Hrbek shines in major league debut with Twins
Kent Hrbek delivered a dream debut as Minnesota beat New York 3-2 in 12 innings, belting a decisive homer after an infield RBI. Lenny Faedo also contributed, while Cecil Cooper fueled Milwaukee’s 5-4 win over Chicago with three hits and a homer. Extra notes include Royals over Tigers 4-2, Texas beating Toronto 3-0, and Oakland blasting Cleveland 16-4 as the AL slate delivered late-season drama.
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Phillies Oust Braves in 13 as Green Ejected in Umpire Bump
Phillies win 13 innings over the Atlanta Braves after Manny Trillo's two-run homer. Manager Dallas Green is likely to face suspension for bumping umpire Steve Fields during a ninth inning dispute. Larry Bowa was ejected for throwing his glove and arguing as the incident escalated.
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Call for Hall of Fame reform for small players Reese and Rizzuto
AP Special Correspondent argues the Hall of Fame favors power hitters and pitchers, leaving little people like Pee Wee Reese and Phil Rizzuto underrepresented. The piece notes their Hall of Fame doubts, past Old Timers Games, and compares position counts among inducted players to highlight inequities.
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Ohio State captain Cobb eyes stronger defense this season
Ohio State linebacker Glenn Cobb, team defensive captain, stresses hard work and leadership as the Buckeyes rebuild a veteran lineman core. He notes a tougher schedule, improved opponents, and the need for near perfect pass coverage starting with the opener against Duke in Ohio Stadium.
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Midland Cubs- Diablos rally ends with ninth inning homer
Mike Diaz delivered a two run homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth to lift the Midland Cubs to an 11 9 Texas League win over the El Paso Diablos Javier Fierro also homered for Midland El Paso connected on three homers by Bob Skube John Hansen and Bill Schroeder as the teams combined for 26 hits The win went to Phil Nasty who improved to 6 4 while Rene Quinones fell to 1 2 Also in Texas League action Dave Wiggins scored from first on a stolen base and a double error as Shreveport Captains beat Tulsa Drillers 4 3 Paul Szymarek and Doran Perdue homered for Shreveport Tracy Cowger homered for Tulsa Rick McMullen drove in three for Jackson Mets in a 5 2 win over Arkansas Travelers Aaron Cain scored on a bases loaded walk in the 10th to lift Amarillo Gold Sox past San Antonio Dodgers.
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Andy Rincon
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