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NL: Motivated Diamondbacks rally for second straight day
By Pat Graham, AP Sports Writer
Monday, July 06, 2009 | No comments posted.
DENVER — The boiling over could’ve backfired on Mark Reynolds.
The Diamondbacks third baseman could’ve come across as nothing more than a malcontent after recently bashing his team for their lackluster play.
Instead, the diatribe had the intended effect.
Reynolds hit a three-run homer to help the Diamondbacks rally for a second straight win, beating the Colorado Rockies 4-3 on Sunday.
“Sometimes that’s all it takes, just a little kick in the butt to get guys going,” said Reynolds, who went off Friday night after a sloppy loss. “This is what I was talking about the other day — don’t give up, you never know what’s going to happen.”
Arizona leaves town playing better baseball, winning its first series since mid-June in Kansas City.
The Diamondbacks picked up Dan Haren on a day when he wasn’t his crisp and highly effective self.
Haren (8-5) allowed three runs — one earned — before being taken out in the seventh for a pinch hitter. The three runs allowed were his most since May 23 at Oakland.
“He’s been picking us up all year, so it’s nice for a change,” said Felipe Lopez, who broke a 3-3 tie with an RBI single in the seventh.
Colorado certainly didn’t think he was struggling. The Rockies managed seven hits and struck out six times against Haren, who earlier in the day was selected to his third straight All-Star team.
“He’s always tough,” Ian Stewart said.
Reynolds ignited the Diamondbacks on Sunday by breaking up Ubaldo Jimenez’s no-hit bid with his towering shot to left in the sixth inning.
Up until then, Jimenez (6-8) had been dominant against the Diamondbacks, throwing 19 scoreless innings going back to last season.
Phillies 2, Mets 0: At Philadelphia, Joe Blanton pitched four-hit ball into the eighth inning, Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley each homered off Johan Santana (9-7) and the Phillies completed a three-game sweep of their NL East rival.
Dodgers 7, Padres 6, 13 innings: At San Diego, James Loney led off the 13th inning with a homer off Edward Mujica (2-4) to give the Dodgers a win over San Diego.
Manny Ramirez didn’t start for the first time since he returned from a 50-game drug suspension on Friday. The outfielder pinch-hit in the 11th inning off Mike Adams and was robbed of a hit by right fielder Tony Gwynn’s sliding catch.
Astros 7, Giants 1: At San Francisco, Roy Oswalt pitched eight solid innings in the Astros’ victory over the Giants. Miguel Tejada, Hunter Pence and Jason Michaels each hit solo home runs for the Astros, who had been shut out in their previous two games against the Giants.
Nationals 5, Braves 3: At Washington, Scott Olsen pitched into the ninth inning, newly acquired Nyjer Morgan had three hits and the Nationals beat the Braves for their second straight victory.
Cardinals 10, Reds 1: At Cincinnati, Colby Rasmus’ homer started St. Louis’ eight-run outburst against slumping right-hander Bronson Arroyo (8-8).
Marlins 5, Pirates 0: At Miami, Ricky Nolasco struck out 12 in eight innings to win his fourth consecutive start, and the Marlins beat the Pirates.
Cubs 8, Brewers 2: At Chicago, Ted Lilly pitched effectively into the seventh inning and Derrek Lee and Jake Fox each hit two-run homers as the Cubs took three of four from the Brewers.
The Diamondbacks third baseman could’ve come across as nothing more than a malcontent after recently bashing his team for their lackluster play.
Instead, the diatribe had the intended effect.
Reynolds hit a three-run homer to help the Diamondbacks rally for a second straight win, beating the Colorado Rockies 4-3 on Sunday.
“Sometimes that’s all it takes, just a little kick in the butt to get guys going,” said Reynolds, who went off Friday night after a sloppy loss. “This is what I was talking about the other day — don’t give up, you never know what’s going to happen.”
Arizona leaves town playing better baseball, winning its first series since mid-June in Kansas City.
The Diamondbacks picked up Dan Haren on a day when he wasn’t his crisp and highly effective self.
Haren (8-5) allowed three runs — one earned — before being taken out in the seventh for a pinch hitter. The three runs allowed were his most since May 23 at Oakland.
“He’s been picking us up all year, so it’s nice for a change,” said Felipe Lopez, who broke a 3-3 tie with an RBI single in the seventh.
Colorado certainly didn’t think he was struggling. The Rockies managed seven hits and struck out six times against Haren, who earlier in the day was selected to his third straight All-Star team.
“He’s always tough,” Ian Stewart said.
Reynolds ignited the Diamondbacks on Sunday by breaking up Ubaldo Jimenez’s no-hit bid with his towering shot to left in the sixth inning.
Up until then, Jimenez (6-8) had been dominant against the Diamondbacks, throwing 19 scoreless innings going back to last season.
Phillies 2, Mets 0: At Philadelphia, Joe Blanton pitched four-hit ball into the eighth inning, Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley each homered off Johan Santana (9-7) and the Phillies completed a three-game sweep of their NL East rival.
Dodgers 7, Padres 6, 13 innings: At San Diego, James Loney led off the 13th inning with a homer off Edward Mujica (2-4) to give the Dodgers a win over San Diego.
Manny Ramirez didn’t start for the first time since he returned from a 50-game drug suspension on Friday. The outfielder pinch-hit in the 11th inning off Mike Adams and was robbed of a hit by right fielder Tony Gwynn’s sliding catch.
Astros 7, Giants 1: At San Francisco, Roy Oswalt pitched eight solid innings in the Astros’ victory over the Giants. Miguel Tejada, Hunter Pence and Jason Michaels each hit solo home runs for the Astros, who had been shut out in their previous two games against the Giants.
Nationals 5, Braves 3: At Washington, Scott Olsen pitched into the ninth inning, newly acquired Nyjer Morgan had three hits and the Nationals beat the Braves for their second straight victory.
Cardinals 10, Reds 1: At Cincinnati, Colby Rasmus’ homer started St. Louis’ eight-run outburst against slumping right-hander Bronson Arroyo (8-8).
Marlins 5, Pirates 0: At Miami, Ricky Nolasco struck out 12 in eight innings to win his fourth consecutive start, and the Marlins beat the Pirates.
Cubs 8, Brewers 2: At Chicago, Ted Lilly pitched effectively into the seventh inning and Derrek Lee and Jake Fox each hit two-run homers as the Cubs took three of four from the Brewers.
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