Tigers suffer AL record 118th loss in rout by Royals
Detroit tumbles to 38-118 with a 12-6 defeat as the Tigers set the American League single season loss mark. Manager Alan Trammell gears up for personal tragedy as his mother died, while Kansas City clinches its first winning year since 1994.
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Marlins move ahead in NL wild-card race after win
Florida beat Atlanta 6-3 as Derrek Lee drove in four runs and Mark Redman pitched seven strong innings. The win put the Marlins one game up on Philadelphia entering a crucial three game series with the Phillies, who were off Monday.
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Slugger drought fuels Steroid testing debate in baseball
Baseball may lack a 50 homer slugger this season as stars like Bonds and Sosa fall short. Experts attribute lower power to steroid testing and injuries, while overall home run averages rise modestly. Alex Rodriguez led with 47 as the season began, with Bonds at 44 and Sosa at 36 through midseason.
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Sweeney a Royal through 2007
Kansas City Royals pitcher Mike Sweeney locks in a four year extension after the team secured an 81 win season keeping him under contract through 2007. Manager Tony Pena praised the move while Sweeney noted the long deal brings stability. Sweeney, a four time All Star, played through back injury and recorded .298 with 15 homers and 81 RBIs as the club turned around under GM Allard Baird.
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