Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins Live Streaming NHL Online on 7:00 pm EDT Thu April 14, 2011
Montreal Canadiens, seeded eighth going into the Eastern Conference playoffs last year, overcame a 3-1 deficit and eliminated the top-seeded Washington Capitals in seven games. Then, they knocked off the defending-champion Pittsburgh Penguins in seven games after trailing 3-2, before being eliminated by the Philadelphia Flyers in the conference finals in five games. Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins Live. Montreal Canadiens won 4-1, a victory overshadowed by Zdeno Chara’s hard hit that drove Max Pacioretty into a stanchion between the team’s benches. Pacioretty suffered a severe concussion and a cracked vertebra.
Boston Bruins allowed the fewest goals in the Eastern Conference this season and scored the third most, but were only 20th overall on the power play. The Canadiens ranked seventh with the extra man. Boston Bruins seemed headed for last year’s conference finals. They beat the Buffalo Sabres in six games, and then took a 3-0 lead against Philadelphia. But the Flyers forced a seventh game and won that 4-3 by overcoming another 3-0 deficit. Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins Live Webcast. Boston Bruins have the edge in size and physical play. The Canadiens are smaller and faster.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Buffalo Sabres vs Philadelphia Flyers Live Streaming NHL Online
Buffalo Sabres vs Philadelphia Flyers Live Streaming NHL Online on 7:30 pm EDT Thu April 14, 2011
Buffalo Sabres finished the regular season with only one regulation loss in the last 13 games, and went 16-4-4 after Terry Pegula purchased the team in late February. Going back to Dec. 28, when the run truly started, the Sabres are 29-11-6, and the 64 points they accumulated were the most in the Eastern Conference over that span. Buffalo Sabres vs Philadelphia Flyers Live. Buffalo Sabres are under new ownership and quickly showed their new boss they’ve been worth the investment. Buffalo has some lingering injury issues, as well. Defenseman Andrej Sekera missed the last two games with an upper-body injury.
Philadelphia Flyers gave Richards a “maintenance” day off Wednesday. Asked why Richards was not at practice, Laviolette created a brief stir when he said all injuries and status updates come from general manager Paul Holmgren. Laviolette hesitated when asked if Richards would play the opener, then referred the question to Holmgren. Buffalo Sabres vs Philadelphia Flyers Live Webcast. Flyers could be the latter without Pronger—the anchor of one of the toughest backlines in the NHL—who has been sidelined since having hand surgery in March. He is a gameday decision for Game 1. A former NHL MVP, Pronger also missed time with a foot injury and was limited to just 50 games this season.
Buffalo Sabres finished the regular season with only one regulation loss in the last 13 games, and went 16-4-4 after Terry Pegula purchased the team in late February. Going back to Dec. 28, when the run truly started, the Sabres are 29-11-6, and the 64 points they accumulated were the most in the Eastern Conference over that span. Buffalo Sabres vs Philadelphia Flyers Live. Buffalo Sabres are under new ownership and quickly showed their new boss they’ve been worth the investment. Buffalo has some lingering injury issues, as well. Defenseman Andrej Sekera missed the last two games with an upper-body injury.
Philadelphia Flyers gave Richards a “maintenance” day off Wednesday. Asked why Richards was not at practice, Laviolette created a brief stir when he said all injuries and status updates come from general manager Paul Holmgren. Laviolette hesitated when asked if Richards would play the opener, then referred the question to Holmgren. Buffalo Sabres vs Philadelphia Flyers Live Webcast. Flyers could be the latter without Pronger—the anchor of one of the toughest backlines in the NHL—who has been sidelined since having hand surgery in March. He is a gameday decision for Game 1. A former NHL MVP, Pronger also missed time with a foot injury and was limited to just 50 games this season.
Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks Live Streaming NHL Online
Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks Live Streaming NHL Online on 10:00 pm EDT Thu April 14, 2011
Los Angeles Kings will likely need a big series from Quick considering they scored fewer goals than any other playoff team this year and will be without their biggest offensive threat in forward Anze Kopitar, who is sidelined by an ankle injury. LA Kings have a goalie more than capable of doing the same in Quick, who had 35 wins and a 2.24 goals against average this season. Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks Live. He will need to be at the top of his game to shut down an offense with seven 20-goal scorers led by Marleau, Joe Thornton, Dany Heatley and Joe Pavelski.
San Jose Sharks leads by Niemi into their first-round series against the seventh-seeded Los Angeles Kings beginning Thursday night in San Jose. The Kings have their own goalie capable of dominating a series in Jonathan Quick. Niemi started 36 of San Jose’s final 37 games, helping the Sharks move from 12th in the Western Conference to second in that span. Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks Live Webcast. He delivered in the regular season, posting the most wins, the third-best goals against average and the fifth-best save percentage in the league after Dec. 1. Only Few knew about Niemi before last season’s playoffs, when he started all 22 games for Chicago, winning 16 with a 2.63 goals against average as the Blackhawks won their first Stanley Cup title since 1961.
Los Angeles Kings will likely need a big series from Quick considering they scored fewer goals than any other playoff team this year and will be without their biggest offensive threat in forward Anze Kopitar, who is sidelined by an ankle injury. LA Kings have a goalie more than capable of doing the same in Quick, who had 35 wins and a 2.24 goals against average this season. Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks Live. He will need to be at the top of his game to shut down an offense with seven 20-goal scorers led by Marleau, Joe Thornton, Dany Heatley and Joe Pavelski.
San Jose Sharks leads by Niemi into their first-round series against the seventh-seeded Los Angeles Kings beginning Thursday night in San Jose. The Kings have their own goalie capable of dominating a series in Jonathan Quick. Niemi started 36 of San Jose’s final 37 games, helping the Sharks move from 12th in the Western Conference to second in that span. Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks Live Webcast. He delivered in the regular season, posting the most wins, the third-best goals against average and the fifth-best save percentage in the league after Dec. 1. Only Few knew about Niemi before last season’s playoffs, when he started all 22 games for Chicago, winning 16 with a 2.63 goals against average as the Blackhawks won their first Stanley Cup title since 1961.
Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays Live Streaming MLB Online
Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays Live Streaming MLB Online on 6:40 pm EDT Thu April 14, 2011
Minnesota Twins may be happy Wednesday’s rainout got them a matchup with James Shields, who is 3-1 with a 5.27 ERA in seven career starts against the Twins. Mauer is 8 for 18 against him, Morneau 6 for 19 and Jason Kubel 8 for 17. Mauer is hitting .235 this season, but went 10 for 27 against Tampa Bay last year. Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays Live. He’s not the only Twin in the middle of the order having trouble, with Justin Morneau and former Tampa Bay outfielder Delmon Young both at .220. Minnesota split a two-game series with the Royals, amassing 25 hits.
Tampa Bay Rays led the majors with 672 walks last year, but is in the bottom third this season with 31. An offense that is sorely missing Evan Longoria could use more from Sean Rodriguez, 4 for 21 this season. Rodriguez hit .367 with two home runs against the Twins last season as the Rays won five of eight. Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays Live Webcast. Rays will be back home after splitting six games on the road, winning 3-2 at Boston on Tuesday. Tampa Bay Rays have the big leagues’ worst batting average. Wednesday’s game was rained out.
Minnesota Twins may be happy Wednesday’s rainout got them a matchup with James Shields, who is 3-1 with a 5.27 ERA in seven career starts against the Twins. Mauer is 8 for 18 against him, Morneau 6 for 19 and Jason Kubel 8 for 17. Mauer is hitting .235 this season, but went 10 for 27 against Tampa Bay last year. Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays Live. He’s not the only Twin in the middle of the order having trouble, with Justin Morneau and former Tampa Bay outfielder Delmon Young both at .220. Minnesota split a two-game series with the Royals, amassing 25 hits.
