He walked analyzes one and devises struck out five in picking up his fifth win in six starts. Hernandez mixed speeds, often throwing in the low 70s to keep Florida' s young hitters off balance " He never ceases to amaze me " Mets manager Willie Randolph said " He threw a great ballgame He' s a consummate pitcher It' s good to have him back. Portland finished the season winless against the Rockets, the first time Houston has swept the Blazers since 1993- 94. Where that is, it doesn' t matter to me " There' s always pitching out there, you' ve just got to look for it " Minaya said " I enjoy operating in names that nobody knows It' s more fun.
Dohmann became the 355th pitcher Griffey has homered off during his career . Updated: December 20, 2003, 12: 27 AM ET Griffin has been suspended since preseason Email Print Share Associated Press HOUSTON- Troubled forward Eddie Griffin was released Friday by the Houston Rockets . Carlos Delgado led off with a single against Julian Tavarez( 1- 3 . I couldn' t get it down in the zone, and they made me pay for it " By taking two of three in the series, the Pirates held onto fifth place in the NL Central and relegated the Reds to last . Rookie Andrew McCutchen tripled to open the game and one pitch later scored on a single to center by Sanchez.
Updated: October 25, 2006, 11: 50 PM ET Nets G Adams acquitted of drunken driving charges Email Print Share Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz- New Jersey Nets rookie guard Hassan Adams was acquitted Wednesday of drunken driving . It was nice to get one and get rolling " The Coyotes blew a 2- 1 second- period lead and lost 4- 2 for the second game in a row . Towers said Roberts can play either of the corner outfield spots, and he is San Diego' s only true leadoff hitter . We are encouraged that Willy has expressed remorse and accepted responsibility for his actions . He knows he' s got the stuff to pitcher here and stay here " Acosta struck out Geoff Jenkins to end the sixth. Fast Facts# 8226& nbsp; The Dodgers improved to 9- 1 against the Rockies this season and avoided their first three- game skid of the year# 8226& nbsp; Andre Ethier picked up his third career walk- off homer and second this season. Matt Holliday added an RBI single and Albert Pujols had two hits after entering the game only 5 for 33 against Houston this season St Louis is a season- best 20 games above.
Wilkins sent the game to overtime with a 17- footer over Anthony with 10 1 seconds left . The first blows in this one came late in the first period, when Flyers forward Steve Downie tripped Price, who had strayed out from the crease, from behind with his stick . I don' t want to be a distraction to the Packers, and I hope in the next few days we can come to an agreement that would allow me to continue playing football' Favre also said " I' ve also spoken with Commissioner[ Roger] Goodell a couple of times this week, in hopes that he could be some sort of arbitrator in this . Still unclear are the status of contract negotiations with Cable and when the Raiders' decision will be announced . The Pirates scored a run in the first on singles by Chris Duffy, Jack Wilson and Paulino, but got nothing more against Belisle, who allowed only four hits and one walk in six innings " I' ve never pitched in snow flurries " Belisle said " Basically, I just stayed bundled up. He looks very comfortable in a starting role " Brian Wilson, who got out of an eighth- inning jam, got the final five outs for his second save in as many chances " Sure I' d love to be the closer " said Wilson, who pitched more than one inning for the first time this year " But nothing is set in stone.
Cardinals reliever Chris Perez gave up two runs in the ninth, but retired Luke Scott on a bouncer to second with the tying run on base " It was a good game overall " Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said " Look at our hits( 15, look at some of our plays It' s something to build on " . Lopez' s string of an RBI in seven consecutive games ended " Lopez is a good hitter and I threw him an inside fastball and jammed him a little bit " Chen said " It was up the middle, but Willie[ Bloomquist] was playing him perfect " Ichiro Suzuki went 2- for- 5 to keep his average at 365, which leads the majors . Now in his 12th season, he has 10, 006 rebounds in his career . He arrived at home plate to chants of " Barry! Barry " He returned to play left field in the top of the third, waving several times to the cheering fans before tipping his cap in two directions . Kerry Wood and Nomar Garciaparra are expected to return from the disabled list Friday in New York for a series against the Mets, general manager Jim Hendry said Saturday. 21 ERA in 320 career appearances " I want to hang in there no matter what, hoping that I won' t get injured " Nomo said Friday on his official Web site. You have to command your off- speed pitches against this lineup.
With Eric Snow traded to Cleveland, Iverson will slide over to point guard with Willie Green inheriting the shooting guard spot . They wouldn' t trail again- thanks in large part to West and Paul, who teamed up to score 18 of the Hornets' final 25 points . It was Howard' s second straight 20- rebound game " We have confidence, but it doesn' t help us relax or act like we did something " Turkoglu said " We haven' t done anything yet We are going to get there and be a great team . The new extension calls for replacing field level seating so it hugs the rectangular contours of the football field, as opposed to its current, semi- oval layout The change will add about 3, 000 seats New lounges will be added under lower sideline seats Harry Connick Jr. Tickets . ET) Right tackle David Stewart was supposed to have tests to check the swollen knee that kept him out.
Game notes Rangers relievers got in their work in a simulated game earlier on Saturday because Friday night' s exhibition against the Brewers was rained out . White Sox slugger Jim Thome got a day off for the first time this season, a night after getting booed in his return to Cleveland . Yankees manager Joe Torre was Spahn' s catcher in that game " I' m not as old as I thought I was " Clemens said with a wry smile . I think when you take these jobs, if you' re going to have polls done after teams lose, you' re not going to be popular . China will play another exhibition Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks' summer league team. Gore rushed for 81 yards and two touchdowns to spark the 49ers in their Week 2 victory at St.
The NL champions also re- signed two other players, reaching one- year deals with right- hander Cal Eldred$ 600, 000) and outfielder John Mabry$ 725, 000 . Harrington also has quietly explored trade possibilities after falling out of Nelson' s rotation at times last year Marc Stein is the senior NBA writer for ESPN To e- mail him, click here The Associated Press contributed to this report . Santana' s demeanor, competitive drive, influence in the clubhouse and unparalleled success over the past several seasons will make it difficult for Minnesota to keep him much longer if market demand continues to produce record- setting salaries for pitchers . You get techs and you get fines and that makes you tough? Because your game is wild and crazy, that makes you tough? When a scuffle breaks out, you have 13 guys that can protect you . INDIANAPOLIS( AP- Jamaal Tinsley quietly has been proving his doubters wrong this season. Coach Mike Shanahan has grown tired of answering questions about Marshall' s status " It' s the same as when I was asked a week ago I have nothing to report. Updated: July 23, 2005, 2: 46 PM ET Deal still needs Nevin' s approval Email Print Share ESPN news services The Baltimore Orioles on Saturday agreed to trade right- handed pitcher Sidney Ponson to San Diego for first baseman Phil Nevin.
Isn' t winning fun " When we got on the board first, I think everybody settled down a little bit " Drew said " Everything worked out well " Van Benschoten, a former first- round draft pick in danger of being taken off the 40- man roster following several years of arm problems, lasted only two innings, giving up four runs and six hits while elevating his ERA to 10 15 . They' ll only be home for a three- game series with the New York Yankees( Aug 10- 12) and two with Detroit( Aug 14- 15 . Simpson and Marv Albert as well as President Clinton' s impeachment proceedings . LOUIS( AP- Todd Wellemeyer had to work harder than usual to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates for the third time this season " They know me pretty well, I think that' s why they were battling me " Wellemeyer said after laboring through five innings in the St . I made some nice pitches with my changeup " Carpenter has been limited to five appearances over the past two years due to a series of arm injuries.