Mets blank Cubs 6-0 as Hendersons lead rally
New York Mets defeat Chicago Cubs 6-0 on five, with Tim Foli Steve Henderson and Ken Henderson driving in runs. Swan allowed two Cubs to reach second in his first start, while Kingman fanned twice, his return day marked by no runs as the Mets pull away in the eighth.
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Brewers open season with three straight wins over Orioles
Milwaukee rookie manager George Bamberger hails a powerful Brewers lineup after an 11 3 16 3 and 13 5 sweep. Milwaukee hit .345 with six homers tying a league record for grand slams in three consecutive games. Bamberger says the club will have several try spells but can win even when behind.
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Brewers optimism fuels early season chatter
Brewers manager Phil Garner and players express belief in a strong start despite unproven pitching. Gorman Thomas, coming off a 51 homer season in Sacramento, hit a grand slam after a shaky opener. Sal Bando cautions patience while noting solid power from the lineup, including Money, Cooper, Hisle, Oglivie, Lezcano, and Bando.
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Cincinnati manager Sparky Anderson bans reporters from clubhouse before games
Sparky Anderson imposes a rule barring writers from the Reds clubhouse 35 minutes before game time to let players prepare. The policy, echoed by the Yankees, drew anger from Cincinnati writers who cite past seasons when media access was allowed during pregame periods.
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