Abbott drives in two runs as Phillies edge Cubs 4-3
Paul Abbott earned his first Phillies win after signing June 9, driving in two runs with a fourth inning single to put Philadelphia ahead. He scattered three runs over 5 1 3 innings, while Tim Worrell earned the save as Chicago’s Sosa and Ramirez homered in a losing effort.
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Hentgen retires after tough Blue Jays season
Cy Young winner Pat Hentgen announced his retirement with Toronto amid a 2-9 start and 6.95 ERA. The 35 year old cited mental and physical strain after a storied 14-year career including a 1996 Cy Young, two World Series titles, and an All-Star appearance.
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Truex to substitute for Earnhardt in Nascar race
Martin Truex Jr will pinch hit for Dale Earnhardt Jr in the Siemens 300 at New Hampshire. Earnhardt, recovering from burns, will drive only a few laps before Truex relieves him, aiming to help Earnhardt secure a victory. Truex qualified third after Earnhardt practiced.
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Crede's late heroics lift White Sox past Tigers 7-6
Joe Crede delivered a two-run double in the seventh and a game-ending homer in the ninth to beat Detroit 7-6 as the White Sox, missing Magglio Ordonez and Frank Thomas, roared back from 6-2 down. Konerko also homered, Marte earned the win.
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Red Sox rally past Yankees 11 10 on Mueller homer
Boston doubles down in a dramatic 11 10 win over New York as Bill Mueller hits a two run homer off Mariano Rivera to cap a nine inning comeback from a 9 4 deficit. Nomar Garciaparra doubles, Kevin Millar and Ramiro Mendoza contribute key hits and the benches clear after Alex Rodriguez is hit by a pitch.
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