Pitching Staff Shines in Second Shutout Win of the Year
Miz K’s 11; Drohan earns first ever save as offense scores six
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Troy Johnston has go-ahead hit in 11th as Rockies beat Phillies 9-7
Colorado pinch-hitter Troy Johnston doubled home automatic runner Willi Castro in the 11th inning, and Jake McCarthy plated Johnston with a single, boosting the Rockies to a 9-7 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. After the Phillies climbed out of a six-run hole and tied the game on rookie Justin Crawford's first major league homer — a two-out, two-run shot in the eighth — Colorado reliever Victor Vodnik (1-2) went 1-2-3 through the heart of the Phillies lineup in the ninth, then pitched a scoreless 10th.
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Detroit Tigers, Game 39: One thing I loved, one thing I didn't
The News' Andrew Graham gives his quick takes on the Tigers' 4-3 loss to the Royals on Friday.
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