Lowell's three run homer lifts Marlins past Astros 5-2
Mike Lowell belted a three run homer as Carl Pavano pitched effectively and the Florida Marlins beat the Houston Astros 5-2. Alex Gonzalez added his 18th homer while Ivan Rodriguez had three hits and scored. Pavano improved to 8-10 despite giving up early hits. Relievers held the Astros scoreless, but Jerrome Robertson took the loss.
Braves Triumph Over Dodgers In Low-Scoring Win
Chipper Jones drove in three as Atlanta beat Los Angeles 6 to 4 in Atlanta. Hampton earned his fifth consecutive decision before leaving in the seventh as the Dodgers mounted a late charge, ending a four-game skid but remaining the NL’s weakest hitting team.
Yankees top Zito in 10-7 win over Athletics
Jason Giambi belted a three-run homer and Bernie Williams had three hits and two RBIs as the Yankees pounded Barry Zito for eight runs in a 10-7 victory over the Oakland Athletics. Williams added a seventh inning homer and Flaherty and Matsui also homered as New York rebounded from a tough extra innings defeat.
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AL Rompup Power Display Spoils Start For Zito
AL Rompup impressive power display. It was the shortest start of the season for Zito (8-9), who has no chance of defending his AL Cy Young award despite one of the best ERAs (3.30) in the league. ROYALS 10, DEVIL RAYS 8: At Kansas City, Brent Mayne hit an RBI single and an error let another run score on the play as Kansas City rallied in the seventh inning to beat Tampa Bay. Carlos Beltran hit his team leading 16th homer and drove in two runs for the Royals. ORIOLES 11, RED SOX 2: At Baltimore, Luis Matos homered to cap a seven-run sixth inning as Baltimore dealt Boston its fourth straight loss. Jay Gibbons went 4-for-4 with three doubles, and Rodrigo Lopez (4-6) allowed two runs in six innings to help the Orioles win their eighth straight home game and improve to 11-5 since the All- Star break. ¢ TIGERS 9, TWINS 2: At Minneapolis, Craig Monroe hit a three-run homer and Detroit snapped a 16-game losing streak against Minnesota. It was the Tigers' first win over the Twins since May 5, 2002. Denny Hocking had two hits and an RBI for the Twins, who had won three in a row.
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The Mendoza Line and Its Baseball Legacy
The term stems from Mario Mendoza and others linked to Seattle and Pittsburgh in 1979. Rumors point to Tom Paciorek and Bochte, with George Brett also joked about. Mendoza later managed in Mexico and minor leagues. Autographed Mendoza items fetch under $200 online.
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