Whitaker lifts Tigers with ninth inning homer in win over Brewers
Detroit beat Milwaukee 5-3 for a fifth straight win as Whitaker blasted a three run shot in the ninth. Trammell and Whitaker extended their AL record for most games as teammates in their 1,915th. Brewers’ Hulse homered for all three RBIs. Fetters took the loss while Henry earned the win.
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Schedule highlights for today and Friday games
American League gives matchups including Kansas City at Oakland and Boston at Cleveland with multiple evening starts. National League features San Diego at Cincinnati and Houston at Montreal among Friday night games.
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Sanders Considers Leaving Baseball for Football
San Francisco star Deion Sanders hints he may quit baseball after elbow injury and a new $35 million Cowboys contract. Giants officials say a definite plan is needed, while Sanders plans ankle surgery before joining the NFL team.
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Braves clinch NL East title with 9 7 win over Colorado
The Atlanta Braves clinched the NL East title, their fourth consecutive division crown, after a 9-7 victory over Colorado and Philadelphia’s loss. Fred McGriff led with a three run homer and two doubles, while Ryan Klesko added two doubles and two RBIs. Marquis Grissom had three hits as Atlanta snapped a three-game skid. Dante Bichette collected three doubles for Colorado, including a two-run shot during a ninth-inning rally. Pitcher Jason Schmidt earned the win after Kent Mercker left with a bruised tricep fielding a punt.
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