With a win from the Rays and a loss from the Yanks, Tampa has pulled into first place in the AL east. Since starting the season 1-9, Tampa has gone 21-6 since. James Shields has certainly done his part and is now 4-1 with a sub-1 WHIP and 2.08 ERA.

Speaking of doing their part, Jaime Garcia won his 5th game and brought his already low ERA down to 1.89.

If Daniel Hudson could get a little run support from the Diamondbacks, he could easily have a 6-2 record, instead of a sad 3-5.

How often do you see 2 pitchers face off, pitch a complete game, both give up ZERO runs and receive a no-decision? NOT OFTEN! (It was a rhetorical questions dammit) Zach Britton squared off against Jason Vargas and a battle ensued. Britton gave up only 3 hits and fanned 5. He has simply been unbelievable in his rookie season and holds a 2.42 ERA. Vargas was impressive as well only giving up 7 hits and a walk. The Orioles won in the 12th off a JJ Hardy single.

Eric Hosmer (Listen to our podcast if you're curious how to pronounce his last name) hit his 2nd homer in 2 nights. Congrats to those who picked him up… so far, so good!

Jason Heyward's MRI showed no significant damage, but he does have slight inflammation in his rotator cuff. Nothing a little cortisone shot wont fix…

Johan Santana threw off the mound for the first time since his shoulder surgery.