The second career start for Yankees pitching phenom Phil Hughes was going great. He had a no-hitter going and a 9-0 lead. Then he became the 53rd Yankee to hurt his hamstring this season. He limped off the mound then Mike Myers blew his no-hitter. Now Hughes will miss four to six weeks.
Back in 1998, Roy Halladay took a no-hitter into the ninth inning of his second career start. If Hughes has as good of a career as Halladay is having, Yankee fans are going to be very happy, and very obnoxious for a long time to come.
That's Gratitude For Ya
A few days after he almost got suspended for three years for giving the Royals champagne , he got hit in the face with a pitch by Royals pitcher Zach Greinke. At least he had a good sense of humor about it.
Better Late Than Never
With runners on first and third and one out in a game against the Indians, Orioles catcher Ramon Hernandez hit a line drive that was snared by Indians centerfielder, Grady Sizemore. Nick Markakis tagged up and came home from third, then Sizemore threw to first to double up Tejada. By rule, on double plays that are not the result of a force, a run will be allowed if it crosses the plate before the third out is recorded. The umpires did not allow Markakis' run. The Orioles complained, but not right away. Then several innings later the umpires gave the Orioles the run...three innings later. That led to a protest from the the Indians. That protest should certainly be upheld and the game should be replayed from that point, with that run credited to the Orioles. A protest hasn't been upheld in more than 20 years.
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