Orioles Hit Homer Frenzy Driving Power Surge
Baltimore Orioles surge on power with a record 56 homers in 19 games by May end and 76 in 46 games, led by Eddie Murray and Larry Sheets. The club set a Memorial Stadium homer record with six in a game against the California Angels, while Mike Young became one of few to hit two extra inning homers in one game.
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Athletics Bomb Yankees in 13-5 rout as Canseco leads
Oakland Athletics exploded for 13 runs against the New York Yankees, led by Jose Canseco’s two run homer and Alfredo Griffin driving in four. Canseco’s sixth homer came off Dennis Rasmussen who struggled early, while Griffin added a two run double and multiple RBI as Oakland built a commanding early lead and cruised behind five pitchers. The Yankees, paced by Willie Randolph and Wayne Tolleson in the late innings, could not close the gap.
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Mariners end Birds' win streak with win in Baltimore
Mike Kingery delivered a three run pinch homer in the seventh as Seattle downed Baltimore 7-3 to snap the Orioles six game streak. Rey Quinones added a solo shot and Mark Langston earned the complete game win while Cal Ripken Jr. hit his 49th homer in 20 games for the Orioles.
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Knights and Hornets in state semifinals today
Midgetown and Damascus compete in state baseball and softball semifinals. The Knights meet North East of Cecil County at 3 p.m. at Dundak Community College. The Hornets face Mount Howard County at 11 a.m. finals. Winners advance to Easton. at 3 p.m. Rounsboro plays Sparrows Point.
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Pistons Celtics Vie In Do Or Die Game Seven Showdown
Detroit and Boston renew their fierce playoff duel in a deciding seventh game at the Garden with the winner advancing to face the Lakers in the NBA finals. Boston holds the home advantage and the Celtics seek a 17th title while Detroit aims to break a long road curse.
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Flyers poised for decisive seventh in Stanley Cup finals
In Edmonton the Flyers and Oilers tie the series 3-3 as Philadelphia aims to finish strong. Rick Tocchet says they will fight for their lives in Game 7 at Northlands Coliseum after a 3-2 win in Game 6. Wayne Gretzky and Mark Howe comment on Hextall’s goaltending edge as the teams prepare for the final showdown.
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