The Marlins could not hold back the Mets in the ninth inning and dropped Friday's game. The Mets rallied in the ninth inning to score two runs off closer Leo Nuñez. Dan Murphy and Jeff Francoeur opened the inning with back-to-back singles, and Jeremy Reed walked to load the bases.
The Marlins made their own attempt after being down by three runs early. In the second inning, the Mets strung together three hits off starter Ricky Nolasco, the last being a Francoeur blast into the seats above the Teal Monster in left for a three-run homer. With two outs in the fifth, Hanley Ramirez evened the score when he crushed a first-pitch fastball from Tim Redding into the left-field seats.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Nazem Kadri is sent to Ontario Hockey League
President and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs Brian Burke announced that the club has reduced their training camp roster by four players. They have returned forward Nazem Kadri to the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League, assigned forward Christian Hanson and defenceman Jonas Frogren to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League, and released defenceman Andy Rogers.
Kadri has played in six preseason games for the Maple Leafs, collecting three goals and two assists. In the preseason Hanson registered one goal and two assists in six games, while Frogren recorded six penalty minutes in three games, and Rogers collected 25 PIM in four games.
Kadri has played in six preseason games for the Maple Leafs, collecting three goals and two assists. In the preseason Hanson registered one goal and two assists in six games, while Frogren recorded six penalty minutes in three games, and Rogers collected 25 PIM in four games.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Villalona pleads innocent to murder charge
Villalona appeared in a La Romana courtroom on Monday, because he was charged with murder in the weekend, shooting death at a bar in his Dominican Republic hometown. However, Villalona told the judge he was innocent to the charge of shooting 25-year-old Mario Felix de Jesus Velete. Judge Aranibal Manzano Zapata decided to put the 19-year-old first baseman in jail for two months as authorities prepare the case.
The Giants refused to give any comment on Villalona's case. On Sunday the club stated that it was disappointed that Villalona was considered as a suspect in the shooting. Giants manager Bruce Bochy had not heard any developments of Villalona's status when he was asked in Chase Field before the opening game against the D-backs.
Villalona had turned himself in to police within 12 hours after the bar shooting, but he declined to speak to media at the hearing. He record $2.1 million bonus when signed Giants in 2006, and he was part of the World Team in the 2008 Futures Game in Yankee Stadium. When will he show up on the field again with the Giants jersey? If he overcomes these difficulties, he will be a real "Giant".
The Giants refused to give any comment on Villalona's case. On Sunday the club stated that it was disappointed that Villalona was considered as a suspect in the shooting. Giants manager Bruce Bochy had not heard any developments of Villalona's status when he was asked in Chase Field before the opening game against the D-backs.
Villalona had turned himself in to police within 12 hours after the bar shooting, but he declined to speak to media at the hearing. He record $2.1 million bonus when signed Giants in 2006, and he was part of the World Team in the 2008 Futures Game in Yankee Stadium. When will he show up on the field again with the Giants jersey? If he overcomes these difficulties, he will be a real "Giant".
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Dodgers will host "Star Wars"
The Dodgers will host the latest "Star Wars" series on Oct. 3 at Dodger Stadium. Fans will be able to purchase tickets in a special "My Town" section of the 47-year-old ballpark. They will also receive a free T-shirt featuring the image of Jedi Master Yoda. Group tickets for the lower reserve section are $35, and individual seats are $45. Full details can be found at www.dodgers.com.
Besides, audience in those sections will be provided with ballpark favorites such as Dodger dogs, nachos, peanuts, popcorn and soft drinks. A special menu will include Cloneburgers with cheese, barbecue pulled pork sandwiches.
Besides, audience in those sections will be provided with ballpark favorites such as Dodger dogs, nachos, peanuts, popcorn and soft drinks. A special menu will include Cloneburgers with cheese, barbecue pulled pork sandwiches.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Islanders' Pascal Morency may be suspended
The National Hockey League suspended New York Islanders rookie forward Pascal Morency on Friday for jumping off the bench to fight Calgary's Dion Phaneuf on Thursday night. He will not be albe to play until a hearing is held.
Morency has never played an NHL game, spending the last two seasons with the Islanders' AHL affiliate in Bridgeport. He received a double minor for leaving the players' bench for the purpose of starting a quarrel.
Morency has never played an NHL game, spending the last two seasons with the Islanders' AHL affiliate in Bridgeport. He received a double minor for leaving the players' bench for the purpose of starting a quarrel.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Moehler will have his knee operated
Brian Moehler,who is going to pitch on Saturday in Milwaukee, said that he will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee at the end of the regular season. The surgery will be performed by team medical director Dr. David Lintner.
Moehler has been dealing with his knee for most of the season. And he was on the disabled list in April because of a sprained right knee. "I'm just going to have it cleaned out," Moehler said. "It's been bothering me since the beginning of the year. It's there. It's nothing major, but I just need to clean it up.
Moehler has been dealing with his knee for most of the season. And he was on the disabled list in April because of a sprained right knee. "I'm just going to have it cleaned out," Moehler said. "It's been bothering me since the beginning of the year. It's there. It's nothing major, but I just need to clean it up.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
The Trial of Adenhart death will be delayed
It is possible that the trial of the man responsible for the death of Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart will be delayed several months after a new defense attorney was appointed. Prosecutors hoped to advance before a jury this year, but the private attorney fot Gallo quit the case.
Gallo was appointed an public defender on Monday and is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the April crash which killed Adenhart. Authorities say that Gallo was drunk when he drove his minivan through a red light in Fullerton, California on April 9, killing the rookie who had overcome the elbow surgery and begun his pitching life in the big leagues. Regrettablely we may not see him playing on the field in his baseball jersey forever. Gallo will likely stay in prison for nearly 55 years.
Gallo was appointed an public defender on Monday and is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the April crash which killed Adenhart. Authorities say that Gallo was drunk when he drove his minivan through a red light in Fullerton, California on April 9, killing the rookie who had overcome the elbow surgery and begun his pitching life in the big leagues. Regrettablely we may not see him playing on the field in his baseball jersey forever. Gallo will likely stay in prison for nearly 55 years.
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