Jays' Wells Delivers Strong Eight Inning Win Over Royals
David Wells pitched eight innings to earn a 6-1 victory over Kansas City, continuing a turnaround after a three game skid. Wells held the Royals to eight hits and three strikeouts, aided by Galen Cisco's advice to speed up delivery. Roberto Alomar homered as Toronto pounded nine hits and avoided any strikeouts.
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Jays 5 Royals 1 Pitcher Credits Curve Movement
A baseball game summary notes the Jays defeated the Royals 5 to 1. The pitcher cites improved mechanics and an overhand curve with better bite, command, and confidence, blaming earlier weariness for a lazier release and letting batters tee off previously.
Royals Trade Martinez For Pitching Help In Pirates Swap
Kansas City plans heavy playing time for Carmelo Martinez to boost offense after sending him to Pittsburgh in exchange for right-hander Victor Cole. Martinez, hitting .250 in 11 games, had limited playing time with the Pirates. Cole, 23, showed early promise with nine of 10 decisions in his first minor league stint but slumped to 1-9 at Memphis last season.
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Ryan May Skip Start After No-Hitter Hurdle
Nolan Ryan may delay his next start with the Texas Rangers after throwing a seventh no hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays. Cracked skin on his middle finger hindered his grip and prompted pleas of caution from manager Bobby Valentine. The pitcher said he plans no special preparations for another start and would not plan for a repeat no hitter. The bleeding finger required him to wipe off moisture before pitching, affecting the ball's spin and the umpire’s checks during the no hitter.
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Lions' Beers and Boyle Set Personal Bests at Relays
Lawrence High weightmen Kevin Beers and Brian Boyle posted standout marks at Shawnee Mission North Night Relays. Beers achieved a 49-8 shot put PR and 184-0 javelin, while Boyle hit 179-4 javelin and expressed aims for 190-plus by regionals. Flachsbarth led girls with a 5-4 high jump as both squads fielded skeleton crews.
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Chiefs' Cherry Not Ready to Retire Amid Draft Moves
Chiefs safety Deron Cherry, 31, rebuts retirement talk after Kansas City drafted four defensive backs and added free agents. He says 1990 knee surgery recovery, mini camp indifference, and health push him forward as coach Marty Schottenheimer evaluates new players at Arrowhead.
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