete Games, 8 Shutouts, 178 Strikeouts, Gold Glove.

David Cone - 35 Games, 28 Starts, 231-1/3 Innings, 20-3 (.870 winning percentage), 2.22 ERA, 1.115 WHIP, 8 Complete Games, 4 Shutouts, 213 Strikeouts.

Again, Orel took his team on his back and they rode him to the World Series title.  He had that unbelievable streak.  However, if you are looking at the numbers as a whole you’ll see Cone won nearly as many games, at a much higher clip, with a lower ERA and more Strikeouts.  Orel had a little better WHIP and finished what he started twice as often as Cone.  Like the Joe D-Ted Williams debate, either answer is correct.  While I can easily justify Orel winning the Cy Young that year, if you simply look at the stats, you’ll see Cone had the better numbers. 

So are streaks overrated?  In some instances I’d say they are.  However, when they are as impressive as Joe DiMaggio’s and Orel Hershiser’s coupled with a World Series title, I’d say not in these cases. 

Tuesday, May 6th

Lance Berkman went 5 for 5 with 4 Runs, 2 Doubles, an RBI, and 2 SBs.  Garrett Anderson went 3 for 5 with a HR and 5 RBI.  Nate McLouth went 3 for 5 with 2 Runs, 2 HRs, and 3 RBI.  Brian Giles, Ryan Ludwick, and Luis Gonzalez each collected 4 Hits.  Manny Ramirez, Kevin Cash, Hideki Matsui, Rich Aurilia, Freddy Sanchez, Carlos Lee (3 RBI), Clint Barmes, Blake DeWitt (4 RBI) each had 3 Hits.  David Dellucci, Jose Castillo, Eric Bruntlett, Stephen Drew, Michael Young, Josh Hamilton, David Murphy, and Chris Iannetta each had 3 RBIs.

Four-way tie for top pitcher.  Gavin Floyd (8-1/3 Innings, 1 Hit, 1 unearned Run) took a no-hitter into the 9th, but it was broken up by Joe Mauer.  He improved to 3-1 with a 2.50 ERA.  Scott Olsen went 8-2/3 scoreless innings allowing 2 Hits while striking out 8 to improve to 4-1 with a 2.22 ERA. Tim Wakefield fired 8 two-hit scoreless Innings with 6 Ks to improve to 3-1 with a 3.33 ERA.  Carlos Zambrano allowed 3 Hits in 8 scoreless Innings to improve to 5-1 with a 1.80 ERA.  Jair Jurrjens allowed 1 Run in 6 Innings with 8 Ks to improve to 4-2 with a 2.84 ERA.  A.J Burnett got shelled (5 Runs in 6 Innings), but he struck out 10.  Justin Duchscherer gave up 2 Runs in 7 Innings to improve to 3-1 with a 2.45 ERA.  Sidney Ponson twirled another gem allowing 1 Run in 7 Innings to improve to 2-0 with a 1.33 ERA.

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Time for the 21st installment of the NFL Free Agent Report.  Click here for a link to earlier reports.

David Diehl
The Giants Left Tackle (who converted from Guard) received a shiny, new six-year, $31 million contract.  He has started 80 consecutive games for the G-Men. 

Hank Poteat
The New York Jets were also in the spending mood as they signed the cornerback to a one-year deal.  He recorded 37 tackles last year and picked off a couple of passes. 

Pierson Prioleau
The Jaguars added the Safety Priolrsu, who played with Washington last year.  He had 44 tackles last year.

Cinco de May Edition.

Monday, May 5th
Eric Bruntlett went 2 for 5 with a Run, a Triple, and 3 RBI.   Wladimir Balentien went 2 for 3 with a HR and 3 RBI.  Mike Lowell, Shannon Stewart, Geovany Soto, Yadier Molina, Chris Iannetta, Geoff Jenkins, Emil Brown and Carlos Ruiz banged out three hits each.  P Jaime Moyer collected a couple of Hits. 

Ervin Santana threw a four-hit shutout with 9 Ks to improve to 6-0 with a 2.02 ERA.  Brett Tomko (7 scoreless Innings, 2 Hits, 7 Ks) took a no-decision in the affair.  Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed 1 Run on 2 Hits in 5 Innings to improve to 5-0 with a 2.43 ERA.  He did walk eight batters though.  Dustin McGowan (7-1/3 scoreless Innings, 4 Hits, 6 Ks) outdueled Javier Vazquez (7-2/3 Innings, 1 Run, 9 Ks).  Ryan Dempster allowed 5 Runs (all of them unearned) in 6 Innings with 6 Ks.  He lost to Johnny Cueto, who allowed 3 Runs in 6 Innings with 8 Ks.  At least those who bought high on him can feel good about this start.  Josh Rupe pitched 4 one-hit scoreless Innings of relief.  Jamie Moyer gave up 2 Runs in 7 Innings with 5 Ks for his 2nd Win of the year.  Chad Billingsley allowed 1 Run in 6 Innings for his 2nd Win.  Garrett Olson (6-1/3 Innings, 1 Run, 4 Hits, 7 Ks) and Dana Eveland (7 scoreless Innings, 3 Hits, 4 Ks) each took no-decision in their pitchers’ duel.

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