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| Marlins, Giants close out set by the bay |
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08/21/2008 |
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| nsecutive wins for the first time since the end of July, and will conclude a three-game series today against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. The Marlins haven't recorded back-to-back wins since beating the New York Mets on July 30 and the Colorado Rockies the following day. Their last series win occurred earlier this month when the Marlins won two of three games at Philadelphia from August 5-7. Florida has lost two of three, five of seven and eight of its last 12 games, including Wednesday's 6-5 loss |
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| Dodgers end homestand aiming to get on track versus Rockies |
MLB Baseball |
08/21/2008 |
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| (Sportsbooks) - The Los Angeles Dodgers are slipping fast in the NL West race and will try to close out a lengthy homestand on a positive note this afternoon in the finale of a three-game set versus the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers opened the homestand with five straight wins, including a four- game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies, but have dropped three of their last four games. In Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Rockies in the second test of this series, Russell Martin and Jeff Kent each |
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| Hawpe's late hit helps Rockies edge error-prone Dodgers |
MLB Baseball |
08/21/2008 |
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| Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbooks) - Brad Hawpe knocked in the go-ahead run in top of the ninth inning, as the Colorado Rockies rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-3, in the middle test of a three-game series from Chavez Ravine. Hawpe finished 2-for-4 with a walk and drove in three runs for Colorado, which has won five games in a row to match its season-high. Troy Tulowitzki clubbed his fifth home run of the season. "Hits have been falling in for men," Hawpe said. "That's the key, hit them where they ain't." |
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| Rox disable P Herges, recall P Speier |
MLB Baseball |
08/20/2008 |
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| Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbooks) - The Colorado Rockies placed pitcher Matt Herges on the 15-day disabled list with lower back stiffness Wednesday and recalled pitcher Ryan Speier from Triple-A Colorado Springs. The roster move is retroactive to August 18. Herges, 38, is 3-4 with a 5.09 earned run average in 51 games for the Rockies this season. He last pitched August 17 against Washington and allowed consecutive singles to the only two batters he faced. The right-hander had allowed runs in seven of his last 1 |
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| Dodgers send Billingsley to hill versus Rockies |
MLB Baseball |
08/20/2008 |
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| (Sportsbooks) - The pitcher who has emerged into the unlikely ace of the Los Angeles Dodgers' staff will be asked to play the role of spoiler when the National League West contenders resume a three-game series against the visiting Colorado Rockies this evening. On a team that contains former All-Star hurlers Brad Penny and Derek Lowe and just recently added future Hall of Famer Greg Maddux, Chad Billingsley has been the Dodgers' best and most consistent pitcher this season. The talented 24-year-old leads Lo |
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| Harden, Cubs blank Reds |
MLB Baseball |
08/20/2008 |
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| since Chicago acquired him from Oakland. "I have to give a lot of credit to Soto. Every game we've worked together, we've been on the same page." Game Notes The Cubs are 12-4 in August...Harden is 8-2 on the season between Oakland and the Cubs with a 2.04 ERA. His ERA in seven starts with Chicago is 1.50...Reds starter Aaron Harang will miss his next start, which was scheduled for Thursday, due to neck spasms. Josh Fogg will start in his place, and Harang will try to go on Friday against the Colorado Rockies. |
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| Stewart, Hawpe power Rockies past Dodgers |
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08/20/2008 |
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| Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbooks) - Ian Stewart hit a three-run homer and finished with a career-high five RBI while Brad Hawpe continued his recent strong offensive play with a two-run homer, as the Colorado Rockies defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers, 8-3, in the opener of a three-game series at Dodger Stadium. Hawpe, who finished 1-for-3 with three runs scored, is batting .478 with four home runs and nine RBI during his current six-game hit streak for the Rockies, who have won four straight games. Matt Holliday |
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| LA tries to beef up division mark vs. Rox |
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08/19/2008 |
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| rts Network) - If the Los Angeles Dodgers have designs on winning the National League West, they'll probably have to fare better in games within the division. Los Angeles will attempt to improve upon its mediocre record against Western foes when the Colorado Rockies come to Dodger Stadium tonight for the start of a three-game series. The Dodgers are currently tied with Arizona for first place in the West with identical 64-60 records, but the Diamondbacks have been the far more successful team in divisional play |
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| Rockies use long ball to hand Nats 10th straight loss |
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08/17/2008 |
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| Washington, DC (Sportsbooks) - Ian Stewart and Seth Smith hit three-run homers and Brad Hawpe added a solo shot as the Colorado Rockies defeated the Washington Nationals, 7-2, sweeping a three-game series at Nationals Park. Willy Taveras finished with three hits, including a double for the Rockies, who have won four of their last five. Aaron Cook (15-8) earned the win after going five innings. The right-hander allowed two runs on seven hits, while striking out four and walking three. He improved to 9-3 on t |
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| Rockies try to hang 10th straight loss on lowly Nats |
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08/17/2008 |
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| (Sportsbooks) - The Washington Nationals will be attempting to avoid a double-digit losing streak for the first time since the team moved to the nation's capital in this afternoon's clash with the visiting Colorado Rockies. Washington's skid reached nine consecutive games following Saturday's 13-6 beating at the hands of the Rockies. It's the third time this season the Nationals, whose 44-80 overall record is the worst in the majors, have dropped nine in a row. The franchise last lost 10 straight games duri |
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