Saberhagen leads Red Sox past Tigers on six shutout innings
Bret Saberhagen earned his 13th win with six scoreless frames, while John Valentin drove in three runs with a 21st homer as Boston beat Detroit 6 2. Tom Gordon secured his 40th save as the Red Sox stayed five games ahead in the AL wild card race amid a skid by Detroit.
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Today's Major League Baseball Schedule Matches
The card lists daytime and evening games for the American and National Leagues. Chicago White Sox visit Cleveland at 12 15 p m while Detroit heads to Boston for a 3 05 p m start. Sunday slate includes Detroit Boston and Cubs at Milwaukee among others.
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Dodgers name Malone to general manager post
Kevin Malone, 41, named Los Angeles Dodgers general manager succeeding interim Tom Lasorda. Malone previously led the Expos GM post in 1994-95 and worked as an Orioles assistant under Pat Gillick. Lasorda becomes senior vice president after guiding the GM search.
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Sosa Hammers Seventy-Nine? A NL Roundup Hit
Sammy Sosa belted his 59th homer in a Cubs 13 11 loss to Milwaukee amid windy conditions. McGwire neared 62 with a 1-for-4 at Houston as Florida Marlins tumbled to 100th loss. Montreal beat New York 5 1 as Guerrero and Seguignol homered in the eighth. Cincinnati, Cardinals notes follow.
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Pirates rout Phillies as Peters finally wins this year
Chris Peters earned the Pirates first win in over two weeks, beating Philadelphia 6 to 1 and snapping a seven game skid against the Phillies. In San Diego, Joey Hamilton delivered eight effective innings to edge the Dodgers 1 to 0.
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