Diamondbacks
Cody Ross hit his first home run of the year. He is coming back from major hip surgery. … Randy Johnson threw out the ceremonial first pitch to commemorate his perfect game 10 years ago. Johnson said it was “flattering and humbling” to come back and throw out the pitch. Johnson was 40 years old when he threw the perfect game in Atlanta. His catcher that day, Robby Hammock, caught Johnson’s toss from the mound where he had some of his best games of his career.
Dodgers
Don Mattingly notes Brian Wilson’s velocity drops in non-crucial situations. Says Wilson “dials it up” when he has to. … Pitching at Citi Field for the first time, Josh Beckett improved to 7-2 in 15 career starts against the Mets. It was the first time he faced them since 2009 with Boston. …Minor league teammates Alex Guerrero and Miguel Olivo got into a fight during a game with Triple-A Albuquerque. The Los Angeles Times reported that agent Scott Boras said Olivo bit off a part of Guerrero’s ear. The Dodgers released a statement saying the baseball operations department “is aware of the altercation and is conducting an investigation into the matter.”
Giants
A Giant turnaround: Second-worst in majors in home runs (107) last year; ranked third in mid-May with 49 homers. … Since Brandon Belt was lost with a broken thumb May 9, manager Bruce Bochy has used five players at first base: Buster Posey, Michael Morse, Joaquin Arias, Hector Sanchez and Brandon Hicks. … Pablo Sandoval homered for the first time in more than a month.
Padres
Could challenge 1910 White Sox modern-day record of worst team average (.212) in a season. … P Andrew Cashner, who is on the DL with right elbow soreness, isn’t too concerned. An MRI on didn’t reveal significant damage. “I don’t think it is anything serious,” Cashner said. “I’m going to rest for a week and we’ll see where we are.”
Rockies
Can Troy Tulowitzki chase .400 all summer? Last to threaten in non-strike season was George Brett’s .390 in 1980. … Walkoff double. Walkoff homer. Doesn’t really matter — it was still a walkoff win for the Rockies. Nolan Arenado hit a two-out, two-run double in the ninth inning, lifting the Rockies to a 5-4 win over the Giants on Tuesday night. It’s the second straight game the Rockies have won in walkoff fashion, with Justin Morneau hitting a two-run homer in the 10th against San Diego. “Kind of got away from (walkoff hits),” cracked Carlos Gonzalez, who scored the winning run. “We’re trying to pick it up a bit.”
Compiled by Rick Crotts from wire reports.
