Wichita State advances to CWS as Creighton wins regional
Creighton wins West I Regional at Los Angeles 15-8 to earn CWS berth. Wichita State shocks California 11-5 to take Midwest Regional and Long Beach State claims Central Regional with an 8 four win over Oklahoma State. Todd Dreifert hits a grand slam in Wichita State's rally as rain disrupts remaining regional play.
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Morgan Surges as Dodgers Top Astros Amid Hershiser Return
Dodgers ace Mike Morgan, 31, improved to 2.01 ERA with eight strikeouts and no walks over eight innings in a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros. He spoke of gladness to pitch despite a winter hip injury and being overshadowed by teammates as Los Angeles holds first in a strong rotation alongside Orel Hershiser and Ramon Martinez.
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Travellers blank St Joseph 3 0 in opener
Lawrence Maupintour and David Meyer lead a 1 hit support as the Travellers defeat the St. Joseph Cardinals 3-0 in a semi pro baseball opener. Meyer allowed five singles while Maupintour drove in the first run and scored another as Oelschlager and Monroe mixed signals for the cushion. Nearly 2,500 watched the San Diego Chicken appearance and the youth lineup including Oelschlager Soult Monroe and Meyer’s fellow EU products. Maupintour to open at home Friday versus Topeka Reds at KU Hoglund-Maupin Stadium in Lawrence.
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Valenzuela to be evaluated by Angels after third minor start
Fernando Valenzuela, signed by the California Angels after Dodgers release, will be evaluated after his third minor league start this weekend. He pitched six shutout innings for the Midland Angels in a 7-1 win over Jackson, with 91 pitches and seven strikeouts.
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Portland trails 3-1 in the Western Conference final after two decisive Lakers wins. Magic Johnson notes the Blazers must refocus as Oregon's team struggles with shooting and defense, despite no injuries or visible fatigue. Coach Rick Adelman says the club did not suddenly collapse after two poor games.
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Chicago Dominates Pistons 4-0 To Capture East Title
Chicago swept Detroit in the Eastern Conference finals, winning 94-83 on May 19 and 105-97 on May 21, then 113-107 on May 25 and 115-94 on May 27 to claim the series. In the West, the Lakers lead Portland 3-1 after wins 111-106, 108-92, and 116-95 with games remaining May 28 and June 1 if needed.
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Monarchs fall to Clarinda in nine-run sixth inning rout
Two ex KU players set to join the Lawrence Monarchs this summer. Richard Todd lamented missed chances after a costly six-run swing in the bottom of the sixth doomed the visitors 13 to 3. Todd noted pitching was solid, defense faltered, and the Monarchs must regroup to face the Topeka Reds at Ripley Field.
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