All-Star Altitude Promises a Hitting Night at Coors Field
Denver's Coors Field stirs talk of a record night with home runs from McGwire Griffey and Gwynn. Pitching edges and the high air raise scoring questions as fans expect tall outsized averages in a North American Big League All-Star showdown.
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NL Stars Split By Feud And Reunion At All Star Game
Dodgers batter Gary Sheffield and Pirates catcher Jason Kendall, suspended for three games after a bench clearing incident, remain wary rivals as NL teammates in the All Star setup. Former Marlins reunion stars Jim Leyland guided NL hitters while Tony Gwynn pondered a surprising All Star return amid midseason feats. Elway tried baseball in an All Star Hitting Challenge, finishing last despite a 100 point showing.
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All-Star duel at Coors Field Maddux vs Wells
The 69th All-Star game pits Greg Maddux against David Wells at Coors Field. Maddux, 32, with 12-2 and a 1.54 ERA, seeks seventh All-Star nod and Cy Young pedigree. Wells, 35, 11-2 with a 3.75 ERA, known for laboring but delivering, promises a high scoring or quick affair in Denver.
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