Mets edge Cardinals 6 2 in NLCS opener at Busch Stadium
Mets pitcher Mike Hampton silenced St Louis with six hits over seven innings to win 6 2 in Game 1 of the NL championship series as New York surged to a 3 0 lead before late Cardinals errors allowed two unearned runs in the ninth. Piazza and Zeile homered, Payton later added a homer, and the Mets extended their postseason scoreless streak to 26 innings.
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Yankees Rally In Eighth To Split With Mariners
The Yankees erupted for seven runs in the eighth inning to rally past Seattle after trailing 1 0. Jose Mesa relieved Arthur Rhodes as the Mariners bullpen collapsed and Derek Jeter hit a two run homer. The loss snapped Seattle's six game post season winning streak.
Postseason glance division series results and schedule
Summary of baseball division series outcomes across the American and National Leagues with scores from games between Seattle, Chicago, New York, Oakland, San Francisco, St Louis and Atlanta. Includes game results, 10 and 13 inning notes, and upcoming schedule details for key matchups.
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Damon eyes long term with Royals after offseason moves
Johnny Damon, the Royals leadoff man, delays contract talks until offseason moves by Kansas City are clearer. GM Allard Baird aims to sign a long term deal, while Damon, 26, noted his 2000 season included 159 games with a .327 average, 136 runs, 46 stolen bases, and possible arbitration. New owner David Glass vows payroll boost to spark a winner.
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