The Day in Review

Want the definition of a great trade? CC Sabathia has started 11 games for Milwaukee since they picked him up at the beginning of July; the team has won 10 of those 11 games. Tonight, he added another complete game shutout, giving up only an infield single to Pittsburgh. 

Injury News

• Carlos Zambrano had a start skipped because of a tired arm. It's too soon for Chicago to be gearing up for the playoffs, but you know they have big picture in mind when handling their young stud. I see this as precautionary.

Notable Performances

• I love this stat from RotoWorld - it's been 12 years since a single pitcher beat the Yankees four times in a season. Tonight, Roy Halladay matched Chuck Finley's 1996 season by defeating the Bombers again.
• Joey Votto, a name we haven't touted in a long while, had a nice 4-for-4, 4 RBI night (there's a mouthful!). Bronson Arroyo won it and added a stolen base - I'm sure this is somehow notable.
• Adrian Beltre had 2 HR and 3 RBI for Seattle in a victory against Cleveland.
• Kevin Millwood didn't make it three consecutive complete games, but he struck out 7 in 6 2/3 and got a win. I'm looking for an explanation for his recent run of success; I'll pay top dollar.
• Jake Peavy pitched like Jake Peavy, with 13 strikeouts in 8 innings en route to a victory over Colorado. Jeff Francis also pitched like I expected him to this season (7 innings, 6 hits, 6 Ks, 1 ER). 

That's what you need to know about the day.