Vizquel key in Indians win to end skid in series finale
Omar Vizquel had four hits and scored four runs as the Cleveland Indians beat the White Sox 6-1 to salvage the four-game series and hold a two game lead in the AL Central at the All-Star break. Chad Ogea earned the win, aided by a players meeting that fired up the lineup.
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Detroit rolls past Toronto as Fielder caps slump
Detroit tops Toronto 8 4 behind a grand slam by Cecil Fielder ending an 0 for 22 stretch. Felipe Lira allowed six hits in a strong win as Tony Clark homered and Mark Lewis added a two run double, giving Detroit their fourth win in five games and a three of four series set.
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National League All-Star Game Schedule and Notes
No games today. The All-Star Game is set for Philadelphia at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Wednesday’s games are not listed.
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All-Star Game Set for Philadelphia Showdown
The American League All-Star Game is scheduled in Philadelphia at 7 30 p m local time with star players from AL clubs expected to spark an exhibition showing top talent and team pride in a classic midsummer clash.
Lachemann fired as Marlins manager after poor run
Rene Lachemann the expansion Marlins first manager was dismissed after a seven game skid and .249 team batting. Third base coach Cookie Rojas was named interim skipper as Dave Dombrowski shifts plans and targets a new manager before the All Star break.
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McGriff's 20th homer lifts Braves past Astros 9 1
McGriff belted a two run homer in the eighth to cap a 9 1 win that solidified Atlanta's top record at the All Star break. He snapped a 16 day slump and reached 20 homers for the 10th straight season as Atlanta built a 54 33 mark. Maddux improved to 9 6 with a win after a rocky start.
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