Lee lifts Rangers past Orioles 7 5 in ninth inning
Manuel Lee ended a six for eight slump with a ninth inning two run single giving Texas a 7 5 edge over Baltimore after a late Orioles rally tied the game in the eighth. Cal Ripken and Harold Baines contributed key hits as Texas spoiled Baltimore starter Jamie Moyer early then held on for the win. Tom Henke saved, Rafael Palmeiro faced his former teammates but went 0 for 4. It marked Gonzalez's 500th hit in 489 games and Jack Armstrong debuted for the Orioles.
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Wilson dominates as Salem blanks Keys 8-5 in game two
Salem pitcher Gary Wilson threw seven shutout innings allowing five hits and striking out five as the Salem Buccaneers built a 7-0 lead and held Frederick to five runs in the eighth. Key moments included Wilson escaping fifth and sixth inning threats with two timely double plays. The Bucs scored three in the second and two in the fourth then added two more in the sixth to secure an 8-5 victory in the four game series.
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Mize Leads Masters Halfway as Norman, Lehman Close
Augusta native Larry Mize opened a one stroke edge at 5 under after 36 holes at 139. Greg Norman and Tom Lehman share 140 alongside Dan Forsman, who shot 66. Ballesteros and Olazabal also in contention at 3 under, while Watson and Kite sit at 3 under. Mize warns Norman stalking behind as weekend play looms.
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Walkersville Easter Classic resumes with two close games
In Walkersville, St. Albans nipped Frederick 5-4 after Bubba Rowand's RBI single in the eighth. Gloucester Catholic routed Walkersville 10-1 as Walkersville pitcher Jim Strine struggled in the second inning. Cadets and Lions meet in consolation at 11 am while Gloucester Catholic faces St. Albans for the title at 2 pm.
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Mercker Throws No Hitter For Braves Over Dodgers
Atlanta pitcher Kent Mercker, in his 12th major league start, pitched a no hitter in a 6-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mercker struck out 30, walked four, and teammates praised his performance while the Dodgers fielded nine chances without a hit.
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Redskins waive Noga and sign Matich for 2 years
Washington Redskins release defensive end Al Noga after 36 tackles last season and sign free agent long snap Trevor Matich. Coach Norv Turner begins minicamp as Richie Petitbon successor. team aims to free cap space to sign a veteran receiver to replace Art Monk after talks with Monk ended.
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