A's favored in series despite Red Sox edge at home
Oakland led MLB with a 3.44 ERA and outhomered Boston 156 to 124 while winning nine of twelve meetings. Boston's only clear edge is Fenway home field 53 28. The preview highlights McGwire Canseco pitching, Henderson and Parker edges, and Eckersley in relief as key factors.
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Finley backs A's to win again in 1988
Charles O. Finley, owner of the Oakland Athletics during their early 70s titles, predicts the A's will again conquer in 1988. He notes Oakland’s 104-58 season and a likely World Series showdown with the Mets, recalling signing Tony La Russa in 1962 and his pride in discovering the manager.
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Hurst and Stewart Ready for Game 1 Showdown
The Red Sox pitchers Hurst and Stewart headline the Boston rotation as they open against Oakland. Stewart seeks a second straight 20 win season while Hurst led Boston with 18 wins. Clemens and Davis lead the rival mound corps. Stewart notes no need to compare to Clemens.
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Cubs mum on remodel of Wrigley Field plans
The Chicago Cubs decline to comment on a Sun-Times report they may remodel Wrigley Field adding up to 74 luxury skyboxes and a new press box. Details include skyboxes along the press-box level, seating 12 each and leased for over 25000, plus a new media area and possible dining replacement for The Pink Poodle.
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Mets Edge Dodgers In Pitchers Duel To Take Series Lead
Mets beat the Dodgers 3-2 as Dwight Gooden allowed four hits and 10 strikeouts in seven innings. Randy Myers pitched two innings in relief to earn the win while Orel Hershiser’s streak ends at 58 straight scoreless innings. David Cone faces Tim Belcher in Game 2 at Dodger Stadium.
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Canseco Apology Demanded Over Steroids Claim
Boston AP Reggie Jackson calls a Washington Post accusation that Jose Canseco used steroids a cheap shot. Jackson says if he were Canseco he would demand an apology after providing a urine sample. He asserts no steroids were present during his A's years and praises Canseco's physique.
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Results of late games call CITYLINE
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