Reds Start 2-9 Amid Worst Opening Since 1955
Cincinnati's season began with an 11th straight loss as Frank Tanana dominated the Reds in his NL debut, leading the Mets to a 4-1 victory. New York built a 2-1 lead in the sixth and added two runs in the ninth while Joe Oliver and Eddie Murray contributed key hits.
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Galarraga Drives Rockies into 9-1 Win Over Expos
Andres Galarraga again harmed his former team with three RBIs, two doubles, and a .571 average in five games this season against Montreal. Charlie Hayes hit a homer and three RBIs, Dante Bichette added a solo shot, as Bruce Ruffin earned the win with six innings of one unearned run allowed. Dennis Martinez took the loss after a rough stretch against Denver.
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Cubs edge Phillies 6 3 on home runs by Smith and Sosa
Dwight Smith and Sammy Sosa hit solo homers as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3. The win extended Chicago’s streak to three while dropping Philadelphia to 8-3 after a nine game stretch start.
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Marlins top Astros 9 4 as Santiago shines in seven run inning
Benito Santiago homered and added a two run double in a seven run Florida seventh inning. Jack Armstrong pitched well as the Marlins defeated the Houston Astros 9 4 Saturday night.
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Hesketh Dominates As Red Sox Top White Sox 5-1
Boston right hander Joe Hesketh pitched eight innings allowing three hits and one run while walking six. Mike Greenwell and Andre Dawson drove in two runs each to lift Boston to a 5-1 victory, staying atop the AL East at 8-3. Hesketh avoided damage with timely double plays and struck out Fran Thomas twice with men on base.
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Twins Dominate Royals 8 2 as Deshaies Shines Again
Jim Deshaies improved to 3 0 for the Minnesota Twins in a 8 2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. Brian Harper delivered a three run double and Kent Hrbek homered for the second straight day as Minnesota increased its edge to four wins in five games. The Royals were limited to six hits and two runs in six innings as Deshaies lowered his ERA to 1 74.
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Athletics Drop Below .500 as Brewers Hammer A's
MILWAUKEE The Oakland Athletics fell below .500 for the first time in more than five seasons, losing to the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 Saturday. B J Surhoff delivered a three run double in the first inning while Dave Nilsson and Kevin Reimer homered for Milwaukee.
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Snow seals Angels comeback with eighth inning triple
J T Snow homered and drove in the go ahead run with an eighth inning triple lifting the California Angels to a 7 5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday in Baltimore.
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Pendleton Lifts Pendleton Atlanta In Rain Delayed Win
Pendleton Atlanta edges the Giants 3 to 0 as Mike Stanton locks down a five save, aided by Avery on a three hitter. Lemke walks, Pecota runs, Sand ers bunts, and Pendleton belts a first homer to cap a delayed start lasting 2 hours 17 minutes.
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Blue Jays rout Indians as Olerud and Carter power win
John Olerud hit a three run homer in the first inning and Joe Carter added a homer in the eighth as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Cleveland Indians 8-1. Carter extended his hot stretch with his fourth homer in seven games and has hits in eight of nine games.
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Pacers Top Pembroke State in 9 3 Victory on Road
USC Aiken jumped to a 1-0 edge, then pulled ahead with two second inning runs. The Pacers added five more in the third through ninth, including a Riggs homer and Venneman lead off homer, as Pembroke State struggled to contain USC Aiken offense.
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