Tampa Bay Rays led the majors with 672 walks last year, but is in the bottom third this season with 31. An offense that is sorely missing Evan Longoria could use more from Sean Rodriguez, 4 for 21 this season. Rodriguez hit .367 with two home runs against the Twins last season as the Rays won five of eight. Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays Live Webcast. Rays will be back home after splitting six games on the road, winning 3-2 at Boston on Tuesday. Tampa Bay Rays have the big leagues’ worst batting average. Wednesday’s game was rained out.
Baltimore Orioles vs New York Yankees Live Streaming MLB Online
Baltimore Orioles vs New York Yankees Live Streaming MLB Online on 7:05 pm EDT Thu April 14, 2011
Baltimore Orioles may have an edge in the pitching matchup based on how Jake Arrieta fared as a rookie against the Yankees last year. Arrieta won both starts against New York, including his major league debut June 10, and posted a 3.65 ERA. A solid start in his season debut was followed by Saturday’s disastrous effort in a 13-1 loss to Texas in which Arrieta allowed eight runs over 3 1-3 innings. Baltimore Orioles vs New York Yankees Live. Hughes went 2-0 with a 2.41 ERA in three starts against Baltimore last season. Adam Jones was hitless in nine at-bats while Nick Markakis went 1 for 9 in those games for the Orioles.
New York Yankees added three more runs in the second inning off Chris Tillman and the six-run cushion was enough for Burnett to improve to 3-0 after he tossed 6 1-3 solid innings. The Yankees third baseman returned after sitting out Sunday’s 4-0 loss to the Red Sox with flulike symptoms, and hit a three-run homer in his first at-bat in Wednesday’s 7-4 victory. Baltimore Orioles vs New York Yankees Live Webcast. NY Yankees were hoping Hughes would develop into a solid No. 3 starter behind CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett.
Baltimore Orioles may have an edge in the pitching matchup based on how Jake Arrieta fared as a rookie against the Yankees last year. Arrieta won both starts against New York, including his major league debut June 10, and posted a 3.65 ERA. A solid start in his season debut was followed by Saturday’s disastrous effort in a 13-1 loss to Texas in which Arrieta allowed eight runs over 3 1-3 innings. Baltimore Orioles vs New York Yankees Live. Hughes went 2-0 with a 2.41 ERA in three starts against Baltimore last season. Adam Jones was hitless in nine at-bats while Nick Markakis went 1 for 9 in those games for the Orioles.
New York Yankees added three more runs in the second inning off Chris Tillman and the six-run cushion was enough for Burnett to improve to 3-0 after he tossed 6 1-3 solid innings. The Yankees third baseman returned after sitting out Sunday’s 4-0 loss to the Red Sox with flulike symptoms, and hit a three-run homer in his first at-bat in Wednesday’s 7-4 victory. Baltimore Orioles vs New York Yankees Live Webcast. NY Yankees were hoping Hughes would develop into a solid No. 3 starter behind CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett.
Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Live Streaming MLB Online
Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Live Streaming MLB Online on 7:05 pm EDT Thu April 14, 2011
Milwaukee Brewers have committed three errors in those outings by Wolf, who lost his first three starts in 2001 with Philadelphia. Milwaukee counters with Randy Wolf, who tries to avoid matching a career high with his third straight loss to open a season. Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Live. The left-hander has allowed six in runs in each of his first two starts, though only two were earned in six innings of a 7-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Milwaukee Brewers had to wait a day to score six runs for a third straight game. Milwaukee, which has won five in a row and 10 of 12 versus Pittsburgh, has averaged 4.6 runs over the last seven contests.
