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McCarthy throws first career shutout
McCarthy throws first career shutout
The lone star series has been one to forget for the Houston Astros, they’ve been swept in their own ball park by the cross state Texas Rangers. To top it off: Brandon McCarthy did something he’s never done before on Sunday. He threw a complete game shutout, both of which were career firsts ...
Behind McCarthy, Rangers roll
tireball.com — Brandon McCarthy is starting to look like the talented pitcher the Texas Rangers acquired from the Chicago... White Sox after the 2006 season. McCarthy who pitched a shutout in his last start in Houston held the Oakland A’s to one run over six innings for his fifth win of the season on Saturday ... (more) Behind McCarthy, Rangers roll
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