Willie Mays Leads Mets Past Reds in Pennant Clincher
The crowd of 50,323 roared as Willie Mays pinch hit in the fifth inning for Ed Kranepool. Cleon Jones doubled home Wayne Garrett in the frame to push New York ahead 3 2. Sparky Anderson managed the Reds as the pennant race reached a fever pitch at Shea Stadium.
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Titans and Beavers Clash in Winless showdown Friday
Arcadia hosts Scottsdale in a pivotal battle as both teams seek their first win of the season. Injuries strain Arcadia with Jay Abraham out and Brian McDaniel sidelined, while Scottsdale faces Tom Pickerell’s uncertain status.
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Roadrunners Edge Portland In Overtime Thriller
Portland game goes to overtime as Phoenix earns a 34 to 34 win in a tense early season matchup. Roadrunners survive after extra period to claim victory.
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Meists Delivers Extra-Inning Victory For Big Surf
Bob Meist singled in Paul Fossett in the ninth to lift Big Surf to a 15-14 walk off win over TWC in the city parks men s slo pitch league. Don Taft and Jeff Roth had four hits each for Big Surf while Bob James homered for TWC.
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Mays Faces Carroll as Mets Clinch Pennant In 7 2 Win
Willie Mays battles a right handed pitcher as Clay Carroll warms up to face him in a pivotal game. The Mets push four runs in the inning and beat the Reds 7 2 to seal the pennant while Mays and teammates share a moment in the clubhouse watching another game before retreating.
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