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| LA goes for fourth straight win against Rockies |
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09/13/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Los Angeles Dodgers will shoot for their fourth straight win this evening, when they resume a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The Dodgers remained 3 1/2 games ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the National League West standings with Friday's 7-2 victory in the series opener, while the D'Backs defeated the Reds. James Loney had two hits and drove in three runs, while Matt Kemp went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored for the Dodgers, who have won 11 of 12 |
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| D'Backs, Reds resume series in desert |
MLB Baseball |
09/13/2008 |
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| 's 3-2 win over Cincinnati in the series opener, as starter Brandon Webb recorded his 20th win of the season with eight shutout innings of five-hit ball. Chad Qualls posted his third save of the season for the D'Backs, who are 3 1/2 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West standings. Chris Young and Adam Dunn each knocked in a run for Arizona, which opened a seven-game homestand on a positive note. The Diamondbacks will hand the ball to Randy Johnson on Saturday. He is winless (0-1) over his last four s |
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| Loney, Dodgers keep pace in NL West, defeat Rockies |
MLB Baseball |
09/13/2008 |
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| Denver, CO (MySportsbook) - James Loney had two hits and drove in three runs, as the surging Los Angeles Dodgers downed the floundering Colorado Rockies, 7-2, in the first of three straight games at Coors Field. Matt Kemp went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored for the Dodgers, who have won three straight games and 11 of 12 overall. Manny Ramirez collected two hits and knocked in a run, while Nomar Garciaparra scored twice. "We've jelled on both the hitting and the pitching side," Kemp said. "Everything is j |
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| MLB postseason tiebreaker sites determined |
MLB Baseball |
09/12/2008 |
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| be conducted when necessary. Tiebreaker scenarios: AL East: Tampa Bay at Boston AL Central: Minnesota @ Chicago White Sox AL wild card: Minnesota @ Boston NL East: New York Mets @ Philadelphia NL Central: Chicago Cubs @ Milwaukee NL West: Arizona @ Los Angeles Dodgers NL wild card: Milwaukee @ Philadelphia; Milwaukee @ Houston; Milwaukee @ St. Louis; Houston @ Philadelphia; St. Louis @ Philadelphia; Houston @ St. Louis It is important to note the following when it comes to the tiebreaker scenario: If two clubs fr |
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| Scorching Dodgers continue trek with visit to Colorado |
MLB Baseball |
09/12/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The National League West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers will continue their lengthy 10-game road trip tonight with the first of three straight games against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The Dodgers are 3 1/2 games ahead of the floundering Arizona Diamondbacks in the division standings and have won two straight and 10 of 11 games to further distance themselves in the West. Manny Ramirez has been a huge factor for Los Angeles and owns four home runs and 11 RBI over his last five games. In We |
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| D'Backs' Webb goes for win No. 20 vs. Reds |
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09/12/2008 |
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| ime to win his 20th game, while the Diamondbacks hope to halt a season-long losing streak tonight in the opener of a three-game series with the visiting Cincinnati Reds at Chase Field. Arizona has lost six straight and is now 3 1/2 games back of the Los Angeles Dodgers for first place in the National League West. The Diamondbacks held at least a share of first place in the standings from April 6-September 6, a span of 136 days, but have lost 14 of their last 18 and are now in danger of missing out on the postseaso |
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| Dodgers activate Penny from DL |
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09/11/2008 |
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| San Diego, CA (MySportsbook) - The Los Angeles Dodgers activated pitcher Brad Penny from the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday. Penny, who is 6-9 this season with a 6.05 earned run average, made his return in the Dodgers' bullpen. He faced three batters in LA's 7-2 win over San Diego, but failed to retire any of them, charged with two hits and a run. |
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| Phillies' Jenkins activated from DL |
MLB Baseball |
09/10/2008 |
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| work) - The Philadelphia Phillies activated outfielder Geoff Jenkins from the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday. Jenkins had been on the DL since August 23 with a right hip flexor strain he had suffered in the third inning of an 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 23. He led off the frame with an infield single, but appeared to be limping after he beat out Dodgers third baseman Casey Blake's throw to first. He is batting .246 with nine home runs and 29 RBI in 108 games this season. The team also ann |
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| Diamondbacks hope to halt skid versus Giants |
MLB Baseball |
09/10/2008 |
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| the Arizona Diamondbacks back into the win column this afternoon, when they take on the San Francisco Giants in the finale of a three-game series at AT&T Park. The Diamondbacks have lost five straight games and dropped to 2 1/2 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for the top spot in the National League West division, a position they once held comfortably. They have also lost nine in a row on the road. Haren, meanwhile, has lost two straight starts and is winless in his last three outings. He lasted a season- |
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| Dodgers' Lowe puts streak on line in clash with Padres |
MLB Baseball |
09/10/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - Derek Lowe will try to extend his streak of 19 consecutive scoreless innings tonight, when the Los Angeles Dodgers conclude a three-game series with the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Lowe is 3-1 with a 1.02 ERA over his last five starts, and 14 innings of his current shutout streak have come in back-to-back starts versus Arizona. That includes last Friday's outing in which he hurled eight scoreless frames while allowing just two hits and a pair of walks. The 35-year-old is now 12-11 with a 3. |
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