Author Archives: Paul Francis Sullivan
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 31, 2015
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The trade deadline has come and gone.
The Giants and Mets walk away looking good. The Padres? They look kind of confused.
It is a beyond the closing bell episode 1,011 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Brandon Phillips, Eddie Rosario, Max Scherzer, Carlos Carrasco, Curtis Granderson, Mark Teixeira, Jon Niese and Matt Shoemaker all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
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Who Owned Baseball July 30, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Brandon Phillips had a monster night, going 4 for 5, 2 runs scored, 7 RBI, 2 homers and 2 stolen bases to lead the Reds in a 15-5 drubbing of Pittsburgh.
Eddie Rosario missed the cycle by a single, going 3 for 5 with 3 runs scored and 3 RBI as the Twins topped Seattle, 9-5.
Max Scherzer threw 7 shutout innings, allowing 3 hits and 3 walks and striking out 6 to help the Nationals get a 1-0 victory in Miami.
Carlos Carrasco pitched a complete game, allowing 2 hits, 1 walk and 1 run while striking out 7 Oakland batters and earning the 3-1 win for Cleveland.
They all owned baseball on July 30, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 30, 2015
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Deadline deals are becoming insane.
I give the Cardinals the benefit of the doubt even though I am confused. I am glad the Mets don’t get damaged goods.
And I recorded this BEFORE I found out David Price was dealt!
It is an already obsolete episode 1,010 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Troy Tulowitzki, Bryce Harper, Corey Kluber, Jon Lester, Brett Lawrie, Chris Archer, Lucas Duda and John Lackey all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
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Who Owned Baseball July 29, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Troy Tulowitzki made his Toronto debut with a pair of doubles, a homer, 3 RBI and some sparkling defense to help beat Philadelphia, 8-2.
Bryce Harper went 3 for 4 with a pair of homers, 3 runs scored and 4 knocked in to give the Nationals a 7-2 victory over Miami.
Corey Kluber pitched shutout ball into the 9th, finishing with a complete game, 5 hits, 1 run, 1 walk and 6 strikeouts, earning the decision as the Indians clobbered the Royals, 12-1.
Jon Lester struck out 14 and walked only 1 Colorado batter over 8 innings, giving up 5 hits and 2 runs while getting the 3-2 win for the Cubs.
They all owned baseball on July 29, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 29, 2015
Boston Herald Staff Photo by Matt Stone
Pedro Martinez had a wonderful number retiring ceremony, even if the arranging of the numbers in Fenway Park is a bit off putting.
Wade Boggs needs to have his number up there.
Plus Jonathan Papelbon’s trade does not have me confident in the Nationals and Cole Hamels will probably end up a Dodger.
It is a retired number episode 1,009 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Sonny Gray, Curt Casali, Noah Syndergaard, Joey Votto, Trevor Bauer, Brett Anderson, Aaron Hicks and Dexter Fowler all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
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Who Owned Baseball July 28, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Sonny Gray threw a complete game 3 hit shutout, striking out 9 and walking 1 Dodger batter and contributed a hit himself in Oakland’s 2-0 victory.
Curt Casali had his second straight 2 homer day, finishing with 3 hits and 3 RBI in Tampa Bay’s 10-2 clobbering of Detroit.
Noah Syndergaard was perfect through 6 and finished with 8 shutout innings, giving up 3 hits, no walks and striking out 9 Padres en route to a 4-0 Mets win.
Joey Votto reached base 4 times, scoring twice and launching a 3 run homer to lead the Reds past St. Louis, 4-0.
They all owned baseball on July 28, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 28, 2015
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What the hell are the Blue Jays doing?
The team desperately needs pitching, so they trade for a shortstop. Am I the only one confused?
It is perplexing episode 1,008 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Kris Bryant, Curt Casali, Lance Lynn, Kevin Gausman, Carlos Gonzalez, Mookie Betts, Alex Wood and Mike Montgomery all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
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Who Owned Baseball July 27, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Kris Bryant got a pair of hits including a 2 out, 2 run bottom of the 9th walk off come from behind homer to give the Cubs a 9-8 victory over Colorado.
Curt Casali singled and homered twice, driving in 3, leading Tampa Bay past Detroit, 5-2.
Lance Lynn went 7 strong innings, letting up a single run and 5 hits, earning the 4-1 decision for the Cardinals over Cincinnati.
Kevin Gausman pitched shutout ball into the 8th, finishing with 7 2/3 innings, 6 hits, no runs and 1 walk. He would not get a decision but the Orioles would win over Atlanta 2-1 in 11 innings.
They all owned baseball on July 27, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 27, 2015
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I loved loved LOVED the Hall of Fame ceremony.
