Mets' late comeback try falls short Sep 19, 2009
"Every time I hit the ball up the middle, something bad happens," said Francoeur, who infamously lined into a game-ending unassisted triple play up the middle against the Phillies on Aug. 23. "Right away, right when you hit it, you think you win. ... It was so frustrating, because we did such a good job trying to come back.". (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Wolverine Sneak Sep 16, 2009
On Blu-ray, there is a 2-disc version with special features and a Wal-Mart exclusive "Triple Play" version that also includes a standard-definition disc and a digital copy. The three previous X-Men films have already sold 50 million unites worldwide, we were informed, and Wolverine grossed $1. (IGN FilmForce)
Week's worth of bad behavior hits another low Sep 15, 2009
And to complete the week's triple play of boorish behavior, we have rapper Kanye West interrupting the acceptance speech of teen pop star Taylor Swift at MTV's Video Music Awards program to proclaim that Beyonce had "one of the best videos of all time.". These incidents come on the heels of a very uncivil summer, which many will remember as the season of the town hall shoutfest. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Power-pop vets team up for Baseball Project Sep 15, 2009
The first tour, which stops at Club Cafe tomorrow night, promises to be an exciting triple play. "It's all going to be mixed together," Wynn says. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Nashoba coach, Clinton cages host AAU baseball Sep 11, 2009
Triple Play Batting Cages, located at 500 Main St., Clinton, is forming a baseball AAU program for ages 11-U to 14-U for the 2010 season ... Triple Play is owned and operated by Charlie Butler, Mark Chiasson and Chuck Schoolcraft ... Triple Play Batting Cages. (Bolton Common, MA)
Rockies go 2-up in wild-card race Sep 8, 2009
Prince Fielder hit a solo homer with one out in the 12th inning and host Milwaukee, helped by a triple play, beat San Francisco ... The Brewers turned their first triple play in 10 years in the sixth. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Shea Stadium's open letter to Citi Field Sep 8, 2009
You already had a triple play. to end the game. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Brewers have fun turning triple play Sep 7, 2009
MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers turned a triple play for the first time in more than decade Sunday, and every out was a big one ... "When I threw it," Lopez said, "I was like, 'Oh my God, it's a triple play!'" ... It was the fifth triple play in the Brewers' 40-year history and the first since April 16, 1999, when third baseman Jeff Cirillo initiated a similar 5-4-3 play in a home opener at County Stadium against the Cubs. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Another setback for Rangers Sep 7, 2009
Brewers 2, Giants 1 - Prince Fielder hit a solo home run with one out in the 12th inning and host Milwaukee, helped by a triple play, beat San Francisco. San Francisco led, 1-0, when it put Randy Winn on second and Ryan Garko on first. (Boston Globe)
Homer increases Giants' Wild Card deficit Sep 7, 2009
And then there's the triple play ... The outfielder's sharp one-hopper to Casey McGehee at third base turned into a 5-4-3 triple play -- the first turned on the Giants since Aug. 5, 1998 ... "I knew what was going on. He was playing right there, and he got a nice candy hop right there on the bag. "Sometimes you feel good at the plate -- I just missed hitting two home runs today, a flyout to third, a ground ball, a triple play to top it off. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Giants leading off Sep 7, 2009
Rare beginnings: Doug Greenwald called a triple play Sunday in his first game broadcasting the Giants on radio. He was subbing for Dave Flemming. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Bats? Giants can't find theirs Sep 7, 2009
He grounded into an around-the-horn triple play in the sixth inning -- the first by a Giant since J.T. Snow on Aug. 5, 1998, at Shea Stadium. Third baseman Casey McGehee was playing on the line, and Rowand wasn't blind to the situation. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Brewers turn triple play against Giants Sep 7, 2009
Milwaukee Brewers' Felipe Lopez (3) throws to first to complete a triple play as San Francisco Giants' Ryan Garko slides into second during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, in Milwaukee ... The Milwaukee Brewers turned their first triple play in 10 years, pulling it Sunday on a grounder by San Francisco's Aaron Rowand ... Lopez's relay to Prince Fielder beat Rowand by a step for the triple play, and pitcher Braden Looper celebrated by pumping his fist in triumph. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Fielder belts walk-off homer to end duel Sep 7, 2009
Extra-innings victory features Brewers' fifth triple play ... MILWAUKEE -- You know you've got a good ballgame on your hands when a triple play is fourth on the list of defensive gems ... Third baseman Casey McGehee initiated the Brewers' first triple play in more than a decade but was far from the only defensive star. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Fielder homers in 12th, Brewers turn triple play against Giants Sep 7, 2009
MILWAUKEE (AP) closed his glove and completed Milwaukee's first triple play in 10 years ... The triple play, that was No. 1 for him ... "I didn't really notice it until Flip (Lopez) got the ball," said Fielder, who said he had never been part of a triple play at any level of baseball. (USA Today -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Brewers 2, Giants 1 Sep 7, 2009
