Matos powers Keys past Cannons with two homers
Frederick center fielder Luis Matos delivered four hits including two home runs and three RBIs as the Keys defeated Potomac 8-1 at Harry Grove Stadium. Matos improved to 316 after a hot stretch, supported by Kamieniecki in four innings and a combined eight-run effort by three Keys pitchers. Eddy Garabito and Jayson Werth added two hits each, with Matos driving in a run on a first-inning single following Garabito's triple.
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Winston-Salem
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Scott Kamieniecki
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Kamieniecki
Etchebarren
Kasey Richardson
Richardson
Eddy Garabito
Jayson Werth
Frederick
Garabito
Kamieniecki regains form with Frederick after injury woes
Orioles right-hander Scott Kamieniecki, on the disabled list with a strained left hamstring, pitched four strong innings for the Frederick Keys allowing no hits or runs against Potomac Cannons. He cited better command and no pain, after a rough Bowie start, and remains on track to rejoin Baltimore in an exhibition against Cuba, aiming to earn a spot in the rotation.
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Kamieniecki
Keys Frederick LHP Carlos Medina shines early season
Frederick pitcher Carlos Medina improves to 2-0 with a 1.40 ERA, dominating early outings. The left hander works efficiently, logging strikeouts and keeping opponents off balance as the Keys press into the season.
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Royals rout Orioles as Dye and Spehr spark 15-5 win
Kansas City pounded Baltimore 15-5 behind Jermaine Dye and Tim Spehr who drove in four runs each. Dye snapped a 4-for-27 slump with a triple, RBI single, and go ahead double as KC moved atop the game after six. Spehr added a three-run homer and a solo shot in a seven-run ninth. Brady Anderson homered for Baltimore which fell to 5-16.
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Tim Spehr
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Spehr
Carlos Febles
Heathcliff Slocumb
Jeff Suppan
Royals
Jose Santiago
Brady Anderson
Scott Erickson
Erickson
Carlos Beltran
Terry Mathews
Anderson
Camden Yards
Eutaw Street
Harold Baines
Hal McRae
Baines
Griffey, Mariners slam Tigers 22 6 in record rout
Ken Griffey Jr. belted two homers including a grand slam as the Seattle Mariners exploded for 11 runs in the fifth inning to rout the Detroit Tigers 22-6. Russ Davis drove in five, Brian Hunter and Rafael Bournigal added two hits each, and Seattle tied its highest scoring game ever while Detroit suffered its most lopsided loss since 1959.
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Ken Griffey
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Russ Davis
Mariners
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Brian Hunter
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Rafael Bournigal
Clemens Placed on 15 Day DL by Yankees
Roger Clemens was put on the 15 day disabled list with a strained left hamstring. Pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre called it a safety-first move to ensure he is ready when activated. Clemens had just extended the AL record streak of consecutive wins to 17, tying the mark shared by Dave McNally and Johnny Allen.
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Roger Clemens
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Mel Stonemyre
Dave McNaly
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Indians sweep A's as Thome homers twice in suspension year
In Oakland Jim Thome, playing while appealing a suspension, drilled a two run homer and Dave Burba tossed a four hitter as Cleveland beat Oakland 8 to 3 to complete a four game sweep. Travis Fryman added a two run shot as the Indians improved to 6 and 5 for the season, the best record in the majors.
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Travis Fryman
Indians
Sheik Mohammed seeks love at Kentucky Derby
Dubai ruler Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum arrives at Churchill Downs with Godolphin Racing to pursue Derby glory. His two entries Worldly Manner and Aljabi are walked near Barn 45 as he discusses the horse that defines his life. He notes Arabian lineage and vast investments reshaping modern Thoroughbred racing.
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Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum
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United Arab Emirates
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Sheik Mohammed
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Worldly Manner
Associated Press
Alive bats lift Walkersville in MVAL race
Walkersville clinched a 10-5 home win over Boonsboro to move to 12-2 in the Monocacy Valley Athletic League and tighten the title chase. Bret Fouche praised the bats as the Lions rebuilt behind starter Dustin Dreisenstok and a key five-run first inning led by Craig Bauguess.
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Bret Fouche
MVAL
Rachie
Dustin Dreisenstok
Lions
Boonsboro
Senoe
Fouche
Dreisenstok
Keith Herbert
Matt Hammond
Burdette Delivers Second Perfect Game In A Row
WALKERSVILLE- Walkersville pitcher Amy Burdette hurled her second perfect game of the year, striking out 10 as the Lions shut down Boonsboro 3-0 to remain unbeaten at 17. Right fielder Sarah Ramsburg helped preserve the gem with key catches and a runner thrown out at first. Janet Paterson had two hits for UNION BRIDGE. Stephanie Robertson hit a two run homer to lift Francis Scott Key over Catoctin in MVAL play. FSK moves to 4-0 in league, 9-4 overall. Catoctin sits 9-4, 7-3. Kristen Abbott homered for Catoctin.
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Amy Burdette
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Burdette
Sarah Ramsburg
Janet Paterson
Union Bridge
Stephanie Robertson
Francis Scott Key
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Cougars
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Kristen Abbott
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