Braves vs. Reds

Tommy Hanson (8-7, 3.99 ERA) and the Braves look to take the rubber game of the three-game set with the Reds. Edinson Volquez (1-1, 8.25 ERA) gets the start for the Reds. Game time is 1:10 p.m. in Cincinnati.

Mets vs. Diamondbacks

The Mets send Jon Niese (7-4, 3.43 ERA) to the mound as they go for the series win against the Diamondbacks. Rodrigo Lopez (5-9, 4.68 ERA) starts for Arizona. First pitch is 1:10 p.m. in N.Y.

Nationals vs. Phillies

The Nationals go for the sweep Sunday against the  Phillies in Washington. John Lannan (2-5, 5.76 ERA) takes the mound for the Nationals. Cole Hamels (7-7, 3.48 ERA) starts for Philadelphia. Game time is 1:35 p.m.

Marlins vs. Padres

Josh Johnson (10-3, 1.72 ERA) and the Marlins go for the sweep Sunday against the Padres. Jon Garland (9-7, 3.56 ERA) gets the start for the Padres. First pitch is 4:05 p.m. in San Diego.

Phillies vs. Diamondbacks

Justin Upton scored in a bases loaded walk in the first inning for the Diamondbacks.  The Phillies scored 2 runs in the third when Ryan Howard singled home Placido Polanco and Carlos Ruiz walked with the bases loaded scoring Raul Ibanez.  Mark Reynolds hit a solo shot in the fourth to time the game and added another in the fifth when Stephen Drew singled home Adam LaRoche.  In the bottom of the inning Jason Werth homered scoring Ryan Howard to take the lead.  The diamondbacks took the lead in the 6th when they scored 2 runs Adam LaRoche hit a sac fly to score Chris Young and a Miguel Montero ground out scored Kelly Johnson.  The Phillies then took the lead in the bottom of the inning when they scored 3 runs when Raul Ibanez singled home Shane Victorino and Ryan Howard homered scoring Raul Ibanez.  In the seventh Cody Ransom homered scoring Carlos Ruiz adding 2 more runs for the Phils.

Cole Hamels pitched 5 innings giving up 6 hits, 3 runs, and 8 strikeouts.  Rodrigo Lopez pitched 5 innings giving up 7 hits, 4 runs, and 4 strikeouts.  David Herndon got the win pitching 1 inning giving up  1 hit, 2 runs and no strikeouts.  The loss went to Jordan Norberto who did not record an out and pitched 2 hits and 2 runs.

Braves vs. Nationals

The Nationals beat the Braves in a score of 3-0. Nyjer Morgan scored in the first for the Nationals on a throwing error by Brian McCann.  In the third the Nationals added 2 more runs when Ian Desmond singled home Ivan Rodriguez and Roger Bernadina.

Miguel Batista won and pitched 5 innings giving up 3 hits, no runs with 6 strikeouts.  Tommy Hanson got the lose and pitched 6 innings, giving up 6 hits, 3 runs, and 8 strikeouts.  Matt Capps got his 25th save of the season giving up no hits with 1 strikeout.

Mets vs. Cardinals

The Mets beat the Cardinals in a score of 8-2. Ryan Ludwick singled home Matt Holliday in the first.  The Mets struck back in the second when Ike Davis grounded out scoring David Wright.  In the third Jeff Francoeur homered scoring Carlos Beltran and Ike Davis.  In the fifth they added on 2 more runs when David Wright hit a sac fly to score Luis Castillo and Carlos Beltran singled home Angel Pagan.  In the sixth Jose Reyes homered scoring Jon Niese for 2 more runs in the inning.  In the eight the Cardinals added a run when Randy Winn grounded into a double play scoring Ryan Ludwick.

Jon Niese got the win and pitched 6 innings giving up 7 hits, 1 run, and 1 strikeout.  The loss went to Adam Wainwright who pitched 5 innings giving up 6 hits, 6 runs, and 6 strikeouts.

Marlins vs. Giants

The Giants beat the Marlins in a score of 6-4. The Giants scored 2 runs in the third when Aubrey Huff doubled home Andrés Torres and Buster Posey singled home Aubrey Huff.  In the fifth the Marlins tied it up when Cody Ross homered scoring Wes Helms.  In the bottom of the inning the Giants reclaimed the lead when Freddy Sanchez singled home Andres Torres.  The Marlins again tied it up when Dan Uggla hit a solo shot in the seventh inning.  In the eighth Juan Uribe and Édgar Rentería both went deep adding 3 more runs for the Giants.  The Marlins added 1 more run in the ninth when Dan Uggla hit another solo shot.

