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Victorino files report over beer shower (AP)

admin — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:32:11 +0000

Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino filed a police report Thursday, a day after getting doused with beer while making a catch at Wrigley Field. The incident is being investigating as a "simple battery," police spokesman Michael Fitzpatrick said. Victorino was hit with a cup of beer thrown from the bleachers Wednesday night in the Phillies' 12-5 win over the Chicago…

Cubs apologize to Victorino for shower (AP)

admin — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:40:15 +0000

The chairman of the Chicago Cubs apologized in person to Philadelphia star Shane Victorino on Thursday, a day after the center fielder was showered with beer at Wrigley Field. A man in the bleachers threw a cup of beer on Victorino as he was catching a fly ball in the Phillies' 12-5 win Wednesday night.

Pedro faces Cubs in Phillies debut (AP)

kriss — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:39:52 +0000

The Philadelphia Phillies finally feel Pedro Martinez is ready to return to the majors. The 37-year-old right-hander makes his Phillies debut and his first appearance in almost a year Wednesday night against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The last time Martinez took the mound in the majors, he allowed five runs and struck out nine in six innings, but didn't receive a decision in a 7-6 win…

Pedro to start Wednesday against Cubs (AP)

admin — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:49:57 +0000

Pedro Martinez will make his return to the majors Wednesday when he starts for Philadelphia against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said Monday that the three-time Cy Young winner will come off the 15-day disabled list. He finished up last season with the New York Mets.