Then again, I always do. This year was different though. My guy, Pedro Martinez, was honored.
It is an unapologetic loving episode 1,007 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
David Ortiz, Eduardo Rodriguez, Carlos Gonzalez, Jacob deGrom, Zack Greinke, Ezquiel Carrera and Jay Bruce all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
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Who Owned Baseball July 26, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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David Ortiz capped off a magical day for Boston fans with a 4 for 5 performance, driving in 7 helped by a pair of 3 run homers and led to the drubbing of Detroit, 11-1.
Carlos Gonzalez reached base 4 times including a pair of homers, driving in 6 helping the Rockies top the Reds 17-7.
Eduardo Rodríguez pitched 7 strong innings, allowing just 3 hits, a run on a solo homer and 1 walk, earning a much needed 11-1 victory for the Red Sox over the Tigers.
Jacob deGrom took a shutout into the 8th finishing with 7 2/3 innings of 2 hit, 8 strikeout and 2 walk ball. He did not get the decision but the Mets topped the Dodgers in 10, 3-2.
They all owned baseball on July 26, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 26, 2015
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It is time for the SUNDAY REQUEST!
@sullybaseball Commish Sully, HOF induction weekend, what changes would you make to the hall itself and the selection process #sundayrequest
— Gas House Gang (@ghbaseball34) July 24, 2015
There are many things I would do in all sincerity. Most of my changes would simply revolve around justifying votes and the credentials of the voters.
That plus Cueto, Hamels and Cowherd in a jam packed episode 1,006 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Cole Hamels, Kirk Nieuwenhuis, Alex Rodriguez, Miguel Gonzalez, Shelby Miller, Joc Pederson, Scott Feldman and Johnny Giavotella all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
Who Owned Baseball July 25, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Cole Hamels threw a no hit masterpiece in what could have been his final start for Philadelphia. He struck out 13 and walked only two in the 5-0 final which was the first no hitter of the Cubs since 1965.
Kirk Nieuwenhuis led an amazing Mets attack by reaching base 5 times, doubling and driving in 4 runs to clobber the Dodgers 15-2.
Miguel Gonzalez pitched into the 8th innings, allowing 5 hits, 1 run (on a solo homer) and no walks, earning a much needed victory for Baltimore over the Rays, 5-1.
Alex Rodriguez homered 3 times, including a game tying shot in the 9th, driving in 4 altogether and leading the Yankees to a stunning come from behind win over Minnesota, 8-5.
They all owned baseball on July 25, 2015.
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The Most Recent No Hitter For Each Franchise (Updated for Cole Hamels, July 25, 2015)
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If this is Cole Hamels final game with the Phillies, what a way to go!
The Phillies should take advantage and trade Hamels RIGHT NOW before anyone thinks he has any arm issues. Getting an ace fresh off of a no hitter?
I think he is in good shape.
This is also the first no hitter thrown against the Cubs since Sandy Koufax in 1965. A cool fact but the end of a Twitter account called @CubsNoHitStreak which reminded the world of their ability to break up no nos in every game since.
Alas, it is no more.
No. 7,921: Cole Hamels has no-hit the Cubs. The Streak dies.
— Cubs No-Hit Streak (@CubsNoHitStreak) July 25, 2015
A few more thoughts… Cole Hamels has started more no hitters since September 1, 2014 than the Padres and Mets have had in their history combined.
But his last no hitter was a combined one, so that means Jake Diekman, Ken Giles and Jonathan Papelbon are off the list now.
They didn’t last long… not as long as Indians pitcher Len Barker who has been on this list since 1981.
It is time to update my list!
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 25, 2015
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Bill Mueller’s legacy among Red Sox fans has been short changed. Imagine how 2004 would have ended without him!
I wound up having a disagreement with a Red Sox fan named @commycon about that topic.
Plus I give the Mets faint praise for an OK deal.
It is a giving players their due on episode 1,005 for The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Jose Quintana, Andrew Cashner, Trevor Plouffe, Carlos Gonzalez, Mike Trout, Patrick Corbin, Chris Tilman and Chris Coghlan all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
Who Owned Baseball July 24, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Jose Quintana went the distance in a complete game shutout, allowing 7 hits, no walks and striking out 8 as the White Sox topped Cleveland, 6-0.
Andrew Cashner pitched 7 solid innings, allowing 1 run, 5 hits and 1 walk, earning the 3-1 decision for the Padres over Miami.
Trevor Plouffe singled, doubled and homered, leading Minnesota’s attack as they clobbered the Yankees 10-1.
Carlos Gonzalez hit 2 game tying home runs that helped set up the Rockies 6-5 walk off win against the Reds.
