Top Teams Struggle Against Lesser Foes
Mets, Marlins and Padres slip as Rockies, Dodgers and Braves dominate. New York wins 2-1 in 10 with Rico Brogna delivering the decisive run, while Florida splits with Los Angeles and San Diego beats Atlanta 3-4 at Jack Murphy Stadium.
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Dodgers Fall as Pat Rapp Dominates in Five-Hitter
Pat Rapp struck out a career-high nine over seven innings as the Expos held a five-hitter while Ismael Valdes lost his fourth straight decision after five wins. Charles Johnson belted a two-out two-run homer in the ninth off Todd Worrell. Raul Mondesi saw his 18 game stolen-base streak end. Batting practice was canceled by rain and L A has rarely been rainout in July despite minimal precipitation.
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Giants rally past Astros in long, wild series finale
Houston led 6 5 after four runs in the eighth but San Francisco tied it with two in the bottom ninth. Jeff Bagwell homered to tie in the ninth, then LR Phillips won in the 14th with a leadoff homer off Doug Brocail. The series featured Houston comebacks and a Thursday SF win in 12 innings.
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Mets Rally To Defeat Rockies In 10th Thriller
Pete Harnisch struck out eight over eight innings and John Franco blanked the Rockies for two innings as New York beat the NL West leaders 2 1. Dallas Green praised the team's fundamentals and tight defense. In the 10th Jose Vizcaino delivered key hits to seal the win.
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Cubs Avoid Sweep With McRae Power At Wrigley
Brian McRae homered tripled and singled twice fueling a Cubs 7 Reds win at Wrigley Field. Kevin Foster improved to 7 5 in a high home run game where Chicago overcame four straight losses.
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Pirates Triumph Over Cardinals At Three Rivers
At Three Rivers Stadium a sparse midsummer crowd watched rookie Steve Parris fanning seven with no walks as he and relievers Dan Plesac and Dan Miceli combined on a seven hit game to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 3 to 0.
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Padres rally falls short against Braves as Gwynn extends streak
Rinley went 3 for 5 and Tony Gwynn extended his hitting streak to 14 games with a sixth inning single. The Padres amassed 12 hits off five Braves pitchers but stranded 12 runners.
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Expos Dominate Phillies In Fernandez Debut Spoiled
Carlos Perez allowed seven runs while pitching seven innings as the Montreal Expos defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5 to 1 at Olympic Stadium, spoiling Sid Fernandez's major league debut with the home club.
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Edgefield Rally Falls Short After Sixth Inning Push
Bryan singled home, Nicholas Wates was hit by a pitch, and Deon Mealing drove in Bryan with a hit as Wates scored on a wild pitch. John Lorick doubled in two as BLL tied the game, Edgefield then scored four in the fifth to seize the lead, Patten and Mar tin combined scoring Jeffrey Mar tin with a double, and Maurice Shepherd scored on an error. Mealing plated Shepherd later and BL trimmed the gap to 6-5 in the sixth before fading.
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Indians Ride Final Inning Rally To Edge A’s In Extras
Manny Ramirez delivered a two out two run homer in the 12th inning scoring Cleveland past Oakland. Ramirez’s 21st homer boosted the Indians to 6-0 in extra innings and 10th straight win over the A’s. Dennis Eckersley praised the dramatic comeback as Cleveland improved to 13-0 in extra innings.
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Gonzalez Breaks Texas Home Run Record in Win
Boston beat Texas 5 2 as Juan Gonzalez hit his 154th career homer and 14th of the season a three run shot in a five run third. Will Clark drove in two with a bases loaded single Kenny Rogers earned his first win since June 23 pitching seven innings. Texas ran to a 6th win in 7 games and posted a club best 42 31 after 73 games.
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Orioles 3 Royals ? Cal Ripken First July HR Boosts Baltimore
Cal Ripken hit his first home run in July helping Jamie Moyer and Baltimore defeat Kansas City. Ripken provided early run support as the Orioles held the Royals at bay.
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Blue Jays Triumph Over Mariners Behind Ulerud Grand Slam
Jonn Ulerud hit his first grand slam and a solo homer as the Toronto Blue Jays beat Seattle 9 to 3. Ulerud, a former AL batting champion, began the game at .252 and finished with a career-best five RBIs. Joe Carter added a two run double off newly signed Norm Chariton.
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Surhoff’s homer helps Brewers top White Sox 6 1
B J Surhoff put Milwaukee ahead to stay with a fourth inning single and added a two run homer in the eighth. Before the game the White Sox placed reliever Rob Dibble on waivers he was 0 1 with a 6.28 ERA.
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Jarrett Wins Dramatic NASCAR Duel After Fuel Slugfest
Jeff Jarrett coasted to the lead in the final turns and held on for victory as fuel and tire limits tested a 13 driver field. Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s team and Rick Hendrick pressed for aero changes after Ford gains, while Gordon extended his Winston Cup lead to 106 points despite finishing 18th.
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