Yankees and Red Sox race tightens AL East
Yankees ride 21 wins in 23 into weekend play and sit near peak form since 1953 while Red Sox win 18 of 22 as both teams press for wild card. The season’s early head to heads set for May at Fenway and Yankee Stadium amid speed, drafts, and league-wide notes.
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Parry Blake take early lead as BellSouth weather stalls Woods
In Duluth Georgia Craig Parry and Jay Don Blake share the 36 hole lead at nine under par 135 after a weather delayed start. Tiger Woods lurks one shot back at six under with nine holes to complete and Mark Calcavecchia at six under after nine holes. Parry eagled the final two holes and Blake shot 68 to stay in reach of his first US victory.
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Weiss steels Braves into leadoff role catalyst for offense
Center fielder Weiss moved into the leadoff spot late in spring training and has become a catalyst for Atlanta. His speed patience and ability to reach base near .500 early this season have helped jumpstart the lineup despite a late shift to the top spot. Chipper Jones praised his on base skills calling him a prototypical leadoff hitter.
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