“Wow, we played some defense tonight – all over the place”, Cubs manager Joe Maddon said.
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Blue Jays 4, A’s 2 • Host Toronto won its 11th straight game behind Mark Buehrle’s arm and Ryan Goins’ bat.
And that’s why Jon Lester nearly never makes throws to first base.
The Cubs have been linked to deals for players like Chase Utley, but the Cubs could end up calling up Javier Baez instead. The runner on first, Jonathan Lucroy then was awarded second because Rizzo went into the stands.
“It’s incredible, isn’t it?” he said. It’s a really risky play, obviously. “Rizzo goes toward the ball, jumps up on the rolled-up tarp near the wall and stretches his 6’3″ frame over into the crowd to get the ball.
Not a good game, but some hope is on the horizon: Up next, the Brewers head to Milwaukee to take on the Phillies. He allowed two runs, seven hits and two walks and struck out 10. After getting into a jam of runners on second and third and none – the result of a base hit, an error and a wild pitch – Rondon appeared on the verge of getting out of it by striking out the next two batters. On Thursday, Jean Segura advanced to second on the play then stole third.
“He’s just suffering through a season that’s certainly not him at his best and there’s still a chance to turn things around”. It’s easy to dream of the major leagues but it takes hard work, dedication, unselfish devotion to your team, and a focus that is relentless to spend as much time in the minor leagues as Rizzo has.
“Just got to do a better job”, Lester said. There are things that I need to improve on. “I’ve blocked pitches even tougher than that”.
Billy Hamilton, Cincinnati Reds: The speedster showed rare power against the Dodgers, belting a solo homer in the eighth for his fourth hit of the night.
Cubs starter Jason Hammel was in line for the win before the blown save, but he was upset afterward about being yanked prematurely (in his mind) for the second straight start.
Yankees 8, Indians 6 • Brian McCann hit a three-run homer, Stephen Drew also connected and visiting New York broke a five-game losing streak. In his last start, he was yanked in the fifth inning despite leading 5-2. I’m trying to win ballgames.
“Sometimes a change of scenery is good for everybody”, Kinzer said, via the Tribune.
“I am certain he’s gonna be upset, I expect him to be upset”. That’s not me. It’s always going to happen. “But from my perspective, it’s not about being nice”.
Ironically, Castro’s route back to the lineup might be as a second baseman. He didn’t start Tuesday but pinch-hit in the seventh and flew out to center.
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“Certainly long-term we still see him as a catcher”, Epstein said. Chicago aims for its 13th win in 14 games when it looks to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday.
