Day: September 22, 2007
Hawpe’s HR lifts Rockies by Padres in 14Hawpe’s HR lifts Rockies by Padres in 14
Brad Hawpe is helping to put the wild in the wild-card chase. Hawpe hit an impressive opposite-field homer with two outs in the 14th inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Friday night to tighten the wild-card race. The Rockies snapped a seven-game winning streak by the Padres, who saw their wild-card lead trimmed to 1 1/2 games over Philadelphia.
Diamondbacks keep West lead, rip DodgersDiamondbacks keep West lead, rip Dodgers
One at-bat by Tony Clark on Friday night exemplified everything that’s gone right this season for Arizona, and everything that’s gone wrong lately for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Given new life after the Dodgers misplayed what should have been an easy pop foul out with two outs in the third inning, Clark tied the game with a two-run, opposite field homer to left.
Ex-Pro Bowl C Robbins faces extraditionEx-Pro Bowl C Robbins faces extradition
Former Pro Bowl center Barret Robbins is facing extradition to Florida after a warrant was issued for a probation violation. Florida authorities have not be able to locate the former Oakland Raiders lineman, Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office spokesman Ed Griffith said Friday. Robbins was placed on probation in 2005 and ordered to continue treatment for bipolar disorder under a plea agreement…
Yankees lose to Jays in 14 on Zaun’s HRYankees lose to Jays in 14 on Zaun’s HR
After an improbable rally against Roy Halladay, the New York Yankees had a chance to complete one of those signature comebacks they’re famous for. Then, Gregg Zaun halted New York’s playoff charge with one sudden swing. Zaun homered in the 14th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays regrouped for a 5-4 victory over the Yankees after blowing a four-run lead in the ninth.
Mets take advantage of sloppy MarlinsMets take advantage of sloppy Marlins
Trying to avert a September collapse, the New York Mets stumbled upon a simple solution: Hit the ball to the Florida Marlins. Florida committed a team record six errors while allowing eight unearned runs, and the Mets put the brakes on their free fall by winning 9-6 on Friday night. New York retained a 1 1/2 -game lead in the NL East over the second-place Philadelphia Phillies, who beat Washington…
Pavelski scores twice, Sharks top DucksPavelski scores twice, Sharks top Ducks
Joe Pavelski scored his first two goals of the preseason and San Jose beat the defending Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks 3-1 on Friday night. Pavelski’s second goal came at 15:48 of the third period, breaking up a close game that San Jose (2-0-1) dominated, outshooting the Ducks 36-19. It was San Jose’s second win over the Ducks (2-3-1) in three nights.
Koivu’s 3rd goal gives Wild win in OTKoivu’s 3rd goal gives Wild win in OT
Mikko Koivu’s third goal of the game — a deflection during a power play with 5.3 seconds left in overtime — lifted the Minnesota Wild to a 5-4 preseason win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night. Koivu scored with Chicago’s Patrick Kane, the first pick overall in the 2007 draft, off for holding.
Vikings coach chooses QB, won’t say whoVikings coach chooses QB, won’t say who
Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress knows who is going to play quarterback on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. All three quarterbacks on the roster know who is going to play against the Chiefs. But Childress is withholding that information from the rest of the team, and the public, for now. The coach said Friday that he doesn’t want to take away the competitive advantage he feels he has by…
Everett returns to Texas for more rehabEverett returns to Texas for more rehab
Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett returned to his native Texas on Friday to be closer to his family for the next phase of his recovery from a life-threatening spinal cord injury. “Kevin’s trip went pretty good. He stayed awake the entire time. He’s fine,” Eric Armstead, a partner of Everett’s agent, Brian Overstreet, told Sports Betting News.