They all owned baseball on July 24, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 24, 2015
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The A’s had 7 All Stars in 2014. After today’s deal of Scott Kazmir, only the injured Sean Doolittle is left.
Michael Conforto is heading to the Mets. But their lineup needs a savior with at least one at bat above Double A!
It is a Flushing Centric episode 1,004 for The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Jose Altuve, Clayton Kershaw, Andrew McCutchen, Ervin Santana, Mike Napoli, David Price, Ian Desmond and Bartolo Colon all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
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Who Owned Baseball July 23, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Jose Altuve got 4 hits, including a double and a walk off homer, driving in 4 all together as the Astros beat the plummeting Red Sox, 5-4.
Ervin Santana threw 8 shutout 4 hit innings against his former club, the Angels, striking out 7 and walking none, earning the 3-0 decision for Minnesota.
Andrew McCutchen singled and scored in the first and put the game away with a 2 run homer in the 7th as Pittsburgh topped the Nationals 7-3.
Clayton Kershaw continued his dominance and retired the first 18 Mets he faced. He finished with a complete game, 3 hit shutout, walking none and striking out 11 and extended his scoreless inning streak to 29, notching a 3-0 victory for the Dodgers.
They all owned baseball on July 23, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 23, 2015
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The A’s had 7 All Stars in 2014. After today’s deal of Scott Kazmir, only the injured Sean Doolittle is left.
The Astros made a smart deal to improve and the A’s did the right thing by selling at the peak value.
Also, I talk about gum throwing and styling at home after a grand slam.
The trading season has begun and it is episode 1,003 for The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Joey Votto, Preston Tucker, Mike Leake, Edinson Volquez, Adam Lind, Nelson Cruz and Julio Teheran all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
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Who Owned Baseball July 22, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Joey Votto reached base 9 times over the course of a double header. The first game, a Reds 9-1 thrashing of the Cubs, he got on 4 times, homered and scored 3 runs. In the night cap, a Cubs 6-5 win, he got a pair of hits and walked 3 times but was stranded each time.
Preston Tucker homered twice, added a double and drove in 3 runs to help Houston top spiraling Boston 4-2.
Mike Leake went 8 strong innings in what could be his final Cincinnati start, allowing 4 hits, no walks and 1 run in the 9-1 decision over the Cubs.
Edinson Volquez gave the battered Royals rotation a much needed quality start, going 7 2/3 innings, allowing 8 hits, 1 walk and 1 strikeout in the 5-1 victory over Pittsburgh.
They all owned baseball on July 22, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 22, 2015
An independent league in Northern California will be experimenting with a computerized strike zone. I for one am all for it.
That and some more David Price thoughts on episode 1,002 for The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Cycle hitter Shin So Choo, Chris Heston, Mark Buehrle, Kyle Schwarber, Bryan Pena, Nick Castellanos, Wei Yin and Gerrit Cole all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
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Who Owned Baseball July 21, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Shin-Soo Choo became the first Rangers batter to hit for the cycle since 2013, finishing 4 for 5 with 3 runs scored and 3 batted in as Texas romped in Colorado, 9-0.
Kyle Schwarber singled, doubled and hit a game tying homer in the 9th and a the eventual game winning homer in the 13th to give the Cubs a 5-4 win in Cincinnati.
Mark Buehrle pitched 7 strong innings, allowing 1 run and walking none, earning the 7-1 decision for the Blue Jays in Oakland.
Chris Heston held the Padres hitless for 5 innings and finished with 7 1/3 shutout 1 hit innings with 2 walks and 6 strikeouts as the Giants rolled, 9-3.
They all owned baseball on July 21, 2015.
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The Most Recent Cycle Hit For Each Team (Updated for Shin-Soo Choo, July 21, 2015)
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First Texas cycle in 2 years!
Lots of people hit their cycles in Colorado. Choo is the latest. In fact his teammate Delino DeShields almost joined him if only he could have connected for a Coors homer himself.
Either way, it was safe to say that humidor or no humidor, it was a good night to hit in Colorado (except for the Rockies who were shutout, 9-0.
Here is the list, updated for today’s action!
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 21, 2015
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There was seismic activity last night. An Earthquake hit the Bay Area and the Tigers might become sellers. Detroit is showing intelligence and is doing what the Phillies should have done in 2012.
The train keeps moving to episode 1,001 for The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Albert Pujols. Travis Ishikawa, Rubby De La Rosa, Andrew Heaney, Eric Hosmer, Justin Turner and J. A. Happ all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
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Who Owned Baseball July 20, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Albert Pujols had an incredible double header for the Angels. He went 2 for 4 in the first game, reached base 3 times in the second and went a combined 4 for 7 with a walk, 3 homers , 5 runs scored and 4 RBI in the sweep of the Red Sox, 11-1 in the opener, 7-3 in the night cap.
