Philadelphia Phillies slugger Jim Thome is day to day with an injured right shoulder.
Thome was out of Philadelphia’s lineup Saturday after hurting himself the night before in a loss to San Francisco. He was hurt when he was hit by a grounder but stayed in the game for a few more innings.
X-rays were negative, but the All-Star first baseman has a bruised joint in his right shoulder.
“I couldn’t even raise my arm this morning,” Thome said.
The Phillies, who came in seven games behind NL East-leading Atlanta, have been decimated by injuries this season. Left fielder Pat Burrell could face season-ending wrist surgery, and third baseman David Bell has missed a week with back spasms.
Also, starter Kevin Millwood has a sore elbow and closer Billy Wagner has a tender shoulder. Both are out indefinitely. And top reliever Ryan Madson (finger) remains sidelined.
Reds place Wilson on 15-day DL
The Cincinnati Reds placed Paul Wilson on the 15-day disabled list with lower back soreness.
Right-hander Joe Valentine was recalled from Triple-A Louisville, where he was 5-5 with a 5.01 ERA.
Wilson (9-4) leads the Reds in wins but has allowed 14 runs over his last two starts, both losses.
The Reds will recall Luke Hudson from Double-A Chattanooga to start Sunday’s game against San Diego.
Pirates release Simon
Pittsburgh released first baseman Randall Simon and activated first baseman Daryle Ward from the 15-day DL. Simon was batting just .194.
SATURDAY’S GAMES
RESULTS, SYNOPSIS
St. Louis 7 at Atlanta 9
W: Alfonseca (6-4)
L: King (4-2)
S: Smoltz (29)
Chipper Jones hit 2 HRs and PH Julio Franco had go-ahead 2-run double in 7th inning as Braves handed Cardinals only 3rd loss in last 11 games despite 2 HRs by Albert Pujols.
San Francisco 7 at Philadelphia 6
W: Christiansen (2-2)
L: Rodriguez (4-6)
S: Hermanson (2) Yorvit Torrealba hit tie-breaking HR in 8th inning off ex-Giant Felix Rodriguez. Cody Ransom, Dustan Mohr and Marquis Grissom also hit HRs as S.F. won 3rd in row for 1st time in month.
Florida 11 at Milwaukee 1
W: Willis (9-8)
L: De la Rosa (0-1)
Jeff Conine’s 3rd grand slam of season highlighted Marlins’ 7-run 9th inning. Paul Lo Duca and Miguel Cabrera each had 2 RBIs for Marlins, who had lost 6 of last 7 road games.
Houston 3 at Montreal 8
W: Tucker (3-1)
L: Hernandez (0-1)
Nick Johnson hit 1st NL grand slam, Tony Armas Jr. pitched 5 hitless innings before leaving because of high pitch count. Expos stretched season-best winning streak to 7.
Colorado 1 at Pittsburgh 6
W: Perez (8-6)
L: Wright (1-1)
Jose Castillo had career-high 3 RBIs to back Oliver Perez, who had career-high 7 walks but allowed only 1 run and 2 hits in 6 innings. Castillo and Craig Wilson hit HRs for Pirates.
Arizona 3 at N.Y. Mets 4
W: Leiter (9-4)
L: Gonzalez (0-6)
S: Looper (24)
Cliff Floyd had HR and 3 RBIs as Mets extended Diamondbacks’ losing streak to nine games. Al Leiter worked into 7th inning to earn victory, Mets’ 3rd in row and 4th in 5 games.
San Diego 5 at Cincinnati 11
W: Acevedo (5-10)
L: Lawrence (11-10)
Wily Mo Pena had 2 HRs and 4 RBIs, helping Reds knock Padres out of share of wild-card lead. Pena and Darren Bragg hit HRs on back-to-back pitches from Brian Lawrence to spark 6-run 6th.
