Pujols ejected as Cardinals sweep Padres 3 1
Albert Pujols punched San Diego catcher Gary Bennett after being hit by a first pitch. The confrontation led to both benches clearing and ejections for Pujols, Bennett, Eaton, and Padres manager Bruce Bochy as St Louis won 3 1 to complete the three game sweep.
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Braves take 7-2 win as Cox prep for All-Star break
Chicago's Wrigley Field hosts a 7-2 Braves victory as Bobby Cox plans a three day break and six Braves head crosstown for the All-Star game. The season has featured historic feats from Clemens, Sosa, Palmeiro, Willis, Loaiza and Royals surge amid surprises in 2001.
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Bloomquist's grand slam fuels Mariners rout of Rays
Rookie Willie Bloomquist hit his first major league homer and drove in six as Seattle crushed Tampa Bay 13-2 to reach 58-35 and lead the AL West. Ichiro Suzuki added a triple and multihit game before an All-Star break, while Pineiro notched his sixth win. Baltimore, Detroit, Anaheim, Cleveland, Toronto results noted in brief.
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Futures star Larrison fuels crowd at Chicago All-Star
Detroit prospect Preston Larrison, a 22-year-old righty from Aurora, drew the most fans at the Futures Game as the American team beat the World 3-2. He paid for extra tickets and celebrated with family, fiancee Bre DeKing, and coaches before remaining in Chicago for the All-Star break. The moment underscored the event’s fan excitement and the shift in clubhouse pace as players noted the elevated atmosphere.
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Bryant denies sexual assault allegations in Colorado case
Kobe Bryant publicly denies the sexual assault claim, saying he would never do such a thing. The Lakers star, 24, spoke to the Los Angeles Times as prosecutors weigh charges after Bryant surrendered July 4 in Edwards Colorado. All records are sealed and he posted a $25,000 bond.
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