Cubs Blown Lead Drops Game To Braves In Atlanta
The Cubs squandered a ninth inning lead and a 10th inning scoring chance as Atlanta’s Chipper Jones lined a go ahead hit in the 10th inning. Javy Lopez tied the game with a ninth inning homer but the Braves won 2-1 to take a 2-0 series lead.
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Playoff Glance Shows Series Leads Across Leagues
Major league playoff notes flash with New York leading Texas 2-0 in the ALDS after a 3-1 win. Cleveland trails Boston as they split games, while Atlanta holds a 2-0 edge on Chicago. Houston and San Diego remain 1-1 after tight wins and scheduled games recap the next matchups and broadcast plans.
Astros edge Mets in 5-4 thriller to even series
A December 1994 trade looms as a backdrop as the Astros pull ahead with a 5-4 win over the Mets. Spiers collects three hits, two doubles, and scores a run while Hoffman struggles late, and Wagner earns the victory after relinquishing two late homer threats.
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Astros Padres Game Leads to Tight Playoff Split
Wagner escaped a jam by retiring Caminiti after Leyritz crushed a game changing homer off a 98 mph fastball. The Astros won with late moments and Bagwell, Bell, and Biggio propelled a 4-2 edge as the series shifts to Qualcomm Stadium for key games.
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Yankees stunned by Rangers in Dallas postseason tense
New York leadoff struggles and Texas power pace Game 1 as Rusty Greer Juan Gonzalez Will Clark and Ivan Rodriguez slump to 4-for-31 while Rangers draw one walk and strike out 19 times. Roberto Kelly and Todd Zeile offer blunt quotes about focus and urgency as Shane Spencer shines with a homer in his postseason debut.
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Boston Hosts Indians After Tense Game Two
Boston prepares to face Cleveland in Game Three at old ballpark amid heated fallout from Wednesday's ejections and late drama. Key questions center on Bret Saberhagen's comeback, Mo Vaughn's form, Nagy's past success, and Pedro Martinez's availability if needed.
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