World Series Pitching Staffs in Disarray
The World Series sees starters scrambled as Yankees David Wells faces Florida’s Brad Penny with both clubs using multiple traditional Game 7 starters in relief roles. Joe Torre weighs Pettitte and Mussina for Game 2 while Jack McKeon picks Redman then Beckett for subsequent games.
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Series Set for Yankees vs Marlins World Series Showdown
The Marlins fly into New York hoping to upset the Yankees in a high powered Fall classic. Florida’s Josh Beckett and a speedy lineup face ace Mariano Rivera and a storied Bronx club in a clash that pits a low budget challenger against dynasty status.
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Yankees and Marlins prep for FOX playoff clash
Yankees Clemens 17 9 face Marlins Redman 14 9 in a FOX telecast schedule spanning October 22 23 25 and 26. Relievers Heredia and Contreras noted with win loss and ERA figures as MLB AP sources.
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Cubs regroup after stunning NLCS collapse in 2003
Dusty Baker reshaped the team to win the NL Central in 2003 and beat Atlanta in the playoff series, but Chicago blew a three games to one lead to the Marlins in the NLCS. Game 6 at Wrigley Field featured a late rally as a fan deflected a foul ball and the Cubs faltered with Prior and Wood on the mound.
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Curses Doomed Sox and Cubs in Vexing Series Losses
The Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs again fell to famed curses in league championship play. References link Ruth sale in 1920 and Billy Goat Murphy incident in 1945 to the Cubs drought. players note heartbreak and season-end reflections amid lingering fan lore.
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Red Sox End Season 85 Years From World Series Title
Boston falls 6-5 in 11 innings to the Yankees in the AL Championship Series ending their bid after a late lead. Theo Epstein laments the loss as Grady Little faces renewed scrutiny and MLB chatter about the curse persists.
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