Fielder’s Roof-Topping Homers Power Tigers Past Indians
Cecil Fielder crushed three Detroit homers, including a 13th homer that nearly cleared the Tiger Stadium roof as the Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 7-3. David Wells improved to 8-1, helping Detroit open a four game lead in the AL East over New York and Toronto. Fielder carries a .333 average with 25 hits and 63 RBIs in 67 career at bats versus Cleveland, and manager Mike Hargrove admits Fielder owns the Indians.
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Wells Dominates Indians as AL Roundup Delivers Scores
Wells earned the win over Detroit with six innings of three-run ball. In the AL roundup, New York beat Boston 4–0 on Bernie Williams grand slam. Baltimore 8–5 over Milwaukee. Minnesota 4–3 over Toronto. Oakland 7–3 over Chicago. California 8–2 over Texas. Rick Sutcliffe limited Orioles to score in six as Sutcliffe won his fifth straight decision. Henderson became Athletics all time runs leader with 999. Langston pitched eight strong for California.
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Major League Standings and Tonight’s Baseball Schedule
Baseball standings show Detroit defeating Cleveland 7-3 and New York routing Boston 4-0. Tonight’s games include Cleveland at Detroit, Boston at New York, Toronto at Minnesota, Baltimore at Milwaukee, and others across the majors with 9:05 p.m. starts.
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Ryan Braces for Final Season as Knee Sidelines Him
In Anaheim, Nolan Ryan, 46, remains on the disabled list with a knee injury that required April surgery. He has announced retirement at season's end but hopes for 15 to 18 starts if able, stressing uncertainty about returning before the season's close.
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Dreifort wins top college baseball award in shock shock
Wichita State star Dreifort accepts the R E Bob Smith Award as college baseball player of the year in Houston. He led the Shockers to the College World Series final and posted 11 homers in 13 playoff games while going 11-1 with 2.28 ERA and 110 strikeouts in 93 innings.
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Brewers place Boddicker on 15-day DL with knee injury
Milwaukee pitcher Mike Boddicker was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained left knee after a 9-5 loss to the Yankees. The 35-year-old, 3-5 this season, gave up five runs in 2 1/3 innings and carries a 5.47 ERA as Milwaukee shifts to a four-man rotation.
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