Davis hits first major league grand slam for Reds
Eric Davis delivered Cincinnati’s ninth-inning grand slam off Don Robinson to turn a 5-5 tie into a 9-5 Reds win over the Pirates. Pittsburgh led 4-0 early as Barry Bonds drove in two, but Cincinnati closed the gap and prevailed behind Rob Murphy’s three shutout innings.
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Jones’s 19th homer fuels Cedar Rapids comeback win
Chris Jones slugged a 425-foot three run homer and added a run scoring single to lift the Cedar Rapids Reds to a 10-8 victory over the Beloit Brewers. Cal Cain and Rod Zeratsky drove in two each while Mike Roesler worked eight innings for the win. Beloit rallied for five in the ninth but fell short.
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Cubs weigh 4 30 pm home games to boost after work crowds
The Chicago Cubs consider shifting some 4 30 p.m. starting times next season to draw after work fans. Cubs President Dallas Green confirms talks but won’t disclose details amid Sun-Times report.
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Becker survives challenge in U S Open first round
Wimbledon champion Boris Becker edged past Canadian Glenn Michibata 6 2 5 7 6 4 6 2 on a rain threatened day at the National Tennis Center advancing to the second round. Other top seeds advancing include Wilander Edberg Pernfors Jarryd Gomez and Meci with several women seeds also winning their opening matches.
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