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| Rockies' Stewart receives NL Rookie of the Month award |
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08/11/2008 |
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| e home run, five doubles and eight runs scored with a .614 slugging percentage and a .519 on-base percentage for the Rockies. Stewart, the 10th overall selection in the 2003 draft, recorded a hit in 11 of his 12 games, including four two-hit games and a pair of three-hit games. On July 22 against the Dodgers, Stewart went 3-for-3 with a home run and tied a career-high with four RBI. Other rookies receiving votes included Florida Marlins right-handed pitcher Chris Volstad and Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto. |
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| Mets send Pedro to the hill for makeup test with Pirates |
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08/11/2008 |
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| . He struck out three and walked four. Tyler Yates (4-3) took the loss after giving up three runs on three hits in an inning of work. In New York, Josh Johnson tossed seven strong innings and Dan Uggla doubled twice and knocked in three runs, as the Florida Marlins downed the Mets, 8-2, to salvage the finale of a three-game set. With the win, the Marlins pulled within a half-game of New York for second place in the NL East. The Mets fell to two games behind the first-place Phillies. Mike Pelfrey (10-8) gave up |
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| Rough waters: Marlins begin tough stretch with test against Cards |
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08/11/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Florida Marlins kick off a tough stretch of games tonight but at least have the luxury of playing in front of their home crowd. The Marlins will welcome the St. Louis Cardinals to Dolphin Stadium on Monday for the first of four consecutive matchups in South Beach. They will then host the Chicago Cubs for three more games as they battle for positioning in the competitive NL East division. Florida is currently 2 1/2 games behind Philadelphia for the top spot, while the New York Mets are s |
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| NL East-leading Phils head west to take on Manny and the Dodgers |
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08/11/2008 |
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| lies will take their show on the road tonight, starting with the first of four straight matchups against Manny Ramirez and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chavez Ravine. Philadelphia is two games ahead of the New York Mets and 2 1/2 games in front of the Florida Marlins in the division standings. The Phillies grabbed a hint of breathing room in the division following Sunday's 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the finale of a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park. Chase Utley clubbed a two-run homer in th |
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| Johnson, Uggla help Marlins salvage win against Mets |
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08/10/2008 |
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| Flushing, NY (MySportsbook) - Josh Johnson tossed seven strong innings, and Dan Uggla doubled twice and knocked in three runs as the Florida Marlins downed the New York Mets, 8-2, to salvage the finale of a three-game set. Johnson (3-0) scattered five hits and two runs, striking out five and walking two for Florida. The 24-year-old right-hander continued to pitch well since returning from Tommy John surgery, as the Marlins have won all six of his starts, during which he has logged a 3.19 ERA. "J.J. was outs |
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| Hernandez set for Colorado debut against Padres |
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08/10/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - Former postseason hero Livan Hernandez makes his first appearance with Colorado today when the Rockies host the San Diego Padres in the finale of a three-game series at Coors Field. Hernandez, who starred for the Florida Marlins en route to a World Series title in 1997, began the 2008 season with the Minnesota Twins and was 10-8 with a 5.48 earned run average in 23 starts before he was waived last week upon the return of starter Francisco Liriano. The Rockies put in a claim and will use the |
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| Marlins' Johnson tries to remain unbeaten against Mets |
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08/10/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - It seems as if Florida Marlins starter Josh Johnson enjoys pitching against the New York Mets, as evidenced by his unbeaten record against them. Today, Johnson will lead the Marlins in the finale of a three- game series against the familiar foe at Shea Stadium. Johnson has faced the Mets four times in his career and is a perfect 3-0 with a 1.52 earned run average while holding New York hitters to a lowly .185 batting average. He last faced the Mets on July 30 at Dolphin Stadium and earned t |
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| Beltran, Mets edge Marlins |
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08/09/2008 |
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| Flushing, NY (MySportsbook) - Carlos Beltran went 3-for-3 with a solo home run, three RBI and two runs scored as the New York Mets downed the Florida Marlins, 8-6, in the second of three at Shea Stadium. Daniel Murphy hit the first home run of his career, a pinch-hit two-run blast in the sixth, while Carlos Delgado added a two-run shot for the Mets, who have won three straight. "It was a great game," said Beltran. "We scored early and that always helps. Whenever you do that you are going to give your team o |
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| Mets purchase contract of Stokes to make spot start |
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08/09/2008 |
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| Flushing, NY (MySportsbook) - The New York Mets purchased the contract of pitcher Brian Stokes from Triple-A New Orleans to make a spot start for Saturday's game against the Florida Marlins. Stokes, 28, has made 23 appearances -- 22 starts -- in Triple-A this season, compiling a 10-8 record with a 4.41 earned run average. Stokes recorded a 3-7 record and 6.46 ERA in 64 games -- including four starts -- with Tampa Bay in 2006-07. The spot start comes in the wake of John Maine's stint on the disabled list wit |
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| Mets, Marlins continue key NL East series at Shea |
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08/09/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The New York Mets are starting to heat up and will resume an important NL East division series this evening versus the Florida Marlins at Shea Stadium. The Mets, who are just one game behind Philadelphia for the top spot in the division standings, have won two straight and three of four following a four- game losing streak. In Friday's 3-0 victory over the Marlins in the series opener, David Wright clubbed a two-run homer and Carlos Delgado added a solo shot for New York. Mets starter Olive |
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