Record breaking first inning powers Astros to 11 2 win
The Houston Astros erupted for nine runs in the first inning and went on to an 11-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Richard Hidalgo drove in three with a three run double while Geoff Blum and others added RBIs as Houston chased Paul Wilson early. Craig Biggio tied a milestone with his 500th career double.
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Scioscia Says All-Star Rule Should Be Guideline
AP reports AL manager Mike Scioscia argues teams need not field an All-Star, saying the rule waters down the honor. Dusty Baker backs flexibility as star selections affect home-field in the World Series amid broader aim to boost ratings and competitiveness.
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Red Sox sweep Blue Jays to boost AL East push
Boston completed a three game sweep of Toronto with a 7 1 victory as Ortiz and Millar homered in the road win. The win trimmed New York 1s lead in the AL East while other scores showed Indians over Yankees 3 2 in 10 innings and Mulder pitching a fifth complete game for Oakland.
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Simon Fined After Bat Swat At Brewers Race
The Pirates first baseman Randall Simon apologized for striking Mandy Block, 19, in a heavy Italian sausage costume during a Milwaukee game. Block seeks the bat used in the incident, while Simon was fined 432 dollars for disorderly conduct and left town after Pittsburgh’s 5-4 win over Milwaukee.
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