Indians take 3-1 ALCS lead on Alomar ninth-inning single
Cleveland edged Baltimore 8-7 as Sandy Alomar delivered a two-run, fifth-inning sequence and the ninth inning game winner off Armando Benitez. Alomar scored from second on a wild pitch in the fifth and lined a two-out hit after a Williams walk to seal the win at Jacobs Field. Baltimore faces elimination with Game 5 looming.
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Indians come back to clinch third straight AL Central title
The Indians erased a three run deficit with two in the fifth on a wild pitch, then held Baltimore off as Alomar delivered a two run homer and a ninth inning RBI single to seal a dramatic win. Justice, Rhodes, and Grissom were central to the late rally and chaotic finish.
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Braves rally past Pirates in NLCS game six at Turner Field
Tom Glavine faces Matt Brown as Atlanta seeks another comeback win after a 3-2 deficit in Game 6 at Turner Field. Pedro Hernandez, 15 strikeouts, then records a dominant relief performance, wearing No. 32 to honor Fernandez, as the Braves look to close the series.
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Mussina, Hernandez Star As NLCS Puts On Classic Show
Mike Mussina struck out 15 in a Cleveland game as the Orioles rival top pitchers in a 25 strikeouts record for a league championship. Hernandez closed strong striking out Jones and McGriff, while Maddux took another postseason loss amid a misplayed ball before Bonilla and Conine produced late offense.
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Championship Series Grid Resumes with Cleveland Lead
In the AL Championship Cleveland leads 3-1 over Baltimore after wins 3-0 5-4 2-1 8-7 in 12 innings. Schedule shows Balt at Cle at 7 11 p m and Cle at Bal at 3 15 p m and 7 15 p m. NL series Florida leads 3-2 over Atlanta after 5-3 7-1 5-2 2-1 results. Florida at Atlanta set for 7 07 p m if necessary.
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Braves cling to survival in decisive NLCS showdown
Miami reports the Marlins lead the Braves 3-2 in the 1990s NL Championship Series turmoil as Atlanta faces two must-win games at Turner Field. Denny Neagle notes the tough opponent while Livan Hernandez dazzles with a three-hitter and 15 strikeouts in a pivotal Game 5, with Kevin Brown and Tony Saunders ready for possible Game 6 or 7.
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