Clemens Replaces Zito On All Star Rosters
AP reports Roger Clemens was added to the American League All Star team after Oakland’s Barry Zito was unavailable to pitch. Zito learned of the switch in a team hotel with teammates present. Clemens, intending to retire after the season, moves toward Chicago after his 300th win and 4,000th strikeouts, noted earlier.
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All-Star Game Sees Changes and Tense Build Up at Safeco Field
The 2001 mid-summer classic features Dusty Baker tinkering with the NL lineup as Barry Bonds shifts to DH and Bonds, Edmonds, Pujols, and Sheffield anchor the outfield. Roger Clemens joins the AL roster while debates over home field fuel the event, following last year’s 7-7 tie and pitcher-shortage chaos.
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All-Star Derby in Anaheim showcases Pujols and Anderson
In Anaheim formerly Comiskey Park, Albert Pujols battles to the final four with 27 regular season homers whilesker Anderson hits five in a row en route to the finals. Giambi rallies in semis as fans rally behind him with a 478-foot drive.
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Boone Attacks Selig After All Star Derby Remarks
Bret Boone criticized commissioner Bud Selig and the computerized umpire system during All Star events in Chicago. He accused Selig of conflict of interest as Brewers owner and questioned the commissioner's role. Boone noted his brother Aaron joins their family as All Stars, marking three generations.
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Bandits split doubleheader with Reds in tight battle
Garden City Bandits edge Dodge City Reds 5 3 in game one behind Heinz six strong innings with two runs allowed. Bryan Irsik belts an RBI triple in a three run third, but Bandits strand 12 baserunners. Holmes closes, Reds fall despite late threat. League notes mention misc errors and scattered hits as both teams produce offense in a rugged twin bill.
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