Cardinals Dominate Dodgers in a Game 1 NLDS rout
The Cardinals pummeled the Dodgers 7-2 in Game 1 of the NL Division Series behind six strong innings from Woody Williams and power from Albert Pujols Jim Edmonds and Mike Matheny. St Louis had 105 regular season wins and led the NL in runs and batting average as they opened the series with a five run third inning two outs crediting Williams and the offense.
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Sheffield Cleared By Commissioner's Office On Steroid Cream
Yankees star Gary Sheffield will not be penalized after admitting he unknowingly used a cream from BALCO in 2002 for his surgically repaired knee. Sports Illustrated cites the magazine and notes the cream contained illegal steroids and Sheffield was unaware.
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Twins stun Yankees as Santana lifts opener with record five double plays
Johan Santana limited New York to eight hits over seven innings and the Minnesota defense turned a postseason record five double plays to beat the Yankees 2-0. Jacque Jones homered in his first game after his father's funeral as Minnesota improved to 1-0 in the best-of-five series.
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Red Sox open AL playoffs with 9 3 win over Angels
Curt Schilling pitched into the seventh as Manny Ramirez and Kevin Millar homered in a seven run fourth inning. The Red Sox built an 8 0 lead and held on as the Angels rallied briefly. Ortiz and Damon contributed key hits while Figgins error fueled the big inning.
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Baker Stone feud stalls Cubs season fallout
The ongoing Dusty Baker Steve Stone feud resurfaces as both sides call criticisms personal. Baker and GM Jim Hendry cite Stone’s remarks as personal betrayals linked to Caray’s exit and past airport and hotel incidents. Stone says he will stop discussing the matter, while WGN must decide on a 2005 option by Nov. 3.
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