Byline: Thom Loverro, THE WASHINGTON TIMES 

TONIGHT 

--RHP Dennis Sarfate has struggled in his brief time back with the club, prompting manager Dave Trembley to say, "He doesn't look like the same guy as last year. 

--CF Adam Jones has struggled in the second half after making his first All-Star team, but a return from his ankle injury could send him into the winter on a good note. 

It's beginning to look like another ugly finish. 

Rays prospect goes 7-for-7 at Triple A 

The Texas Rangers are trying to make the postseason for the first time in a decade. 

Alex Rodriguez reached a milestone last night, recording the 2,500th hit of his career with a fifth-inning single. 

Yankees 10 

Even Baltimore's lowly pitching staff has managed to shut down struggling Kansas City. 

Rich Hill came off the disabled list to pitch into the sixth inning, picking up his first victory in more than a year as the Baltimore Orioles beat the slumping Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Saturday night. 

Rich Hill took a giant step toward forgetting his disappointing 2008 season. 

The Baltimore Orioles activated left-hander Rich Hill from the disabled list to start Saturday against the Kansas City Royals. 

--SS Cesar Izturis struggled in his second straight day as the No. 

After roughly five days of hiding the obvious, manager Dave Trembley confirmed Rich Hill as Saturday's starter.