OUT LOUD
June 19, 2011 at 5:43AM
"I'm trying to fool hitters, mess with their heads, but that doesn't work very well when you're not throwing strikes. I just have to be better; it's that simple."
-- Tim Lincecum, after the Giants ace saw his winless streak extend to four with a loss to the A's on Friday. Lincecum's next start is scheduled to come against the Twins next week.
GAME OF NUMBERS
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Players to have 500 doubles, 100 triples, 200 homers and 2,500 hits. Johnny Damon joined the group after the Rays veteran hit his 500th double Saturday. The other 10 are in the Hall of Fame.
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Players the Orioles had leave Saturday's game due to injuries: starting pitcher Brian Matusz (hamstring cramp) and left fielder Luke Scott (back spasms).
INJURY WATCH
Carl Crawford
LF, Boston
The Red Sox placed their prized free-agent acquisition on the disabled list Saturday, a day after Crawford strained his left hamstring beating out an infield hit. Manager Terry Francona said the medical staff believed Crawford would be out 10 to 14 days.
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Detroit receiver Jameson Williams is giving future opponents – including a certain team from the Twin Cities – cause for concern as the race for the division title and No. 1 seed comes down to the wire.
