McGwire, Stewart Hurt A's Win Over Orioles in Oakland
Mark McGwire homered twice and drove in six as Oakland beat Baltimore 9-3. Dave Stewart left with a rib strain after one inning, prompting caution from manager Tony La Russa. Curt Young earned the win, while Frank Robinson lamented the club’s poor hitting as Oakland benefited from a six-run fifth inning.
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Ryan Falls Short of Consecutive No Hitter Record
Nolan Ryan failed to match Johnny Vander Meer by the third inning as Roberto Alomar's two run triple sparked the Toronto Blue Jays over the Texas Rangers 4 2. Alomar's hit followed by Joe Carter's double put Toronto ahead, while Duane Ward earned the save. Ryan struck out 16, walked five, and allowed two hits to Alomar and Carter in six innings.
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Keys fall to Pilots 5 4 at home as losing skid grows
Frederick Keys drop to 13-14 after a 5-4 loss to the Peninsula Pilots at Harry Grove Stadium. The club commits 16 errors in seven games and strings together inconsistent hitting and pitching as they prepare for a four game set with Northern Division leaders Prince William. Manager Wally Moon urges calmer play after another tough defeat and notes the team’s ongoing struggle to close out close games.
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Baltimore group eyes buy of Charles Town race track
A Baltimore area investment group has an option to buy Charles Town Races in West Virginia. The group paid a 100000 dollar non refundable deposit per an industry publication and must decide by early September. If completed, ownership would require WV Racing Commission approval.
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Pirates Sweep Reds Behind Bell Inside-The-Park Homer
Pirates beat Reds 7-2 to sweep the series as Jay Bell hit a two run inside the park homer and Zane Smith pitched eight strong innings. Smith improved to 4-1, Reds starter Norm Charlton struggled, and Pittsburgh extended its lead in the NL standings.
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North Stars Take 3 1 Lead With 5 1 Win Over Oilers
Marc Bureau and Mike Modano sparked a five goal burst 18 seconds apart as the Minnesota North Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 to move within one win of their first Stanley Cup final since 1981. Game 5 is Friday in Edmonton. The North Stars improve to 4-0 against Edmonton at Met Center this season and have outscored opponents 22-6 in their home playoff run.
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