Baseball Stat Highlights From May 8 9 Calendar Notes
Recap shows batting leaders from several teams including Cruz Maxwell Peralta Rios Iglesias and Ankiel with .667 averages and 2 runs by Bradley Maxwell Saltalamacchia. Pitching leaders feature Verlander Sale Lester Norris and Sabathia with 1 0 records and multiple strikeouts. Calendar entries list May 8 9 owners meetings in New York amateur draft dates and Hall of Fame events through December.
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Verlander Sparks Opening Day Win for Tigers at Twins
Verlander earns first Opening Day win in six tries with five shutout innings as the Tigers beat the Twins 4 2 in frigid 35 degree weather. Sellout crowd of 38 282 attends with fans bundled up despite the cold.
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Indians optimistic on offense as Francona era begins
Cleveland believes its offense led by Asdrubal Cabrera Jason Kipnis Michael Brantley and Carlos Santana will power a high scoring team. Francona cautions rotation is unproven with Masterson Ubaldo Jimenez Myers McAllister and Kazmir. Swisher says the Indians will play hard and improve though early tests loom against Toronto Tampa Bay and New York.
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Opening Day Dodgers Ride Kershaw To 4 0 Win
Dodgers open season with a 4 0 victory as Clayton Kershaw hits a first career homer and throws a four hitter. Sandy Koufax Orel Hershiser and a sellout 53 000 crowd witness the debut. A Sandy Hook tribute is shown at Yankee Stadium with an on screen list of victims.
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