Giants Beat Dodgers as Lofton Joins Giants Midseason
Giants win 3-1 over Dodgers behind Jason Schmidt who struck out 10 and combined with two relievers on a four-hitter. San Francisco then acquired Kenny Lofton from the White Sox for two minor league pitchers to bolster an injured outfield. Also, Diamondbacks edge Padres 5-4 in 10 innings on Luis Gonzalez’s walk-off single after an inside-the-park homer, and Edgar Renteria’s three-run homer fuels St. Louis’ comeback from 6-0 down at Busch Stadium.
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Brian Sabean
Schmidt
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Chicago White Sox
Diamondbacks
Padres
Luis Gonzalez
Arizona
Astros Whitewash Pirates to Sweep Four-Game Set
Astros pitcher Wade Miller and four relievers held Pittsburgh to five hits as Houston blanked the Pirates 4-0 at Minute Maid Park, completing a four-game sweep. John Valentin delivered a two-run two-out double in the seventh to lift the Mets at Shea Stadium. Other quick highlights included Rolen homering off Glavine and Padilla’s good start. Colon’s two-hitter for his seventh complete game. Vidro and Tatis homering for Montreal over Florida. and Belliard’s two-run single in Milwaukee’s win over Colorado.
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Minute Maid Park
John Valentin
Scott Williamson
New York
Shea Stadium
Bartolo Colon
Jose Vidro
Fernando Tatis
Montreal
Florida
Ronnie Belliard
Mike Hampton
Milwaukee
Colorado
Angels Top Mariners 1-0 in AL West Front-Runner Twist
Angels edge Mariners 1-0 in Seattle as Kevin Appier pitches eight shutout innings and Shawn Wooten drives in the only run with a ninth inning sacrifice fly to seize lead in the AL West. Derek Lowe adds six scoreless for Seattle.
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Anaheim Angels
Seattle
Jamie Moyer
Seattle Mariners
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Moyer
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Angels
Smith recalls Oz inspiration and inner drive on stage
In a B1 page continuation, Smith holds a copy of The Wizard of Oz and recalls his rise to fame. He plays Somewhere Over the Rainbow as he speaks and describes his recipe for success. He cites believing Scarecrow, Heart, and Courage as guiding traits and notes discovering an old-fashioned formula.
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Ozzie Smith
Coffeyville Looks to Upend GCCC Favorite in Week 2
Coffeyville coach Jeff Leiker downplays polls as the Red Ravens aim to build on a 7-4 season and a Heart of Texas Bowl win. Key returners include Matt Sellers, Joe Zogg, and Danny Tolbert while Larson notes bulletin board material from the Busters adds motivation for the early showdown.
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Texas
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Joe Zogg
Danny Tolbert
Jeff Leiker
Associated Press
Magic place fourth at AFA nationals in Salina
Garden City Magic finished fourth in the AFA 14U national B tournament in Salina, a step up from last year’s fifth in 12U. Coach John Ford praised the season though tears marked the loss to Wichita Thunder 2-1 after leading 1-0 in the sixth inning. The team also earned a state title and posted a 33-17 summer record, with standout performances from Katie Ford Tiffany McDermott Trista Schmitt and others.
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Magic
AFA
Salina
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Wichita Thunder
Garden City
Ford
Lincoln, Neb
Oklahoma Lady Rockets
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Wichita
Katie Ford
Tiffany McDermott
Trista Schmitt
Oklahoma
Kristen St. Clair
Nashael Billinger
Schmitt
Lincoln
Pro Am Week Opens With Clinics and Skins Game
Golf events begin Tuesday with the Brookover Junior Clinic at Buffalo Dunes where Greg Towne and Troy Martin coach youngsters on three holes. A Corporate Sponsor Party is Wednesday at Southwind, followed by the Hammes Skins Game Thursday. Pros aim for a $75,000 purse. winner gets $12,000 and each amateur on the winning team earns $500 in merch.
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Brookover
Buffalo Dunes
Greg Towne
Troy Martin
American Family Insurance
Southwind
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