Associated Press
June 20, 2008
Dave Bush took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning before it was broken up by the player he was traded for, and the Brewers barely held for an 8-7 win over Toronto yesterday.
Lyle Overbay opened the eighth by slicing a triple just beyond the reach of diving left fielder Ryan Braun. Bush (3-7) was dealt to the Brewers in 2005 for Overbay.
Joe Inglett hit a two-out grand slam that highlighted the Blue Jays' six-run rally in the ninth. After giving up an infield hit, Salomon Torres struck out Matt Stairs for his 10th save to complete the Brewers' sweep.
D'backs 2, Athletics 1
In Phoenix, Justin Upton hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning.
Rangers 5, Braves 4
In Arlington, Texas, Michael Young broke out of a deep slump with a game-ending RBI single, rookie Brandon Boggs hit a three-run homer and the Rangers rallied twice for a victory over the Braves.
White Sox 13, Pirates 8
In Chicago, Jermaine Dye hit two homers, including a seventh-inning grand slam, and drove in six runs as the White Sox finished a three-game sweep by beating the Pirates.
Rays 8, Cubs 3
In St. Peresburg, Carl Crawford's second career grand slam was the big blow in a seven-run, seventh-inning rally that carried the Rays to a victory and a three-game sweep.
Royals 4, Cardinals 1
In St. Louis, Zack Greinke and two relievers combined on a two-hitter, and the Royals completed their first three-game sweep of the Cardinals since 2001.
Twins 9, Nationals 3
In Minneapolis, Michael Cuddyer hit a two-run triple and reached base all four times he batted, Glen Perkins won for the first time in five starts and the Twins completed a three-game sweep of the Nationals.
Rockies 6, Indians 3
In Denver, Jorge De La Rosa struck out a career-high 10 and Willy Taveras had three hits and scored twice as the Rockies completed a series sweep.
Orioles 7, Astros 5
In Baltimore, Alex Cintron had three hits, including one of Baltimore's three home runs, and the Orioles extended the Astros' losing streak to eight games.
Dodgers 7, Reds 4
In Cincinnati, Matt Kemp emerged from his slump by hitting a homer and a two-run double, and Eric Stults pitched into the seventh inning in his season debut, leading the Dodgers to a sweep.