Out: Aaron Rowand grounded into a triple play, third to second to first to end the inning ... "Were playing a lot of close games. There were some great plays on defense, especially the triple play," Sanchez said ... Aaron Rowand grounded into a 5-4-3 triple play to end the frame. (USA Today -- Sports)
Brewers to give Gallardo extra rest Sep 7, 2009
The Official Site of the Milwaukee Brewers. Workhorse starter will next face Chicago on Sept. 15. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Cardinals Minor League Notebook: 09/05/09 Sep 6, 2009
2-for-3 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, grounded into one double play, assisted in one double play and one triple play. 1-for-3 with one triple, one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Clemente Award nod an honor for Young Sep 3, 2009
" Michael and Cristina continue to involve themselves in a wide-range of charitable organizations that serve the North Texas community. They have been actively involved with "Wipe Out Kids' Cancer" since the 2002 season. Wipe Out Kids' Cancer is a non-profit organization whose mission is to wipe out kids' cancer through innovative research, education and treatment, while providing hope to children affected with cancer. They have hosted the Wipe Out Kids' Ambassadors to a Texas Rangers home game,... (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Shaky defense costs Braves in Philly Aug 31, 2009
With runners at first and second and nobody out, Scott Eyre, who was making his first appearance since Aug. 13, got McCann to hit a sharp grounder that nearly turned into a triple play ... The triple play was averted, but the inning ended when Anderson followed with a groundout that set the stage for the recently shaky Brad Lidge to complete his second perfect ninth inning of the weekend. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Next 2 starts may tell Phils much more about Pedro Aug 28, 2009
A triple play after he was out of the game helped, too. That was the longest of his three starts hes pitched 14 innings and he probably hasnt shown the Phillies enough yet to get the ball in October. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
MLB Insiders - Philadelphia Phillies Aug 26, 2009
--SS continued to garner attention one day after turning only the 15th unassisted triple play in major-league history -- and only the second to end a game ... After errors by Ryan Howard and Eric Bruntlett led to one run and put the tying run on base, Bruntlett turned an unassisted triple play to secure a 9-7 Phillies victory ... It was only the second time in Major League Baseball history that a game has ended with an unassisted triple play. (Pittsburgh, TheInsiders.com)
In error-filled finale, Mets fall to Phillies Aug 25, 2009
Which was to suggest -- facetiously, of course -- that Utley might not have executed the unassisted triple play that ended the Mets' Sunday loss as well as his understudy Eric Bruntlett. (Incidentally, Bruntlett started the game at shortstop Monday, and one day after producing the 15th unassisted triple play in history, he was removed for defense. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Bruntlett sending jersey to Hall of Fame Aug 25, 2009
Phils infielder turned 15th unassisted triple play Sunday ... He turned an unassisted triple play in a 9-7 victory over the Mets at Citi Field ... It was just the 15th unassisted triple play in baseball history, including the postseason. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Phillies seek better results at PNC Park Aug 25, 2009
Tidbits Eric Bruntlett turned the 15th unassisted triple play in baseball history Sunday. The Phillies are the only franchise to have two unassisted triple plays ... Phils infielder turned 15th unassisted triple play Sunday. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Winning Game Plan Aug 25, 2009
And where the telcos are selling their own wireless video service, DirecTV is considered a competitor rather than a leg of their triple play product offering. Still, Guyardo is happy with the arrangements. (Multichannel News)
Triple play seals Phillies' win Aug 25, 2009
NEW YORK It happened so fast, Eric Bruntlett needed a few moments before he realized he had just ended a game with an unassisted triple play ... Bruntlett turned the 15th unassisted triple play in big league history the second that ended a game. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Rays batter Halladay Aug 25, 2009
One day after second baseman Eric Bruntlett became the second major leaguer to end a game with an unassisted triple play, the Phillies beat their injury-riddled rivals in more conventional fashion. Lee, last year s AL Cy Young Award winner, yielded six hits and no walks. (Boston Globe)
Pedro earns win in bittersweet return to NY Aug 25, 2009
Two three-run homers in the top of the first, a leadoff inside-the-parker in the bottom of the inning, and, for good measure, the 15th unassisted triple play in Major League history to end the Mets' 9-7 loss to the Phillies on Sunday. And that's not even including what may have been the most bizarre part of it all: Martinez's return to Queens in a Phillies uniform. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Braves' playoff shot not so hot? Aug 25, 2009
