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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 2001

Page

18

Kernels vs Peoria Chiefs Final Eight Homestand at Memorial Stadium

The Kernels host the Peoria Chiefs in a two game series at Memorial Stadium starting at 7 p.m. Governor Vilsack is expected to throw out the first pitch as Cedar Rapids closes its final eight game homestand. Tickets and radio broadcasts are detailed for remaining home games.

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Cardinals fall as Griffey caps Reds rally in 11th

The St. Louis Cardinals saw their 11 game win streak end after Ken Griffey Jr. hit an inside the park homer in the 11th, allowing Cincinnati to beat St. Louis 5-4. The loss drops the Cardinals three games behind Houston in the NL Central.

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Pujols Homers as Cards Fall in 11 Inning Loss at Cincinnati

Mark McGwire congratulates Albert Pujols after a solo blast in the fourth inning. The St. Louis Cardinals dropped a 5-4 11 inning defeat to Cincinnati, snapping their 11 game win streak.

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Wood Likely Out After MRI for Cubs

Kerry Wood underwent an MRI on his ailing right shoulder and is expected to miss his next scheduled start for the Chicago Cubs. Manager Don Baylor said the test results were not ready before a Cubs doubleheader with Milwaukee and indicated Wood probably will not pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Wood has been on the disabled list since August 4 with tendinitis and is a former 1998 NL Rookie of the Year who missed the 1999 season after elbow surgery.

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Jays Beat Twins 3-2 as Escobar Shuts Out

Toronto righty Escobar pitched into the sixth after moving from bullpen to rotation to earn his second career shutout win. Brad Fullmer belted a three run homer powering the Blue Jays past Minnesota 3-2, dropping the Twins to their 10th loss in 11 games.

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Twins fall further back as Mays loses fifth straight

Minnesota drops to 10-28 since the All-Star break after Joe Mays gives up five hits and takes the loss. Escobar yields key hits in the ninth as the Twins fall to Cleveland’s pace in the AL Central race with Oakland looming.

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New York Team Beats Davenport In Little League World Series

Luilly Vinas pitched a three hitter leading the New York Bronx team to a 7-4 win over Davenport East Iowa at Williamsport. Tommy Guzman doubled and Rolando Torres homered as the Bronx club proves depth beyond Rolando Paulino after Almonte’s perfect opener. Mexico edged Canada 6-5 and Louisiana topped Rhode Island 5-2.

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Bronx Team Holds Lead With Late Home Run At World Series

In the Little League World Series, Vinas pitched a near flawless game, striking out the Iowa side in the sixth. Guzman boosted the Bronx with a two run double scoring Santa Sierra and John Elvis Ortiz, before Torres belted a homer to left field to extend the lead to 7-2. Bronx improves to 2-0 after tying the score at 2-2 in the fourth on an error by Carlos Garcia.

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Omaha Legion falls after five run first inning

Joe Pietro drives in two with a leadoff two-run single and Larson adds a run scoring double for Omaha Legion. Todd Larson notes holding opponents to two or fewer runs in early innings was key but Andresen shut them down. Larson finishes 13-for-26 with two homers and 13 RBIs as Minor Vista goes 4-1 in Central Plains Regional.

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