MLB Weekly Capsule

ST. PETERSBURG (5 / 3) - The Boston Red Sox did not seem possible to find a way to end their division rivals Tampa Bay and Sunday noon was the Rays' Carl Crawford LF that hurt . Crawford was a master thief to achieve, based on the five bat, then stealing six bases in order to find easily. Its performance makes it the MLB with 17 stolen bases, and the fourth player in history to fly six in one game. Eddie Collins did it twice for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1912, Otis Nixon stole six in 1991, and Eric Young did so in 1996. For the game, shelter rays a club record eight bases en route to a 5-3 return on Tropicana Field.

CINCINNATI (5 / 6) - Cincinnati striker Paul Janish was called Wednesday evening to do something he has not done since college, take the pot of the mound. Entering the ninth collection, the Reds were 10-3 en route to a 15-3 loss, and manager Dusty Baker was blown through an already depleted bullpen. After fourteen race played a game against Florida on Monday, the team faced a series of seven days before them. Not wanting to charge more than its religious verse, Janish Baker took the mound to pitch the ninth. He allowed five hits and five runs, including one by Prince Fielder Homer, not work and double-click. Janish was the first player on the pitch for the Reds since Lenny Harris in 1998.

LOS ANGELES (5 / 7) - The LA Dodgers are out of a red-hot start, including 13 victories at home, but they must keep things going without LF Manny Ramírez in the range. The City of Angels was rocked today with the news that Ramirez was suspended for 50 games under the policy MLB drug testing. The 50 game suspensions are issued for a first offense, meaning Ramirez had not failed a test for banned substances. Batting currently 348 circuit with six and 20 RBIS, the Dodgers most popular player starts his suspension immediately and will not return to the area during July. Jaun Pierre is to be replaced in left field Ramirez.

BALTIMORE (5 / 8) - New York Yankees fans have waited since March for the return of Alex Rodriguez, but wondered if it is still the same player. In March, hip surgery, new allegations of steroids, and personal problems at home, questions about A-Rod ready to play abounded. He answered these questions on his first field Friday night against the Orioles right-hander Jeremy Guthrie. He demonstrated a Fast Ball in 90 years, raised in a term of three Homer in the first, the road to victory 4-0 Yank. While A-Rod was 0 for 3, the rest of the night, the first home run set the tone for the rest of the game. Sabathier DC has its share of the mound to start a game, including four hits, one walk and eight strike outs.

MILWAUKEE (5 / 9) - Chicago Cubs pitcher Chad Fox was in Iowa on Wednesday and secure a place in the bullpen, leaving the Saturday game with elbow pain in its launching. The veteran right-Hander has struggled with injuries, because they are part of the champion team Marlins'2003. Last year, he was removed from the ulnar neuritis after only three plate appearances. Fox has 15 days on the DL and the opinion of several doctors and specialists. He did not rule out the end of his pro career.




Hit and Win: Softball Hitting Tips

Softball, like other professional sports requires perseverance, attention and vigilance. There are many things to consider when you are the owner of this form of sport.

One of the things that you should focus on protecting the weak. It is one of the hardest things to learn and to learn when it comes to playing the sport. Let us discuss some of the things you have in mind.

The Bat. You must know the weight of the bat you need. Choose your bat is very important because it will be your weapon during the match. Getting used to the weight of your stick will help you swing with ease and power. See if your stick is too light or too heavy for you. You and your staff to connect to. Remember to click on the lower back of the ball. This will lead to a return to spin the ball farther. It will be one of the most inevitable that possessions softball player.

Keep your head static. Your attention to the ball well and determine the strength of you softball. Keep your head in one position and one way to help you get your full attention to the ball and anticipate its way to you. This gives you time to appreciate the timing of good ball.

Keep your hands relaxed. Holding a bat in a relaxed way, you get more speed if you have the ball. Make sure your fingers are in the bat you're comfortable at their convenience. In this way, you do not pay more attention to the ball the way you are a victim of your hand when the ball moves. Keep your hands relaxed but not too loose.

Your attitude. Keep your knees bent. Lean slightly forward and maintaining your right to obtain and maintain a good balance. There is no position as well. All players have the opportunity to choose an appropriate arrangement for the comfort and needs. Do not take you too accustomed views.

Hitting requires more energy than you swing your bat and ball. You must get used. Regular contact with your practice, bats will help you keep your swing speed and the speed of your ball after the success. If you want the development of a strong success, it is necessary to your speed. Remember your goals and your ability to hit the ball soft.