Your WRCR Sports Outlook for Wednesday, July 23, 2008.
By David Wine
MLB
Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets by the score of 8-6.
Billy Wagner left shoulder was examined yesterday determined he suffered no structural damage to the shoulder. The tightness he has experienced in his shoulder is a result of spasms in the muscles surrounding the joint. Wagner experienced tightness in his shoulder as he warmed up in the bullpen on Sunday. Wagner is listed as day to day.
Wagner did not pitch last night, which left the Mets other bullpen pitcher to complete any save opportunity. As a result, Philadelphia scored six runs in the ninth inning as Duaner Sanchez, Joe Smith and Pedro Feliciano could not earn the save as the Mets failed to take sole procession of first place in National League East. The Metropolitans are now in a second place tie with the Florida Marlins.
So Taguchi hit a two-run double to tie the game at five in the ninth. Jimmy Rollins had a two-run double. Ryan Howard hit the ball in the air, pitcher Pedro Feliciano caught the ball on the fly and then dropped the ball, which would have ended the ninth inning with a double play. Jimmy Rollins scored on the play. Carlos Ruiz reached on a fielder’s choice, fielded by shortstop Jose Reyes who failed to get one out on the play. Jayson Werth scored on the play.
The Mets scored five runs in the ballgame.
Joe Blanton allowed five earned runs on eight hits in six innings pitched. Chad Durbin tossed one scoreless inning of relief.
The Mets wasted a great performance by Johan Santana, who gave up two earned runs on eight hits in eight innings pitched.
Duaner Sanchez allowed three earned runs without recording an out. Joe Smith gave up one earned run without getting an out. Pedro Feliciano allowed two earned runs in two-third of an inning pitched.
Chad Durbin improves his record to 3-2 while Joe Smith record falls to 1-2. Brad Lidge earned his twenty second save.
The Phillies won six out of their last ten games while the Mets lost three out of their last ten games. Philadelphia improves their record to 54-46 while the Metropolitans record falls to 53-47.
Yesterday, the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins by the score of 8-2.
Bobby Abreu had a two-run homer in the sixth and an RBI double in the seventh. Robinson Cano hit an RBI single in the second and sixth. Derek Jeter had a two-run double in the seventh. Jason Giambi hit an RBI single in the seventh. Denard Span hit a single, a missed catch error by first baseman Jason Giambi allowed Carlos Gomez to score in the sixth. Jason Kubel had an RBI groundout in the sixth.
Darrell Rasner allowed two earned runs on four hits in five and two-thirds innings pitched. David Robertson tossed a scoreless third of an inning.
Kevin Slowey gave up four earned runs on five hits in five and one-third innings pitched.
David Robertson improves his record to 2-0 while Kevin Slowey record falls to 6-7.
The Yankees won their fifth game in a row while the Twins lost their third game in a row. The Bronx Bombers improves their record to 55-45 while Minnesota record falls to 55-45.
This afternoon, the New York Yankees will take on the Minnesota Twins. Glen Perkins, whose record is 7-2 with a 3.84 ERA will oppose the Moose Mike Mussina, whose record is 12-6 with a 3.49 ERA. The game is scheduled to start at 1:05 p.m. in Yankee Stadium.
Tonight, the New York Mets will take on the Philadelphia Phillies. Brett Myers, whose record is 3-9 with a 5.84 ERA will oppose John Maine, whose record is 8-7 with a 4.22 ERA The game is scheduled to start at 7:10 p.m. in Shea Stadium.
Minor League Baseball
Yesterday’s game between the Hudson Valley Renegades and the Williamsport Crosscutters was postponed. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader today with the first game beginning at 5:05 p.m. and second game beginning at 7:05 p.m. Both games of the doubleheader are seven inning contests.
This afternoon, the Hudson Valley Renegades will take on the Williamsport Crosscutters. Game one of the doubleheader is scheduled to start at 5:05 p.m. in Dutchess Stadium.
Tonight, the Hudson Valley
Renegades will take on the Williamsport Crosscutters. Game two of the doubleheader is scheduled to start at 7:05 p.m. in Dutchess Stadium.
Tonight, the Brooklyn Cyclones will take on the Vermont Lake Monsters. The game is scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. in KeySpan Park.
Tonight, the Staten Island Yankees will take on the Jamestown Jammers. The game is scheduled to start at 7:05 p.m. in Russell E. Diethrick JR. Park.
WNBA
This morning, the New York Liberty will take on Alana Bread and the Washington Mystics. The tip-off is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. at the Verizon Center.
Major League Soccer
Tomorrow, the Major League Soccer All-Stars will take on West Ham United in the 2008 Major League Soccer All-Star Game. The soccer match is scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. at BMO Field.
Arena Football League
The 2008 Arena Bowl XXII will take place in one week!
The Philadelphia Soul will take on the defending Arena Bowl Champions, San Jose SaberCats in ArenaBowl XXII on Sunday, July 27. The kickoff is scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m. in New Orleans Arena.
Cycling
The 95th Tour de France continues today!
Yesterday, Cyril Dessel from France, riding for Ag2r-La Mondiale won Stage Sixteen of the Tour de France in four hours thirty one minutes and twenty seven seconds. Sandy Casar from France, riding for Francaise des Jeux finished second in four hours thirty one minutes and twenty seven seconds. David Arroyo from Spain, riding for Caisse d’Epargne finished third in four hours thirty one minutes and twenty seven seconds. Yaroslav Popovych from Ukraine, riding for Silence-Lotto finished fourth in four hours thirty one minutes and thirty seconds. George Hincapie from the United States of America, riding for Team Columbia finished fifth in four hours thirty one minutes and fifty one seconds.
The Overall Leader of the Tour de France is Frank Schleck from Luxembourg, riding for Team CSC Saxo Bank by seven seconds. Bernhard Kohl from Austria, riding for Gerolsteiner is in second, seven seconds behind Frank Schleck. Cadel Evans from Australia, riding for Silence-Lotto is in third, eight seconds behind Frank Schleck. Carlos Sastre from Spain, riding for Team CSC Saxo Bank is in fourth, forty nine seconds behind Frank Schleck. Denis Menchov from Russia, riding for Rabobank is in fifth, one minute and thirteen seconds behind Frank Schleck.
Today, Stage Seventeen of the Tour de France begins at 11:40 a.m. Central European Summer Time in Embrun, France.
Last updated----> 7/23/2008 10:32am...
