Mets rout Cardinals as Viola finally gets support
Frank Viola ran support from teammates in a 13 1 Mets win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Shea Stadium. Gregg Jefferies homered twice and drove in five as New York moved within 35 games of the Cubs. St Louis dropped 12 back.
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Birds hang tough gain on Blue Jays
In Arlington, the Orioles snapped a 9-0 skid with an 8-3 win over Nolan Ryan and the Rangers in the first game, then cruised to a 9-6 victory in the second. The sweep pulled Baltimore within 1 4 games of the Blue Jays, who beat Cleveland 12-4. Mike Devereaux drove in five in game one, Steve Finley doubled in a two-run triple in game two. Ryan struck out 10 but allowed nine hits in the opener. Jeff Ballard and Pete Harnisch earned the wins.
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Sanders Signs With Lions Ends Holdout For Five Year Deal
Lions reach five year contract with Heisman winner Barry Sanders valued at about 9.5 million including a 2.1 million signing bonus ending the holdout. Rozier also signs a one year 650 thousand pact with the Houston Oilers as both teams finalize opening rosters ahead of early season games.
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