Foster Pitches Cubs Past Cardinals 3-1
Cubs right hander Kevin Foster pitched six hitless innings and allowed two hits in seven and a third, earning a 3-1 win over the Cardinals. Foster struck out three and walked four in his sixth major league start after being traded from Philadelphia for Shawn Boskie. Mark Whiten’s infield single broke the no hit bid in the seventh, then Bernard Gilkey doubled to drive in a run. Dan Plesac finished the eighth and Randy Myers collected the save for his 15th.
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Padres blank Reds as Hamilton earns first MLB shutout
Joey Hamilton pitched a six-hitter for his first major league shutout and the San Diego Padres stopped Cincinnati's six game win streak with a 6-0 victory. Hamilton improved to 4-2 while Pete Schourek took the loss after giving up eight hits early. Eddie Williams doubled home two runs as San Diego built a 5-0 lead in the third.
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Rockies Rally Past Giants After HBP Incident
In Denver, Charlie Hayes was struck in the face by Salo ton Torres’s pitch, triggering a near bench-clearing moment as the Rockies defeated the Giants 6-4. Hayes collapsed briefly, was taken for a CAT scan, and remained without a medical update at game’s end.
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Pirates beat Mets 3-1 for fifth straight win
Orlando Merced belted a three run homer and Zane Smith allowed four hits over eight innings as the Pirates defeated the New York Mets 3-1. Smith improved to 6-6 with four strikeouts and no walks, needing 75 pitches. Alejandro Pena earned the save, sealing his sixth save in seven chances. Gary Varsho doubled in the third against Bret Saberhagen, keeping Pittsburgh on a hot run.
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Aug 16 Strike Date Looms In Major League Baseball
The piece notes growing talk of an August 16 strike date as players aim to finish the season while preserving playoff potential. It cites pessimism about a swift settlement, compares 1981 dynamics, and highlights standout performances by Frank Thomas and Ken Griffey Jr including Thomas’s high batting average and home run pace, plus mentions Randy Johnson and Jeff Fassero in a playful season recap.
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Murphy joins Braves legend list with jersey No. 3 retirement
Longtime Braves figure Murphy receives the franchise’s fifth retired number, joining Hank Aaron Warren Spahn Eddie Mathews and Phil Niekro. The Portland native farm family man, now 4 kids and a new baby, balances life after baseball with golf public appearances and Little League involvement.
Expos and Moises Alou double up Marlins in Montreal
Lou Frazier drove in three for the Expos and Moises Alou hit a two run homer as Montreal beat Florida 7 to 3. The Expos scored five runs, four unearned, after a two out error by Kurt Abbott in the second inning. Wil Cordero started the rally, and Gil Heredia earned the win in relief after replacing Fassero in the fifth with bases loaded.
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Local Dad Murphy Supports Sons at Little League Field
At the Little League field Murphy is a regular parent. He stands by the dugout and high fives his sons after games. Other parents say his kids receive no special treatment and he does not advise coaches on how to run the team.
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