Yankees beat Rangers 5 4 as spotlight shines on homers
In a dramatic American League division series game the Yankees edged the Texas Rangers 5 to 4. A key homer and two run output boosted New York as standout players claimed the spotlight.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1996
Page
6
In a dramatic American League division series game the Yankees edged the Texas Rangers 5 to 4. A key homer and two run output boosted New York as standout players claimed the spotlight.
The listing shows Thursday October 3 games including South Aiken at Airport and North Augusta at South Aiken in volleyball and football events at multiple times. Friday October 4 features football with Aiken at Lexington and other nearby schools scheduling 8 pm starts across several venues.
A compact listing shows Padres at Cardinals on ESPN at 4 pm, Mississippi at Tennessee on ESPN at 7:30 pm, Braves at Dodgers on Baseball on WFXG, Alabama State at Troy State on SportSouth at 8 pm, This Week a flashcar on SportSouth later, Orioles at Indians on ESPN at 1:30 pm.
John Smoltz pitched nine strong innings for Atlanta and Javier Lopez homered off Antonio Osuna in the 10th to lift the Braves 2 1 over the Dodgers. Ismael Valdes opposes Greg Maddux in Game 2 as Los Angeles tries to rebound from a late setback.
Texas led 4-1 before a costly error allowed New York to surge. Derek Jeter started the 12th with a hit, Hayes laid down a bunt that Dean Palmer mishandled allowing the go ahead run. Cecil Fielder and Juan Gonzalez provided key power in a 5-1 Yankees win to even the series at 1-1.
Aiken (4 1) travels to face Lexington High School in a Region 3- AAAA clash. Lexington has three close losses to top 10 teams, while Aiken debates lineup changes and may be without defensive back Antonio Anderson. Johnson notes improved Wildcats and a strong ground game that can set up a quick strike passing threat.
Bluff Silver Bluffs coach Al Lown labels Friday nights Region 6-AA opener versus Jasper County Jaguars as the seasons pivotal game. He notes a win eases playoff chances and explains regional playoff pairing with Region 5-AA. Jasper County, 1-3, has struggled recently compared to past seasons.
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