Carlos Pena's three-run home run capped a six-run ninth inning that propelled the Rays to a 10-7 win over the Indians. The scoring in one of the most exciting innings of the year was started by an Eric Hinske RBI double, and then tied at seven after Gabe Gross hit a two-run home run. This morning, Cold Pizza, or whatever they're calling it these days, asked the question of "Are you buying the Rays?" I believe the Rays answered that in the ninth inning of Wednesday's game.
After being down twice in the late innings aganist the Tigers (including a two-run deficit in the 14th inning), the White Sox came back in extremely impressive fashion against the Tigers' shaky bullpen. The highlight of the game was its last play. In the 14th inning, after an Edgar Reteria error that brought the game to 8-7, Nick Swisher hit a three-run walk-off home run. Which is an impressive feat for someone who didn't even think he was playing. Check out the story for more details.
Joba Chamberlain had an MRI Tuesday, but the results of the tests will not be released until after the Yankees' pitcher has his shoulder examined by Dr. James Andrews Wednesday. This is terrible news for Yankees fans, who have to wonder why the team wouldn't share the MRI results if it were good news. The best case scenario is that the MRI was inconclusive, and Dr. Andrews found that Chamberlain only has a shoulder strain. The worst case scenario is. well, obvious.
Four were suspended for their actions in Sunday's brawl between the Royals and White Sox that began when Miguel Olivo charged the mound after being hit in the sixth inning. Both Olivo and Zack Grienkie were suspended for five games, Royals manager Troy Hillman was suspended for one game and Ozzie Guillen will sit for two for his actions during the game and comments afterwards.
After Milwaukee acquired CC Sabathia, the mantra of everyone in the organization was 'We're going for it this year.' Well, after getting swept by the Cubs last week and beginning their seemingly annual fade in the NL Central, the pressure of seems to be getting to the young team. The latest, and most obvious example, happened Monday night when Prince Fielder shoved Manny Parra twice in the dugout during the team's 6-3 loss to the Reds.
