M’s Sexson charges mound, thrown out in loss

M’s Sexson charges mound, thrown out in loss

D-backs’ Davis declared cancer-free after test
Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Doug Davis said he has been pronounced cancer free after a sophisticated test showed no spread of the disease.

Beckett gets 1,000 Ks, BoSox top Tigers (AP)

In a matchup of hard-throwing right-handers, Boston’s Josh Beckett got the best of Detroit’s struggling ace, Justin Verlander. And Beckett reached a milestone along the way, too. Beckett had eight strikeouts, including the 1,000th of his career, to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-1 win over the Detroit Tigers.

Braves complete perfect homestand with late rally
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Schilling tests ailing shoulder again
Boston Red Sox starter Curt Schilling played long toss before Thursday’s game against the Detroit Tigers, continuing his rehabilitation from a shoulder injury. Red Sox manager Terry Francona said that the session went well, although progress hasn’t been as quick as the 41-year-old pitcher would like. “He wants to feel like he’s 24 again, and I don’t know how likely that’s ever going to be,” Francona said.

Kinsler stars as Rangers get chippy win over M’s
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Recharged Percival leads Rays on, off field
Armed with a new out pitch, Troy Percival is rocking opponents and razzing his Rays teammates, Ken Rosenthal says.

Mussina, Yankees ride four homers past Indians
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Arizona’s Webb goes to 8-0 with 6-hitter (AP)

That new contract in the works for Brandon Webb might have grown a few digits. Webb became the first pitcher in three years to win his first eight starts, pitching his 13th career complete game to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3 on Thursday. The 2006 NL Cy Young Award winner struck out four and didn’t walk a batter in his first complete game of the year.

Rollins to rejoin Phillies in San Francisco
Reigning NL MVP Jimmy Rollins was to rejoin the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday in San Francisco after missing a month with a sprained left ankle. Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said he will watch Rollins warm up and could put his star shortstop back in the lineup immediately. “If he’s ready to play, there’s a good chance he will be,” Manuel said after Thursday’s 8-3 loss to Arizona. “He’s the MVP. He’s the shortstop. He helps us, man.

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