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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 2000
Page
14
Citadel athlete Robert Waddington earned a Southern Conference all star honor after a strong 1999 2000 season He placed second in the high jump at 6 10 and received Most Improved Athlete and MVP awards from the conference for the year
Pirates pitcher Todd Ritchie fired a three hitter for a 6-0 win over the Cubs, his first major league shutout in 42 starts. Chicago entered a four-game skid amid trade rumors surrounding Sammy Sosa, while Pittsburgh sought to move Ritchie amid organizational caution on moving starting pitchers. Brian Giles homered and Jason Kendall drove in two as Kerry Wood struggled with control in his fifth inning.
Pittsburgh Planning Commission approved bright yellow seating for the new stadium near the Ohio River, despite opposition from Clifford Levine who warned it could look like an eyesore. He recalled past black and gold tributes and noted signs may partially obscure the color.
Pirates general manager Cam Bonifay says the team is pursuing several trades to upgrade the roster. He is waiting on responses from two clubs after proposals and notes the only untouchables are Kris Benson and Brian Giles. Yankees are rumored buyers of Todd Ritchie or Francisco Cordova as Bonifay keeps options open.
Juan Gonzalez went 0 for 6 with seven stranded runners as the Detroit Tigers edged the New York Yankees 7-6 in 11 innings. David Cone struggled, Mariano Rivera took the loss, and Jeter misplayed a key ball in the 11th while Torre and Zimmer were ejected after a disputed call. The Tigers outhit the Yankees 17-15 and clinched the win with Higginson scoring on Fick's roller after Jeter booted it.
Jose Vidro Chris Widger and Lee Stevens homered to power the Expos past the Braves 6 4 in Montreal snapping Tom Glavines 13 game win streak against Montreal Glavine yielded six runs in six innings while Stevens doubled three times for a 4 for 4 night The Expos earned their 1 000th win at Olympic Stadium and moved within two games of the Mets in the NL East with one game left in the series.
Orel Hershiser, a Dodgers pitching hero in the 1980s, was waived after giving up eight runs in the second inning of a 9-5 loss to San Diego. The 1988 Cy Young winner and three-time All-Star had a 13.14 ERA in 10 appearances since rejoining as a free agent.
John Rocker teased riding the No 7 subway during the Braves Mets series set to start tomorrow. Officials say he may be persuaded not to ride the train but security at Shea Stadium will be tight and fans may taunt him anew.
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