Wells conquers Indians as 16th win seals Toronto rout
Wells pitched a five-hitter to improve to 16-3, becoming the majors' first 16-game winner this season. Brad Fullmer homered twice as the Blue Jays toppled the Indians 8-1. Colon struck out six to start strong but faded, matching a Cleveland record with four homers allowed and five percent innings pitched.
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Friday Baseball Schedule Across Leagues
Today's slate features eight games including Tampa Bay at Kansas City and New York Yankees at Minnesota at 7:05 p.m. Other evening contests: Detroit at Texas 7:35, Toronto at Seattle 9:05, Boston at Oakland 9:05, Chicago White Sox at Anaheim 9:05. Friday adds a long list of games across clubs from Montreal to Colorado and beyond with varied start times including afternoon and evening slots.
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Associated Press
Women fans drive interest as baseball marketing urged
A commissioner's office report says women make up 46 percent of the crowd at major league games and many cannot name a player. It urges teams to market to women with fresh ideas, even corny ones, and notes women want baseball distinct from basketball or football.
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Astros finish sweep with dramatic win over Reds in Cincinnati
Houston fans celebrated a 3-2 victory over Cincinnati as Moises Alou belted an upper deck homer in the sixth to cap a comeback. The win completed a three-game sweep and stretched Houston's hot run to five straight wins after arriving in Cincinnati on a five-game skid. Scott Blarton lauded the mood as upbeat, despite Reds star Barry Larkin leaving with a dislocated finger.
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