Twins strike Indians 3-0 as Tewksbury shines on road
Minnesota over Cleveland 3-0 behind Bob Tewksbury, who allowed three hits in 7 1/3 innings. Terry Steinbach added a seventh homer, and Rick Aguilera earned the save as Minnesota trims Cleveland’s Central lead to 9 1/2 games.
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Tom Kelly
Tewksbury
Brian Giles
Greg Swindell
Rick Aguilera
Kelly
Terry Steinbach
Louis
Shane Reynolds
Houston
Chicago
Reynolds
Mark McGwire
Billy Wagner
Tigers Rally as Clark Homers to Break Tie in Eighth
Detroit's Tony Clark hit his 18th homer to break a tie with a towering shot into the upper deck off Dan Plesac. Geronimo Berroa added his 100th career homer and Damion Easley drove in two runs for Detroit. In Oakland, Ivan Rodriguez's ninth inning single produced the tie-breaking run with John Burkett going eight strong for Texas. Juan Gonzalez, leading the majors with 101 RBIs, went 0 for 4 with two Ks.
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Roberto Alomar
Mike Bordick
John Valentin
Darren Bragg
Boston
Red Sox
Bret Saberhagen
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Fla
Andy Pettitte
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Joe Girardi
Bryan Rekar
Pettitte
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Tony Clark
Dan Plesac
Geronimo Berroa
Damion Easley
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Case
Ivan Rodriguez
John Burkett
Texas
Juan Gonzalez
Schedule of today and weekend Major League Baseball games
A dense slate features 9 p.m. to 9:35 p.m. starts across the American League and National League. The schedule lists Toronto at Detroit and New York at Tampa Bay among early 6 p.m. starts, with multiple weekend matinees and late-evening games including Atlanta at Florida and San Diego at Los Angeles.
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Anaheim
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Seattle
Pet GB
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Montreal
Horida
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
San Diego
San Francisco
Hentgen
Moehter
Hawkins
Colon
N.Y
Yankees
Itaby
Alvarez
Martinez
Erickson
Rosado
Chicago White Sox
Navarro
Finley
Moyer
Helling
Candietti
Neagle
Florida
Sanchez
Schilling
Cordova
Perez
Mets
Yoshii
Chicago Cubs
Wood
Milwaukee
Karl
Houston
Hampton
St. Louis
Morris
Estes
Colorado
Kile
Tomko
Arizona
Benes
Brawn
Los Angeles
Dresfort
N.Y. Mets
Cubs fall to Brewers in slugfest at County Stadium
Milwaukee tops Chicago 12 9 in a high scoring game as Marquis Grissom drives in five runs with a homer and a double. Sammy Sosa belts his 34th homer for the Cubs who made the long trip from Wrigley Field while fans witness a brisk NL Central battle.
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Homer
Steinbrenner eyes 3 million Yankee fans to stay in Bronx
The New York Yankees may remain in Yankee Stadium if they draw 3 million fans this season, says owner George Steinbrenner. At midseason the club stood at 61 wins and projected 2.83 million attendance, with Steinbrenner noting the 3 million target before discussing the move after the season. Also reporting: Charlie Manuel suffers mild heart attack and is hospitalized. Colorado Rockies lose to Colorado Springs. Jason Bere designated for assignment by White Sox. John Franco suspended by Mets pending appeal. Cardinals activate Royce Clayton and Matt Morris, with Ron Gant's return anticipated.
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New York Yankees
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Cardinals
Matt Morris
Ron Gant
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Tribe
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