Yardwork: Mets Dangerously Close to Making Impressive Second Half Run

Braves 13, Dodgers 1: Vicente Padilla allowed eight runs in 4 1/3 innings. The Dodgers are coming apart faster than Roger Sterling at an open bar. And it’s just as amusing. At 41-16, the Braves have the best home record in baseball. Huh?

Twins 4, Athletics 2: Kevin Slowey, who missed his last start due to elbow tendinitis, took a no-hitter into the eighth and everyone freaked out when Ron Gardenhire gave him the hook – “I took a pitcher out with a no-hitter going. But I would do it 1,000 times the same way.” Gardenhire knows how to please the home crowd.

Reds 2, Marlins 0: The Reds sweep Cousin Ron’s Marlins in a bold bid to return to first place. Total chaos.

Cubs 9, Cardinals 7: Kyle Lohse is back? Why? He was atrocious in his return, allowing seven runs in three innings. He’s 1-5 on the season. Probably a good idea to leave him out of the division race.

Padres 8, Giants 2: Tim Lincecum didn’t make it through the fourth inning. It’s his first three-game losing streak of his career. Time to bring back Shawn Estes.

Royals 1, Yankees 0: Royals starter Bryan Bulllington was previously 0-7 in his career. Probably the most shocking shutout of the season.

Rays 3, Orioles 2: Young Jeremy Hellickson is 3-0 in three starts. He’s allowed three earned runs in 20 innings. The Rays are loaded with young pitching for what appears to be eternity.

Indians 9, Mariners 1: King Felix’s line? 6.2 IP, 6 H, 6 R, 0 ER, 4 BB, 7 K. That kind of line only happens when your team is 46-72. Tim Kurkjian cannot freaking believe it.

Rockies 6, Brewers 5: Ubaldo managed to limit the 10-hit barrage to just three runs, but yeah, he’s come back to earth. No Cy Young for Ubaldo.

Nationals 5, Diamondbacks 3: Strasburg has allowed 10 earned runs in his last 15 innings. Gross.

Encore time … ladies and gentleman, Mr. Pat Misch!

[Mets grab via Twitter; Misch weirdness via the Fightins]