The Sports Mac Daily Fives: August 31, 2010

Top Five Stories From Yesterday

1. Manny Ramirez clears waivers and is claimed by the Chicago White Sox. Ramirez will join the team in Cleveland.
2. Roger Clemens pleads not guilty to federal charges of perjury saying that he lied to Congress in testifying on his possible steroid use in February 2008.
3. Hiroki Kuroda no-hits the NL wild card leading Phillies for eight innings in a Dodger win. The Braves take advantage by defeating the Mets at home.
4. No major surprises on the first day of the U.S. Open as all of the seeded players win in New York.
5. U.S. Soccer extends Men’s National Team coach Bob Bradley for another four years to take the team through the 2014 World Cup.

Top Five Games From Yesterday

1. Dodgers 3, Phillies 0: Hiroki Kuroda holds Philadelphia to one hit as Los Angeles is able to score three times off of Roy Halladay for the victory.
2. Rockies 2, Giants 1: Carlos Gonzalez hits game-winning, two- run triple in the top of the ninth to beat San Francisco and keep Colorado in the playoff race.
3.  Reds 5, Brewers 4, 10 innings: Jay Bruce hits a walk-off RBI single in the 10th to lead Cincinnati to a win and extend their lead in the NL Central.
4. White Sox 10, Indians 6, 11 innings: Chicago scores four in the 11th after blowing a three-run lead in the bottom of the ninth.
5. Astros 3, Cardinals 0: St. Louis continues to struggle as J.A. Happ pitches a great game for Houston at home.

Top Five Performances from Yesterday

1. J.A. Happ, Astros SP: 0 runs,  2 hits, 4 K, CG shutout in HOU’s 3-0 win over STL.
2. Hiroki Kuroda, Dodgers SP: 0 runs, 1 hit, 7 K, 7.2 IP and the victory in LAD’s 3-0 win over PHI.
3.  Alex Rios, White Sox CF: 5-for-6, HR, 4 RBI in CHW’s 10-6 11-inning win over CLE.
4. Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks, 1B: 3-for-4, 2 HR, 5 RBI in ARI’s 7-2 win over SD.
5. C.J. Wilson, Rangers SP: 0 runs, 2 hits, 6 K, 7.2 IP and the victory in TEX’s 3-0 win over KC.

Five Performances From Yesterday That Weren’t So Good

1. Paul Maholm, Pirates SP: 8 runs, 9 hits, 3.1 IP in PIT’s 14-2 loss to CHC.
2. Trevor Cahill, Athletics SP: 8 runs, 9 hits, 4 IP in OAK’s 11-5 loss to NYY.
3. David Wright, Mets 3B: 0-for-5, 3 K in NYM’s 9-3 loss to ATL.
4. Wade LeBlanc, Padres SP: 6 runs, 6 hits, 3 IP in SD’s 7-2 loss to ARI.
5. Pat Misch, Mets SP: 5 runs, 8 hits, 3 IP in NYM’s 9-3 loss to ATL.
   
   

Top Five Events To Follow Today

1. MLB: Athletics (65-65) at Yankees (81-50), 7:00 PM: New York looks to keep pace with the hot Rays in the division race; Mazzaro (OAK) vs. Hughes (NYY).
2. MLB: Blue Jays (68-63) at Rays (81-50), 7:00 PM: Tampa Bay tries to continue their good play and stay on top in the AL East; Romero (TOR) vs. Niemann (TB).
3. MLB: Tigers (65-66) at Twins (75-56), 8:00 PM: Minnesota back at home after a good road trip; Galarraga (DET) vs. Duensing (MIN).
4.  MLB: Phillies (73-58) at Dodgers (68-64), 10:00 PM: NL wild card-leading Philadelphia looks to bounce back after managing only 1 hit their last game; Kendrick (PHI) vs. Monasterios (LAD).
5. MLB: Rockies (69-61) at Giants (72-60), 10:00 PM: Colorado looks for its second straight in San Francisco; Rogers (COL) vs. Bumgarner (SF).
   
   

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