Giants take late lead to sweep Astros and take NL West
In San Francisco, Mike Aldrete grounded a bases loaded hit in the eighth as the Giants beat Houston 3-2 to complete a doubleheader sweep and seize first in the NL West. Earlier, San Francisco won the opener 4-2 behind Chris Brown and Mike Krukow. Candlestick crowds topped 47,000.
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Twins Rally Tarnish Reds In Cedar Rapids Twin Bill
Cedar Rapids defeats Kenosha 6 4 as Kenosha starter Mike Redding struggles with walks. Marty Brown and John Bryant power the Twins with long balls and key hits. Kenosha’s Paul Abbott throws a complete game to earn the win and keep pace in the Central Division race.
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Red Sox slugger Boggs may rejoin for Yankees series
Boston star Wade Boggs, whose mother died in a Tampa traffic accident, is expected to rejoin the Red Sox this week though manager John McNamara does not count on him for the three game set with the New York Yankees.
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Bankhead Keeps Royals Rallying With Victory Over Angels
Kansas City rookie Scott Bankhead improved to 3-0 with seven innings, four runs, five hits, and a 2.86 ERA as the Royals snapped a four-game skid by beating California 7-4. Steve Balboni's three-run homer boosted the offense, while Frank White earned his 1,500th major league hit with a triple off George Brett.
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Triple header boxing slate in Las Vegas pits McGuigan Hearns Duran
In Caesars Palace card, Barry McGuigan defends the WBA featherweight title against Stevie Cruz, Thomas Hearns fights Mark Medal for the WBC super welterweight belt, and Roberto Duran faces Robbie Sims in a middleweight bout. Marvelous Marvin Hagler on site as commentator and potential future opponent.
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