Ex-Cardinals Watch 5-31-08: Branyan Hits Solo HR, Eckstein Doubles, Tatis & Grudz 1 RBI Each, Ponson Nice Outing, Vizcaino Comeback?

Kiko Calero(Athletics):
Just basing things on the one batter he faced and retired Friday night, Kiko Calero feels pretty good about his decision-making, and the A's, too.
Calero Happy To Be Back With A's

Emil Brown(Athletics):
1-for-4 with 1 Run.
A's Lost To Rangers 8-4

Scott Rolen & David Eckstein(Blue Jays):
Rolen: 0-for-4 with 1 K.
Eckstein: 2-for-4 with 1 2B & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Blue Jays Lose To Angels 3-2

Terry Pendleton(Braves):
Whenever Braves hitting coach Terry Pendleton has reason to begin losing his patience with Jeff Francoeur, he settles himself down with the reminder that he was just as inconsistent at a similar point of his own playing career.
Pendleton Aims To Help Francoeur

Russell Branyan(Brewers):
2-for-4 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 Run, & 2 K's.
Brewers Beat Astros 4-1

Gary Bennett(Dodgers):
Torre confirmed before the game that backup catcher Gary Bennett, who is on the 15-day disabled list with plantar fasciitis in his right foot, worked extensively to correct his difficulty throwing the ball back to the pitcher's mound while in extended spring training the past few days.
Firing Bullets

Jose Vizcaino(Dodgers):
Longtime major-league infielder Jose Vizcaino, 39, now a special assistant with the Dodgers, said he hasn't completely ruled out coming back as a player next season.
Possible Comeback

Miguel Cairo(Mariners):
Miguel Cairo started at first in each of the three games.
Who's On First? Only McLaren Knows

1-for-3 with 1 Run, 1 BB, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
M's Beat Tigers 5-0

Fernando Tatis(Mets):
1-for-4 with 1 RBI & 1 K.
Mets Beat Dodgers 3-2

Dmitri Young(Nationals):
Dmitri Young is now the Nationals' everyday first baseman, with Nick Johnson out of action with a right wrist injury.
Young Looks To Swat Way Back On Track

1-for-4 & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Nationals Lose To D-Backs 4-0

Edgar Gonzalez(Padres):
1-for-4 with 2 Runs, 1 BB, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Padres Beat Giants 5-1

Jack Wilson(Pirates):
Shortstop Jack Wilson was out of the lineup on Saturday as he continues to deal with fatigue and tightness in the area behind his left knee.
Wilson Scratched From Starting Lineup

Sidney Ponson & Jamey Wright(Rangers):
Ponson: Win(4-1), Started, 7 Innings, 9 Hits, 4 Runs(All ER), & 4 K's(pitches-strikes:101-70)(ground out-fly out:11-6).
Wright: 1 Inning, 0 Hits Or Runs(pitches-strikes:11-8)(ground out-fly out:2-10.
Rangers Beat A's 8-4

Al Reyes(Rays):
(H, 2), 0.1 Innings, 0 Hits or Runs, 1 BB, & 1 K(pitches-strikes:10-3).
Rays Beat WhiteSox 2-0

Mike Lincoln(Reds):
2 Innings, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 2 K's(pitches-strikes:25-16)(ground out-fly out:3-1).
Reds Beat Braves 8-7

Coco Crisp(RedSox):
0-for-4 with 1 K & 1 GIDP.
RedSox Beat Orioles 6-3

Mark Grudzielanek(Royals):
2-for-4 with 1 Two-Out RBI.
Royals Beat Indians 4-2

Placido Polanco & Edgar Renteria(Tigers):
Polanco: 0-for-3 with 1 HBP & 3 K's.
Renteria: 0-for-3.
Tigers Lose To M's 5-0