Giants Triumph As Bonds Delivers In Open Game
The Giants tied the game in the eighth when Barry Bonds lofted a fly ball with the bases loaded and one out. Tim Worrell earned the win as San Francisco defeated St. Louis 1 0 in the opener at Busch Stadium. Cardinals starter Morris held the Giants to one run through six, but the decisive blow came on a late double and a ruled interference call stayed with the score.
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Cards fall short in 2-1 NLCS clincher at Giants
St Louis squandered scoring chances as 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position hobbled them in Game 5. The Cardinals, who lost 2-1 to San Francisco, were eliminated and finished the postseason 3-for-39 with men on. Fernando Vina drove in the only run with a seventh-inning sacrifice fly.
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Mariners part ways with Lou Piniella after 10 years
Seattle declines to renew Piniella’s contract for 2003 and will allow other clubs to interview him with compensation. Mets and Devil Rays circulate as likely suitors as the 59 year old, who resides in the Tampa Bay area, weighs options after a decade guiding the Mariners.
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Giants reach World Series on Lofton clutch ninth inning
Kenny Lofton delivered a two out run producing single in the bottom of the ninth to lift the San Francisco Giants to a 2-1 win over St. Louis and end their 13 year wait for a World Series berth. Lofton also scored the tying run earlier, capping a dramatic late rally with David Bell sprinting home.
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Twins face off season money crunch to keep core
The Minnesota Twins, who fell just short of a World Series berth, face a winter of potential lineup changes as owner Carl Pohlad weighs spending more to retain key players like Jacque Jones Doug Mientkiewicz Torii Hunter and David Ortiz. GM Terry Ryan braces for hard decisions to balance payroll and prospects while pursuing a stronger 2004 run.
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