Texas Rangers Rout Indians In Rain Delayed 14-6 Victory
Juan Gonzalez drove in six runs with a homer and double as the Texas Rangers defeated the host Cleveland Indians 14-6 amid a cold downpour. Will Clark had four hits, and Ivan broke a late tie with a two run double. Dreyer allowed four runs in six innings, Honeycutt gave up a solo homer, and Canseco contributed the early RBIs in the fifth.
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Giants end skid behind Burkett in 1-0 win over Phillies
John Burkett allowed seven hits over seven and two thirds, striking out four as the Giants beat the Phillies 1-0 at Veterans Stadium. Matt Williams hit his 10th homer and Rod Beck earned the save. Darren Lewis went 2 for 4 to help snap the closing skid.
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Houghs long road to baseball immortality on mound at 46
The Associated Press profile of Charlie Hough, Marlins veteran knuckleballer at age 46, whose stubborn endurance and steady pitching keep him unbeaten in five starts with a 2.51 ERA. He battles aches, recalls elbow rehab, and weighs extending his career. He notes the shift in aging athletes choosing to stay sharp longer rather than retire at 33.
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Firebirds rout Canadians for third straight win
Phoenix Firebirds crushed the Vancouver Canadians 13 0 at Scottsdale Stadium behind eight scoreless innings from Michael Welton. Costello and Lampkin provided power as Phoenix won for the third straight time to improve to 11 11 while Vancouver slipped to 8 13. Lampkin hit a two run homer in the seventh and Faneyte extended his hitting streak to 13 games as Magrane took the loss.
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West could crown AL West loser at postseason party
The piece mocks the weak AL West and NL West divisions as teams chase a postseason spot. Quotes from AL president Brown and manager Johnny Oates reflect the debate over expansion to three teams and the impact of a sub-.500 division winner on playoff structure.
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