Archive for August, 2006
Astros 5, Brewers 3 (AP)
The starter pitched well, the batters got timely hits and Brad Lidge finished off an opponent in the ninth. That’s how the Houston Astros won games last season and they’re doing it again in time for another late surge toward the playoffs. Craig Biggio homered and Andy Pettitte struck out five in seven solid innings [...]
Posted: August 31st, 2006.
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Yost, Cirillo thrown out in first inning (AP)
Milwaukee manager Ned Yost and first baseman Jeff Cirillo were ejected in the first inning of Thursday night’s game with the Houston Astros. Cirillo hit a bouncer up the middle to second baseman Craig Biggio and first base umpire Tim Timmons called Cirillo out on a close play. Cirillo slammed his helmet to the ground [...]
Posted: August 31st, 2006.
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Brewers minor leaguer Jimenez suspended 50 games (SportsTicker)
NEW YORK (Ticker) - Milwaukee Brewers’ minor league pitcher Luis Jimenez has been suspended 50 games for violating baseball’s minor league drug prevention and treatment program, the Office of the Commissioner announced Thursday.
Posted: August 31st, 2006.
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Astros 1, Brewers 0 (AP)
Roger Clemens and the Houston Astros had a moment of confusion before realizing they’d beaten Milwaukee on Wednesday night. Clemens struck out nine in seven shutout innings and Mike Lamb scored on a strange play in the ninth to give the Astros a 1-0 win over the Brewers. “We didn’t know what happened,” Clemens said.
Posted: August 30th, 2006.
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