Can Johnson Save Mariners In Game Six
Mariners ace Randy Johnson seeks to avert elimination in Game 6 against the Cleveland Indians after posting a 20 2 record and saving the season in earlier October appearances. Johnson vows to rise to the moment as Seattle aims to extend their October run at the Kingdome.
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NBC Wins With Higher Playoff Ratings In NBC Coverage
NBC led Friday prime time with a 12.1 rating and 22 share as baseball playoffs boosted three game average to 13.6 rating and 23 share, up from 12.6 and 21 in 1993. National ratings for Games 4 and 5 to be released. Cleveland win over Seattle drew 14.8 rating and 23 share in 33 markets, down 3 percent from two years ago.
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Baseball playoff schedule and results summary
The American League Championship series results show Seattle and Cleveland trading wins from October 10 to 15, with Cleveland leading 3-2. Key games include Seattle's October 13 win in 11 innings and Cleveland's October 14 and 15 victories. Remaining games set for October 17 and 18 if needed, followed by the World Series schedule through October 29.
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Braves star Polonia backs facing Cleveland in World Series
Atlanta outfielder Luis Polonia says he would rather face Cleveland in the World Series than Seattle, insisting Cleveland is the best team and he can help as a backup outfielder and pinch runner. The Braves held a 90 minute workout as tickets line up outside the stadium and manager Bobby Cox outlined rotations for Game 1 through 3 with Maddux Glavine and Smoltz.
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Rookie Jones Shines for Braves in Playoffs
Braves rookie Chipper Jones, age 23, hits .412 in eight playoff games and leads Atlanta past Colorado and Cincinnati to win the pennant. He batted .265 with 23 homers and 86 RBIs in the regular season and eyes a World Series title as icing on a season described as apex.
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