Mets Win Behind Two Homers Against Reds
Eddie Marr and Howard Johnson homered off Jose Rijo as the Mets won 3-1 in Cincinnati. The Reds dropped to 2-8, their worst start since 1966, with seven hits and little offense over 72-3 innings. Johnson’s homer followed a walk to Bonilla. Marr extended Dave Murray’s hitting streak to six.
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Cubs Snap Phillies Streak With 3-1 Win
Chicago Cubs beat Philadelphia 3-1 as Mark Grace hit a two run double in a three run first inning. Mike Morgan earned the win for the Cubs while Philadelphia dropped to 8-2 and had its five game winning streak snapped.
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Expos Rally Past Rockies 3 2 in Montreal Return of DeShields Walker
Kent Bottenfield pitched well as the Expos beat the Rockies 3 2 in Montreal. Delino DeShields homered and Larry Walker drove in two with a double after returning from injuries. Walker had been limited to pinch hitting and DeShields missed eight games with chicken pox.
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Wilkens Second In NBA Coaching Wins Record
In Richfield Ohio the Cavaliers defeat the Magic 113 to 110 as Lenny Wilkens earns his 865th coaching win, moving past Jack Ramsay into second on the NBA all time list behind Red Auerbach. The win keeps Cleveland's playoff push alive.
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Pistons fall to Hornets 127 93 in road game
Detroit led by Charles Barkley era star Mourning footnotes as Mourning posts 36 points and 22 rebounds for Charlotte while Detroit’s Dumars and Robertson tally double digits. Final score 127 to 93 with Charlotte dominating on offense and rebounding.
Hornets Dominate Pistons To Strengthen Playoff Bid
Alonzo Mourning scored 19 of his 36 in the third quarter and pulled down 22 rebounds as Charlotte beat Detroit 127-93. The Hornets used a 12-5 run to seize the lead and improve their playoff standing despite a rough stretch at home.
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Indians Rout Morris and Blue Jays in 13-1 romp
Cleveland battered Jack Morris for eight earned runs in four innings as Kenny Lofton Albert Belle and Reggie Jefferson homer helped Charles Nagy improve to 1-2 in a 13-1 victory over Toronto. Morris fell to 0-3 with the loss. Detroit rode two RBI apiece from Cecil Fielder and Travis Fryman to a 5-0 win over Seattle, lifting the Tigers above .500 for the first time since 1991.
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White Sox top Red Sox 9 4 as McDowell wins third
Ellis Burks homered in his first Fenway appearance since returning, but Chicago’s offense led by Ron Karkovice and Rob Ventura powered past Boston 9 4. Jack McDowell improved to 3 0 with seven innings of four run ball, the first AL pitcher to three wins this season. He extended an April winning streak to ten starts dating back to 1991.
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Orioles Top Angels 4 1 Behind Sutcliffe Strong Start
Rick Sutcliffe and Baltimore relievers held California to one run as the Orioles beat the Angels 4-1. Cal Ripken homered for Baltimore, tying a season best by winning a second straight game. Sutcliffe improved to 2-1 over seven and a third innings with three strikeouts.
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Twins win 4 3 in 10th as Mack delivers
Shane Mack singled home the winning run with two outs in the 10th, giving the Minnesota Twins a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals in Minneapolis.
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Braves Shut Out As Maddux Struggles In Brief Metro Mix
Quote driven game notes recount Braves pitcher Greg Maddux yielding five runs in four innings as Bobby Cox predicts improved run support. Hitting coach Clarence Jones hosts extra early sessions as Pendleton and Justice discuss year long balance between pitching and offense amid multiple shallow scoring nights.
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USC Aiken notes stronger pitching staff and higher intensity
USC Aiken coach Gilmore praises the pitching depth saying the staff is among the best and that several pitchers have delivered exceptional times. He also notes a heightened intensity level this season compared with past teams, with players more committed to aggressive play.
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USC Aiken golfers ready for weekend event at home course
USC Aiken players led by Ed Reevey prepare for a home tournament with four teammates within 1.5 strokes of Reevey. Reevey notes strong form after a solid last weekend and recalls last year’s North South Championship after a snow disruption.
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