Seattle Can Clinch First Title Tonight
Eighteen years after their start the Seattle Mariners could clinch a title tonight. Ken Griffey Jr. hit a late grand slam off Roger Pavlik as Seattle beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 to move toward the AL West title. The Mariners lead California by two games with one to play, needing a win and an Angels loss to clinch.
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Angels beat Athletics as error on bunt sparks win
California Angels pounced on an error by pitcher Doug Johns on a bunt single by Garret Anderson, turning into two unearned runs. The Angels defeated the Oakland Athletics 4 to 1.
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Red Sox top Brewers as Clemens kicks off playoff push
Boston defeated Milwaukee with homers from Reggie Jefferson Dwayne Ho sey John Valentin Tim Naehring and Mike Macfarlane. Roger Clemens in his last start before the playoffs allowed four runs and five hits in five innings.
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Rockies Fail to Clinch NL West After Series Defeat
The Colorado Rockies fell 12-4 to the San Francisco Giants after a 7-4 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, surrendering their NL West lead and needing external help as Chicago mounted a seven game win streak with late rally. Giants and Dodgers victories tighten division race. Scott Bullett and Mark Parent provided RBI hits for the Giants while Craig Biggio scored five runs for Houston.
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Royals roll past White Sox 4-0 behind Gubicza four-hitter
Mark Gubicza allowed four hits in a complete game shutout to end a 23-inning scoreless streak for the Royals. Johnny Damon drove in a run with a third inning single and added a triple in a three-run fifth, fueling Kansas City’s victory over Chicago.
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Region I-A Playoffs Loom for Six Quality Class A Teams
Six Class A teams in Region I-A, including Wagener Salley, Calhoun Falls, and Landrum, sit at 2-3 amid tough schedules. Coaches warn two 0-5 or 1-4 clubs may sneak into playoffs as region play begins, with top four advancing. Essential matchups include Wagener Salley at Hunter-Kinard-Tyler and Ridge Spring-Monetta vs Williston-Elko.
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Region 7-A race feels unsettled after jamboree loss
Coach Randall notes a painful defeat for his team in the Region 7-A Jamboree heightening tension in league play. He recalls a historic rivalry with their 13 mile neighbor and predicts potential repeat drama as region standings remain fluid. Last season four teams shared the top spot with 4-1 records before final week twists.
Reds Rally Past Expos as Harris Makes Switch_pitching History
Greg Harris became the first switch-pitcher in the big leagues in more than a century, facing two batters as a right-hander and two as a lefty, as the Reds defeated the Expos 9 to 7.
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South Aiken Rally Beats North Augusta In Volleyball
South Aiken High School rebounded from a prior loss to Camden with a 15-6 15-11 15-0 victory over region rival North Augusta, improving to 7-0 in Region 3 AAAA and 11-2 overall. Silver Bluff opened Region 6-AA with wins over Jasper County and Wade Hampton, led by Williamson’s 12 kills and Smith’s 36 assists for an 8-2 mark. Aiken Prep swept Augusta Prep 15-0 6 0 but fell to Episcopal Day in straight sets.
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Four Pee Wee Football Teams Post Shutouts in Aiken
In Midget League play the Ridge Spring Monetta Trojans beat New Ellenton Devils 60, Jackson Mustangs blank Southside Bulldogs 44-0, Northside shut out Aiken Tigers 26-0, East Aiken Chargers defeated Center Chiefs 14 4. Bantam results saw Northside Bears beat Aiken Tigers 20-0, New Ellenton Devils top Ridge Spring Monetta Trojans 20-6, Jackson Mustangs edged Southside Bulldogs 14-12, Center Chiefs over East Aiken Chargers 12-6. Shawn Hicks rushed three touchdowns and returned a punt for another score as South Aiken High beat Airport High 31-8 in junior varsity. Brian Hamilton scored Aiken High’s only TD on a kickoff return in a 35-6 loss to Lexington.
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Cadillac Cup event lost players to NCAA eligibility rule
The Cadillac Cup series faces a midstream loss as NCAA rules bar college golfers from Sunday matches at Midland Valley. Notable absentees include Cadillac Cup player of the year Vaughn Taylor Jamie Felder and Brooks Blackburn. USC Aiken’s Michael Carlisle and former North Augusta resident Dr Terry Ezell also can't play. Two 16 year olds Eric Ledford and John Engler join the field.
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