Erickson Expected To Start Tonight For Mets
Mets may call up right hander Scott Erickson to start against Philadelphia. It would be his first big league appearance since 2002 with Baltimore. He strained his hamstring warming up in the bullpen and has since pitched in Triple-A Norfolk.
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Cubs rally past Brewers as Prior exits with elbow distress
Mark Prior left the game with right elbow discomfort in the second inning as the Chicago Cubs beat Milwaukee 4 1. Derrek Lee hit a second inning homer and drove in a run with an RBI double in the sixth to back a short start by Prior who left after 1 2/3 innings in a injury plagued season for Chicago. Glendon Rusch worked five innings of three hit ball and LaTroy Hawkins nailed down save number 12.
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Pujols Rolen lift Cardinals past Reds in Cincinnati
Albert Pujols and Scott Rolen hit two run homers to power the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati. Matt Morris improved to 10-6, allowing eight hits in six innings while Jesus Sanchez took the loss. Braves blank Expos 8 0 Marcus Giles doubled twice in his first game back from a two month layoff and Jaret Wright earned his fifth straight decision. Mets edge Phillies 3 2 in 11 as Jose Parra gets first win since 1996 with Minnesota in relief.
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Royals end 31-inning drought with 3-1 win over Twins
Mike Sweeney drove in the Royals first run with an RBI single in the first, sparking Kansas City to a 3-1 victory in Kansas City, snapping a 31-inning scoring drought against Minnesota. The Twins fell to 4 straight losses after a 25-0 sweep last week.
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Diamondbacks eye Big Unit trade as Johnson sweepstakes heat up
The Arizona Diamondbacks are gauging major league interest in Randy Johnson with teams including the Yankees, Red Sox, White Sox and Angels expected to pitch for his services. Yankees GM Joe Garagiola Jr. has been informed the Bronx Bombers want him, while Johnson carries 16 million salaries for 2004 and 2005.
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Seattle designated slumping first baseman John Olerud and backup catcher Pat Borders for assignment as the Mariners slide to 32-54. Shortstop Rich Aurilia was released, part of a roster shakeup following recent trades.
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