Griffey's pinch homer lifts Mariners past Brewers
Ken Griffey Jr. hit a two run homer as a pinch hitter in the eighth to break a 4-4 tie, lifting Seattle over Milwaukee 6-5. Mike Jackson earned the win, Mike Schooler the save, while Bill Wegman took the loss. Brewers had led 4-0 before Seattle rallied.
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Kramer Shuts Reds in One-Hit Bid Before Oester Double
Rookie Randy Kramer carried a no hit bid into the eighth before Ron Oester doubled to break it up in Cincinnati. Kramer, 1-1, allowed three Reds on base with two errors and a walk while striking out three in Pittsburgh's 5-0 win. The Pirates built a 1-0 lead on Van Slyke and Bonilla, then added three in the sixth to seal the victory over Rick Mahler.
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Bears open camp underscored by QB competition
Chicago Bears report three veteran quarterbacks Jim McMahon Mike Tomczak and Jim Harbaugh to Halas Hall for a three day mini camp with a fourth quarter Brent Snyder joining draft class. Ditka promises equal chances despite past injuries and trade rumors. Pre camp July 9 Lake Forest with summer camp July 28 in Platteville Wisconsin.
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Suns advance past Warriors to face Lakers in West final
Phoenix coach Cotton Fitzsimmons praised a steady performance as the Suns defeated Golden State 116-104 to win the Western Conference semifinal in five games. Dan Majerle Tom Chambers and Kevin Johnson each scored 24 points while Mitch Richmond led the Warriors with 23. The Suns head to The Forum in Los Angeles to meet the Lakers in a best-of-seven series starting Saturday.
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