Emotional Indians Routed In Opener
The Cleveland Indians opened the season with a 9-1 defeat to the New York Yankees after a tearful pregame ceremony honoring Steve Olin and Tim Crews. Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, back in baseball after a suspension, expressed sympathy for the families and the team.
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Rangers overpower Orioles in 7-4 victory
Texas Rangers defeated Baltimore Orioles 7-4 as Clinton led by throwing the first ball, withJuan Gonzalez and Dean Palmer each belting two home runs to secure the win.
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Clemens Shuts Royals as Red Sox Top KC 3-1
Roger Clemens delivered a strong start for Boston and allowed only a single run. Mike Greenwell opened a decisive fifth with a three run triple, powering the Red Sox to a 3-1 victory in Kansas City.
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Fox hits grand slam as A's top Tigers 9-4
Oakland A's defeated Detroit 9-4 in Oakland with Eric Fox delivering a grand slam and Ruben Sierra driving in two runs off former teammate Mike Moore.
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Williams leads UNC past Michigan in high scoring showdown
Donald Williams exploded for 25 points including five 3s in a late surge to lift North Carolina to a 77 71 victory over Michigan. Brian Reese added eight points and five rebounds as UNC shot 61.9 percent in the second half and limited turnovers to 10. The Tar Heels led 67 63 with four minutes left before Williams cemented the win with clutch shooting and defense.
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Michigan Game Ends In Controversial Timeout Debacle
Webber lifted Michigan to 72 71, then grabbed a rebound after Sulllivan made a late free throw. Officials and players debated the timeout call as UNC players and fans amplified the confusion. Coach Fisher lamented miscommunication and the painful loss of the championship.
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Mets Blank Rockies in Debut Showdown
New York dominated as Dwight Gooden threw a four hit shutout to beat Colorado 3-0 in the Rockies major league debut. Don Baylor suffered his first loss as Rockies manager in his opening game.
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Reds edge Expos as Rijo dominates opening day
In Cincinnati Marge Schott watched the Reds win 2-1 over Montreal as Jose Rijo fired eight scoreless innings, allowing five hits in front of a Riverfront Stadium crowd. The Phillies beat the Astros 3-1 in Houston behind Terry Mulholland four hits allowed while Doug Drabek faltered in his Houston debut.
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Daly aims for Augusta with improved focus and patience
Daly says his work habits have improved this year and he expects three to four more years to master the Augusta course. He relies on driver accuracy and swift greens, planning to exploit par fives and improve his putting to contend. He credits last year's experience for confidence and better patience this season.
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Maddux Makes Strong Return In Premier Pitching Display
In a tense game analysts praised both starters as Greg Maddux and David Justice delivered for Atlanta. Maddux, greeted with loud jeers, worked four innings with four strikeouts and no one past second base while Morgan noted the homecoming pressure. The Braves hope Maddux strengthens a staff that led the league in shutouts last season despite a 1-0 defeat.
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Baseball 93 Today’s Games Big MLB Night Schedule
National League action features Smoltz and Guzman in Atlanta at Chicago and several late games including Benes at Pittsburgh Warned and Burkett at St Louis. American League matchups include Wegman at California and McDowell at Chicago.
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