Clemens earns 13th win as Jays top Yankees 2-0
Roger Clemens improved to 13-3 with a four-hitter and 10 strikeouts to notch Toronto a 2-0 victory over New York, the Jays’ split of the four-game series. Clemens lowered his AL-best ERA to 1.69 and logged his fourth complete game and first shutout.
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All-Star Game Set for Cleveland Wednesday Evening
Schedule shows no games today. Tuesday features the All-Star Game in Cleveland at 7 p.m. No Wednesday game is listed as of now.
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Rangers star Mickey Tettleton retires after 14 seasons
Rangers designated hitter Mickey Tettleton, eighth in career switch-hitter homers with 245, retires at 36. He played for Oakland Baltimore and Detroit, hit 56 homers in two Rangers seasons, and ends with a .241 average, 732 RBIs and 949 walks in 1485 games. Rangers GM Doug Melvin praised his contributions as Lee Stevens replaces him.
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Dodgers Valdes Likely Placed on 15 Day DL
Dodgers starter Ismael Valdes strained his left hamstring and is likely to land on a 15 day disabled list. Manager Bill Russell said he will discuss Valdes status with GM Fred Claire.
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Grace Powers Cubs Past Phillies In 8-4 Victory
Grace drove in two runs with a two run homer and a two run double as the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-4. He missed three starts with an ankle issue yet said the foot is fine though running is limited. Cubs pitcher Frank Castillo improved to 6-9 after five and two thirds innings.
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Pirates Complete Four Game Sweep Lone NL Central Front-Runner
St Louis Jose Guillen drove in four runs as Pittsburgh beat St Louis by seven hits. Steve Cooke went seven innings, Pittsburgh extended its winning streak to seven and sits 43-43 at the All-Star break. Tony Eusebio’s ninth inning hit lifted Houston over the Mets while Edgardo Alfonzo extended his hitting streak for New York. Giants blanked Colorado as Mark Gardner worked six scoreless frames to push San Francisco’s win streak to four. Candiotti hurled seven and Los Angeles swept San Diego, their sixth straight win.
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