Benson Shuts Down Brewers as Pirates Prevail 3-0
Kris Benson limited Milwaukee to four hits over eight innings, with Mike Benjamin's takeout slide setting up Pittsburgh's first run. Bruce Aven and Brian Giles hit solo homers, giving the Pirates a second straight win after a seven game slide with the Brewers. Christiansen earned his first save.
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Big Mac Ties Mantle With Two Homer Game
Major League Baseball roundup notes Mark McGwire tied Mickey Mantle for eighth on the career list with 536 homers after homering in his first two at bats. The Cardinals beat the Dodgers 12 10. Other results include Cubs over Expos, Braves over Phillies, Mets over Marlins, and more.
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Ward lifts Knicks to Game 4 victory
Ex football star Charlie Ward turned in a playoff career high 20 points including the final nine as the Knicks beat the Heat 91 83 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal at two games apiece. Ward added seven rebounds four assists and three steals lifting New York past Miami.
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Suns Avoid Sweep With 117 98 Win Over Lakers
Suns beat Lakers 117 to 98 to cut series deficit to 3-1. Kidd posted first playoff triple double with 22 points 16 assists and 10 rebounds while Robinson scored 32 despite a sprained ankle. Malone and Stockton led Utah in defense as Phoenix kept alive series momentum.
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Sixers accept Geiger ban upset about team fine
Philadelphia's Billy King and coach Larry Brown condemned a league fine of 50,000 for the 76ers over Geiger flagrant fouls in Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers. Donnie Walsh criticized the ruling as benefiting the wrongdoer and affecting Reggie Miller's availability for next game. Pacers coach Larry Bird dismissed Miller's push as not serious.
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