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NEW YORK —Philadelphia Flyers winger Wayne Simmonds, Boston Bruins defenceman
Zdeno Chara and Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mike Smith were named the NHLs three
stars of the week on Monday. Robert Griffin III Youth Jersey . Simmonds
was the top star with five goals and one assist in four games, helping the
Flyers move within one point of Pittsburgh for the fourth seed, and home-ice
advantage, in the Eastern Conference. In his first season with Philadelphia, the
23-year-old has established a career-high in goals with 27 in 79 games. Chara
captured the second star after recording seven assists as the Bruins clinched
their third Northeast Division title in the last four seasons and the second
seed in the Eastern Conference. Smith had two shutouts in two starts as the
Coyotes won both of their games to remain in the hunt for the Pacific Division
title. The 30-year-old made a combined 82 stops and hasnt allowed a goal in 139
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innings and worked out of a pair of major jams to lead the Astros to a 1-0
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(2-0-0) trailed 3-0 midway through the second period, but goals from Peter
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shootout was scoreless through three rounds before Loiseau scored the winner in
the fourth.NEW YORK —Phil Hughes fought the 95 degrees on the thermometer with
zeros on the scoreboard. Hughes pitched eight efficient innings, Robinson Cano
hit a tiebreaking two-run homer after wasting a chance with the bases loaded his
first time up and the New York Yankees again rode the long ball to a 4-2 win
Sunday over the Chicago White Sox for a series split between division leaders.
“He was throwing strikes, working quick,” Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter said.
“It was good for us because it was hot out there. He was in control the entire
game.” Eric Chavez connected for a two-run drive off Gavin Floyd in the second
inning, helping New York raise its major league-leading total to 124 home runs.
The power surge helped make Hughes a winner on the Yankees 66th Old-Timers Day.
Coming off eight scoreless innings in his previous start, Hughes (9-6) gave up
two runs in the first inning. He then settled in nicely to limit the
hard-hitting White Sox to just three more hits over his final seven innings.
“Sometimes theyre not going to have their best stuff and they got to figure out
a way to get through it,” Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. “And thats also a
process, too—figuring out how to get through things. And today he did. Thats
a good sign.” Hughes followed Hiroki Kuroda and Ivan Nova in giving the Yankees
three quality starts from a rotation that took a couple of big hits Wednesday—
CC Sabathia and Andy Pettitte went on the disabled list on the same day. “It was
great to see Phil pitch well today,” Sabathia said. Freddy Garcia returns to the
rotation Monday, starting for Pettitte. The lefty is out for at least two months
with a broken leg. Rafael Soriano pitched the ninth for his 18th save in 19
chances this season. Cano, elected an All-Star starter by the fans, has homered
in nine of his last 14 games and entered Sunday hitting .367 in 13 games since
June 17. But when he came up with the bases loaded and none out in the first
inning he hit a tapper back to Floyd that was turned into a slick 1-2-3 double
play. Cano has only one hit in 14 at-bats (.071) with the bases full this
season. “I dont think about that,” Cano said of his struggles with the bases
loaded. “Its hard to do it all.” Cano homered in the third off Floyd (6-8) and
the Yankees won the final two games of the four-game series. “This was a long,
hot week, a lot of energy spent here,” Paul Konerko said. “When you win the
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Curtis Granderson and Jeter will join Cano as starters for New York in the
All-Star game July 10 in Kansas City. Sabathia was voted onto the team by his
peers but a groin strain will keep him sidelined. He said he would attend the
game with his family, though. Jeter went 1 for 5, dropping his batting average
below .300 for the first time since April 8. Hes hitting .299 after being at
.340 on June 1st and above .400 in May. The AL Central-leading White Sox landed
Adam Dunn, Konerko and Chris Sale on the AL squad. Right-hander Jake Peavy is
among the five candidates for the final roster spot. Alejandro De Aza led off
the game with a sharp double and scored on Kevin Youkilis single, standing up
and eluding the reach of catcher Russell Martin, who tried to make a swipe tag.
There was reason De Aza was out of range: replays clearly showed he never
stepped on home plate. After two outs, Alex Rios singled home another run for a
2-0 lead. Wiping his brow with his sleeve and tugging at his uniform after
nearly every pitch in the 95-degree heat, Floyd pitched from behind in the count
for much of his 5 1-3 innings. He was also in trouble the moment his toe touched
the rubber, giving up consecutive singles and a walk to start. But Cano grounded
into a double play and Nick Swisher struck out to extend Floyds scoreless streak
to 14 1-3 innings. That would end in the second. Raul Ibanez led off with a
single and Chavez connected for his sixth homer. “Even though they got him a
couple of times, he still pitched well,” White Sox manager Robin Ventura said.
“He battled, got out of some tough spots, even in the first. We just couldnt
mount anything after that first inning.” Cano lined a shot deep into the seats
in the third, a batter after Mark Teixeira drew one of Floyds season-high five
walks. “Just take advantage when they throw a pitch over the plate,” Cano said.
NOTES: Ibanez cut his lip and broke a tooth when he hit his face on the bench
avoiding a foul ball in the dugout. ... White Sox RHP Phil Humber was scheduled
begin an injury rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday. ...
Girardi said Sabathia should begin playing catch next week. ... Yankees injured
closer Mariano Rivera (torn knee ligament) was on the field before the
Old-Timers game in shorts. He was wearing a light brace and said he felt good.
... Chavez made two tough catches into the sun while playing third base. ’ ’ ’