Nevertheless, ''if this can't be used as a spark, what can we do?'' Collins said. But New York came back against Carlos Marmol (2-4) in the ninth, starting with Byrd's home run. Nieuwenhuis connected with one out. ''When you blow a
Chicago was three outs from a fourth consecutive victory - and season-best fourth in a row on the road - before Carlos Marmol gave up all the runs in the ninth inning. "When you blow a save, you lost the game. It's tough,'' Marmol said
play that featured three bad throws by Mets infielders, giving Chicago a 3-0 lead. But New York came back against Carlos Marmol (2-4)in the ninth, starting with Marlon Byrd's leadoff home run. Nieuwenhuis connected with one out. Bobby
down at third by Alfonso Soriano 's throw when he tried to go first to third on Duda's one-out single to left. Carlos Marmol worked a perfect eighth and Kevin Gregg got three quick outs for his eighth straight save to begin the season. NOTES
Chicago Cubs The Cubs have a slew of pitchers on the precipice of hitting free agency. Matt Garza , Scott Feldman , Carlos Marmol , Scott Baker , and Shawn Camp will all hit the market come November, as will backup catcher Dioner Navarro . Four
for us to come back and win it after two quick outs in the sixth inning,'' said Jackson. Struggling Cubs reliever Carlos Marmol , who was booed, allowed three walks and an RBI single to Nieves in the eighth. NOTES: Cubs pitcher Jeff Samardzija
homers and 23 RBIs in May, struck out his first three times versus Jeff Samardzija on Saturday before going deep off Carlos Marmol . "Samardzija's stuff was really good, but you get a chance to win the game in the eighth or ninth you can't
With the scored tied at 4 in the eighth inning, Parra hit what looked to be a go-ahead RBI double off Cubs reliever Carlos Marmol (2-3), but the ball got stuck in the ivy in the center field wall, resulting in a ground-rule double. Willie
Updated May 12, 2012 3:40 PM ET MILWAUKEE (AP) The Chicago Cubs placed right-hander Carlos Marmol on the 15-day disabled list because of an injured hamstring. THAT HURTS Who's in and who's out? Check the complete MLB
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