Travis Ishikawa homered and doubled twice, scoring once and driving in 4 as the Pirates won a wild potential World Series preview in Kansas City, 10-7.
Rubby De La Rosa gave the Diamondbacks 7 strong innings, allowing 5 hits and 1 run, earning the 3-1 decision over Miami.
Andrew Heaney pitched another fine game for the Angels, going 7 innings, allowing 5 hits, 2 runs and no walks to defeat Boston, 7-3.
They all owned baseball on July 20, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – 1000TH EPISODE! July 20, 2015
IT IS FINALLY EPISODE 1,000!
Every single day since October 24, 2012, I have posted an original podcast episode. And now the streak has reached quadruple digits.
For show 1,000, I recorded video as well as audio. I performed in front of a studio audience at the Mid Peninsula Community Media Center in Palo Alto, California.
Comcast Sports Net personality Eireann Dolan was my guest and we discussed the state of the A’s and some of the trinkets that she and her boyfriend, A’s pitcher Sean Doolittle, have accumulated over the years.
Plus I give my thoughts on what I would do WHEN I become commissioner. (When, not if.)
It was a fun show and here is to the next 1,000 for The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Dallas Keuchel, Zack Greinke, Jake Smolinski, Andre Ethier, Jose Iglesias, Cole Gillespie, Chris Archer and Shelby Miller all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
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Who Owned Baseball July 19, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
AP Photo – Pat Sullivan
Dallas Keuchel pitched 7 magnificent innings, allowing no runs, no walks and 2 hits while striking out 13 Rangers batters as Houston rolled to a 10-0 blow out.
Zack Greenie extended his scoreless inning streak to 43 2/3 innings with 8 shutout frames against Washington, letting up 3 hits, 1 walk and 11 strikeouts, earning the 5-0 decision for the Dodgers.
Jake Smolinski went 3 for 5 with 2 homers and 4 RBI to help the Athletics top the Twins 14-1.
Andre Ethier collected 3 hits, including a double, scoring twice and driving in a run as the Dodgers topped the Nationals,5-0.
They all owned baseball on July 19, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 19, 2015
It is time for THE SUNDAY REQUEST
@sullybaseball I’d like to hear your thoughts on the Astros’ slide and if they should go for it or face the fate of the 2012 Nationals
— Richard Perez (@RPerezAT) July 15, 2015
The Astros are in a strange place where the bar is super low for success this season but the opportunity is super high.
They should take advantage of the current AL and go for it.
It is episode 999 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Clayton Kershaw, Randal Grichuk, Garrett Richard, Robinson Cano, David Peralta, Alexei Ramirez and David Price all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
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Who Owned Baseball July 18, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Clayton Kershaw pitched 8 masterful innings, allowing 3 hits, no runs and no walks while striking out 14 Nationals batters en route to a 4-2 Dodgers victory.
Randal Grichuk played all three outfield positions, reached base 5 times, homered twice and drove in 6 runs as the Cardinals took a 12-2 laugher over the Mets.
Garrett Richards threw a complete game 2 hit shutout, walking just one Red Sox batter and earned the 3-0 decision for the Angels.
Robinson Cano struck back at the Yankees, his former team, with a pair of 2 run homers and a third hit for good measure as Seattle won 4-3.
They all owned baseball on July 18, 2015.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – July 18, 2015
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The Red Sox season is over and Mike Trout shows why he is the best players in the game.
Meanwhile the very notion that the Mets would not make wild changes to their outfield is nothing short of mindboggling.
It is episode 998 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Alex Rodriguez, C. J. Wilson, Marlon Byrd, Lance Lynn, Kyle Seager, Wade Miley, Kyle Schwarber and Noah Syndergaard all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
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Who Owned Baseball July 17, 2015 (Daily AL/NL Pitcher + Hitter MVP’s) + 2015 #WOB Standings
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Alex Rodriguez went 2 for 4 including the go ahead homer in the 7th that gave the first place Yankees a 4-3 victory over Seattle.
C. J. Wilson held his own in a tense pitchers duel, throwing 8 shutout innings, allowing 5 hits, 3 walks and 4 strikeouts. He did not get the decision but the Angels won 1-0 over Boston.
Marlon Byrd homered, doubled and singled twice, scoring a pair while leading the Reds over Cleveland, 6-1.
Lance Lynn allowed a lead off homer and then just 1 hits and 1 walk after that over 7 innings. He struck out 9 Mets and earned the 3-2 decision in St. Louis.
They all owned baseball on July 17, 2015.
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