Trainer to weigh options for Street SenseTrainer to weigh options for Street Sense
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (Ticker) — Street Sense should have some extra time to recover from what trainer Carl Nafzger called a “stressful” afternoon.
Day: August 28, 2007
Angels’ Lackey blanks Mariners againAngels’ Lackey blanks Mariners again
John Lackey was dominant. He was nasty. He was just plain sick. Yes, he really was. Lackey, pitching with a possible case of strep throat severe enough to cause the Angels to form a Plan B in case he couldn’t start, made the Mariners feel ill with his second straight seven-hit shutout against them, helping Los Angeles beat Seattle 6-0 Monday night to increase its lead in the AL West to three games.
Padres win, trail Arizona by 2 gamesPadres win, trail Arizona by 2 games
Geoff Blum and Jake Peavy set the tone for what could be a wild 10 days in the NL West. Blum hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning and Peavy was brilliant again with 11 strikeouts, leading San Diego to a 3-1 win against Arizona on Monday night that trimmed the Diamondbacks’ lead in the NL West to two games over the Padres.
Angels’ Lackey blanks Mariners againAngels’ Lackey blanks Mariners again
John Lackey was dominant. He was nasty. He was just plain sick. Yes, he really was. Lackey, pitching with a possible case of strep throat severe enough to cause the Angels to form a Plan B in case he couldn’t start, made the Mariners feel ill with his second straight seven-hit shutout against them, helping Los Angeles beat Seattle 6-0 Monday night to increase its lead in the AL West to three games.
Padres win, trail Arizona by 2 gamesPadres win, trail Arizona by 2 games
Geoff Blum and Jake Peavy set the tone for what could be a wild 10 days in the NL West. Blum hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning and Peavy was brilliant again with 11 strikeouts, leading San Diego to a 3-1 win against Arizona on Monday night that trimmed the Diamondbacks’ lead in the NL West to two games over the Padres.
Dodgers hold off Nationals, gain in WestDodgers hold off Nationals, gain in West
With Derek Lowe on the mound earlier in the season, the Los Angeles Dodgers struggled to get him some offense. Now the runs are coming. Lowe won despite giving up a season-high three homers, Ramon Martinez hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly and the Los Angeles Dodgers gained ground in the NL West with a 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Monday night.
Harrington lifts Falcons after Vick pleaHarrington lifts Falcons after Vick plea
There were plenty of Falcons fans wearing No. 7 jerseys at the Georgia Dome. They got a chance to cheer for Michael Vick’s replacement. Joey Harrington made a good first impression on Atlanta fans by throwing two touchdown passes Monday night in a 24-19 preseason win over the Cincinnati Bengals. It was a much-needed salve for a franchise trying to get past the stunning downfall of its most dynamic…
Horse flu outbreak spreading in Australia (Sports Betting News)Horse flu outbreak spreading in Australia (Sports Betting News)
Australian authorities are considering extending the nationwide ban on horse movement after the country’s first outbreak of equine influenza outbreak began to spread out of control.
Green Day takes Yonkers TrotGreen Day takes Yonkers Trot
Green Day went wire-to-wire to win the $724,770 Yonkers Trot on Saturday night. Green Day, with driver Catello Manzi, covered the one mile in 1 minute, 56 seconds and returned $14, $5.70 and $3.40. Up Front Larry was second and returned $6.80 and $4.10 and Adrian Chip finished third and returned $2.10.
Tigers chase Mussina, rout Yankees 16-0Tigers chase Mussina, rout Yankees 16-0
Justin Verlander found his groove on the mound, and the Detroit Tigers rediscovered their stroke at the plate. Verlander shut down the New York Yankees with his best stuff since throwing a no-hitter while Detroit roughed up Mike Mussina and a couple of relievers in its highest-scoring game this season.