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Tim Hudson put his emotions aside and worked eight strong innings in Atlanta’s 5-2 win over the Phillies after learning the previous day that both his grandmother and Auburn teammate Josh Hancock had died. “It wasn’t only me out there pitching tonight,” he said.
Toronto starter Roy Halladay retired the Rangers in a hurry, tossing a complete game (his second of the season) in just 2 hours 2 minutes. Manager John Gibbons: “He’s a security blanket. He saves bullpens, he continues winning streaks, he stops losing streaks.”
Tigers right fielder Magglio Ordonez was named American League player of the week after hitting .571 in the seven days ending April 29. It is the seventh time he has won the award. In Monday’s win over the O’s, he went 2-for-2 with two RBIs to raise his average to .344.
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In a 9-6 loss to the Marlins, the Mets’ David Wright went 0-for-5 and left six runners on base, including five in scoring position. “I can’t seem to get into a rhythm where I feel comfortable,” Wright said. “I can’t continue to go out there and be a rally killer.”
The Cardinals couldn’t take advantage of a free walk. Ump Dan Iassogna let Albert Pujols take first on a 3-2 count in the sixth. Brewers starter Jeff Suppan: “I looked at the umpire expecting him to call him back. No one said anything.” Pujols was erased on a double play.
The Royals’ Ryan Shealy, hitting .096 and on an 0-for-9 skid, hit an RBI double in the second — then was thrown out at the plate trying to score from second on a single. He immediately was replaced at first by Ross Gload. The team said Shealy had a tight hamstring.
