Appier Helps Angels Sweep Royals With 6-3 Victory
Kevin Appier pitched 7 2/3 innings as the Anaheim Angels built a four run lead and held Kansas City to three. Garret Anderson Brad Fullmer and Scott Spiezio drove in runs while Darin Erstad added an RBI triple. David Eckstein sparked the offense and Adam Kennedy made a defensive gem. Troy Percival recorded the save as Anaheim extended its win streak.
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Muser backs Pena as Royals hire praised by ex manager
Tony Muser says Tony Pena is a good hire for Kansas City and expects growth as he roots for the Royals daily. In a California interview, Muser commends Pena’s enthusiasm and communication while noting the team has shown improvement and that turning around the franchise is possible.
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Drury carries Avalanche to OT win over Red Wings in West finals
Chris Drury scored at 2 17 of overtime to lift Colorado past Detroit 4 3 in Game 2 and even the West finals at 1 1. Roy stopped 30 shots as Forsberg and Sakic led Colorado with 23 playoff points while Detroit's Shanahan and Fedorov struggled. The series shifts to Denver for Game 3 with momentum on Colorado's side.
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Lowe blanks White Sox as Red Sox roll 9-0
Derek Lowe allowed two singles over eight innings to beat the Chicago White Sox 9-0 at Fenway Park. Lowe tied a career high with seven wins, improving to 7-1 with a 1.90 ERA. Shea Hillenbrand slugged a three run homer and Jason Varitek added a two run shot.
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Cardinals rout Reds as Williams shines with homer by Edmonds and Pujols
St. Louis beat Cincinnati 7-3 as Woody Williams pitched six scoreless innings and Jim Edmonds and Albert Pujols hit homers. The Cardinals won three of four in the series, cutting the Reds’ NL Central lead to three games. Williams, 1-0, has not allowed an unearned run in 12 innings after returning from a left side muscle strain.
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Pierce vows smart play to pace Celtics in East finals
Celtics forward Paul Pierce, who scored 27 in Game 1, says he must avoid early fouls to stay on court. He acknowledged Celtics need him at full strength as Boston trails the Nets 1-0 after a 104-97 loss in New Jersey. Pierce stressed aggressive scoring with better foul discipline.
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