The Yankees' winning streak reached 10, while the Reds' streak stopped at six. And then there's the Mets' knuckleballer, who just continues to amaze...
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R.A. Dickey, Mets: What can we say? The Mets' knuckleballer threw his second consecutive one-hitter on Monday, becoming the first National League pitcher to accomplish the feat since Jim Tobin of the Boston Braves did so. The Blue Jays' Dave Steib in 1988 was the last pitcher to throw back-to-back one-hitters. Over his last six starts, Dickey's allowed just three runs -- two earned -- with 21 hits, five walks and 63 strikeouts in 48 2/3 innings.
CC Sabathia, Yankees: Braves rookie Mike Minor dominated early, holding the Yankees without a hit through four innings, but it was Cabathia that was steady in earning his 185th win of his career, and ninth of the season. Sabathia struck out 10 and allowed two runs on seven hits as the Yankees won their 10th straight game.
Aaron Hill, Diamondbacks: Some will downplay the cycle, (rightly) pointing out that two homers, a double and a triple is more productive than a single, double, triple and home run -- but who cares? The cycle is fun -- and Hill topped his off with his eight home of the season.
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Zach Stewart, Will Ohman, Nate Jones, White Sox: It's one thing to give up 12 earned runs on 15 hits in 6 1/3 innings -- it's another to do that to the Cubs. Thank goodness for Hector Santiago, who threw 2 2/3 scoreless to help speed up the end of the game.
Brett Myers, Astros: It didn't end up costing his team the game, but Myers certainly made it interesting on Monday. Entering Houston's game with Kansas City with a seven-run lead in the ninth inning, Myers allowed five runs on eight hits in just 2/3 of an inning, leaving the bases loaded for Xavier Cedeno, who finished with a five-pitch save, getting Mike Moustakas to pop up to end the game.
Mat Latos, Reds and Derek Lowe, Indians: After yapping so much last week, everyone was getting a little excited about the possibilities in the rematch. Well, that was a dud. Neither factored in the decision, in part because both were just plain bad, with both starters giving up seven runs. Latos allowed his runs on eight hits in four innings, while Lowe surrendered 11 hits in five innings.
Upstart vs. the master: One pitcher is 10-2 and has 23 strikeouts over his last two starts -- and the other is Justin Verlander. The Cardinals' Lance Lynn has been outstanding this season, but so has Verlander. While Verlander starts are always must-see, this one has us even more excited. 7:05 p.m. ET
Overrated past vs. present: I recent poll of players named Angels lefty C.J. Wilson as the game's most overrated pitcher. A couple of years ago, Giants lefty Barry Zito would likely have worn that crown. If that poll was taken again today, neither probably would make it again -- as Wilson is 7-4 with an AL-best 2.30 ERA. Zito hasn't been rated highly in years, so he may actually be underrated now. He's 5-4 with a 3.61 ERA through 13 starts this season. 10:05 p.m. ET
Hamilton returns: Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton is expected to return to the Rangers' lineup for Tuesday's game after appearing as a defensive replacement in Monday's game against the Padres. Hamilton was hospitalized over the weekend with a virus and lost about 10 pounds, but he took batting practice on Monday and deemed himself ready. He'll face the player he was traded for after the 2007 season -- Edinson Volquez. Volquez and Daniel Ray Herrera were sent to Cincinnati in return for Hamilton. Both Hamilton and Volquez were All-Stars in 2008, but have seen their careers go in opposite directions since then. Hamilton has never faced Volquez. 10:05 p.m. ET
Tuesday's probable pitchers
• Keep away from Jeremy Affeldt: Sure, throwing a perfect game is pretty cool -- but is cooler than a real-life samurai sword? For his perfect game, Mizuno gave Cain a sword to commemorate the feat. [NBC Bay Area]
• MLB in Montreal: Former Expo Warren Cromartie is still fighting to bring Major League Baseball back to Montreal. [Canada.com]
• Father knows best?: I'm not sure who is disliked more in St. Louis, Brandon Phillips or Tony Rasmus. Colby Rasmus' father isn't going to win any fans after talking about the Cardinals and Rasmus' time in St. Louis. [National Post]
• Nice work if you can get it: Alex Rodriguez is listed as the 18th highest-paid athlete in the world by Forbes Magazine. He's the highest-paid baseball player and listed below several football and basketball players. But before you go saying this is telling about the health of the game, please note the top two spots are held by boxers. Twins catcher Joe Mauer was the second baseball player on the list at No. 29.
• Celebrating Watergate: The New York Times puts together an All-Watergate team.
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