Doc cures what's ailing Mets at Wrigley
Dwight Gooden earned his first save in relief as the Mets beat the Cubs 5 2 at Wrigley Field. Zimmer praised a healthy Gooden and noted the Mets’ NL East hopes depend on if he remains in the bullpen or starts. The Cubs need eight to clinch, with 11 games left in the season.
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Magic number seals Cubs NL East title after losses
The Chicago Cubs clinched the National League East title as the magic number reached eight through various combinations of Cubs wins and Cardinals defeats. The outcome confirms Chicago as division champions.
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Gooden Stifles Cubs Rally In Relief Bid
Dwight Gooden pitched in relief for the Cubs and escaped a bases loaded jam in the sixth as New York built a 5-1 lead. Andre Dawson broke a slump with two hits, while Gary Carter sparked the Mets with a two-run second inning. The loss left Chicago 10-8 in the season series with New York as they head to enter a crucial late-season stretch.
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Dukes Tie Mosquitos In Double Overtime Soccer
Dixon and Jefferson played to a 3 3 tie after two extra periods at Grand Detour school field. Kevin Binkley scored twice for Dixon while Aaron Harvey added two for Jefferson. Dixon and Jefferson sit 6 0 2 and 2 1 2 respectively with JV win for Dixon 4 3 behind Chad Pate, Jacob Hey, Wade Winters scoring.
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Bears back Tomczak as starter despite doubts
Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka and players stand behind quarterback Mike Tomczak after a slow start, noting his 18-3 record as a starter and two early wins over Cincinnati and Minnesota despite 20 of 50 for 301 yards with two TDs and three interceptions. Fans still boo at Soldier Field as the McMahon exile lingers.
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SVCC sweeps in double dual volleyball home win
Sauk Valley Community College women’s volleyball stays unbeaten with 15-3 15-9 15-7 win over Carl Sandburg and 15-2 15-5 victory against Clinton Community College. Terri Litwiller led serves with 14, Janelle Falls had 3 kills as SVCC improves to 11-0, 2-0 in Arrowhead. Sophomore center Jennifer Renner re injures knee.
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Rochelle and Amboy basketball? wrong sport.
Rochelle High School volleyball beat Kewanee 15-9 15-11 to move to 3-1 in NCIC. Amboy edged Morrison 15-10 9-15 15-12 in Three Rivers, with J Shauna McCracken 10 service points and 3 kills leading the Clippers.
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Cavaliers Sweep Duchesses In NCIC Volleyball Clash
LaSalle-Peru defeated Dixon 16-14 15-8 at Lancaster Gymnasium as LP built a 22 point burst including a 13-0 run in game two. Dixon led 14-7 in game one before miscues and strong blocks by LP shifted the momentum. Dixon sophomore and freshman teams posted two and two win margins in separate matches.
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