Day: August 18, 2007
Dale Earnhardt, coming off engine failure, needs a good finish at Michigan to stay in ChaseDale Earnhardt, coming off engine failure, needs a good finish at Michigan to stay in Chase
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is perplexed, frustrated — and still feeling confident.
Dodgers’ Stults sharp, beats Rockies 6-4Dodgers’ Stults sharp, beats Rockies 6-4
Eric Stults followed batterymate Russell Martin’s instructions to the letter. And he was glad he did, because the prevailing letter for the rookie on Friday night turned out to be “K.” Stults allowed two hits and struck out nine over seven innings after getting recalled from Triple-A, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 Friday night.
Berkman hits 2 HRs, Astros beat PadresBerkman hits 2 HRs, Astros beat Padres
Woody Williams was outstanding against his old team, and Lance Berkman put the Houston Astros over the top. Berkman hit two long home runs to back Williams’ superb pitching effort as the Houston Astros defeated the San Diego Padres 3-1 on Friday night. Berkman supplied the power with his 22nd and 23rd homers, including the go-ahead, two-run blast in the eighth inning.
Pettitte stifles Tigers, Giambi has 2 HRPettitte stifles Tigers, Giambi has 2 HR
Andy Pettitte tossed a gem, Jason Giambi provided the power and the New York Yankees got back on track with an efficient win over Detroit. Pettitte pitched eight fantastic innings to win his fourth straight start and Giambi homered twice, sending New York to a 6-1 victory over the Tigers on Friday night.
Reds knock Brewers from NL Central leadReds knock Brewers from NL Central lead
The Milwaukee Brewers haven’t quit — it just looks that way. Bronson Arroyo and the Cincinnati Reds knocked slumping and error-prone Milwaukee out of first place in the NL Central, beating the Brewers 8-3 Friday night. The Brewers (62-60) lost their season-high fifth straight at home, falling a half-game behind the Chicago Cubs (62-59), who beat the St.
Jones helps Cubs end Cards’ 5-game runJones helps Cubs end Cards’ 5-game run
Jacque Jones has heard it all. Boos, catcalls and on Friday the cheers from a powerful ovation at Wrigley Field. Benched earlier this season and nearly traded, Jones made a great catch and hit a two-run homer to lead a 2-1 Cubs’ victory Friday that ended the St. Louis Cardinals’ five-game winning streak and pushed Chicago into first in the NL Central.
Pats, DE Warren agree to long-term dealPats, DE Warren agree to long-term deal
Defensive end Ty Warren has agreed to a long-term contract extension with the New England Patriots. “I’m glad that both sides could agree,” coach Bill Belichick said Friday night. “Obviously, both sides are happy with it, so it was executed.” Warren, who made the Pro Bowl last season for the first time in four years with the Patriots, played sparingly in Friday night’s 27-24 exhibition loss to the…
Titans’ Young has rough preseason debutTitans’ Young has rough preseason debut
Vince Young was pounded by an aggressive Patriots defense one week after being punished by his coach. The strong scrambler was sacked four times in the Tennessee Titans’ 27-24 win over New England on Friday night. Coach Jeff Fisher had benched him for their exhibition opener for spending the night before the game at home instead of the team hotel.
Pennington’s INTs for TDs help Vikes winPennington’s INTs for TDs help Vikes win
Chad Pennington threw the football for the first time this preseason and completed two touchdown passes — to the Minnesota Vikings. “About the only good thing that came out of tonight is that it didn’t count,” the New York Jets quarterback said. A week after not attempting a pass, Pennington had two ill-advised throws returned for touchdowns in a 37-20 loss to the Vikings on Friday night.