Hrbek breaks homer slump with grand slam in win over Royals
Twins rookie Kent Hrbek homered for the fourth straight game and delivered a pivotal grand slam to lift Minnesota past Kansas City 8 7. Hrbek, batting .335 with 15 homers and 45 RBIs, extended his hot streak to 15 straight plate appearances as the Twins snapped a five game skid. Royals manager Dick Howser noted the contrast with Brunansky and Hrbek. Redfern praised Hrbek as he shows improving power and consistency.
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Pete Redfern
Redbird scout Melvin praises Keener's fast rise
Virgil Melvin, Cardinal baseball scout from Herrin, recalls Keener's quick ascent from Arkansas to the majors. The 23-year-old right hander debuted in Montreal and fanned three in his first big league appearance while Teammates and opponents were cited. Keener, a Kenton-like underhand reliever with a 0.52 ERA in college, rose after a strong season at Kentucky and Arkansas.
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Rangers fire their G M
ARLINGTON Texas AP Manager Don Zimmer feared his job was in danger but the Texas Rangers dismissed General Manager Eddie Robinson effective immediately at a news conference Eddie Chiles will assume GM duties until a replacement is hired Robinson 61 had served as GM since 1976 The Rangers 17 33 record was noted
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Slow pitch tourney set at Campbell Hill
Entries are being accepted for a slow pitch softball tournament July 14 18 in Campbell Hill. The 16 team double elimination event has a $75 entry fee. For more information contact Rick Bowerman at 497 8089.
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Padres pitcher Curtis blanks Astros in two hitter
In San Diego, John Curtis, a Clemson alum, throws a two hit shutout over Houston, 5-0, his first complete game since 1980. He limits two baserunners to reach first and earns his third straight win to move to 5-4 on the season. Reds top Dodgers 3-2 on Milner's eighth inning RBI for win.
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Miami Hurricanes Advance To College World Series Final
Miami, under coach Ron Fraser, reaches the CWS title game after beating 11th ranked Texas 2-1 in the winners bracket final. Miami pitcher Sam Sorce and Dan Smith held Texas to five hits as the Hurricanes improve to 51-18-1 and prepare to face Maine while Texas must play Wichita State or Maine for a rematch.
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