Padres pull off 10th inning win over Braves in NLCS opener
Ken Caminiti hit his fourth postseason homer, a solo shot in the 10th off Kerry Ligtenberg, as the Padres defeated Atlanta 3-2 in a rain delayed NL Championship Series opener. Ruben Rivera scored the tying run in the eighth, and Trevor Hoffman took the win after missteps by Atlanta closer.
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Ryan Klesko
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Indians win gritty ALCS game with late run
The Indians and Yankees traded blows as a close game stretched into extra innings. Fryman was ruled in fair territory during a key play at first base, sparking debate and comment from managers Torre and others. Knoblauch and Torre criticized the umpiring while Cleveland pitchers held strong after Nagy exited, with Lofton delivering the late two–run single to seal the Indians’ rally.
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Indians Win Behind Wilson Dash and Fryman Single
Enrique Wilson sprinted home for a dramatic dash that capped a chaotic Indians push. Jeff Newman waved him to third as Travis Fryman’s bunt became a single, sealing Cleveland’s postseason win despite Wilson’s pratfall at the plate.
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A’s re-sign Howe and add top draft pick Mulder
The Oakland Athletics extended manager Art Howe’s contract through next season with a club option for 2000 and announced agreement with left-hander Mark Mulder, the No 2 overall pick in the latest draft. Howe has a 217-269 record in three seasons with Oakland as it rebuilds.
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Antitrust Bill Moves Toward President's Signature
Congress votes to partially overturn a 76 year old Supreme Court exemption for baseball from antitrust laws. The House approved by voice, sending the bill to President Clinton for signature. the Senate had passed it last July.
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Baseball scores and upcoming postseason games
The scoreboard shows the American League championship series with New York beating Cleveland 7-2, then Cleveland 4-1 in 12 innings to tie the series. The schedule lists future games through Oct 14 with Pettitte, Calon, Hernandez, Gooden, and other pitchers noted, plus the National League series where San Diego leads Atlanta 1-0 and multiple remaining games are marked if necessary.
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