Round-Up

For Tuesday, July 5th, 2005
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Oakland Athletics at Toronto Blue Jays
............1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 11.. R.. H. E
OAK (41-41) 0. 0. 0. 3. 0. 2. 0. 2. 0. 0.. 3.. 10 17. 1
TOR (42-41) 0. 2. 0. 0. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 0.. 0... 7 15. 1
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Athletics back at .500 after victory over Blue Jays
W: Duchscherer (4-1) L: Batista (4-1)
HR: OAK: M. Kotsay (6), B. Crosby (5), N. Swisher (10), D. Johnson (3) - TOR: G. Zaun (6), O. Hudson (7)

Comments:
-Bobby Crosby had a career-high 4 RBI and hit his first career inside-the-park homerun.
-Dan Johnson was 2-6 and is now 17 for his last 48 (.354 Avg).
-Huston Street blew his third save of the season. His first blown save was also against Toronto.

A's deliver final blows, win in 11th
Joe Roderick, SJ Mercury News (Registration Required)

A's get even
Win over Blue Jays in 11 innings means .500
Susan Slusser, SF Chronicle

At long last, A's reach .500
Hatteberg's two-run single in 11th lifts Oakland
Josh Suchon, Oakland Tribune

A'S REPORT
Nifty play by Kotsay might have saved game
Susan Slusser, SF Chronicle

Swisher has final word on heckling Jays' fans
Joe Roderick, Contra Costa Times (Registration Required)

Notes: Chavez is the constant
Third baseman a big part of his team's recent charge
Jordan Bastian, MLB.com

Blanton named AL Rookie of the Month
MLB Press Release
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Sacramento River Cats at Colorado Springs Sky Sox
........... 1..2..3..4..5..6..7..8..9....R..H..E
SAC (49-37) 1. 0. 0. 0. 2. 0. 0. 0. 0... 3. 9. 0
CSP (35-48) 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 1. 0. 0. 0... 1. 7. 1
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W: S. Etherton (5-3, 2.29); L: J. Acevedo (0-1, 1.80); SV: B. Reames (4)
HR: CSP: R. Shealy (14).

Comments:
-Brant Colamarino was 2-4 with a double. He is now 8 for his last 17 (.471 Avg).
-Seth Etherton allowed 1 earned run on 4 hits, including a homerun, and 1 walk in 7.0 innings. He has allowed 6 earned runs over his last 32 inning pitched (1.69 ERA).

Etherton advances Cats, his major-league return
Danny Summers, Sacramento Bee (Registration Required)

Sky Sox handled by Etherton for 3rd time
Bob Stephens, Colorado Springs Gazette
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Midland Rockhounds at Corpus Christi Hooks
..........1..2..3..4..5..6..7..8..9....R..H.. E
MID (6-5) 3. 0. 1. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0... 4.. 9. 0
COR (6-6) 0. 0. 1. 0. 3. 0. 0. 1. X... 5. 12. 1
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W: J. Merchant (1-0, 1.80); L: N. Mattioni (1-2, 1.60);
HR: MID: D. Barton (1).

Comments:
-Daric Barton got his first start since being promoted. He was 2-4 with a homerun.
-Omar Quintanilla was 3-3 and is now 10 for his last 26 (.385 Avg).

Hooks rally to beat 'Hounds
Midland Reporter Telegram
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San Jose Giants at Stockton Ports
..........1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9... R.. H. E
SJO (7-5) 0. 2. 0. 0. 0. 1. 2. 1. 0... 6. 11. 0
STO (8-4) 1. 1. 0. 1. 3. 0. 1. 0. X... 7. 13. 0
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W: S. Smyth (3-1, 5.73); L: G. Broshuis (7-7, 4.99); SV: J. Burton (5)
HR: SJO: N. Schierholtz 2 (8).

Comments:
-Kevin Melillo was 2-4 with a double and is now 4-8 (.500 Avg) since being promoted.
-Richie Robnett was 1-4, lowering his season average to .245. He is now 4 for his last 25 (.160 Avg)
-Jared Burton pitched another scoreless inning. He has gone unscored upon in his last 5 appearances.

Stockton holds off S.J. Giants 7-6
SJ Mercury News
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Peoria Chiefs at Kane County Cougars
..........1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9 10... R. H. E
PEO (6-7) 0. 0. 0. 1. 0. 0. 1. 1. 0. 0... 3. 8. 1
KCC (7-6) 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 3. 1... 4. 9. 2
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W: J. Pickens (3-2, 5.94); L: V. Ramos (0-1, 5.40);
HR: None.

Comments:
-Cliff Pennington was 0-5 with 2 strikeouts. He also made his 3rd error of the season.
-Javy Herrera was 3-5 with 2 stolen bases. He is now tied for 10th in the league with 17 steals.
-Marcus McBeth allowed 2 earned runs on 3 hits and 2 walks in 2.0 innings.

Peterson strong in no-decision
Brett Smith, Kane County Chronicle

An Interview with the new Cougars Shortstop
Jennifer Zasada, The Cougars Online Newsletter
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Yakima Bears at Vancouver Canadians
RAINED OUT
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ASL Athletics
NO GAME