Knepper Helps Giants Stretch NL West Lead
Bob Knepper delivered six strong innings giving up five hits as the San Francisco Giants beat the Houston Astros 5-3. Pat Sheridan drove in three runs with a bases loaded double to extend the Giants division advantage to six games over Houston.
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Giants Return Home After Win Tightens NL West Lead
National League ends road trip with six game lead over Astros and a 13 game homestand on the West Coast. Knepper, 7-11, 3-1 with Giants since Aug. 5, credits early runs as key. Craig hails big win and long homestand, Lefferts notches 20th save as Giants cut magic number to 14. Howe notes Knepper’s early counts. Rhoden struggles in 1 2/3 innings. Giants’ 3-0 start sets tone. Lopez? none. Pirates and Dodgers also win. Expos, Mets, Reds, Braves results included.
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Mazzilli Delivers in Pinch for Toronto Blue Jays
Lee Mazzilli's 10th inning pinch hit single powered Toronto past Cleveland 5-4, boosting his team to the AL East lead. His postgame remarks stressed confidence and a winning mindset, underscoring his impact beyond the hit as the Jays surged after acquiring him. Reliever Jim Acker earned the win with three scoreless innings in relief.
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Rangers overpower Orioles as Stanley clears bases in first
In Arlington, Mike Stanley clears a bases loaded double driving in three as Texas erupts for six in the first inning. Jamie Moyer pitches six strong for the Rangers, improving to 4-6. The Orioles fall 8-1.
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Wallace wins Richmond 400 after running dry on final lap
Rusty Wallace gambled to win the Richmond 400, coasting to victory after running out of gas on the last lap. He started sixth, stayed ahead of Dale Earnhardt who led the points, with Geoff Bodine third, then Ricky Rudd and Harry Gant. The race saw 14 cautions, 10 in the first 150 laps of the 300-mile event.
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Kingdom battles wind to 110 hurdles world record try
Kingdom led the United States to win the World Cup final at Mont Juic stadium Barcelona with a stunning 12.87 seconds in the 110 meters hurdles. The wind was over the legal limit, so his mark cannot replace his Zurich 12.92 world record from last month. The U S retained the World Cup title, while East Germany won the women's final by 18 points over the Soviet Union.
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