Brantley powers Indians past Orioles in 5-2 win
Michael Brantley homered and drove in four as the Cleveland Indians beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2. Brantley hit a two run single in the sixth and a two run homer in the eighth off Darren O Day, tying a career high with four RBIs. Nick Swisher added two hits and Mark Reynolds drew two walks as Cleveland improves on its 11 game road trip. Nick Markakis and Matt Wieters homered for Baltimore but the Orioles dropped their fourth straight game. Zach Britton pitched well into the sixth before yielding the decisive runs.
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Rays sweep Jays as Loney Fuld and Rogers duel at Trop
Esmil Rogers lasted four innings as Tampa Bay hit three homers in eight pitches to beat Toronto 4-0. James Loney and Sam Fuld homered back to back in the second, Luke Scott added an RBI double, and Fernando Rodney closed for the Rays. The Blue Jays’ win streak ended at three, while Toronto’s offense managed only four singles and five walks.
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Speer Adjusts To Pro Life After Draft By Rays
Speer reflects on the move from UNO to Major League Baseball with Tampa Bay after being drafted in the 25th round. He recalls the team’s varied pitching roles, the coaching staff that shaped him, and the challenge of adjusting to Morgantown and a new city life while aiming to contribute in any pitching role.
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Nadal Stumbles in Wimbledon First Round upset by Darcis
Rafael Nadal admitted trouble on grass as he fell to 109 mph ace by Gilles Darcis in a stunning first round upset. Federer and Murray win easily while Errani loses to Puig and Sharapova and Azarenka prevail amid tense moments on Centre Court.
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Miami Heat celebrate NBA title with massive parade
The Heat wrapped their title run with a downtown Miami parade and in arena rally drawing about 400000 fans. LeBron James on a double decker bus, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh joined players as Erik Spoelstra praised a nine month journey from China to Game 7. Fans sprayed confetti while cele brations echoed through city streets.
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Wytheville hosts 74 junior golfers on BR Junior Tour
Wytheville Virginia hosts 74 players aged 5 to 18 for a Blue Ridge Junior Tour event. Jared Porter of Princeton wins the 16-18 division with 71 and praise for the course and volunteers. Tour moves July 8 to Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech. Other age groups list runner ups and scores.
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