Lucky Charm Lincecum Wins Again for Giants

Berkman Good, Bochy Bad, Astros Win

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Astros’ first baseman Lance Berkman’s hot streak and Giants’ manager Bruch Bochy’s cold streak crossed roads at a critical juncture Thursday, leading to an 8-7 Astros win.

Chuck: This One’s On Me

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Billy-Ball works hard to give you stuff to talk about around the water cooler during the work week, but sometimes I get concerned that you have nothing to share around the bar on the weekends. Here are 25 factoids that might get you a free drink.

Celebrating the Four-Homer Game

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Since 1900 only 13 players have hit four homers in a game. Today is the anniversary of the incomparable Willie Mays’ great game on April 30, 1961, which gives us the opportunity to celebrate all those who achieved the feat The first of the modern era to go four deep was the great Lou Gehrig on June 3, 1932.

Reds Hold on to Beat Giants

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Dusty Baker’s first trip back to his home state as manager of the Reds ended in a Friday night loss. His ailing father could not attend Friday night’s game. But on Saturday night, Johnnie B. Baker Sr. was in the stands as the Reds overcame a ninth inning rally to win 10-9.

The Saturday Morning Post

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(Animoto created by WoW commenter emeritus, Gorge* Foreman) SOME OF LAST NIGHT: American League teams win 7 of first 13 interleague games... Jayson Werth hit 3 dingos and had a Phillies record 8 RBI in their/his 10-3 rout over ...