Olympics drop baseball and softball from 2012 program
IOC vote eliminates baseball and softball from the 2012 London Games after nine rounds, with 28 existing sports reviewed. Golf, rugby, squash, karate, and roller sports remain on the waiting list. squash and karate fail to gain entry while Rogge defends the process as democratic.
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Cubs face six game skid after double header sweep
The Chicago Cubs were swept by Atlanta 6-0 and 9-4, extending their losing streak to eight. Derrek Lee shoulder injury and poor starts from Mark Prior contribute as they head to Florida to meet Dontrelle Willis. A ninth straight loss would be Chicago’s longest since May 2002.
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Berroa powers Royals past Twins in 8-5 win
Angel Berroa exploded with four hits and two RBIs as the Royals beat Minnesota 8-5. Since a lineup shake up from sixth, he has batted 11-for-18 over five games, citing seeing more pitches as he rises in the order. Berroa reached base in eight straight plate appearances.
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Girl's perfect game lands her in Baseball Hall of Fame
Katie Brownell 12, pitched a six inning perfect game May 14 fanning 18, and donated her No 3 jersey to the Baseball Hall of Fame. The item will join exhibits as a symbol of women in baseball. Brownell also gave a glove and ball, thanking God, family, Little League, and fans.
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Giambi forges on with homer in fifth straight win
Giambi homered for the third straight game as the Yankees beat the Indians 7 2. Melky Cabrera, 20, debuted with a single while the club extended its streak to five games. Giambi has four homers in his last 10 at bats and raised his average to .274 as New York moved within 3 1/2 games of Boston.
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