Mets acquire Williams from Reds to bolster rotation
The New York Mets trade for Dave Williams from Cincinnati for a minor leaguer and pay about 500000 to cover half his salary this season while Robert Manuel heads to Dayton. Williams earns 1.4 million this year.
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Tigers rally to sweep Royals with late surge
Detroit overcome a six run deficit to beat Kansas City 13 8 in Kansas City. Ivan Rodriguez drove in five, including a two run triple in the eighth and a three run homer in the ninth as Craig Monroe and Marcus Thames homered to start the ninth. Thames added a two run shot as Detroit posted eight runs in the final two innings for their first four game sweep in Kansas City.
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Phillies avoid sweep with Victorino leadoff influence
The Phillies top the Mets 5 3 as Shane Victorino reaches base twice after moving into the leadoff spot. Brett Myers earns a win, Chase Utley collects four hits, and Bobby Abreu and Ryan Howard homered to boost Philadelphia in New York.
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White Sox set for nine straight tests against top clubs
The White Sox open a nine-game stretch against division leaders or teams at or above .500 with a Toronto series and a four game swing to Cleveland. Konerko and Jenks stress staying the course to prove last season’s status and chase a division title or wild card. Roy Halladay’s absence gives Chicago a potential break this weekend.
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Kernels Lose Fifth Straight On 1 0 Defeat
Cedar Rapids Kernels fall 1-0 to Swing of the Quad Cities as Nick Adenhart allows a lone sixth inning run in a complete game six-hitter. Adenhart drops to 7-1. Quad Cities improves to 19-25. Bryan Anderson doubles and Adam Rodgers RBI scores the deciding run.
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