Rogers tops Brewers as Rangers win third straight
Kenny Rogers allowed six hits in eight innings to lift the Texas Rangers over the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2, giving Texas consecutive wins for the first time since Aug. 21. Brewers suffer 11th loss in 13 as three errors helped Texas score. Jeff Russell earned his 18th save. In Cleveland, Sandy Alomar hit a three run homer in the eighth to extend the Indians’ home-win streak to 14 and fuel their 43rd comeback victory. Julian Tavarez and Jose Mesa closed out the victory. In Toronto, Detroit beat the Blue Jays 5-2 in 11 innings after unearned runs and miscues key a late rally.
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Twins edge Angels in 10th on error for 9-8 win
Rich Becker scored on Spike Owen's throwing error with two outs in the 10th inning after being hit by a pitch. Becker moved to second on Matt Walbeck's groundout, then Matt Lawton's groundout left a scoring opportunity. Owen's throw to first went in the dirt as Becker scored the go-ahead run.
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Ferndandez Dominates A's For Fifth Straight Win
Chicago starter Alex Fernandez improved to 10-8 by beating Oakland for the third time this season. He worked seven innings, allowing two runs on six hits with six strikeouts and one walk. The A's loss continued a skid in which Fernandez has won five straight decisions against them. Meanwhile in Boston, Darryl Strawberry Bernie Williams and Ruben Sierra drove in two runs apiece as New York defeated Boston to sweep the Red Sox and stay 1 game behind Seattle for the AL wild card race. Erik Hanson took the loss for Boston, his first since July 30.
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Schedule highlights from Tuesdays MLB games across leagues
Major League Baseball schedules Tuesday night action with matches in the American League and National League. Notable early games feature New York at Cleveland, Boston at Baltimore, and Minnesota at Seattle, with additional late starts across Toronto, Oakland, Chicago, and California among others.
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Pirates convert prospect Michael Brown to pitcher
Pittsburgh recalls 6-7 first baseman Michael Brown from Double-A Carolina with no plan to use him as a player. He will work as a pitcher with Pirates instructors Ray Miller and Spin Williams, aiming to progress in two weeks. Brown has not pitched professionally and has been out since June 30 with a right thumb ligament tear.
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Rockies Complete NL Roundup Sweep With 5 4 Win
Colorado Rockies edged the Cincinnati Reds 5 4 as Larry Walker delivered a bunt that scored Eric Young for the go ahead in the seventh. Colorado extended its winning streak to four and stayed atop the NL West ahead of the Dodgers who beat Pittsburgh 5 4.
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