Settling the Score: Saturday’s results

There is a mere 1.5-game separation between the three teams at the top of the NL Central standings.

Reds speedster Billy Hamilton was at it again on Saturday afternoon, entering as a pinch-runner in the bottom of the 10th inning and scoring the game-winning run as Cincinnati downed the Dodgers 4-3. Hamilton stole his fourth base in four chances to put himself in scoring position and crossed the plate for the third time as a major leaguer. He has yet to take an at-bat but has already been a difference-maker.

In St. Louis, the Cardinals happily welcomed the return of the real Adam Wainwright, who fought past his recent struggles and delivered seven shutout innings against the Pirates in an eventual 5-0 victory.

The win vaulted the Cards ahead of the Bucs for first place in the division.

Your Saturday box scores and recaps:

White Sox 3, Orioles 4 (10 innings)

Red Sox 13, Yankees 9

Dodgers 3, Reds 4 (10 innings)

Astros 1, Athletics 2

Blue Jays 11, Twins 2

Nationals 9, Marlins 2

Pirates 0, Cardinals 5

Rockies 1, Padres 2

Diamondbacks 2, Giants 1

Rangers 3, Angels 8

Rays 2, Mariners 6

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Back in May journeyman Edwin Jackson debuted with the Toronto Blue Jays. When he did so, he made history by suiting up for a record 14th different team in his 17-year big league career.

Sadly the 14th time wasn’t the charm, as Jackson has been knocked around pretty good with Toronto, posting an 11.12 ERA in 28 and a third innings over eight appearances, five of which came as starts. He was just insanely hittable over that span, allowing a staggering 15.6 hits per nine innings. As such, it’s not too surprising that the Jays designated Jackson for assignment today. They did so to make room for Jacob Waguespack, who will start tonight’s game against the Red Sox.

Jackson, 35, will not try to latch on with team number 15. Or, I suppose, he he has almost even odds to re-join an old team.

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