Rockies reach playoffs in only third year
The Colorado Rockies clinched the NL wild card by rallying from six runs down to beat San Francisco and advance to a first round matchup with the Atlanta Braves. Larry Walker hit a two run homer and Eric Young added a two run timer as Colorado earned the NL's first wild card. Cincinnati and Houston also in postseason picture with Tuesday starts slated.
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Player clinches sixth NL batting title with .368 average
Mike Busch hit a tiebreaking three run homer off Brian Williams in the seventh at Jack Murphy Stadium. Omar Dahl pitched three innings in relief for the win.
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Reds defeat Expos 5 to 1 on Pugh gem and Boone slam
Tim Pugh improved to 6-5 with five strong innings and Bret Boone belted a three run homer off Jeff Fassero as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Montreal Expos 5 to 1. Montreal finished a losing season marks their first since 1991.
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Astros rally falls short in 8 7 loss at Wrigley Field
Houston trailed 64 late but tied the game before Cubs catcher Tony Eusebio hit an eighth inning sacrifice fly to seal an 8 7 loss. Derrick May starred with a homer a triple and two singles for the Astros who last reached the NL playoffs in 1986. Craig Biggio lamented the missed chances as the club fought back from adversity.
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Dodgers 4 Padres 1 game note
Dodgers defeated Padres 4 to 1 as Gwynn went 1 for 3 and contributed in the early innings with a single. Padres offense stalled late as Dodgers pitchers held the team to one run.
Marlins top Phillies as Bowen earns win in finale
Ryan Bowen improved to 2-0 as the Marlins finished their season with a club record 67th victory, while Philadelphia dropped into a second-place tie with the Mets. The Phillies ended at 69-75, 19 games over .500 for the year.
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Pirates thump Cardinals as Midie Cummings drives in four
Midie Cummings drove in four runs helping the Pirates rout the Cardinals 10 to 4 on Rick White’s first win in five starts. White improved to 1-1 with the victory, backed by Pittsburgh’s offense.
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Yankees Clinch Playoff Berth With 6 1 Victory at Blue Jays
The New York Yankees became the sole American League team to clinch a postseason spot by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 in Canada on Sunday. Don Mattingly expressed relief and pride, noting the long playoff drought ends but emphasizing the work ahead.
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Rangers pound Mariners as West clinch push stalls
Rangers defeated the Mariners 9 to 3 at The Ballpark in Arlington. Mickey Tettleton launched a three run homer in the first inning and Juan Gonzalez added a two run double in the fifth to build a 7 2 lead. Kenny Rogers earned the win after six innings of three run ball while Seattle coach optimism remained for a one game playoff against the Angels with Vince Coleman noting their home strength.
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Angels Win 8 2 as Finley Secures Crucial Victory
Chuck Finley improved to 15 12 with a second must win win of the week at Anaheim Stadium. He shut out Seattle Wednesday night to cut the Angels deficit to two games. This win over the Athletics further solidified the Angels position in the pennant race.
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Indians Dominate Royals to Reach 100 Wins in Historic Margin
Cleveland routed Kansas City at Jacobs Field before a sellout crowd, scoring its season high in runs. The 30 game division lead over the Royals marked the largest AL Central margin and one of baseball’s biggest in history.
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Mussina Leads Orioles to Fifth Straight Shutout in Season End
Mike Mussina earns win number 19 against Detroit as the Orioles blank the Tigers 4 0 at Camden Yards. Baltimore finishes the season as the AL victories leader with another complete game shutout.
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Brewers Triumph Over Red Sox at County Stadium
Brewers defeated the Red Sox 8 to 1 at County Stadium marking their seventh win in their last 20 games. The victory tightens their position within a half game of the wild card lead as of August 27.
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White Sox beat Twins 2 1 at Comiskey Park
Frank Thomas became the first player to reach 300 home runs and 20 over five straight seasons with 100 RBIs 100 walks and 100 runs as Chicago defeated Minnesota 2 to 1 at Comiskey Park.
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Braves finish season with loss to Mets in 11 innings
Atlanta clinched NL East weeks earlier as Mets edged them 1-0 in 11 innings in the season finale. Cox watched a potential playoff opponent emerge, noting Isringhausen held Atlanta to four hits while he used nine pitchers to prepare for the postseason. Smoltz yielded the lone hit.
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