Mulder rises as Oakland ace after injury rebound
Mark Mulder, 24, has surged from a late rookie season injury to win 12 games since May, showing control and a quick learning curve. The left hander leads a resurgent A’s rotation with six straight wins and dominance over top offenses, praised by teammates and manager Art Howe.
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Records Likely to Fall As Season Winds Down
Baseball milestones loom as stars chase records in hits walks and strikeouts. Barry Bonds eyes McGwire’s 70 homers while Ichiro Suzuki nears Joe Jackson’s rookie mark and Randy Johnson targets a 300 strikeout season. Teams pursue Cubs and Mariners pace while injuries threaten pennant races.
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