Pirates blank Braves as Mackowiak and Lawton pace win
Rob Mackowiak hit a two run homer and Matt Lawton added a solo shot as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-2 behind seven strong innings from Oliver Perez. Perez improved to 4 4 with seven strikeouts and three walks.
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Tigers advance to NCAA super regional with 8-3 win
Clemson rides Kris Harvey two solo home runs and a solid start from Robert Rohrbaugh to beat Oral Roberts 8-3 and reach the NCAA super regional. The Tigers improve to 42-21 as Rohrbaugh improves to 8-2 after seven strong innings.
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Pearce Homers Twice as South Carolina Tops Georgia Tech 8 3
Steve Pearce delivered a pair of homers and 4 for 5 with three RBIs while Andy Lambert earned his second start of the season in an 8-3 win over Georgia Tech to push South Carolina to a decisive Atlanta Regional game. Michael Campbell added a two-run shot and three RBIs as the Gamecocks advanced.
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Bryant edges Couples for Memorial win at Muirfield Village
Bart Bryant finally validated years of effort by winning the Memorial by one stroke over Fred Couples at Muirfield Village. Tiger Woods faded early while 11 players remained within three shots, as Bryant saved par from a creek-edge hazard on 18 and earned praise from host Jack Nicklaus.
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Nadal, 19, Wins French Open Crowns King of Clay
Rafael Nadal captured the French Open in a dramatic four set final over Mariano Puerta to become the youngest men’s Grand Slam champion since 1989. The 19 year old Spaniard, fresh from birthday celebrations and a victory over Roger Federer, delighted fans as he cried after the win. Puerta, returning from a doping suspension, pushed Nadal with relentless defense and spectacular shot making, but Nadal prevailed 6-7 6-3 6-1 7-5 in a 3 hour 24 minute duel.
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Biffle wins MBNA 400 at Dover in crash filled race
Greg Biffle roared to his fourth Nextel Cup win of the season at Dover International Speedway in a race slowed by seven cautions. He survived several near wrecks and a hard crash during his burnout as crew chief Doug Richert praised his wheel control. The victory trimmed Biffle within 46 points of leader Jimmie Johnson and marked his first Dover win and seventh career win.
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