New York Tops Indiana in late playoff thriller
In a dramatic Eastern Conference clash Reggie Miller again troubled the Knicks with late heroics while Patrick Ewing delivered a clutch spinning jumper in the lane to seal a win over the Pacers. Rik Smits outplayed Ewing for much of the night but New York prevailed.
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NBA Rookie of the Year vote and playoff tension
A national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters selected the Rookie of the Year. The piece notes a late game moment where a 96 95 Kicks win happened with 1.8 seconds left. The Pacers faced a 3 2 deficit to New York in the conference semifinals, with phrases quoting Ewing and references to playoff habits.
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Johnson named head coach after spring practice shift
Johnson discusses remaining with his players and leadership pressure after taking the head coaching role during spring practice. He notes the team returns 11 offensive starters but only four on defense and stresses building a defense while focusing on spring practice and keeping momentum with strong support.
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King captures Class AAAA crown with 2 under par finish
South Aik icn led by King finishes two strokes behind Spartanburg High School as he closes with a 72 to claim the individual title. His 2-under score marks the third lowest in Class AAAA history behind Patton and Swysert. King credits the prep win for boosting confidence ahead of Greenville.
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Rockies Gamble on a Play Gone Wrong
A game recap notes a miscue where Eric was sent and the ball landed in no man's land, leaving the Rockies frustrated as a scoring opportunity slipped away.
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Pirates Rally Past Dodgers Behind Nomo's Tough Night
Hideo Nomo fanned 14 batters in seven innings as the Dodgers built a two run lead before the bullpen faltered. Pittsburgh scored three times to stun Los Angeles 3-2 after Nomo threw 106 pitches.
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Phillies win 3-1 as Morandini hits pinch hit homer in 13th
In Miami, Phillies break a scoreless tie in the 13th when Mickey Morandini belts a two run homer off Richie Lewis after Mariano Duncan tied it with an RBI double in the seventh. Heathcliff Slocum records the final three outs for his ninth save as Chris Hammond carries a near no hitter into the seventh.
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Reds Beat Expos 6 2 In Montreal Rally For Tie Break
Ron Gant delivered the go ahead RBI in the sixth to snap a 1 1 tie, added an insurance run that inning and an RBI triple in the ninth. Reds starter Jose Rijo left after five innings with one run allowed on six hits as manager Davey Johnson pulled him.
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Bonds Homers as Giants Top Cubs at San Francisco
Barry Bonds homered off the upper deck in right in the seventh, driving in both Giants runs at San Francisco. Mark Portugal allowed a run early then retired 20 straight Cubs as Rod Beck closed out the win for his fifth save.
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Astros pound Mets 7 in Houston as Gonzalez stars
Astros rout Mets 7 2 at Houston with 14 hits. Luis Gonzalez tied a career high four hits and delivered a two run triple in a three run first inning off Jason Jacome who fell to 0 4.
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Padres beat Cardinals 2 1 as Nieves breaks slump in SD
Melvin Nieves ended a 2-for-22 drought with a two run homer to lift San Diego past St. Louis 2 1 at home. Andy Ashby improved to 2-2 after allowing a run in the first, then shut out the Cardinals through six innings. San Diego extended its home winning streak against St. Louis to 12 games.
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Rangers Defeat Blue Jays 12 7 as Gross Secures First AL Win
Kevin Gross labored with control after giving up five runs in five innings but earned his first AL victory as the Texas Rangers outscored Toronto 12 to 7. He said he fought control, but the offense built and maintained the lead despite a tough second inning.
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Orioles Rally Past Tigers Behind Manto's First Since 1991
Baltimore erased a four run deficit at Camden Yards as Jeff Manto hit his first homer since 1991 and Cecil Fielder connected twice for Detroit. Kevin Brown earned the win with eight innings and 10 strikeouts, tying his career high.
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Twins Beat Angels 7 3 as Errors Fuel Five Unearned Runs
Rookie Marty Vornova slugged a two run homer at the Metrodome as Minnesota built a 7 3 victory. Kevin Tapani went 7 plus innings scattering nine hits and leaving four at third, the shutout ending when Jim Edmonds connected to start the seventh.
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White Sox edge Athletics 6 4 in late rally
Mike LaValliere delivered a two run double in the seventh to put Chicago ahead 4-3 off Mark Acre as Rob Dibble debuted for the White Sox in the eighth walking three and surrendering a sacrifice fly to Geronimo Berro. Roberto Hernandez closed with his fourth save striking out the final four batters.
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Martinez Keys Four-Run Fifth Inning In Mariners Win
Edgar Martinez sparked a four-run fifth inning with a two-run double as Seattle Mariners defeated the Kansas City Royals 4 to 0, marking their fourth win in 11 games on the road trip.
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Red Sox Beat Brewers 8 2 Behind Sele, Vaughn Trio RBIs
Aaron Sele allowed five hits in 613 innings while Mo Vaughn drove in three runs to lift the Boston Red Sox to an 8 2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Milwaukee was shut out for the fourth time in six games after being blanked across 20 consecutive innings.
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South Aiken routs Spartanburg in 5-1 girls soccer win
South Aiken dominates Spartanburg 5-1 as Croll and Wolf supply key goals and assists. Hagan notes passing as the offense driver while North Augusta’s Alisha Rogers shines with four goals in a 7-4 Saturday win, continuing a 40-goal season pace.
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