Devil Rays win third straight as Sosa, Valentin lift 3-2 victory
Tampa Bay tops Chicago 3-2 in St. Petersburg to extend its winning streak. Javier Valentin homered for the fifth time this season, Jorge Sosa earned the win for the first time since April, and Magglio Ordonez hit a solo shot in the ninth as Lance Carter saved his 14th. The White Sox stranded runners in every inning and went 2-for-14 with runners in scoring position.
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Pujols Surpasses Snub With Consistent All Star Play
Albert Pujols, amid All Star ballot talk and Bonds snubs, posts NL hitting leader stats and strong average. He never goes more than two straight games without a hit, boasts a .377 mark, and earns praise from Tony La Russa as the best he has managed. Bonds questions his speed but lauds his potential as Pujols continues to excel and chase an All Star start as a designated hitter candidate.
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Cubs rally but fall short at Wrigley in late drama
Cubs erase 5-0 deficit but fall 5-4 as Sammy Sosa and Moises Alou homer to chase the Cardinals. Albert Pujols and Jim Edmonds homered for St Louis, Escalating pitcher woes and a close late safe play spark a tense finish at Wrigley Field.
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Goodwin
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