Reds sweep doubleheader to boost NL Central lead
The Reds swept a Sunday doubleheader from the Phillies 6-1 and 2-1 in 10 innings at Riverfront Stadium, extending their homestand to 6-0 and tying their largest division lead at 6 4 games. Reggie Sanders delivered the walk off RBI in the 10th. The Braves gain a half game on the Phillies and lead the division by 11.
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Mariners Blast A's to Take Sweep in Seattle
In Seattle the Mariners built an eight two lead with a seven inning homer by Mike Blowers his 12th of the year and six runs in the eighth. Oakland rallied for three in the seventh but Seattle answered with late runs including Blowers RBI and Tino Martinez two run single.
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Pavlik Wins After Bases-Loaded Endgame At Anaheim
Roger Pavlik earned his first victory since July 6 by limiting the Angels to seven hits in 7 23 innings. Ed Vosberg closed the game with a strikeout of Garret Anderson as the Angels left runners stranded in the final frame. Kevin Seitzer delivered a go ahead single in Baltimore in the eighth as the Brewers finished 3 3 on a six game road trip. Manager Phil Garner praised the club for battling through rough road losses and finding a way to win.
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White Sox Beat Indians Behind Righetti Strong Start
In Cleveland Dave Righetti improved to 3 0 as he shut down baseballs top hitting team for one run and six hits through five plus innings. He fanned five and walked one. Chicago relievers added seven strikeouts over the final four innings.
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Padres Dominate With Eight-Run Outburst And Mets Rally
Vaughn Eshelman earned the win with three scoreless innings helping Boston extend its winning streak to four. Rick Aguilera notched his 20th save after loading the bases in the ninth as John Olerud popped out to end it. In another game, Phil Plantier Ken Caminiti and Brad Ausmus homered for San Diego as the Padres piled up 19 hits and a season high scoring total despite Tony Gwynn sitting out a bruised right toe for a third straight game.
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Giants 3 Dodgers 1 ends Marlins' eight-game streak
Jeff Kent and Rico Brogna hit their 13th homers as New York halted a five-game skid at Shea Stadium. Bobby Jones, Jerry DiPoto and John Franco held the Marlins to five hits. Mark Leiter fanned 10 over five hits as San Francisco beat the Mets at Candlestick Park. Jose Offerman delivered a key single for the Dodgers in a late Busch Stadium rally.
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Tigers rally past Yankees in 12th for 6 5 win
In Detroit the Tigers defeated the Yankees 6 5 as Derrick White delivered a bases loaded in field single with two outs in the 12th. New York led 4 0 and 5 4 but failed to sweep the series. Darryl Strawberry did not play after hitting .444 in two games. Red Sox 6 Blue Jays 4 at Toronto John Valentin led the Red Sox with a key hit in the other game.
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Padres 16 Rockies 8 Big day for Archi ciantrocconomered
Archiac rioconomered matched a career best with six RBIs in a high scoring game at Coors Field as the Padres routed the Rockies 16 to 8.
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Mabry Fakes Sacrifice, Rests Batter in Early Rally
Rookie John Mabry fouled off a sacrifice attempt and then staged a fake, disrupting the inning as teammates regrouped and the defense reset.
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Pirates edge Astros as Bell and Miller homer twice
Jay Bell of Pittsburgh and Orlando Miller of Houston homered twice each in a game at Three Rivers Stadium where the Pirates defeated the Astros 6 to 3. Bell and Miller provided the power for their clubs with two long balls apiece.
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Training advances for Olympic Trials bid
The article follows Patrick and Angelos discussing the path to the Olympics. Patrick emphasizes college training as pivotal, while Angelos faces a stricter 50 meter time of 23.89 seconds for the Senior Nationals to qualify. The goal sets five years to reach the year 2000, with confidence in progress and a strong chance.
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Wallace Sees Second as Penske Banks On Pit Strategy
Wallace laments a heartbreaker finish after a team Penske associated race. Earnhardt, once leading the standings, secures a strong finish amid a skid with a steady run at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He emphasizes the advantage of leading on the two mile oval and staying in contention.
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