Monmouth Park Barn Notes – Thursday, August 16Monmouth Park Barn Notes – Thursday, August 16
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Day: August 16, 2007
Martin’s 2 HRs, Penny’s 14th win lift LAMartin’s 2 HRs, Penny’s 14th win lift LA
Russell Martin has become quite comfortable hitting against Jason Jennings because of all the times they faced each other in the past. So it was no coincidence that the Dodgers’ All-Star catcher was able to record his first career two-homer game at his expense. Martin supported batterymate Brad Penny with his first homers in 14 games — including a go-ahead two-run shot in the sixth inning –…
All 1st-round picks sign by deadlineAll 1st-round picks sign by deadline
Top pick David Price agreed Wednesday to an $11.25 million, six-year contract with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and all the other first-rounders also beat baseball’s new deadline for draft choices to sign. Price, a hard-throwing left-hander from Vanderbilt, is guaranteed $8.5 million under the deal, which includes a $5.6 million signing bonus.
Pineiro goes 7, lifts Cards past BrewersPineiro goes 7, lifts Cards past Brewers
The St. Louis Cardinals’ deal for Joel Pineiro didn’t make much of a ripple at the trade deadline, but it’s beginning to look like a key move that could help push the team back into contention in the National League Central. Pineiro, who was acquired in a trade with the Boston Red Sox on July 31, gave up two runs and five hits in seven innings as the Cardinals beat the division-leading Milwaukee…
Carmona helps Tribe get even with TigersCarmona helps Tribe get even with Tigers
Slipping further behind Detroit in the standings was an option the Cleveland Indians couldn’t fathom. With their promising season in danger of unraveling, they needed a victory badly. How badly? “On a scale of 1 to 10?” closer Joe Borowski asked. “A 12.” Fausto Carmona struck out a career-high 10 and finally got his 14th win as the Indians regained a share of the division lead with Detroit by beating…
Darrent Williams’ mother to see BroncosDarrent Williams’ mother to see Broncos
The mother of slain cornerback Darrent Williams says she’ll visit the Denver Broncos when they practice with the Dallas Cowboys in Irving, Texas, on Thursday. Rosalind Williams told Sports Betting News from her home in Fort Worth that she decided to accept coach Mike Shanahan’s invitation even though she knows it will be emotionally difficult to see the team for the first time since her son’s…
Hudson allows Bonds’ 759th HR but winsHudson allows Bonds’ 759th HR but wins
Tim Hudson was called for a couple of balks — nearly doubling his career total– and took a hard-hit liner off the leg. Otherwise, just another typical night for the Atlanta Braves’ ace. Hudson won his eighth in a row despite giving up Barry Bonds’ 759th homer and getting called for the first two balks of his NL career, pitching eight strong innings to lead the Braves past the San Francisco Giants…
Alou hits 3rd homer in 3 games, Mets winAlou hits 3rd homer in 3 games, Mets win
Five runs in the first inning, five more in the ninth. Such a night usually adds up to an easy victory. This one was anything but simple for the New York Mets. Moises Alou hit a two-run homer in New York’s big first inning, and the Mets held off Pittsburgh’s ninth-inning rally for a 10-8 victory over the Pirates on Wednesday night.
Marcum wins again as Jays top Angels 2-1Marcum wins again as Jays top Angels 2-1
Pitching with a narrow lead is no problem for Shaun Marcum. The Blue Jays’ right-hander won his fifth straight start, Alex Rios had three hits and Toronto beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 Wednesday night. “I like being in the close games,” Marcum said. “You don’t get so lackadaisical out there. You’ve got to focus a little bit more because one pitch can cost you the ballgame.” Marcum (10-4) retired…
Jets sign holdout 1st-round pick RevisJets sign holdout 1st-round pick Revis
The New York Jets signed first-round pick Darrelle Revis on Wednesday, ending the touted cornerback’s lengthy holdout. Revis, selected 14th overall after New York traded up to draft him, missed 22 practices — including Wednesday’s single practice — and the team’s preseason opener last Friday against Atlanta since training camp started July 27.