Matt Cain pitched 7 innings giving up 4 hits, 3 runs, and 6 strikeouts.  Josh Johnson pitched 7 innings giving up 8 hits, 3 runs, and 5 strikeouts.  The win went to Sergio Romo who pitched 1 inning giving up no hits and the loss went to Brian Sanches who pitched 0.1 of an inning giving up 3 hits and 3 runs. Brian Wilson got the save but gave up a run and a hit with 2 strikeouts.

Tuesday’s games:

Braves vs. Nationals

The Braves and Nationals face off tonight in D.C. Tommy Hanson (8-6, 4.12 ERA) starts for Atlanta. Stephen Strasburg (5-2, 2.32 ERA) gets the start for the Nationals. Game time is 7:05 p.m.

Phillies vs. Diamondbacks

Cole Hamels (7-7, 3.40 ERA) and the Phillies begin their series with the Diamondbacks tonight in Philadelphia. Rodrigo Lopez (5-9, 4.58 ERA) starts for Arizona. First pitch is 7:05 p.m.

Mets vs. Cardinals

The Mets send Jon Niese (6-4, 3.54 ERA) to the mound against the Cardinals as they begin a six-game home-stand. Adam Wainwright (14-5, 1.94 ERA) gets the start for St. Louis. Game time is 7:10 p.m. in N.Y.

Marlins vs. Giants

Josh Johnson (10-3, 1.61 ERA) takes the mound for the Marlins as they take on the Giants in San Francisco. Matt Cain (8-8, 3.10 ERA) starts for the Giants. First pitch is 10:15 p.m.

Marlins vs. Rockies

The Marlins beat the Rockies 5-2 Wednesday. Florida jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the 1st on back-to-back doubles by Dan Uggla and Jorge Cantu. The Marlins added three more runs in the 2nd on a home run to center field off the bat of Gaby Sanchez. The Rockies did not get on the board until the 8th, when Seth Smith homered, cutting the Marlins lead to 5-2.

Ricky Nolasco got the win, going 8 innings and giving up two runs on four hits. Jason Hammel took the loss, lasting 7 innings and allowing five runs on six hits. Leo Nunez recorded his 23rd save of the season for Florida.

Nationals vs. Reds

The Nationals beat the Reds 8-5. Cincinnati struck first, scoring in the 3rd inning on a single by Orlando Cabrera. Washington tied it up in the top of the 4th, and scored two more in the 5th and added 4 runs in the 6th.  The Reds tacked on two runs in the bottom of the 6th on a Miguel Cairo single. Ryan Hanigan scored in the 7th for Cincinnati, cutting the Nationals lead to 7-4. Chris Heisey singled in the Reds 5th run of the game in the 8th. Willie Harris homered in the 9th to make it 8-5 Washington.

Stephen Strasburg got the win, going 5.2 innings and giving up three runs on seven hits. Bronson Arroyo took the loss, throwing 5.2 innings and allowing seven runs on six hits. Matt Capps recorded his 24th save for Washington.

Phillies vs. Cardinals

The Phillies fell to the Cardinals 5-1. The Cardinals took a 1-0 lead in the 4th inning on a single by Albert Pujols. The Phillies tied it up in the 5th on a home run off the bat of Ryan Howard. Matt Holliday gave St. Louis the lead in the 7th with a homer to left field. The Cardinals would go on to score three more runs in the 8th.

Jaime Garcia got the win, going 7 innings and giving up one run on four hits. Joe Blanton took the loss, throwing 7 innings and giving up five runs on seven hits. Ryan Franklin got his 18th save for  St. Louis.

Braves vs. Padres

The Braves lost to the Padres in  12 innings 6-4. Singles by Everth Cabrera and Jerry Hairston Jr. gave San Diego a 2-0 lead in the 2nd inning. Atlanta tied it up in the 3rd when Chipper Jones singled, scoring Martin Prado and Jason Heyward. Brian McCann homered in the inning, giving Atlanta a 4-2 lead. It remained 4-2 until the 9th, when the Padres tied up the game on a Scott Hairston home run and Yorvit Torrealba double. The game was tied until the 12th when Nick Hundley hit a two-run double giving San Diego a 6-4 lead.

Starting pitchers Tommy Hanson and Jon Garland both had a no decision. Hanson went 6.1 innings and gave up two runs on six hits. Garland lasted 5 innings and allowed four runs on six hits. Tim Stauffer got the win for San Diego. Heath Bell recorded his 27th save.

Mets vs. Diamondbacks

The Mets lost to the Diamondbacks 4-3 in extra innings. The Mets took an early 1-0 lead in the first thanks to a home run off the bat of Angel Pagan. Chris Young led off the bottom of the inning with a home run for Arizona. Rusty Ryal and Mark Reynolds both homered for the Diamondbacks as well, giving Arizona a 3-2 lead in the 4th. Rod Barajas homered for the Mets in the 6th to tie the game. The game was tied until the 14th inning when Arizona’s Chris Snyder hit walkoff single.

