Cubs win one game playoff as Sosa powers Giants loss
Sammy Sosa went 2 for 4 with 66th homer to lift the Chicago Cubs past the San Francisco Giants 5-3 in the NL wild card game. Steve Trachsel pitched well, Bonds struggled with bases loaded, Cubs reach postseason for first time since 1989 and celebrate on field.
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Stottlemyre Family Faces Yankees in Bronx Playoff Opener
Todd Stottlemyre starts for Texas in the AL playoff opener at Yankee Stadium facing his father Mel Stottlemyre and the New York Yankees. Texas manager Johnny Oates says the matchup brings mixed emotions as fathers and sons collide on the field.
Playoff Picture Grows as AL Dominance Faces Giants Cubs Tie
The Yankees set an American League record with 114 wins as David Wells opens the AL playoff bid. Texas notes Todd Stottlemyre’s August win at Yankee Stadium and family emotions swirl around Mel and his son. Houston backs Johnson’s 10-1 surge as Astros eye first World Series. Cubs Giants tiebreaker looms to face Atlanta.
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Michigan aims to curb Iowa special teams at Kinnick
Michigan coach Lloyd Carr stresses the Hawkeyes’ strong special teams as a key factor in Saturday’s Big Ten opener at Iowa City. Only two Wolverines, Kraig Baker and Quin Feazell, traveled to Iowa with a loud, hostile home crowd expected at Kinnick Stadium.
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Feldick wins MVC Division medalist crown at Hunters Ridge
Iowa City West's Feldick shoots 76 at Hunters Ridge to finish 54 holes at 213 and edge Dubuque Senior's Jim Kennedy by two strokes for the Mississippi Valley Conference Division title. Feldick credits consistency as key to his success this year.
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