Pittsburgh Pirates Jose Tabata went 0 for 2 on Wednesday after getting a hit in each of the previous 10 games. Pittsburgh has lost three in a row and four of five after beginning the season by winning consecutive road series for the first time since 2007. Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Live Webcast. Pirates’ left-hander is 3-6 with a 4.53 ERA in 17 starts versus Milwaukee. Maholm gave up five runs - three earned - in 5 2-3 innings of a 7-1 loss to Colorado last Thursday. Milwaukee look for a fourth consecutive victory to sweep their abbreviated series with the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night at PNC Park.
Milwaukee Brewers have committed three errors in those outings by Wolf, who lost his first three starts in 2001 with Philadelphia. Milwaukee counters with Randy Wolf, who tries to avoid matching a career high with his third straight loss to open a season. Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Live. The left-hander has allowed six in runs in each of his first two starts, though only two were earned in six innings of a 7-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Milwaukee Brewers had to wait a day to score six runs for a third straight game. Milwaukee, which has won five in a row and 10 of 12 versus Pittsburgh, has averaged 4.6 runs over the last seven contests.
Pittsburgh Pirates Jose Tabata went 0 for 2 on Wednesday after getting a hit in each of the previous 10 games. Pittsburgh has lost three in a row and four of five after beginning the season by winning consecutive road series for the first time since 2007. Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Live Webcast. Pirates’ left-hander is 3-6 with a 4.53 ERA in 17 starts versus Milwaukee. Maholm gave up five runs - three earned - in 5 2-3 innings of a 7-1 loss to Colorado last Thursday. Milwaukee look for a fourth consecutive victory to sweep their abbreviated series with the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night at PNC Park.
Seattle Mariners vs Kansas City Royals Live Streaming MLB Online
Seattle Mariners vs Kansas City Royals Live Streaming MLB Online on 8:10 pm EDT Thu April 14, 2011
Seattle Mariners again are last in the AL West, the Royals’ surprising start has them near the top of the Central early in 2011. Third baseman Chone Figgins, batting .158, is expected back in the lineup after missing the last two games with a bruised left thumb. Figgins is hitting .169 during his last 21 visits to Kauffman Stadium. Seattle Mariners vs Kansas City Royals Live. Catcher Miguel Olivo, who hit a combined 35 home runs in 2008 and ’09 with the Royals, is 40 for 100 lifetime against his former team. The right-hander is 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA in two lifetime starts against Kansas City.
Kansas City probable starter Bruce Chen allowed three hits and struck out seven over six scoreless innings en route to earning the win in Saturday’s 3-1 victory at Detroit. Royals relievers, who recorded an AL-worst 4.46 ERA last season, threw four scoreless frames and lowered their ERA to 1.72 over the last five games. Seattle Mariners vs Kansas City Royals Live Webcast. Alex Gordon has also played a big role in the Royals’ offensive resurgence. The left fielder, who has never consistently produced in his first four seasons in the major leagues, went 2 for 5 and is batting .410 during an eight-game hitting streak.
Seattle Mariners again are last in the AL West, the Royals’ surprising start has them near the top of the Central early in 2011. Third baseman Chone Figgins, batting .158, is expected back in the lineup after missing the last two games with a bruised left thumb. Figgins is hitting .169 during his last 21 visits to Kauffman Stadium. Seattle Mariners vs Kansas City Royals Live. Catcher Miguel Olivo, who hit a combined 35 home runs in 2008 and ’09 with the Royals, is 40 for 100 lifetime against his former team. The right-hander is 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA in two lifetime starts against Kansas City.
Kansas City probable starter Bruce Chen allowed three hits and struck out seven over six scoreless innings en route to earning the win in Saturday’s 3-1 victory at Detroit. Royals relievers, who recorded an AL-worst 4.46 ERA last season, threw four scoreless frames and lowered their ERA to 1.72 over the last five games. Seattle Mariners vs Kansas City Royals Live Webcast. Alex Gordon has also played a big role in the Royals’ offensive resurgence. The left fielder, who has never consistently produced in his first four seasons in the major leagues, went 2 for 5 and is batting .410 during an eight-game hitting streak.
Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals Live Streaming MLB Online
Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals Live Streaming MLB Online on 7:05 pm EDT Thu April 14, 2011
Philadelphia Phillies, already dealing with injuries to five-time All-Star Chase Utley and promising prospect Domonic Brown, could struggle without its most dangerous home-run threat in the lineup. Philadelphia Phillies, batting an NL-best .318, received a bit of a scare when slugging first baseman Ryan Howard(notes) was hit by a pitch on his right wrist with the bases loaded. Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals Live. Howard, batting .333, has led the Phillies in homers in each of the last five seasons, totaling 229 - the most in the majors over that span.
Washington’s Jordan Zimmermann hasn’t experienced much success against Philadelphia but is showing signs of reaching the potential many saw in him prior to his Tommy John surgery in 2009. Lee was quickly looking ahead to Thursday after his shortest outing since allowing six runs in three innings of a 7-0 Phillies loss at Houston on Sept. 4, 2009. Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals Live Webcast. The 24-year-old Zimmermann, 0-1 with an 11.25 ERA in two career starts versus the Phillies, allowed six hits and two runs in 5 1-3 innings of Friday’s 6-2 road win against the New York Mets.
Philadelphia Phillies, already dealing with injuries to five-time All-Star Chase Utley and promising prospect Domonic Brown, could struggle without its most dangerous home-run threat in the lineup. Philadelphia Phillies, batting an NL-best .318, received a bit of a scare when slugging first baseman Ryan Howard(notes) was hit by a pitch on his right wrist with the bases loaded. Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals Live. Howard, batting .333, has led the Phillies in homers in each of the last five seasons, totaling 229 - the most in the majors over that span.
Washington’s Jordan Zimmermann hasn’t experienced much success against Philadelphia but is showing signs of reaching the potential many saw in him prior to his Tommy John surgery in 2009. Lee was quickly looking ahead to Thursday after his shortest outing since allowing six runs in three innings of a 7-0 Phillies loss at Houston on Sept. 4, 2009. Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals Live Webcast. The 24-year-old Zimmermann, 0-1 with an 11.25 ERA in two career starts versus the Phillies, allowed six hits and two runs in 5 1-3 innings of Friday’s 6-2 road win against the New York Mets.
Detroit Tigers vs Oakland Athletics Live Streaming MLB Online
Detroit Tigers vs Oakland Athletics Live Streaming MLB Online on 10:05 pm EDT Thu April 14, 2011
Detroit Tigers might gain even more momentum if Magglio Ordonez can return soon from an ailing right ankle. Tigers manager Jim Leyland said his veteran slugger might play sometime during this seven-game West Coast trip, which begins with four in Oakland. Detroit Tigers vs Oakland Athletics Live. Detroit Tigers are coming off their first back-to-back wins this season, thanks largely to Brandon Inge. Coke has allowed four runs in 4 2-3 innings in his last five outings against Oakland, all out of the bullpen.
Oakland Athleetics pushed across at least five runs for the third time in four games Wednesday during a 7-4 comeback win in 10 innings over the Chicago White Sox. The A’s tied the game with three runs in the ninth, then scored three more in the 10th. Oakland Athletics are starting to score runs more consistently, and that could provide an even bigger boost for Gio Gonzalez, who hasn’t needed much offensive help from his teammates. Detroit Tigers vs Oakland Athletics Live Webcast. In their first eight games, they scored two runs or fewer five times.
Detroit Tigers might gain even more momentum if Magglio Ordonez can return soon from an ailing right ankle. Tigers manager Jim Leyland said his veteran slugger might play sometime during this seven-game West Coast trip, which begins with four in Oakland. Detroit Tigers vs Oakland Athletics Live. Detroit Tigers are coming off their first back-to-back wins this season, thanks largely to Brandon Inge. Coke has allowed four runs in 4 2-3 innings in his last five outings against Oakland, all out of the bullpen.
