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HOUSTON - Houston's Bud Norris didn't get the outcome he wanted when he got into a jam in the sixth inning against the Oakland Athletics. Still, manager Bo Porter thinks the experience was valuable for the ace of his pitching staff.

MILWAUKEE - With their offence depleted by injuries, the Brewers were hoping for a strong start from struggling right-hander Michael Fiers on Saturday night. They didn't get it.

ATLANTA - Gregg Marshall called Saturday night's game against Louisville the most important he'd ever coached, and quite possibly the most important game Wichita State had ever played.

BALTIMORE - After all he's done for the Baltimore Orioles thus far this season, Chris Davis didn't need to apologize for letting a groundball get through his legs.

SUNRISE, Fla. - The Washington Capitals resorted to a familiar formula against the Florida Panthers — find Alex Ovechkin and let him do the rest.

GLENDALE, Ariz. - After watching a pair of teammates start the Phoenix Coyotes' winning streak, goalie Mike Smith provided a performance to top them all.

ATLANTA - Michigan is more than just five fabulous players. No, this is quite a team — all the way down the roster.

DENVER - Jon Garland found himself in a no-out, bases-loaded jam early in a tight game. Pressure? Hardly. Nervous? Not in the least. Garland relished the challenge of trying to escape it.

ATLANTA - Carlos Marmol still believes in himself as a closer. It's hardly safe to say the Chicago Cubs feel the same way.

PHILADELPHIA - Greg Holland had plenty of juice on pitches that just missed the strike zone. The one he got over the plate cost him the game.