Saturday, April 11

MLB highlights

  • Dynamic duo: Oakland’s Sam Fuld and Ike Davis combined for 6 hits and 5 RBIs in Friday’s 12-0 win over Seattle * * *
  • Sam Fuld went 3-for-5 with an RBI single for the A’s * * *
  • Oakland’s Ike Davis went 3-for-5 with two doubles and four RBIs Friday and was interviewed post-game about it * * *
  • Toronto’s Kevin Pillar went 1-for-5 with a double Friday, and his wall-crashing grab made MLB.com’s “Top 5 Plays of the Day” * * *
  • Kevin Pillar also tossed out a runner Friday to become one of only two MLB outfielders with 2 assists in 2015 * * *
  • In his first start since 2013, Cincinnati’s Jason Marquis overcame a rough beginning Friday to fan 7 and beat St. Louis 5-4 * * *
  • Jason Marquis retired 12 in a row after yielding 3 ER Friday and went 1-for-2 at the plate * * *
  • Boston’s Craig Breslow tossed 2 perfect innings in Friday’s 19-inning win over the Yankees * * *
  • Detroit’s Ian Kinsler went 2-for-6 with an RBI triple in Friday’s 8-4 win over Cleveland * * *
  • Joc Pederson went 1-for-4 in L.A.’s 4-3 loss Friday to Arizona * * *
  • Milwaukee’s Ryan Braun went 1-for-4 in Friday’s 6-2 loss to Pittsburgh * * *

Other MLB news

Minor-league highlights

  • Arizona AA prospect Zach Borenstein went 4-for-5 with a double, RBI and stolen base in Thursday’s season opener * * *
  • San Diego AAA prospect Cody Decker went 2-for-4 with a solo HR in Thursday’s season opener * * *
  • Cincinnati A+ prospect Zack Weiss pitched 1.1 scoreless innings Thursday * * *
  • Milwaukee AAA prospect Ben Guez hit a three-run HR Friday off former Cy Young winner Barry Zito * * *
  • St. Louis A+ prospect Rob Kaminsky pitched 6 shutout innings on Friday * * *
  • Oakland A prospect Mike Fagan pitched 2 scoreless innings Friday to earn a save * * *
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