Archive for September, 2007
Zito pitches Giants past Dodgers 11-2 in season finale (AP)
Barry Zito allowed two runs in eight innings, light-hitting Omar Vizquel homered, and the San Francisco Giants completed their worst season in 11 years by beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-2 Sunday. Zito (11-13), who signed a seven-year, $126 million contract last winter, had a disappointing first season with the Giants.
Posted: September 30th, 2007.
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Gonzalez’s 10th-inning single lifts Dodgers to 6-5 win over Giants (AP)
Pinch-hitter Luis Gonzalez singled home the winning run in the 10th inning and Juan Pierre had a season-high three RBIs, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night. Giants reliever Brad Hennessey escaped a bases-loaded jam in the eighth and Tyler Walker did likewise in the [...]
Posted: September 30th, 2007.
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50th anniversary of Giants’ last home game in New York (AP)
Several thousand fans gathered on the field in front of the Giants’ office above the center-field clubhouse. Some fans carried signs that read: “Stay, Team, Stay.” Others read: “Don’t Go, Giants.” A trio playing two trumpets and a trombone sat in the visitors’ bullpen in left field, playing the “Giant Victory March.” Before a crowd [...]
Posted: September 29th, 2007.
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Durham won’t stand in way of trade (Yahoo! Sports)
Ray Durham is two days away from gaining a full no-trade provision, but he doesn’t plan to hold it over the San…
Posted: September 29th, 2007.
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Loney homers, Wells pitches Dodgers to 8-3 win over Giants (AP)
David Wells capped off his splintered season with a victory and singled home a run, James Loney continued his torrid month with another homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 8-3 on Friday night. Wells (9-9) allowed three runs and seven hits over six innings with three strikeouts and a walk.
Posted: September 29th, 2007.
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Punchless Twins considering Bonds (Yahoo! Sports)
The Minnesota Twins are so determined to bolster their lineup for next season, there were indications Thursday…
Posted: September 28th, 2007.
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Rockies, Padres win, move up in NL West; Diamondbacks lose 5-1 in Pittsburgh (AP)
When Colorado’s offense had a rare quiet night Josh Fogg stepped up. And with a 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, the Rockies found themselves in unfamiliar territory. Fourteen games over .500. Winners of 10 straight. Not only in the thick of a wild-card race, but the NL West division chase [...]
Posted: September 27th, 2007.
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Padres gain ground in division race, beat Giants 11-3 in Bonds’ home finale (AP)
The crowd showed up to see off Barry Bonds. Jake Peavy showed up to make sure San Diego is around another week. Peavy won his NL-leading 19th game, and the Padres spoiled Bonds’ home finale for San Francisco with a much-needed 11-3 victory over the Giants on Wednesday night. These resilient Padres might just make [...]
Posted: September 26th, 2007.
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Bonds in Giants lineup, batting fourth (PA SportsTicker)
In his last game in front of the hometown fans, San Francisco Giants left fielder Barry Bonds is in the starting lineup against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.
Posted: September 26th, 2007.
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Bonds relishes final home game with Giants after 15 seasons in San Francisco (AP)
Barry Bonds stepped in for what probably were his final rounds of batting practice in a Giants uniform Wednesday, cameras clicking at his every move. Some of the San Diego Padres even came out early to catch a glimpse — with manager Bud Black, a former teammate of the San Francisco slugger, perched on the [...]
Posted: September 26th, 2007.
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