2006 Games of Note

 June 27, 2006

     There were a few games played on today's docket that are worth noting. In Arizona, Eric Byrnes had his best day of the season smacking 2 homeruns and driving in 6 leading the Diamond Backs to to a 13-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners. 

    In a game between Atlanta and New York the Yankees scored 18 runs, tied for most by any team in a game this season. The Braves scored 9 runs despite losing. The 27 total runs scored were the 2nd most scored by 2 teams in a game this year. 

    In Boston, the NY Met's Carlos Delgado had a big night at the plate going 4 for 4 with 6 RBI. The Mets pounded the Red Sox 15-7 and with the win they remained the top team (47-29) in the NL so far this season. The 37 hits the teams combined for is tied with most in a game in MLB this year.

NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2006 Major Leagues                  Date: 6/27/2006
 

SEATTLE AT ARIZONA
Mariners........ 0 0 0  1 0 0  0 0 0  -  1 10  0
Diamond Backs... 1 6 0  0 1 1  0 4    - 13 14  1
Win:Webb(9-3) Loss:Washburn(7-7)
Homeruns- E.Byrnes-2(14th), C.Tracy(11th), S.Green(8th)
 
Center fielder Eric Byrnes smacked 2 homeruns and had 6 RBI and Brandon Webb
went the distance at Chase Field as the Arizona Diamond Backs, running on all
cylinders, ripped the Seattle Mariners by a large 13 to 1 margin.
 
Byrnes was spectacular at the plate.  The hometown fans showed their
appreciation with a standing ovation his last time at bat.  He smashed a
solo-shot out of the park in the 1st inning, doubled plating three runs in
the 2nd inning and cleared the fences for a two-run home run in the 8th
inning.  Arizona had a total of 14 hits for the game.  
 
Webb(9-3) allowed 1 run on the game. The loss was charged to Jarrod
Washburn(7-7).  Arizona now has a record of 42-35.  Seattle has a record of
41-37 after the loss.
 

ATLANTA AT NEW YORK (AL)
Braves.......... 0 0 0  1 2 3  1 0 2  -  9 11  0
Yankees......... 3 0 1  2 2 0  3 7    - 18 21  0
Win:Wright(5-2) Loss:Ramirez(1-3) Save:Proctor(4th)
Homeruns- C.Jones(15th), A.Jones(13th), A.Laroche(23rd), J.Damon(13th),
           J.Giambi-2(18th), B.Williams(10th)
 
In a one-sided affair the New York (AL) Yankees batters pounded the Atlanta
Braves pitchers for 18 runs while Jaret Wright(5-2)with effective use of the
bullpen allowed Atlanta 9 runs.
 
Johnny Damon helped send the fans home happy.  He stroked a single in the 1st
inning, doubled bringing in two baserunners in the 7th inning and smashed a
two-run homer in the 8th inning.  New York (AL) kept the scorekeepers busy in
the 8th inning which saw them plate 7 runs on 6 hits.  Even though they
scored in 5 different innings, Atlanta was not able to pull off the win.
 
Scott Proctor recorded his 4th save.  Horacio Ramirez(1-3) suffered the loss.
He was not very effective, surrendering 8 runs in 4 innings.  
 
 
NEW YORK (NL) AT BOSTON
Mets............ 1 3 2  0 7 2  0 0 0  - 15 20  1
Red Sox......... 0 2 0  0 0 1  4 0 0  -  7 17  0
Win:Soler(2-2) Loss:Lester(0-2)
Homeruns- C.Delgado(21st)
 
Carlos Delgado had 4 hits and 6 RBI as the New York Mets bested the Boston
Red Sox 15 to 7 at Fenway Park.
 
Delgado had a big day with his bat.  He doubled which brought home a run in
the 1st inning, doubled scoring a run in the 2nd inning, emptied the bases
with a Grand Slam homerun in the 5th inning and laced a single in the 6th
inning.  New York (NL) bats were hot in the 5th inning with 7 runs on 5 hits.
New York (NL) had 20 hits for the night while Boston had 17.  
 
The win was credited to Alay Soler(2-2) who went 5 innings allowing 3 runs.
Jon Lester(0-2) was hit with the loss.  He was unable to control the New York
(NL) offense and allowed 8 hits and 6 walks in 4 and 1/3 innings.