20-Run Games Highlight Unlikely Back-to-Back Splits
The Padres and Marlins produced back-to-back high scoring games in Florida with a 0-0 tie after 10 innings followed by a 20-12 Padres win. Padres pitcher Joey Hamilton joked about spicy chicken fingers as a possible cause for the dramatic swing. The Padres erupted for a three run third six run sixth and nine run eighth inning to overturn a six run deficit.
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Smoltz May Miss Start With Left Wrist Fracture
Braves ace John Smoltz may skip at least one game after a chip fracture in his left wrist ended his Friday night appearance in a 2 1 loss to the Dodgers. X rays confirmed the injury but he won t be placed on the disabled list, with manager Bobby Cox saying a return depends on pain and ability to catch and field. Smoltz entered with a 14 straight wins and 3.01 ERA, eyeing a 20 win season and free agency after this year.
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Braves win after 27 out no-hitter in marathon game
Atlanta outlasted Los Angeles 5-3 in 18 innings as six Braves relievers combined for 27 outs without a hit. Mike Mordecai and Ryan Klesko delivered RBI singles in the 18th off Ramon Martinez, while Dodgers pitcher Martinez pitched seven shutout innings in relief but the Dodgers could not score.
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Mets defeat Cardinals as Todd Hundley slugged his 32nd homer and Butch Huskey added a two run single at home. Pete Harnisch allowed five hits in six and two third innings while John Franco earned his 23rd save. Montreal Expos beat Reds as Shane Andrews drove in four with a homer and RBI totals.
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