Fans remember Kirby Puckett at memorial service
About 15 000 fans joined family and Twins foes and teammates at the Metrodome for a two hour remembrance of Kirby Puckett who died at 45 after a stroke. Ron Gardenhire urged play with respect and full effort while former stars praised his warmth and humor. A gospel choir sang Ill Fly Away as speakers recalled his smile, clubhouse pranks, and impact on the community.
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Bonds belts two run homer in rare exhibition at bat
San Francisco and San Diego played a cactus league game in Scottsdale as Barry Bonds hit a two run homer off Woody Williams. Bonds started left field for the first time this spring and spoke of prepping for real opening day intensity. The Giants fell 10 6 as Mark Sweeney followed with a solo shot.
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Ninth inning heroics lift U S past Japan in World Classic
Alex Rodriguez delivered a bases loaded two out single in the ninth inning to push the United States past Japan 4 3 in the World Baseball Classic opener. The game featured a controversial overturned call at the plate and a late Japan rally before Brad Lidge secured the win. Rodriguez went 2 for 5 and improved to 7 for 14 in the tournament.
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Webb shines as Diamondbacks top Royals 5-1 in spring
Arizona starter Brandon Webb pitched four shutout innings and earned his third win of spring, allowing one hit and two walks with five strikeouts. Eric Byrnes and Jerry Gil homered, while Esteban German drove in Kansas City’s lone run. Arizona has 12 straight games with double-digit hits.
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