Jeter Dominates Detroit as Yankees Rally to Open
Derek Jeter went 5-for-5 with two doubles and a homer to power the Yankees past Detroit 8-4 in the AL playoff opener. He raised his postseason hit total to 147 and matched career marks with 17th home run this postseason. Abreu and Giambi drove in key runs as New York built a 5-0 lead and never looked back.
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Pujols Delivers in Playoff Opener for Cardinals
Albert Pujols hit a two run homer off Jake Peavy to spark the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5 1 victory over the San Diego Padres in the division series opener. The blast, an estimated 422 feet, broke a scoreless tie in the fourth as Cardinals starter Chris Carpenter rolled past the Padres in a bold playoff start.
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Zito and Thomas Carry A's Past Twins 3 2
Barry Zito out pitched Johan Santana as Frank Thomas slugged two homers to lift the Oakland Athletics to a 3 2 win over Minnesota in game one of the playoff series at the Metrodome. Zito allowed four hits and three walks with one run.
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Panthers roll to three wins without key players
Wellsville volleyball extended its winning streak behind near full health as Aubrey Moore and Chelsie Oshel returned. The Eagles beat Louisburg, De Soto and Prairie View while Dowling praised contributions from Shirk Oshel and Moore. Wellsville moved to 24-4, 9-1 in the Frontier League, with Montis Pearce Lund Higbie and Moore delivering strong stat lines.
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Ottawa Eagles top Gardner 3 1 in Tuesday soccer clash
Ottawa High School soccer beat Gardner 3 1 as Robby Proctor scored the opener with Sean Cahill assisting. Jacob Sipple added a second after a Gardner slip, then Proctor struck again with an Apple assist. Ottawa JV lost 2 0.
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OU Soccer Teams Fall To Sterling At Ottawa University
The Ottawa University soccer squads were defeated by Sterling. The women lost 2-0 while the men fell 2-1. Jara Vance and Erian Carl scored for the Lady Braves with Shannon Fisher making three saves. Jacob Haton scored for the Braves with Matt Walton assisting. Rusty Gard made 10 saves.
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Jeannin earns ECAC honor for defensive play
Ottawa University sophomore Laura Jeannin was named colibero/defensive specialist of the week in the KCAC after posting 77 digs across three matches. Luke Rinehart led Ottawa with a fifth place 145 in the Bethany Swede Invitational as the Braves finished second with a 605 team total. Brent Stowell tied for sixth at 147 and Zach Bader was 16th with 156. Kevin Welch tied for 17th at 157 and Daniel Keim was 30th at 170.
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Rangers fire Showalter after four seasons in Arlington
Buck Showalter was dismissed as Texas Rangers manager on Wednesday ending four seasons in which the team failed to rise above third place in the AL West. Texas finished 80-82 this season, marking its sixth losing record in seven years since 1999. Showalter posted a 319-329 record with the Rangers, his third MLB managerial post, and he still had three years left on his contract. He was AL Manager of the Year two seasons ago.
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Buck O Neil Education Center donation drive gains pace
In Kansas City, donations toward the Buck O Neil Education and Research Center at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum are rising as organizers press to raise at least 1 million dollars by November 11 for a party marking Buck O Neil’s 95th birthday. Spokesman Bob Kendrick noted about 100000 dollars has been pledged so far.
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Prince Replaces Freeman as KSU QB After Baylor Loss
Kansas State coach Prince announced Freeman will start at quarterback after a season setback and praised the move as a long term plan. Freshman Patton and senior Clayton compete for playing time as the offense struggles, with Clayton demoted after a late fumble and only 38 rushing yards. Campbell and other players spoke at the weekly news conference amid a seven game Big 12 South slide.
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