Jon Niese went 5 innings and allowed three runs on six hits to get a no decision. Dan Haren got a no decision as well as he went 6 innings and gave up three runs on six hits. Oliver Perez returned for the Mets, and threw 1.1 innings, giving up one hit and walking two. Fernando Nieve took the loss for New York. Blaine Boyer got the win for Arizona.

Wednesday’s games:

Braves vs. Padres

Tommy Hanson (8-6, 4.19 ERA) and the Braves go for the win as they take on Jon Garland (9-6, 3.45 ERA) and the Padres. Game time is 7:10 p.m. in Atlanta.

Marlins vs. Rockies

The Marlins send Ricky Nolasco (9-7, 4.66 ERA) to the mound as they continue their series with the Rockies. Jason Hammel (7-4, 4.07 ERA) gets the start for Colorado. First pitch is 7:10 p.m. in Florida.

Nationals vs. Reds

Stephen Strasburg (4-2, 2.03 ERA) and the Nationals face Bronson Arroyo (10-4, 3.96 ERA) and the Reds in Cincinnati. Game time is 7:10 p.m.

Phillies vs. Cardinals

The Phillies go for the win against the Cardinals tonight in St. Louis. Joe Blanton (3-5, 6.21 ERA) takes the mound for Philadelphia. Jaime Garcia (8-4, 2.27 ERA) gets the start for St. Louis. First pitch is 8:15 p.m.

Mets vs. Diamondbacks

The Mets look to take the final game of their series with the Diamondbacks in Arizona. Jon Niese (6-4, 3.44 ERA) gets the start for New York. Dan Haren (7-8, 4.60 ERA) takes the mound for Arizona. Game time is 9:40 p.m.

Wednesday’s games:

Braves vs. Phillies

The Braves go for the series win against the Phillies. Atlanta sends Kris Medlen (5-1, 3.01) to the mound. Jamie Moyer (9-7, 4.13) gets the start for Philadelphia. Game time is 7:05 p.m. in Philadelphia.

Nationals vs. Padres

The Nationals send J.D. Martin (0-4, 3.38) as they look to make it two wins in a row against the Padres. Jon Garland (8-5, 3.24) takes the mound for San Diego. First pitch is 7:05 p.m. in D.C.

Mets vs. Reds

Jon Niese (6-2, 3.62) and the Mets look to take the rubber game as this three-game set with the Reds comes to a close. Bronson Arroyo (8-4, 4.25) gets the start for Cincinnati. Game time is 7:05 p.m. in N.Y.

Marlins vs. Dodgers

Josh Johnson (8-3, 1.82) and the Marlins take on Hiroki Kuroda (7-6, 3.78) and the Dodgers in L.A. Game time is set for 10:10 p.m.

Friday’s match ups:

Braves vs. Marlins

The Braves and Marlins begin their weekend series tonight. The Braves send Kris Medlen (5-1, 3.15) to the mound against Florida’s Josh Johnson (8-3, 1.83). First pitch is 7:35 p.m. in Atlanta.

Mets vs. Nationals

Jon Niese (5-2, 3.84) takes the mound for the Mets against Luis Atilano (6-4, 4.33) and the Nationals for the second game of this series. Game time is 7:05 p.m. in D.C.

Phillies vs. Pirates

The Phillies look to take game two against the Pirates tonight in Pittsburgh. Jamie Moyer (9-6, 4.30) gets the start for Philadelphia, while the Pirates send Ross Ohlendorf (0-6, 4.90) to the mound. Game time is 7:05 p.m.

Sunday’s games:

Marlins vs. Padres

The Marlins send Anibal Sanchez (7-4, 3.30) to the mound as they close out their series with the Padres. Mat Latos (8-4, 2.93) gets the start for San Diego. Game time is 1:10 p.m. in Florida.

Mets vs. Twins

Jon Niese (4-2, 4.17) and the Mets look to take the rubber game of their three game series with the Twins. Scott Baker (6-6, 4.61) gets the start for Minnesota. First pitch is 1:10 p.m. in N.Y.

Braves vs. Tigers

Tommy Hanson (7-4, 3.30) and the Braves go for the sweep as they close their series with the Tigers. Justin Verlander (8-5, 3.94) takes the mound for Detroit. Game time is 1:35 p.m. in Atlanta.

Nationals vs. Orioles

The Nationals look to take the finale of the Battle of the Beltways. Luis Atilano (6-4, 4.52) starts for Washington. Jeremy Guthrie (3-9, 4.28) gets the start for the Orioles. First pitch is set for 1:35 p.m. in Baltimore.

