Shockers claim MVC title with extra game win
Wichita State freshman Mike Brandley hurled a four hitter to beat Creighton 5-0 in the second game and secure the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament championship. Creighton had rallied from 3-0 to win 4-3 in 12 innings earlier, forcing the deciding game.
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Beck Burkett twirl 6-hitter Giants win
Rod Beck and John Burkett combined for a six hitter as the San Francisco Giants blanked the Chicago Cubs 2-0. Beck earned his 4th save and a promotion, joining the bullpen veterans in late-season role changes as the Giants stretched their lead with their fifth win in six.
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Beck, Burkett pace Giants win as Maddux shines
Beck earned his second save amid San Francisco relief success while Burkett pitched seven strong innings. Matt Williams drove in a first inning run, Uribe added an insurance double in the eighth, and the Giants halted Chicago’s three-game win streak. Willis McGee left with a sprained ankle but X-rays were negative.
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Major League Standings and Saturday Results Summary
Baseball scores from Saturday across American and National Leagues include San Francisco 2 Chicago 0 and Oakland 6 New York 3. Other results feature Cincinnati 5 Philadelphia 7 Seattle 7 Toronto, San Diego 10 Pittsburgh, Minnesota 8 Cleveland, Montreal 7 Atlanta 1 Milwaukee 5 Texas 4 Houston 3 St Louis 2 Boston 3 California 0 Los Angeles 2 New York 0 Baltimore 7 Chicago 2. Upcoming games list several matchups with planned broadcasts and venues.
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