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Jonny Gomes homers, Leake throws 6 strong innings and Cincinnati beats Tampa Bay 5-0

Jonny Gomes had an outstanding homecoming.Gomes hit a towering homer, Mike Leake pitched six strong innings and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0 on Monday night.Gomes, the former Rays outfielder playing at Tropicana Field for the first time since becoming a free agent after the 2008 season, hit a solo shot off an overhanging catwalk during a two-run fourth that made it 4-0. Brandon Phillips , who had four hits and two RBIs, added a run-scoring single off Jeremy Hellickson (7-7) later in the inning."I really wanted to play him here against his former team," Reds manager Dusty Baker said of Gomes. "It was a good night for him and hopefully he'll hit a couple more before we get out of here."Gomes has hit nine fair balls off the catwalks, the most at the St. Petersburg ballpark since it opened in 1998. Many in the announced crowd of 19,891 cheered for Gomes, a popular figure when he played for Tampa Bay from 2003-08, after his home run."It was a good opportunity to show the ...

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  1. Jonny Gomes' one-out homer in ninth sends Reds to first win, 2-1 win over Cardinals

    CINCINNATI (AP) — Jonny Gomes hit a solo homer with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning Thursday, sending the Cincinnati Reds to their first win of the season,...

  2. Gomes , Ellsbury help BoSox rally past Twins

    Jonny Gomes drove in the deciding run with a sacrifice fly in the top of the 10th inning as the Boston Red Sox rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins in ...

  3. Red Sox finish off sweep of Twins

    Dustin Pedroia clubbed a two-run homer and finished with three RBI, while John Lackey spun six stellar innings of one-hit ball to help the Boston Red Sox complete a ...

  4. Ortiz clubs two homers as Red Sox pound Twins

    David Ortiz smacked a pair of homers against his former team and accounted for six RBI, as the Boston Red Sox topped the Minnesota Twins, 12-5, at Target Field.Danie...

  5. Twins hope for some home cooking versus Red Sox

    The Minnesota Twins hope their home field advantage starts to make more of an impact against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday when they host them in the second matchup...

  6. Cobb aims for extended start as Rays battle Red Sox

    Alex Cobb had electric stuff his last time out. However, he couldn't get out of the fifth inning. With a taxed bullpen, though, the Tampa Bay Rays will need better t...

  7. Jonny Gomes homers in 12th inning against former team to lead A's over Rays 4-3

    Even after their first home loss since April 20, the Tampa Bay Rays were upbeat.The team still owns the best record in the majors at 19-9, so the players figured the...

  8. Jonny Gomes homers and drives in 4, Cubs fall to Reds 8-2, drop 7th straight

    The Cubs made amends, then lost again.Matt Garza came off the disabled list and lasted four innings Monday night, but couldn't get the Cubs out of their slump. Jonny...

  9. Jonny Gomes' two-run single, Flores' first HR in two years lead Nationals over Reds 3-1

    Davey Johnson isn't looking forward to the end of Jordan Zimmermann's season.The Washington Nationals' manager has enjoyed his right-hander's comeback from 2009 Tomm...

  10. Twins pound Red Sox

    Trevor Plouffe, Justin Morneau and Pedro Florimon each had three RBI, while Ryan Doumit and Aaron Hicks drove in a pair of runs apiece as the Minnesota Twins outslug...

  11. Buchholz dazzles as BoSox bury Blue Jays

    Clay Buchholz has had a sensational start to his seventh major league season, and is showing no signs of slowing down.The Red Sox right-hander fired seven innings of...

  12. Red Sox keep rolling with series win over Blue Jays

    Ryan Dempster tossed six solid innings in a happy homecoming, and the Boston Red Sox kept up their early-season success with a 3-1 decision over the Toronto Blue Jay...

  1. Jonny Gomes homers and drives in 4, Reds send Cubs to 7th straight loss 8-2

    Jonny Gomes is starting to get his swing together. Naturally, he's doing it at the expense of the Chicago Cubs.Gomes hit a three-run homer and drove in four overall,...

  2. Jonny Gomes and Jemile Weeks hit 2-run homers, Athletics top Mariners 9-2

    Jonny Gomes and Jemile Weeks hit two-run homers to help the Oakland Athletics' backups beat up the Seattle Mariners' regulars.Gomes connected in the third off Kevin ...

  3. Jonny Gomes homers in 12th inning against former team to lead A's over Rays 4-3

    Jonny Gomes came through against his former team, hitting a go-ahead homer in the 12th inning that sent the Oakland Athletics to a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Ray...

  4. Washington Nationals designate Matt Stairs for assignment, add Jonny Gomes to roster

    The Nationals added outfielder Jonny Gomes to their roster on Wednesday, one day after acquiring him in a trade with Cincinnati.To make room for Gomes, Washington de...

  5. Jonny Gomes' home run sparks rally for Oakland in 5-5, 10-inning tie against Cubs

    Jonny Gomes homered to start a three-run rally in the ninth, and the Oakland Athletics tied a Chicago Cubs ' split squad 5-5 in 10 innings Tuesday.Kila Ka'ahilue hom...

  6. Person with knowledge of negotiations says A's, Jonny Gomes close to a deal

    A person with knowledge of the negotiations says the Oakland Athletics and Jonny Gomes are working to finalize a deal that would provide the team with outfield depth...

  7. Outfielder Jonny Gomes signs 1-year deal with Reds

    GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Free agent outfielder Jonny Gomes signed a one-year deal with Cincinnati on Monday, providing the right-handed power hitter the Reds wanted in...

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