Cardinals Rise to NL Central Tie with 3-2 Win Over Phillies
Donovan Osborne pitched seven solid innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 to move into a share of first place in the NL Central at 34-34. Dennis Eckersley earned his 11th save as the Cardinals improved to .500 for the first time since April 26.
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Weather delays dominate day in American League play
Rain and fog disrupted multiple AL games including Kansas City and Milwaukee with lengthy delays. The Brewers beat the Royals 9-1 in rain delays, Texas shut out Baltimore 7-0, and Cleveland defeated Boston 9-7 after a 1:59 hold. Attendance dwindled as weather persisted across several cities.
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Maryland basketball turmoil and rebound after Bias death
A report notes past special treatment of athletes but cites no specific blame. Maryland faced NCAA sanctions under coach Lefty Driesell before Bob Wade led a troubled era. Gary Williams later revived the program, with Joe Smith guiding a 1994 95 NCAA tournament run and the school adding academic support, exam period limits, and random drug testing for athletes.
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Lurenta Aims for Third Amateur Title at West Penn Open
Lurenta stays in contention after a tough day at Southpointe, eyeing a third amateur crown in three years following wins at the 1994 Tri State Open and the 1995 West Penn Amateur. Weather and a precise course will shape tomorrow, with Dan Koni eczny in second at 71 and Rick Summel tied for third at 72.
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Vizquel Carries Indians Past Red Sox With Grand Slam
Omar Vizquel drove in six runs including a fourth inning grand slam as the Cleveland Indians rallied to a 9-7 victory over Boston. Vizquel's big night followed news of Albert Belle and Julian Tavarez's suspensions being reduced, with Belle to start his three-game ban Friday. The win gave Cleveland its 11th straight over Boston as Greg Swindell earned the victory in relief and Jose Mesa recorded the save.
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Belle suspension appeal details after New York game
Belle and the players union spent 64 hours appealing his suspension before Budig in New York. Budig found Belle crossed the line with Vina and instigated the Tavarez fight, resulting in a three game suspension for Belle and five for Matheny, who is appealing. Brewers manager Garner expects Matheny's penalty to drop as well.
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