Mets suffer injuries as lineup cripples early win
The New York Mets opened 10-6 over the Atlanta Drama with four regulars sidelined. Cliff Floyd landed on the 15 day DL with a strained right quadriceps after injuring himself Sunday against Montreal. Mike Piazza sat out with a sore right elbow following a collision at first base. Jose Reyes and Karim Garcia were also out or day to day. Jordan nears Ranger debut with BP on field but injury lingers. May miss six game trip after spring rehab progress. TV games listed: Royals at White Sox, Mariners at Angels.
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Bonds Ties Mays With 660th Home Run
Barry Bonds hit his 660th homer to tie Willie Mays for third on baseball's career list, a 442-foot, two-out third inning shot that gave the Giants a 5 4 lead in a 7 5 victory over the Brewers. Bonds celebrated amid cheers from a sellout 42 548 crowd.
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Benson Shuts Down Maddux as Cubs Fall at Wrigley
Kris Benson pitched six superb innings allowing one hit and two unearned runs as the Chicago Cubs were routed 13-2 by the Pirates in Wrigley Field’s first game back since last season’s NL title series. Maddux lasted 3 1 3 innings, walking five and giving up six runs.
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Attendance climbs as MLB parks post big debuts
Attendance rose 11 percent for the first time in 90 years with strong debuts at new parks. Yankees average 46,700 for four home games. Astros with Clemens and Pettitte 42,300 for three. Padres 41,500. Red Sox sellout streak reaches 67 as Phillies 2.3 million and Padres 2.15 million attendances.
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Indians Top Twins In Home Opener Behind Hafner Slam
Cleveland defeats Minnesota 6-3 as Travis Hafner hits a grand slam in the third inning off Kyle Lohse and Cliff Lee works six innings with infield support. Matt Lawton adds a seventh inning solo homer to seal the win.
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