The Day in Review

Hey guys. Sorry for the non-post yesterday, I am getting settled at college and the internet wasn't up and running. Let's see what I can do for a big summary.

Injury News

• Justin Duchscherer is heading for the Oakland DL. My opinion from Monday still holds - this isn't a killer for any team after his second-half drop-off. The only question is how he will hold up next season.
• No improvements for Billy Wagner, who is looking at probably another three weeks on the DL. For most teams, you'll have to finish your entire season without him.
• Hanley Ramirez left Wednesday's game with a thumb contusion. He missed Thursday's game and is day-to-day.

Notable Performances

• I can't not mention Grady Sizemore's 4-for-5 night with 7 RBI on Thursday. Wow. 
• Joey Votto and Jay Bruce each had solo HRs on Thursday, but it wasn't enough to best Carlos Zambrano and the Cubs.
• Francisco Liriano on Wednesday: 5 innings, 5 strikeouts, no earned. Not dominant, but progress nonetheless.
• Melvin Mora hit his 21st and drove in 4 against Boston on Wednesday, leading the Orioles to an 11-6 win.
• The ChiSox bested Baltimore, scoring 15 on homers from Ramirez, Griffey, Pierzynski, and Swisher. Griffey's homer tied him with Sammy Sosa at 609 career.
• Brett Myers had a nine strikeout CG shutout for Philadelphia on Wednesday.
• Mike Pelfrey only struck out three and gave up three, but nonetheless threw a complete game for the Mets on Wednesday.
• Kevin Millwood continued the complete games Wednesday, giving up one and striking out four for Texas.

And that's what you need to know about the day(s).