Frederick Keys rally past Lynchburg for second straight win
Frederick beats Lynchburg 9 to 3 at Harry Grove Stadium in front of 5541 fans for their second consecutive victory. Chuck Ricci earned the win despite a shaky command, allowing four earned runs on four hits with four walks and four strikeouts over 62.3 innings. Doug Flowers, catching for the first time in this context, went 2-0-1-5 with a .351 average, contributing at the plate as Frederick capitalized on early errors and a wild pitch to push ahead.
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Attendance steady for Keys despite losing season at Harry Grove
Frederick Keys attendance at Harry Grove Stadium remains near last year’s level with 168,226 fans over 42 games, an average of 4,005. Despite a 24-56 record this year, crowds stay strong due to promotions, weather, and rising group ticket sales, while the team plans more promotions and improvements.
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Orioles Top Athletics as Ripken Hoiles Power Orioles
Ben McDonald struggles early then settles in guiding Baltimore past Oakland 6 3. Cal Ripken and Chris Hoiles went 3 for 3 with a homer and double, Hoiles homering to break a tie in the sixth and Ripken adding a two run shot in the seventh. Gregg Olson earned his 18th save. Welch was ejected after disputing a safe call at home.
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Bonds and Drabek pace Pirates past Reds in Cincinnati
Barry Bonds blasted a three run homer in the fifth as Doug Drabek earned his seventh win in eight decisions in a 7-2 Pirates victory over the Reds. Pirates totaled 14 hits the prior day and added 12 more in this win sending Cincinnati to a fourth straight defeat. Drabek allowed two runs over eight plus innings with seven strikeouts and two walks.
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Brunswick Triumphs in District II Opener 5 3
Brunswick defeats Emmitsburg 5-3 in a District II Little League opener. A four run second inning and a key fifth inning double play secure the win, moving Brunswick to the winners bracket. Emmitsburg drops to the losers bracket to host East Frederick next Monday.
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Twins Top Red Sox In Metrodome Rout
Boston’s Roger Clemens failed to stop a slide as the Red Sox fell 54 to 42 at Minnesota. Clemens allowed 11 hits in 6 1 3 innings, taking the loss after his shortest outing since May 18. Hrbek homered earlier and Davis delivered a decisive grounder. Other scores included Detroit 6 KC 3 and Toronto 6 Texas 2 in ten innings.
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