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Jimenez Throws Rockies’ First No-Hitter
Ubaldo Jimenez pitched the first no-hitter in the Colorado Rockies’ 18-year history, dominating the Atlanta Braves in a 4-0 victory Saturday night.
18
04 2010
Met Ponders Dearth of Black Players in Baseball
Gary Matthews Jr. is the only black player on the Mets, a vivid example of the diminishing participation of African-Americans in baseball.
16
04 2010
Bats: Toronto’s Romero Unhittable Through 7 in Stifling Chicago
Ricky Romero became the second Toronto pitcher to flirt with a no-hitter this season, not allowing a hit until Chicago’s Alex Rios homered in the eighth.
14
04 2010
Baseball Roundup: Ricketts Family Watches Cubs Clobber Brewers
With their new boss looking on, Xavier Nady, Jeff Baker and Aramis Ramirez homered for the Cubs in their home opener, a 9-5 victory against the Brewers.
13
04 2010
Baseball Roundup: Roy Halladay In Command as Phillies Sweep Astros
Roy Halladay struck out eight in his first complete game in the National League, and the Phillies completed a sweep of the winless Astros with a 2-1 victory.
12
04 2010
Baseball Roundup: Suddenly Powerful Twins Win Fifth Straight
Minnesota’s 10th home run in six games delivered a fifth straight victory, over the Chicago White Sox, 2-1.
11
04 2010
N.B.A. Roundup: Knicks Dig Early Hole, and Magic Cruises
Dwight Howard and Vince Carter each scored 25 points, and the Magic tuned up for the playoffs with a 118-103 victory against the Knicks.
10
04 2010
Bats: Royals Top Wakefield and Red Sox
Aaron Rowand drove in the winning run with two outs in the 13th inning to salvage San Francisco’s home opener and keep the Giants unbeaten with a victory over the Braves.
10
04 2010
Bats: Heyward Homers in First At-Bat as Braves Roll
Jason Heyward, 20, homered in his first major-league at-bat, sparking the Atlanta Braves to a 16-5 rout of the Chicago Cubs.