– Barry Zito earned his 11th loss of the season by only lasting 2.0 innings while giving up five earned runs on five hits in the Giants’ 7-2 loss to the Tigers. Placido Polanco went 4 for 4 with three runs scored and two RBI.
– J.D. Drew as been an absolute beast for the Red Sox since Big Papi went down. Drew went 4 for 5 with a dinger and four RBI in Boston’s 7-4 victory over Philadelphia.
– Carlos Zambrano will have his shoulder examined after leaving Wednesday’s game with the Rays with shoulder discomfort. The Cubs lost 5-4 and are on the verge of being swept for the first time this season.
– According to the Green Bay Press-Gazette, the Packers are reportedly interested in Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor. Miami is seeking at least a second round pick, which might be out of Green Bay GM Ted Thompson’s range.
– Cardinals’ running back J.J. Arrington was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct after getting into a fight.
– Stanford used a four-run fifth inning in their 8-3 win over No. 1 Miami in the College World Series. The Hurricanes are now eliminated from contention.
