Erik Bedard #23 of the Boston Red Sox throws against the Tampa Bay Rays in the second game...Jon Lester seized the day against the Rays by allowing 3 hits over 7 innings in the 3-1 win. With the victory, he improves to 18-8 in Day games for his career. That's the 5th best record among active pitchers with a minimum of 25 starts.To experience everything that ESPN.com has to offer, we recommend that you upgrade to a newer version of your web browser. Click the upgrade button to the right or learn more.BOSTON - AUGUST 16: Erik Bedard #23 of the Boston Red Sox throws against the Tampa Bay Rays in the second game...Jon Lester seized the day against the Rays by allowing 3 hits over 7 innings in the 3-1 win. With the victory, he improves to 18-8 in Day games for his career. [Read the full article]

Former Philadelphia Phillie Steve Carlton, left, and shortstop Jimmy Rollins unveil a statue of Phillies...Halladay ties his career high with 14 K, done earlier this season against the Padres.Six pitchers have struck out at least 14 in a game this season and Halladay is the only one to do it twice.To experience everything that ESPN.com has to offer, we recommend that you upgrade to a newer version of your web browser. Click the upgrade button to the right or learn more.Former Philadelphia Phillie Steve Carlton, left, and shortstop Jimmy Rollins unveil a statue of Phillies...Halladay ties his career high with 14 K, done earlier this season against the Padres.Six pitchers have struck out at least 14 in a game this season and Halladay is the only one to do it twice. [Read the full article]

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Randall Delgado throws in the second inning of a baseball game against the San...With wins in their final at-bats Monday and Tuesday, the Braves are just one walk-off victory away from tying the Royals for the major-league lead.Braves: 10th walk-off win this season, T-2nd most in the majors (Royals - 11, Giants - 10).It's their 22nd win in their last AB, the most in baseball.Could Randall Delgado be part of the Braves' postseason rotation? ESPN.com's David Schoenfield examines that and other October-related pitching questions. BlogWith wins in their final at-bats Monday and Tuesday, the Braves are just one walk-off victory away from tying the Royals for the major-league lead. [Read the full article]

Justin Verlander reached 18 wins, 200 innings and 200 strikeouts this season in Tuesday's game vs the Twins. He is just the 7th pitcher since 1970 to reach 18 wins, 200 innings and 200 strikeouts by August 16.... 4 of the previous 6 pitchers went on to win the Cy Young Award:DETROIT -- As erratic as the Detroit Tigers have looked at times this season, when Justin Verlander takes the mound, they seem like World Series contenders.To experience everything that ESPN.com has to offer, we recommend that you upgrade to a newer version of your web browser. Click the upgrade button to the right or learn more.FILE - This Feb. [Read the full article]