Astros Rally Past Braves on Clemens Birthday Eve
Roger Clemens pitched seven strong innings before the bullpen faltered as Houston rallied to defeat Atlanta 3-2. Clemens left with a 2-1 lead after a shaky eighth, Dan Miceli blew the jam, and Brad Lidge secured the save as the Astros moved to 54-52, two games over .500.
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Wood Dominates Rockies as Cubs Rally to Win 5-3
Kerry Wood pitched eight innings after a rough first frame and Derrek Lee homered twice during a five-run second inning to lift the Chicago Cubs past the Colorado Rockies 5-3. Garciaparra and Sosa added RBI hits, extending Chicago’s margin in the NL wild card race while LaTroy Hawkins closed out the ninth for his 17th save.
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Longtime Mets broadcaster Bob Murphy dies at 79
Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Murphy died in West Palm Beach at 79 after a battle with lung cancer. He spent 50 years in baseball broadcasting starting with the Red Sox in 1954, joining the Mets in 1962, and worked with Lindsay Nelson Ralph Kiner Gary Cohen. Murphy was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame broadcasters wing in 1994 and the Shea radio booth was named for him last season.
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Konerko's slam lifts White Sox past Royals in KC debut win
Jose Contreras earned his White Sox debut victory as Paul Konerko blasted a grand slam to tie the AL homer lead, lifting Chicago to a 12-4 rout of Kansas City. Contreras went six, Rowand added a three-run shot, and Chicago extended its series edge in Kansas City.
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AL Roumpou Athletics Rally Past Yankees In New York
Scott Hatteberg homer twice and five RBIs propelled Oakland to a 13 4 win over the Yankees as Mark Mulder secured his 15th victory. New York led 4 1 before the A s surged back, with Eric Byrnes collecting three more hits and Melhuse homering after replacing the injured Miller. Varitek, Schilling pace Red Sox win. Palmeiro passes Ruth in doubleheader sweep for Orioles.
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