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Kershaw does more harm than good
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 01:35 AM EST - 7 Hours, 28 Minutes ago - MLB - Baseball - Player Update

Dodgers SP prospect Clayton Kershaw, working out of the bullpen in the playoffs, allowed one run on one hit and one walk Monday in Game 4 of the NLCS against the Phillies. He retired only one batter.

Lowe goes only five innings Monday
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 01:33 AM EST - 7 Hours, 30 Minutes ago - MLB - Baseball - Player Update

Dodgers SP Derek Lowe didn't factor in the decision Monday in Game 4 of the NLCS against the Phillies. He allowed two runs on six hits in five innings, walking one and striking out four. He was pitching on three days' rest.

Lidge works extra for Game 4 save
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 01:30 AM EST - 7 Hours, 32 Minutes ago - MLB - Baseball - Player Update

Picking up his fifth save of the postseason, Phillies closer Brad Lidge entered in the eighth inning for the first time this season Monday in Game 4 of the NLCS at the Dodgers. He recorded four outs, giving up only one hit and picking up two strikeouts.

Blanton gives team chance to win
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 01:27 AM EST - 7 Hours, 36 Minutes ago - MLB - Baseball - Player Update

Phillies SP Joe Blanton went only five innings Monday in Game 4 of the NLCS at the Dodgers. He didn't win, but his team did. He gave up three runs on seven hits and four walks, striking out four.

Baldelli homers in playoff start
Monday, October 13, 2008 - 11:53 PM EST - 9 Hours, 9 Minutes ago - MLB - Baseball - Player Update

Rays OF Rocco Baldelli, hindered by a mitochondrial disorder for much of the regular season, made his first start of the ALCS in Game 3 at Boston on Monday. He hit a three-run home run -- his first of the postseason.

Upton's big postseason continues
Monday, October 13, 2008 - 11:46 PM EST - 9 Hours, 17 Minutes ago - MLB - Baseball - Player Update

Rays OF B.J. Upton went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run Monday in Game 3 of the ALCS at Boston. He now has five home runs this postseason after hitting nine in the regular season.

Byrd pitches in relief on Monday
Monday, October 13, 2008 - 11:40 PM EST - 9 Hours, 22 Minutes ago - MLB - Baseball - Player Update

On Monday in Game 3 of the ALCS against the Rays, Red Sox SP Paul Byrd made his first relief appearance since the 2004 playoffs, when he was with Atlanta. He allowed four runs on five hits in 3 1/3 innings, recording two strikeouts.

Lester struggles in playoff game
Monday, October 13, 2008 - 11:38 PM EST - 9 Hours, 25 Minutes ago - MLB - Baseball - Player Update

Red Sox SP Jon Lester, who hadn't allowed an earned run in four previous postseason outings -- including last year's World Series clincher against Colorado -- gave up four earned runs on eight hits in 5 2/3 innings Monday in Game 3 of the ALCS against the Rays. He gave up an unearned run on Varitek's passed ball in the second, then caused his own problems in the third. "I think some people come to expect you to go out there every single day and be a robot and do it," outfielder Jason Bay said. "Unfortunately, that's not the case." Lester walked two and struck out seven in the loss.

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