Yardwork: Ken Griffey Jr. Retires

Griff’s pinch-hit home run last year. Probably one of his last memorable moments, other than sleeping:

Tigers 3, Indians 0: Armando Galarraga almost had a perfect game, but didn’t. You know this much by now, but how can we not talk about it? And how can anyone stay mad at Jim Joyce? The guy was in tears apologizing to Galarraga – “You don’t see an umpire after the game come out and say, `Hey, let me tell you I’m sorry,”’ Galarraga said “He felt really bad. He didn’t even shower.” It is here where we all shout and rebel until Jim Joyce bathes himself. He’s simply not the kind of dude that can get away with the unkempt look.

Braves 2, Phillies 1: Been talking an awful lot about the Braves but it’s well deserved. Last night’s win makes eight straight for the team that no one in Atlanta cares about. Derek Lowe went eight innings, gave up one run and managed to avoid boinking any and all female reporters.

Rays 7, Blue Jays 3: Again, a series that was discussed yesterday, but Toronto’s late inning pitching is worth a discussion. Six runs in the ninth inning? Seriously? Toonces the Driving Cat is capable of a more respectable effort. And Kevin Gregg was not involved. If you’re a Blue Jays fan, you almost wish he was.

Cardinals 4, Reds 1: Chris Carpenter was a maestro in eight innings of four-hit ball. He’s beaten the Reds eight straight times. Tony La Russa’s hair looked divine, as did his trendsetting tinted glasses. The battle for the NL Central is officially Thunderdome.

Rangers 9, White Sox 5: Scott Feldman gave up five runs and got the win. Why? He faced Gavin Floyd, the living, breathing version of an 18-car pileup.