Oakland Athleetics pushed across at least five runs for the third time in four games Wednesday during a 7-4 comeback win in 10 innings over the Chicago White Sox. The A’s tied the game with three runs in the ninth, then scored three more in the 10th. Oakland Athletics are starting to score runs more consistently, and that could provide an even bigger boost for Gio Gonzalez, who hasn’t needed much offensive help from his teammates. Detroit Tigers vs Oakland Athletics Live Webcast. In their first eight games, they scored two runs or fewer five times.
Florida Marlins vs Atlanta Braves Live Streaming MLB Online
Florida Marlins vs Atlanta Braves Live Streaming MLB Online on 7:10 pm EDT Thu April 14, 2011
Florida’s Ricky Nolasco will have a tough act to follow after Johnson’s gem, but the right-hander has not allowed more than two runs or walked a batter in either of his two starts.Florida, which took two of three at Houston to open this nine-game trip, has not won a series at Turner Field since Sept. 28-30, 2009, going 2-7 there last year. Florida Marlins vs Atlanta Braves Live. Nolasco gave up two runs in eight innings of a 4-3 win at Houston on Friday. Morrison is batting .360 while hitting in six consecutive games.
Atlanta Braves star hit his first homer of the season Wednesday to join Eddie Murray and Mickey Mantle as the only switch-hitters to record 1,500 career RBIs. Jones, who has a team-leading nine RBIs, achieved his second significant career milestone on the homestand after he reached 2,500 hits Friday. Florida Marlins vs Atlanta Braves Live Webcast. Atlanta, however, is 2-3 on its opening homestand and has dropped six of eight overall. Nolasco has won two of his last three starts in Atlanta, he was roughed up for six runs and seven hits in two innings of the Marlins’ 12-3 loss at Turner Field in his last start there Aug. 28.
Florida’s Ricky Nolasco will have a tough act to follow after Johnson’s gem, but the right-hander has not allowed more than two runs or walked a batter in either of his two starts.Florida, which took two of three at Houston to open this nine-game trip, has not won a series at Turner Field since Sept. 28-30, 2009, going 2-7 there last year. Florida Marlins vs Atlanta Braves Live. Nolasco gave up two runs in eight innings of a 4-3 win at Houston on Friday. Morrison is batting .360 while hitting in six consecutive games.
Atlanta Braves star hit his first homer of the season Wednesday to join Eddie Murray and Mickey Mantle as the only switch-hitters to record 1,500 career RBIs. Jones, who has a team-leading nine RBIs, achieved his second significant career milestone on the homestand after he reached 2,500 hits Friday. Florida Marlins vs Atlanta Braves Live Webcast. Atlanta, however, is 2-3 on its opening homestand and has dropped six of eight overall. Nolasco has won two of his last three starts in Atlanta, he was roughed up for six runs and seven hits in two innings of the Marlins’ 12-3 loss at Turner Field in his last start there Aug. 28.
San Diego Padres vs Houston Astros Live Streaming MLB Online
San Diego Padres vs Houston Astros Live Streaming MLB Online on 8:05 pm EDT Thu April 14, 2011
San Diego’s scheduled starter, Dustin Moseley, has pitched well enough to win his first two starts but has yet to receive a single run of support. San Diego Padres have struggled at the plate, their starting pitchers have a 2.97 ERA this season. They haven’t allowed more than three runs in each of the last six games. San Diego Padres vs Houston Astros Live. The right-hander gave up a run in seven innings of a 2-0 loss at St. Louis on April 3, then allowed three runs in six innings in of a 4-0 loss to the Dodgers on Saturday. Padres open a seven-game trip trying for a fourth consecutive victory over the Astros on Thursday night.
Houston’s Michael Bourn had his seven-game hitting streak snapped after going 0 for 4 on Wednesday. Though the All-Star center fielder is batting .303 over the last eight games, he was 3 for 26 against the Padres in 2010. Houston counters with Bud Norris, who has dropped three straight decisions dating to last season. Astros allowed 16 runs while losing two of three at home versus the Chicago Cubs, including a 9-5 defeat on Wednesday. San Diego Padres vs Houston Astros Live Webcast. After giving up five runs in four innings at Philadelphia in his first outing, Norris was slightly better when he allowed four in six innings Saturday, but didn’t get a decision in a 7-5 loss to Florida.
