Pirates rout Rockies in seventh inning splurge
Pittsburgh rallied from a 4 1 deficit, erupting for 10 runs in the seventh. Nate McLouth drove in three of his four RBIs and homered as the Pirates beat Colorado 11 4. Ubaldo Jimenez yielded one run across six innings but did not get the win. Delwyn Young and Freddy Sanchez contributed key hits as the inning featured nine hits and a collision with a bat that led to the reliever’s DL trip.
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Celtics survive seven overtime series to push past Magic
Garnett’s absence derailed defending champions as Boston required seven overtimes in the first round against Orlando, with Pierce claiming the team could still reach the title. Doc Rivers noted Garnett delayed surgery in hopes of returning, while Orlando surged late but fell in a dramatic seven game loss.
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Royals rally past Orioles with late squeeze and Buck's three RBI
Juan Cruz earned his 11th straight decision as Kansas City snapped a skid by beating Baltimore 7 4. Buck launched a three run homer after DeJesus started the eighth with a double and Coco Crisp controversially held at home before sprinting home on the next pitch. Buck Guillen and Butler each drove in two runs as the Royals moved into first in the AL Central.
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GCHS Opens Regionals On Home Field
Garden City High School readiness is noted as all players report healthy for Tuesday. Star senior Cindy Benitez may have ankle issues but is expected to play. Victory would set up a Thursday 6 pm regional final at Memorial Stadium against the Haysville Campus or Derby winner, with Goddard looming in the higher seed regional.
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Lakers advance to conference finals vs Nuggets in Game 7
Lakers beat the Rockets to seize the series in seven games. Pau Gasol dominated with 21 points and 18 rebounds as Los Angeles relied on strong defense, rebounding, and interior play to overwhelm Houston and claim home-court momentum. Kobe Bryant praised Gasol after a decisive win.
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