Phillies vs. Blue Jays

The Phillies go for the series win against the Blue Jays this afternoon. Jamie Moyer (8-6, 4.43) takes the mound for Philadelphia, while Brett Cecil (7-4, 4.06) starts for Toronto. Game time is 1:35 p.m. in Philadelphia.

Tuesday’s games:

Marlins vs. Orioles

Anibal Sanchez (6-4) and the Marlins begin their series with the Orioles in Baltimore. Jeremy Guthrie (3-8) gets the start for the Orioles. Game time is 7:05 p.m.

Nationals vs. Royals

Luis Atilano (5-4) and the Nationals take on Anthony Lerew (0-0) and the Royals. First pitch is 7:05 p.m. in D.C.

Phillies vs. Indians

Jamie Moyer (7-6) takes the mound for the Phillies as they take on Mitch Talbot (7-5) and the Indians. Game time is 7:05 p.m. in Philadelphia.

Mets vs. Tigers

Jon Niese (4-2) goes for win number five as he and the Mets begin their series with the Tigers. Justin Verlander starts for Detroit. First pitch is 7:10 p.m. in N.Y.

Braves vs. White Sox

Tommy Hanson (7-3) gets the start for the Braves as they face John Danks (6-5) and the White Sox. Game time is 8:10 p.m. in Chicago.

Nationals vs. Tigers

The Nationals fell to the Tigers 8-3 Wednesday night. Washington jumped out to an early lead with home runs by Adam Dunn in the 1st inning and Roger Bernadina in the 2nd.  Detroit responded in the bottom of the 2nd, scoring four runs on a single by Gerald Laird and a sacrifice fly by Don Kelly.  Down 5-2 in the 6th, Ivan Rodriguez drove in Christian Guzman with a single.  It wasn’t enough though as Detroit scored three more runs in the 7th on a Brennan Boesch home run.

Livan Hernandez took the loss, tossing 6.2 innings and giving up eight runs on seven hits. Justin Verlander got the win for the Tigers going 8 innings and allowing three runs on seven hits.

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Mets vs. Indians

The Mets beat the Indians 8-4, winning their sixth game in a row. The game was scoreless until the 3rd inning when Angel Pagan drove in Ruben Tejada on an RBI double starting off a five-run inning. Pagan went 3-5 with three RBIs on the night. In the bottom of the 4th, Shelley Duncan put the Indians on the board with a two-run homer. Top of the 6th, the Mets scored three more on RBI singles by Jeff Francoeur and Pagan. The Indians would go on to score another run in the eighth on a sac fly by Jhonny Peralta.

Jon Niese got the win for the Mets, going 7 innings and giving up three runs on eight hits. Mitch Talbot took the loss, lasting only 5.2 innings and allowing eight runs on 13 hits.

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Phillies vs. Yankees

The Phillies took game two against the Yankees, winning by a score of 6-3. Philadelphia got on the board first in the 2nd inning. Shane Victorino drove in three runs with a triple. The Phillies got two more in the 4th with back-to-back home runs by Ryan Howard and Jayson Werth. The Yankees scored in the 2nd and 5th innings on home runs by Robinson Cano and Jorge Posada respectively.

Jamie Moyer got the win for the Phillies, throwing 8 innings and giving up two runs on three hits. A.J. Burnett took the loss, going only 3.1 innings and allowing six runs on six hits.

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Marlins vs. Rangers

The Marlins lost their second in a row to the Rangers by a score of 6-3. The Rangers scored early and often with a run in each of the first three innings. Hanley Ramirez drove in a run in the 3rd cutting the Rangers lead to 3-1. Chris Coghlan doubled in the 5th inning to make it 3-2 Rangers. The Marlins bullpen was shaky giving up two runs in the 8th and a home run to Josh Hamilton in the top of the 9th.

Anibal Sanchez kept the Marlins in the game, but got the loss, going 6 innings and allowing three runs on eight hits.  Rangers starter Tommy Hunter lasted only 2.1 innings. He wound up with a no decision. Darren O’Day got the win for the Rangers, while Neftali Feliz got the save.

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Braves vs. Rays

The Braves beat the Rays 6-2, keeping themselves atop of the NL East. Troy Glaus drove in two runs in the 3rd to make it 3-0 Braves. In the bottom of the 8th the Braves scored two more runs on RBI singles by Melky Cabrera and Martin Prado. The Rays bats were quiet most of the night until the top of the ninth when they scored two runs on a single by Ben Zobrist and a double by Dioner Navarro.

Tommy Hanson threw 7 innings of shut out baseball to get the win for the Braves. He allowed no runs on three hits. Wade Davis got the loss, going 5 innings and giving up three runs on seven hits.

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