San Diego’s scheduled starter, Dustin Moseley, has pitched well enough to win his first two starts but has yet to receive a single run of support. San Diego Padres have struggled at the plate, their starting pitchers have a 2.97 ERA this season. They haven’t allowed more than three runs in each of the last six games. San Diego Padres vs Houston Astros Live. The right-hander gave up a run in seven innings of a 2-0 loss at St. Louis on April 3, then allowed three runs in six innings in of a 4-0 loss to the Dodgers on Saturday. Padres open a seven-game trip trying for a fourth consecutive victory over the Astros on Thursday night.
Houston’s Michael Bourn had his seven-game hitting streak snapped after going 0 for 4 on Wednesday. Though the All-Star center fielder is batting .303 over the last eight games, he was 3 for 26 against the Padres in 2010. Houston counters with Bud Norris, who has dropped three straight decisions dating to last season. Astros allowed 16 runs while losing two of three at home versus the Chicago Cubs, including a 9-5 defeat on Wednesday. San Diego Padres vs Houston Astros Live Webcast. After giving up five runs in four innings at Philadelphia in his first outing, Norris was slightly better when he allowed four in six innings Saturday, but didn’t get a decision in a 7-5 loss to Florida.
St. Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Live Streaming MLB Online
St. Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Live Streaming MLB Online on 10:10 pm EDT Thu April 14, 2011
St. Louis also has to be pleased by Albert Pujols’ sudden spike in production. The three-time NL MVP broke out of an early slump by going 5 for 8 with two RBIs over the last two games. He was 6 for 40 with one homer and four RBIs through the first 10 contests. St. Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Live. St. Louis has won three of four while compiling a .356 batting average with 15 doubles, nine homers and 37 runs. Over the first eight games, the Cardinals hit .216 with seven doubles, and three homers while being held to fewer than four runs in all but one contest.
Los Angeles Dodgers, however, have dropped three of four since, falling 4-3 at San Francisco on Wednesday. The right-hander is off to his best start in four seasons in the majors, and he threw a gem in a 4-0 win at San Diego on Saturday, scattering six hits in 8 2-3 innings. St. Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Live Webcast. Kuroda has a 1.42 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 19 innings over three starts against the Cardinals, but is 0-1 while getting just three total runs of support and none over the last two contests. Garcia’s outstanding pitching comes after he went 4-2 with a 1.14 ERA though his first nine starts of 2010. He finished 13-8 with a 2.70 ERA, but struggled in his only appearance against the Dodgers.
St. Louis also has to be pleased by Albert Pujols’ sudden spike in production. The three-time NL MVP broke out of an early slump by going 5 for 8 with two RBIs over the last two games. He was 6 for 40 with one homer and four RBIs through the first 10 contests. St. Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Live. St. Louis has won three of four while compiling a .356 batting average with 15 doubles, nine homers and 37 runs. Over the first eight games, the Cardinals hit .216 with seven doubles, and three homers while being held to fewer than four runs in all but one contest.
Los Angeles Dodgers, however, have dropped three of four since, falling 4-3 at San Francisco on Wednesday. The right-hander is off to his best start in four seasons in the majors, and he threw a gem in a 4-0 win at San Diego on Saturday, scattering six hits in 8 2-3 innings. St. Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Live Webcast. Kuroda has a 1.42 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 19 innings over three starts against the Cardinals, but is 0-1 while getting just three total runs of support and none over the last two contests. Garcia’s outstanding pitching comes after he went 4-2 with a 1.14 ERA though his first nine starts of 2010. He finished 13-8 with a 2.70 ERA, but struggled in his only appearance against the Dodgers.
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