Belle's Appeal Finished Five Game Suspension At Issue
Albert Belle's appeal over a five game ban for a May fight with Milwaukee's Fernando Vina concluded Friday. A league source said Budig may reduce the penalty to three games, with a ruling likely next week after the transcript is ready. The union contends Belle did not strike Vina, while Budig and others testified about just cause.
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Sosa Hits 22nd Homer As Cubs Top Padres 5-1
Sammy Sosa hit his NL leading 22nd homer as the Cubs beat the slumping Padres 5-1 at Wrigley Field. Steve Trachsel pitched seven and a third innings, lowering his home ERA to 1.85 and improving to 5-3 at Wrigley. Padres drop a season-worst eighth straight, widen NL West gap.
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Pirates Rally Past Marlins 5-4 Behind Ninth Inning Hit
Jeff King delivered a two run single in the ninth after two earlier pitches from Robb Nen. Matt Ruebel allowed four runs in 1+ innings before Ramon Morel shutout relief. Dan Plesac earned the win as Pittsburgh improves to six of seven and 10 of 12. Marlins drop to 27-0 when leading after eight.
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Gant Returns with Leadoff Homer as Cardinals Power Past Mets
Ron Gant activated from the injured list and homered in his first at bat plus a double as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the New York Mets 13 to 4. Gary Gaetti slugged two homers including a grand slam and doubled, boosting a four run first inning.
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Mondesi Delivers 14th HR Against Smoltz As Braves Win
Mark Wohlers earned his 12th save after Raul Mondesi hit his 14th homer in the ninth. Atlanta’s Klesko snapped a 1-for-17 skid with his 21st homer, a center-field shot in the second off Pedro Astacio who moved to 0-8 lifetime vs. Atlanta.
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Ripken Extends Consecutive Games Record With Orioles Win
Cal Ripken extended his world record for consecutive games to 2,216 in the Orioles 6-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City. He went 0-for-4 but received a standing ovation as the game reached the sixth inning. Mike Mussina pitched a complete game for the win, and Brady Anderson hit his 22nd homer.
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Vaughn's 23rd homer lifts Red Sox past Rangers 4-3
Mo Vaughn hit his 23rd homer to break an eighth inning tie and send Boston to a 4-3 win over Texas. Ivan Rodriguez doubled and Rusty Greer drove in a run to pull Texas even at 3 in the eighth, before Witt was charged with the loss. Texas dropped to 3 losses in four games.
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Vaughn's three-run shot lifts Brewers past A's in crowded night
Greg Vaughn hit a three-run homer as Milwaukee beat Oakland 6-2. The win came hours after Milwaukee voters rejected a financing plan for Miller Park possibly doom MLB in Wisconsin. Ricky Bones earned the win after a bases-loaded jam in the sixth.
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Yankees edge Indians after wild fan incident
Dwight Gooden won for the sixth time in seven decisions as the Yankees beat the Indians 4 3 in New York. Derek Jeter delivered a two run single after a souvenir aimed at Cleveland left fielder Albert Belle sparked interruptions when play was halted twice by fans throwing objects. Jeter added his hit in the sixth following a stray bat.
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Tigers beat Twins 5 4 as Fielder Clark homer surge
Cecil Fielder and Tony Clark homer to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 win over the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis. Fielder hit his 16th homer leading off the second off Rich Robertson. Clark started a three run sixth with his second homer.
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Drummond Shines In 100 Meters Trials Drama
Carl Lewis led Americans with a 10.04 in the 100 meters quarterfinals as Jon Drummond clocked a personal best 1.99 in the first round and 10.00 in the quarters to surge toward the Olympic team. Gail Devers and Gwen Torrence showed fast times in the women's 100. Jackie Joyner-Kersee led the heptathlon after four events despite ankle pain.
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Payton fuels Sonics past Bulls in tight win
Gary Payton anchored Seattle’s defense against Michael Jordan early and then hit back-to-back jumpers late to preserve a second straight victory as Chicago pressed and misfired on jump shots. The Sonics seized control in under four minutes.
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