Aiken Tennis Teams Target State Title After Close Matches
South Aiken and Aiken High players push toward a state final showdown after decisive playoff wins. Rakesh Jasani faces Jordan Goetzman in a pivotal No 1 singles clash as Johnston emphasizes team goals over individual pressure. Both schools seek the championship after advancing to last year’s state final.
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Smoltz Dominant As Braves Hammer Mets In Lopsided Win
Pete Incaviglia homered for the Mets while Braves ace John Smoltz moved toward a near flawless start, giving up a six run lead after David Justice delivered a three run homer in the first and a solo shot in the eighth. Justice later hailed the afternoon as a productive power display. Braves manager Bobby Cox praised Smoltz for his efficient performance.
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Martinez Shuts Out Mariners 2 0 In Pitching Duel
Dennis Martinez and the Cleveland Indians blanked Ken Griffey Jr. and the Seattle Mariners 2 0 as pitching dominated the day. Martinez improved to 5 2 with 62 3 innings of three singles, matching Whitey Ford for 50th on the career list. Griffey robbed Belle of a two run homer and Tony Pena delivered the go ahead RBI.
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Angels top Twins as Boskie starts in Langston’s kneecap crisis
Shawn Boskie started for the Angels after Mark Langston injured his knee in pregame warmups and was scratched. California won 5 to 1 for its sixth straight home victory and extended its season-long run, sixth straight win at home, tying the 1967 club record for consecutive home triumphs. Langston aggravated the knee in an early run in the outfield.
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Boskie Earns First Start Victory With Shutout of Minnesota
Boskie, making his first start, earned the win as Minnesota managed only four hits in 52 3 innings of work. The decisive performance stifled the opponent’s offense and gave Boskie a breakthrough outing.
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Pettitte Dominates as Yankees Top White Sox 7 1
Andy Pettitte returned to form for the Yankees at Yankee Stadium, improving to 5 1 after a strong outing. He held the White Sox to a decisive win as New York moved ahead in the game and Pettitte bounced back from a rough stretch.
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Brewers 13 Orioles 0 as McDonald shines against former team
Ben McDonald, traded to Milwaukee in the off season after seven years with Baltimore, delivered six strong innings against his old club. The Brewers exploded for 13 runs while blanking the Orioles, highlighting McDonald’s sharp outing and a decisive win.
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Jays Devastate Red Sox 11-4 in Fenway Win
Toronto scored 10 unearned runs off Tim Wakefield at Fenway Park as third baseman Tim Naehring's error sparked an eight run fourth inning. The loss snapped Boston's season-best four-game winning streak.
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Davis slams Giants for second straight day
Davis hits a grand slam for Cincinnati in a 10-3 win over San Francisco, matching an 18th major leaguer feat by slugging in consecutive games. He adds an RBI double as Cincinnati captures its third straight. Henry Rodriguez homers for Montreal, Sosa delivers ninth inning winner at Wrigley.
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Pirates Triumph Over Dodgers Behind Hayes Spark
Charlie Hayes drove in the go ahead run in the seventh inning after a two run error as the Pirates beat the Dodgers 4 to 2 at Three Rivers Stadium, extending their hot stretch to four wins in five games.
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Rockies Rally Past Marlins On Ninth Inning Bichette RBI
Dante Bichette delivered a run scoring single with one out in the ninth, lifting the Colorado Rockies to a 5 4 win over the Miami Marlins for their fourth victory in a row.
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Padres Rout Cardinals Behind Joyner Two-Run Homer
Wally Joyner hit a two run homer to chase starter Alan Benes after two innings as San Diego beat St. Louis 10 to 4. Jody Reed collected three of the Padres 15 hits, helping the team avoid its first three game skid of the season.
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Alan Be‘nes
San Diego
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