In The Majors
LF Marlon Byrd (.297) was 2-for-4 with two RBI singles.1B Nomar Garciaparra (.255) went 1-for-2 with a three-runhomer and a walk. David Newhan delivered a pinch-hit single.Eric Patterson (hamstring) did not make the trip to Texaswith the Oakland Athletics and will sit out the remainder of theseason. PH/CF/LF Jay Payton (.245) went 0-for-5 with twostrikeouts. 1B Mark Teixeira (.348) was 0-for-3 with twowalks and a strikeout.
Previously: Monday In Professional Baseball (September 22 action).
