Clemens key accuser: ‘I misspoke’ about evidence (Yahoo! Sports)
WASHINGTON (AP) Roger Clemens’ lawyer jabbed his left index finger and hammered away, relentlessly attacking Brian McNamee over his personal life and accusing the government’s chief witness of ”making up this stuff on the fly.” The attorney finally sprung his trap and pointed out what appeared to be a flaw in McNamee’s story about the collection of evidence that turned up in a beer can.
Hamels pitches Phillies past Red Sox 6-4 (Yahoo! Sports)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) It was no surprise that Philadelphia earned its season-best sixth straight victory with Cole Hamels on the mound.
Pettitte leads Yanks over Reds 4-0 (Yahoo! Sports)
NEW YORK (AP) Andy Pettitte gave the New York Yankees a Turn Back the Clock night.
Verlander nearly throws 3rd no-hitter for Tigers (Yahoo! Sports)
DETROIT (AP) Two outs were all that separated Justin Verlander from yet another rare achievement – and an exclusive club that includes Cy Young, Nolan Ryan and only three other pitchers.
Zito beats old A’s team as Giants win 8-6 (Yahoo! Sports)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Barry Zito no longer knows anybody playing on the other side with Oakland. He’s not pitching against pals as he did before, when the pressure mounted in such situations and he fizzled.
Walk in 9th leads Dodgers past Cardinals 6-5 (Yahoo! Sports)
LOS ANGELES (AP) Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen made a huge mistake with a one-run lead in the ninth inning to Lance Berkman, and was relieved it didn’t turn out to be as costly as it seemed to be at the time.
Markakis homers in 11th, Orioles beat Nats 2-1 (Yahoo! Sports)
WASHINGTON (AP) Nick Markakis let loose on a hanging slider and gave the Baltimore Orioles another extra innings victory on the road.
Hanson pitches 7 innings, Braves beat Rays 5-3 (Yahoo! Sports)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Chipper Jones is pretty sure his last trip to Tropicana Field has ended early.
Millwood throws 2-hitter in 4-0 win (Yahoo! Sports)
DENVER (AP) Third baseman Kyle Seager ranged far to his left on a chopper in the hole, stuck out his glove and snow-coned the ball, only to have it pop out as he went to throw.
White Sox beat Cubs 3-2 in Kerry Wood’s finale (Yahoo! Sports)
CHICAGO (AP) On a wild day at Wrigley Field when Kerry Wood retired, Paul Konerko got hit in the face with a pitch and manager Dale Sveum was ejected, the Chicago White Sox added to their recent success against the Cubs.