Rangers 6, Rays 3. After a hot start to the season, the Rays are playing only .500-ball in their last 10 games. Worse yet, they’re not only fighting other teams, but they’re fighting each other too.
Cubs 3, Dodgers 1. When a club is playing well they usually get production from the most unlikely sources. The same rings true for the Cubs, who are likely getting way more than they expected from Mark DeRosa (.303, 8 HR, 39 runs, 34 RBI). Brad Penny is now 0-6 in his last seven starts.
Yankees 6, Royals 3. The Yankees got a better effort from youngster Joba Chamberlain in his second career start. He wasn’t lights out by any means, but he was solid nonetheless, striking out five in 4.1 innings of work. He also only walked one batter, which was significant because he walked four in only 2.1 innings in his first start.
Red Sox 2, Mariners 1. J.D. Drew is on an absolute tear. Thus far in June, he’s hitting .519 (14 for 27), with four dingers, 10 RBI, 10 runs scored and only two strikeouts. Big Papi who? Youngster Justin Masterson had another solid outing, lasting 6.0 innings, fanning four and only surrendering the solo run. He’s now 3-0 on the year with a staggering 2.59 ERA.
Phillies 6, Braves 3. Have a day Ryan Howard – 3 for 5, three doubles, four RBI as the Phils sweep the Braves in Atlanta.
Padres 8, Mets 6. The Mets are a funny club. Right when you think they’re getting hot, they get swept by the lowly Pads. Pedro Martinez struggled in his second start since returning from injury, allowing 10 hits and four runs in just 5.0 innings pitched.
