Finley blows past Cone as Angels top Yankees 1-0
In a tense pitching duel, Chuck Finley limited New York to three hits over eight innings, matching David Cone pitch for pitch. Andy Sheets’ seventh inning RBI double provided Anaheim’s lone run, giving the Angels a 1-0 victory and their first series win of the season. Finley improved to 2-3 on the year with 11 strikeouts, while Cone fell to 4-1.
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Friday Baseball Schedule Highlights Across Leagues
No. scheduled games listed for Friday include Toronto at Boston and Cleveland at Detroit in the American League, with matchups in the National League such as Atlanta at Chicago and New York at Philadelphia. The day features several evening starts and regional pairings across key markets.
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Indians edge Rays as Webster injures ankle after near bunt
Lenny Webster was hurt in Baltimore as Cleveland beat the Orioles 6-5 after Dwight Gooden hit him with a pitch he said was head hunting. Mecir of Tampa Bay fractures his elbow and will miss the season after tripping in batting practice. Cincinnati optioned Aaron Boone and promoted Ron Villone after an 8-7 loss to Milwaukee. Rockies demote Jamey Wright and John Thomson as trade hopes rise. Pat Meares placed on 15-day DL with tendon issue in left pinkie.
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Schilling fuels Phillies past Cardinals in NL roundup
Curt Schilling improved to 6-1 with eight runs allowed over seven innings as Philadelphia erased a four-run deficit to beat St Louis 8-4. Mike Lieberthal blasted a three-run homer, Doug Glanville added a solo shot, and the Phillies extended Schilling’s string of complete games.
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