Giants rally to beat Astros 8 4 in eighth inning burst
Greg Litton delivered a tie breaking two run pinch double as the Giants erased a 4 4 tie with an eight to four win over Houston. Trevor Wilson earned the win in seven innings and Mark Thurmond secured his fourth save.
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Juan Agosto
Bill Bathe
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Robby Thompson
Craig Biggio
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Fernando Valenzuela
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Toronto
Pat Borders
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Glenallen Hill
Blue Jays
David Wells
Indians Top Rangers 5 3 Behind Shaw Five Hits Rise
Cleveland native Chris James extended his hitting streak with a two hit game as the Indians defeated the Texas Rangers 5-3. Jeff Shaw earned the win in his second major league start against Texas, with Doug Jones closing for the save. Harold Baines hit his 12th homer off Jones in the ninth.
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Harold Baines
Torre Returns to St Louis as Cardinals Manager
Chicago to St Louis, Joe Torre, now Cardinal manager, reflects on his homecoming. He recalls his time with the Cardinals and Mets, aiming to prove himself at 50. Torre cites a good broadcast job and California life, but insists Cardinals pride drives his return.
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Terry Pendleton
John Tudor
Ken Dayley
Ion
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Mississipp
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Orlando Cepeda
Henry Aaron
Astros not for sale says Vincent and McMullen
Commission leader Fay Vincent stated the Houston Astros are not for sale amid rumors surrounding owner John McMullen. McMullen denied selling, criticized the team’s performance, and defended past decisions including Nolan Ryan’s contract status.
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Year of the Fan falters as Hall of Fame rain delays loom
In Cooperstown, fans converged for the Hall of Fame ceremony amid heavy rain and umbrellas. Jim Palmer and Joe Morgan drew cheers, while boos rang out over missteps and thoughtless planning. The piece rails at sport marketing under rain and recalls past controversies surrounding Pete Rose and Bart Giamotti.
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