Ortiz Aims Higher for P-Rays After Tough Rookie Year
Ortiz, 19, a 6 foot 5 inch first baseman, was a ninth round pick by Tampa Bay. He struggled in his rookie season with a .156 average in 141 at bats and a tense focus on personal statistics. Now back with Princeton, he exudes confidence, notes improved mental prep, and hopes to translate potential into team success.
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Twins crush Orioles 14 5 in Appalachian League game
Elizabethton improves to 14 runs on 16 hits as Scott Suraci shines with three hits including a homer. Dancy LaRosa pitched three innings for the win, while Sendy Aleal took the loss for Bluefield. Two big Twins innings powered the victory at Bowen Field in Bluefield.
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Suraci
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Luis Maza
Rafael Boltel
Duffy Dyer
Jeff Carter
Carter
Sendy Rleal
Wil Sowers
Braves salvage split with Mets win at Shea Stadium
Tom Glavine pitched seven strong innings to earn his first win in six weeks as Atlanta defeated the New York Mets 10-2 to split the four game series. Javy Lopez homered twice and drove in three as the Braves moved two games ahead of the Mets in the NL East.
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Pulaski Co to join SWD as VHSL reorganization looms
Pulaski County may join the Southwest District on July 1, 2001 if VHSL’s reorganization plan stands after appeals. The SWD would have six teams next year, joining Graham, Tazewell, Richlands, Carroll County, and Grundy, while Gate City shifts to Group A.
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Irwin wins U.S. Senior Open in record 17 under
Bix Irwin rallied from two behind with a 6 under 65 at Saucon Valley to claim his second U.S. Senior Open in three years, finishing 17 under 267 and breaking the tournament scoring record. Bruce Fleisher finished second at 270, while Tom Kite was third at 272 and Raymond Floyd fourth at 274.
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