Homers by Stewart, Giambi rally Rockies past Red Sox  —  They rushed the field Wednesday night, players flowing from the Rockies' dugout into the mosh pit at home plate.  —  Somewhere in the middle stood Jason Giambi, smiling like a 6-year-old on Christmas morning.

Bobby Valentine pulls name out of Baltimore Orioles skipper mix … Former Texas Rangers and New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine, now an analyst with ESPN, has withdrawn his name from consideration for the managerial job with the Baltimore Orioles, Valentine confirmed Wednesday.

Mets Ace Johan Santana Accused of Sexual Battery  —  TMZ has learned New York Mets star pitcher Johan Santana was accused in a police report of sexual battery that allegedly went down on a Florida golf course ... but the case went nowhere.  —  TMZ obtained a copy of the report filed …

Reyes shines on Seinfeld's big night  —  The legendary comedian was in the TV booth, and the Mets' leadoff hitter was huge … NEW YORK — On an evening featuring comic legend Jerry Seinfeld talking about musical sensation Lady Gaga, once again the fastest rising star in Flushing wore No. 7 and sprinted through the night like a comet.

Strasburg's strikeout show not enough  —  Phenom sets another K mark in taking first defeat  —  WASHINGTON — Stephen Strasburg may want to hone his hitting skills, as a lack of run support is beginning to become an early theme to the righty's young career.

Rollins hits 2-run HR in 9th, Phils beat Indians  —  PHILADELPHIA—Jimmy Rollins hit the first game-ending homer of his career, a two-run shot with one out in the ninth inning Wednesday night that lifted the Philadelphia Phillies over the Cleveland Indians 7-6.  —  Trailing 6-5, the Phillies rallied against Kerry Wood (1-3).

ANGELS HOLD OFF DODGERS IN WILD ENDING  —  The Sports Network  —  Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - Joel Pineiro allowed just one run in 7 1/3 frames, and the Los Angeles Angels continued to win at the expense of their cross-town rival with a 2-1 victory over the Dodgers.

Cunningham's risky dive pays off for Padres  —  Left fielder makes spectacular catch in eighth with tying run on  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Take it from someone who has spent time in the outfield — leaving your feet for a diving attempt at a ball is much more a high-risk venture than it is a high-reward endeavor.

Seattle 8, Chicago Cubs 1: Cliff Lee goes the distance in Mariners' sixth-straight win  —  SEATTLE — Cliff Lee struck out nine in his second consecutive complete game and the Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago Cubs 8-1 on Wednesday night for their sixth consecutive win.

Curry's slam sends TCU to 11-7 win over Florida State in CWS  —  OMAHA (AP) — Matt Curry hit a go-ahead grand slam in TCU's eight-run eighth inning and the Horned Frogs eliminated Florida State from the College World Series with a 11-7 victory Wednesday night.