Hitting into a triple play could happen to anyone and the fact that it never happened like that before in the National League don t mean nothing because they has to be a first for everything. Brian. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Phils' Unassisted Triple Play Stops Mets Aug 25, 2009
NEW YORK -- It happened so fast, Eric Bruntlett needed a few moments before he realized he had just ended a game with an unassisted triple play ... Bruntlett turned the 15th unassisted triple play in big league history -- the second that ended a game ... It was the first unassisted triple play since Cleveland second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera turned one in the fifth inning on May 12, 2008, against Toronto. (KSBW 8, CA)
Balky elbow lands Santana on Mets' bench Aug 25, 2009
Francoeur lined into an unassisted triple play by second baseman on Sunday, ending New York's 9-7 loss. It was the second time in major league history a game ended on an unassisted triple play Detroit first baseman also turned the trick in 1927. (USA Today -- Sports)
Francoeur Sidelined With Thumb Injury Aug 25, 2009
He stayed in the game and hit into the game-ending triple play in the bottom of the inning, but the thumb apparently worsened overnight. An MRI exam was scheduled for Monday. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Aussie gets his wings: Sim takes Christmas tournament to win way onto PGA Tour Aug 24, 2009
9:16 PM EDT, August 23, 2009. (AP) Michael Sim has played his way onto the PGA Tour. (FOX61, CT)
Giants can't cash in to gain ground Aug 24, 2009
The Official Site of the San Francisco Giants. Lincecum loses despite taking no-hitter into sixth inning. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
MLB Notebook: Historic triple play caps Phillies' win Aug 24, 2009
Of course that changed in the incredible span of a few seconds in the ninth inning of the Phillies' 9-7 win, when Bruntlett became the 15th player in major-league history to turn an unassisted triple play ... It was only the second time in modern baseball that a game ended on an unassisted triple play ... The last unassisted triple play happened May 12, 2008, by Cleveland's Asdrubal Cabrera. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
D-backs' troubles providing chances Aug 24, 2009
The Official Site of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona (55-70) at San Francisco (67-57), 7:15 p.m. MST. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Unassisted triple play saves Pedros win Aug 24, 2009
Victory ends with Bruntletts unassisted triple play, 15th in MLB history. Henny Ray Abrams / APPhiladelphia second baseman Eric Bruntlett, right, celebrates with teammate Jimmy Rollins after completing an unassisted triple play against the Mets ... It was the 15th unassisted triple play in baseball history. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Vlad has desire to return to outfield Aug 24, 2009
The Official Site of the Los Angeles Angels. Angels slugger has been in DH role since coming off DL. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Angels can't recover from early deficit Aug 24, 2009
The Official Site of the Los Angeles Angels. Club drops rubber match after starter Bell allows six runs. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Click to read:Philly Player Turns Unassisted Triple Play Aug 24, 2009
Philly Player Turns Unassisted Triple Play - CBS News ... Philly Player Turns Unassisted Triple Play ... Philadelphia Phillies' second baseman Eric Bruntlett, right, completes an unassisted triple play to end the game by catching the line drive from New York Mets' Jeff Francoeur, stepping on second base and tagging out the New York Mets' Daniel Murphy, center, while Phillies' Jimmy Rollins, left, looks on in the bottom of the ninth inning of their baseball game at Citi Field in New York, Sunday,... (CBS News)
A's power way to win; Cust slugs two Aug 24, 2009
The Official Site of the Oakland Athletics. Four homers, Tomko's solid start are highlights of rubber game. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Sweeney moved to three-hole for A's Aug 24, 2009
The Official Site of the Oakland Athletics. Hot-hitting Sweeney moved to three-hole. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Phillies make quick work of Mets Aug 24, 2009
Phillies second baseman Eric Bruntlett tags out the Mets Daniel Murphy to complete an unassisted triple play in the ninth inning, just the second ever to end a big league game ... NEW YORK - It happened so fast, Eric Bruntlett needed a few moments before he realized he had just ended a game with an unassisted triple play ... Bruntlett turned the 15th unassisted triple play in big league history - the second that ended a game. (Boston Globe)
Zaun acclimates quickly to St. Pete Aug 24, 2009
The Official Site of the Tampa Bay Rays. Veteran catcher had studied Rays staff prior to trade. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Hudson stretching out for stretch run Aug 24, 2009
The Official Site of the Atlanta Braves. Veteran hurler aims for Sept. 2 return to Atlanta. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Unassisted triple play ends Phillies' win over Mets Aug 24, 2009
NEW YORK Second baseman Eric Bruntlett turned an unassisted triple play to end the Philadelphia Phillies' wild 9-7 victory over the New York Mets today. It was the 15th unassisted triple play in major league history the second that ended a game ... Bruntlett's triple play preserved a win for Pedro Martinez in his return to New York and quashed a Mets rally against closer Brad Lidge. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Wieters working to live up to hype Aug 24, 2009
