OAKLAND, Calif.
. -- Jack Hannahan remains respectful when he talks about his former
team. That wont stop him from taking some satisfaction in a job well
done.
Hannahan drove in three runs against his former team and Shin-Soo Choo
added two hits and an RBI, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 4-3
victory over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night.
"Its always good to come back and see some old faces, good fans and old
teammates," Hannahan said. "Its good to get on the road and go out and
play baseball, believe in ourselves and continue to put together good,
consistent at bats."
Ubaldo Jimenez (2-0) gave up two runs and six hits over six innings as
the Indians won for the sixth time in seven games, all on the road. He
walked five but proved more effective in tight situations.
"Ubaldo battled," Indians manager Manny Acta said. "He lacked command of
his breaking pitch but he went to his fastball and made some good
pitches."
Chris Perez pitched the ninth for his fifth save in six chances.
Yoenis Cespedes had three hits and drove in two runs for the As, who saw
their three-game winning streak end. Josh Reddick had two hits,
including a home run.
As starter Graham Godfrey (0-3) lasted five innings, allowing four runs
and three hits. He walked five batters and hit two. He struck out three.
"Thats uncharacteristic for me," Godfrey said. "Im a control guy. That
might be the most Ive ever walked in a game."
Travis Hafner singled, walked three times and was hit by a pitch as the
teams combined for 16 walks, and each team left 11 runners on base.
Jason Donald was the lone Indian not to reach base.
"When people get on base Im not trying to do too much like I used to
do," Hannahan said. "Im just looking for something to hit. I swung the
bat pretty well the second half last year and Ive been able to take that
into the off-season and into this year."
The Indians have won six of the last eight meetings with Oakland.
Jemile Weeks had two hits for the As, including the teams first triple
of the season.
Godfrey, on a four-game losing streak dating to last season, took a
no-hitter into the fourth inning, though he allowed a run in the second
on three walks and Hannahans sacrifice fly.
"He got behind some guys, which he has done in the past but he usually
recovers," As manager Bob Melvin said. "It was a struggle tonight. It
didnt get out of hand but it wasnt his best effort."
Hannahan hit a two-run double in the fourth that made it 3-1.
"Its good to see him do that," Acta said. "Weve always felt he was a
better hitter than what he showed in the minor leagues the last couple
of years. As long as he doesnt try to do too much and continues to
spread the ball around hes going to be OK."
Reddick had tied it for the As in the third with a two-out solo home
run.
Jason Kipnis was hit by a pitch with one out in the fifth, stole second
and scored when Choo singled sharply into right field to give the
Indians a 4-1 lead.
NOTES: RHP Rich Thompson reported to the As after being claimed off
waivers from the Los Angeles Angels and will wear No. 54. ... RHP
Neil Wagner was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento to make room for
Thompson. ... Indians OF Grady Sizemore (herniated disc) is expected to
begin baseball-related activity next week. ... That the Indians lead the
AL in walks is no accident. "Its part of getting quality at-bats," Acta
said. "The last few years weve had the most strikeouts in franchise
history. We needed a different mindset. Now were doing a good job of
keeping traffic on base." ... 1B Casey Kotchmans defence "has saved a
few runs for us already and that doesnt go unnoticed," Acta said. ...
The As 1972 World Series championship team will be honoured before
Saturdays game. ... The As send RHP Brandon McCarthy (0-2, 3.60) to the
mound against the Indians on Saturday night. He is 6-3 with a 4.61 ERA
in 16 games, eight starts, against the Indians. Over the past two years
McCarthy is 8-0 in 10 starts with run support of four runs or more and
1-11 with run support of under four runs. ... RHP Jeanmar Gomez (0-0,
2.25) starts for the Indians. He has retired 12 of the 13 batters hes
faced this year. He faces a suspension for hitting Mike Moustakas of the
Royals last Saturday. Gomez is 1-0 with an 0.79 ERA in two games (11
innings) against the As.
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However, that formula didnt work Tuesday night as Grilli failed to
retire any of the four batters he faced in the eighth inning and gave up
a three-run homer to Chris Johnson as the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied
for a 10-4 victory.
. Louis Cardinals. He sure got plenty of help on Sunday.
Holliday had four hits and four RBIs, Adam Wainwright won his fifth
consecutive start and the Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-2 on
Sunday.
. Two shots at least helped him stay in the lead.
Despite having only two birdie chances inside 15 feet, Mickelson holed
out from the eighth fairway for eagle and chipped in for birdie on the
par-3 16th.
. - Kyle Beckermans goal in stoppage time capped a furious
come-from-behind rally for Real Salt Lake in a 3-2 victory over the
Portland Timbers on Saturday night.
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Mark Buehrle pitched into the eighth inning and the Miami Marlins moved
within a victory of tying the team record for the most in a month with a
5-3 win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday.SASKATOON -- Jose de
Jesus Rodriguez maintained his lead at the Dakota Dunes Golf Links on
Saturday, carding a bogey-free round of 6-under 66 for a 16-under par
total.
Rodriguez is looking for his third Canadian Tour victory.
"I played well again today and now my focus is on winning," said
Rodriguez. "I like this course very much and it looks like tomorrow will
be the same weather so we have to shoot low again."
Derek Gillespie of Oshawa, Ont., climbed the standings to second, after
shooting 10-under 62 and moving to 15 under for the tournament.
Matt Hill of Sarnia, Ont., is also at 15-under with Gillespie and Jammes
Allenby of Langley, B. .
C.
"I feel really good about my game right now," said Hill. "My game is
getting better and better and my coach Ralph Bauer has really helped me
with getting the most out of my practice sessions."
Gillespie had the best round of the day with a 10-under 62.
"I have a lot of trust in my game right now," said Gillespie who is
playing the season on a medical exemption after suffering near fatal
injuries in a car accident in April 2011. "Ive put a lot of work into my
game over the course of the last year and its great to see it paying
off for me."
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