The Official Site of the Baltimore Orioles. Rookie catcher stays levelheaded through highs, lows. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Orioles power past White Sox in Chicago Aug 24, 2009
The Official Site of the Baltimore Orioles. Berken surprises Guillen, South Siders with two-seamer. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Full Story » Aug 24, 2009
Unassisted triple play helps Martinez beat Mets - Yahoo ... Unassisted triple play helps Martinez beat Mets ... VoIP, Audio, Video, Fax Triple Play Board / DSP for Telecom Developers. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Unassisted triple play locks up Phillies win Aug 24, 2009
PHILLIES 9, METS 7: At New York, second baseman Eric Bruntlett turned an unassisted triple play to end Philadelphia's wild win over New York. It was the 15th unassisted triple play in major league history - the second that ended a game. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Rested Chamberlain to face Rangers Aug 24, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. New York (78-46) vs. Texas (69-54), 7:05 p.m. ET. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Downs set to be activated from DL Aug 24, 2009
The Official Site of the Toronto Blue Jays. Jays lefty reliever may not immediately return to closer's role. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Baltimore Ravens rookie linebacker Tony Fein arrested, charged with assaulting officer Aug 24, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) Pedro Martinez was anxiously watching the Phillies lead dwindle on a television in the clubhouse when Eric Bruntlett put an end to his worries with an unassisted triple play. SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (FOX61, CT)
Unassisted triple play helps Phillies' Martinez beat Mets in return to New York Aug 24, 2009
New York Mets' Jeff Francoeur reacts after hitting into an unassisted triple play to end their baseball game with the Philadelphia Phillies in the bottom of the ninth inning at Citi Field in New York, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009 ... NEW YORK (AP) Pedro Martinez was anxiously watching the Phillies lead dwindle on a television in the clubhouse when Eric Bruntlett put an end to his worries with an unassisted triple play. (FOX61, CT)
Boston gets first look at Chicago in '09 Aug 24, 2009
The Official Site of the Boston Red Sox. Chicago (63-61) at Boston (70-53), 7:10 p.m. ET. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Eight isn't enough from Beckett Aug 24, 2009
The Official Site of the Boston Red Sox. Sox ace serves up career-high five home runs to Yankees. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Mets seek relief for 'pen from Parnell Aug 24, 2009
Tidbits The unassisted triple play Jeff Francoeur hit into Sunday was the first a Met had hit into one to end a game. The last Met to hit into a triple play of any kind was Edgardo Alfonzo on May 15, 1999 ... The unassisted triple play, turned by Eric Brunlett, was just the 15th in Major League history, the first for the Phillies since Mickey Morandini turned one on Sept. 20, 1992, and only the second to end a game. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Facing Pedro, Perez stumbles in defeat Aug 24, 2009
Even the most promising situation is undone by a triple play. The Phillies did more than deny the Mets in the ninth inning, they made a historic stop -- an unassisted triple play by second baseman Eric Bruntlett that rendered all other components of their victory all but meaningless ... The Phillies have turned 33 triple plays, but only one of them unassisted (Mickey Morandini, 1992). (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Moore tosses a no-hitter Aug 24, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Mets. Moore throws Cyclones' first no-hitter. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Latos set to kick off road trip Aug 24, 2009
The Official Site of the San Diego Padres. Latos set to kick off Friars' road trip. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Big Z returns for critical homestand Aug 24, 2009
The Official Site of the Chicago Cubs. Big Z returns to open critical homestand. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Florida 'pen unable to hold down Atlanta Aug 24, 2009
The Official Site of the Florida Marlins. Relievers allow Braves to take late lead in series finale. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Phils back Pedro in NY, win on rare feat Aug 24, 2009
Bruntlett turns first game-ending triple play in NL history ... It concluded with Eric Bruntlett's unassisted triple play -- the second to end a game, the first to end a game in National League history and the 15th overall in Major League history ... " Unassisted triple plays NamePositionDateInningTeam Neal BallSS7/19/19092ndIndians Bill Wambsganss2B10/10/19205thIndians George Burns1B9/14/19232ndRed Sox Ernie PadgettSS10/6/19234thBraves Glenn WrightSS5/7/19259thPirates Jimmy... (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Bruntlett joins rare triple play company Aug 24, 2009
Turns only second game-ending unassisted triple play ... Bruntlett had turned an unassisted triple play to end a 9-7 victory over the Mets at Citi Field on Sunday afternoon ... It is just the 14th unassisted triple play in the regular season in baseball history. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
