Lofton extends streak in win over Cards
Kenny Lofton homered to push his hitting streak to 26 games as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 7-3. Randall Simon delivered a two run shot, Aramis Ramirez went 3-for-3 to extend his streak to 13, and Jeff Reboulet added a squeeze in a three run sixth.
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Astros Beat Cubs as Miller Nets Career Best Two Hitter
Wade Miller pitched a two hitter and earned a complete game as Houston defeated Chicago 9 to 1 in Sammy Sosa's return from the disabled list. Brad Ausmus topped the lineup with a three run double while Tino Martinez and Mike Matheny added RBI doubles and Stephenson contributed a run scoring single. Sosa went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts.
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David Cone retires ends Mets pitcher career at 40
David Cone announced his retirement after 15 seasons with New York and 40 years old, citing an arthritic left hip. John Franco, activated from the DL, debuted in relief for the Mets in a 5-2 loss to Atlanta. Cone finishes 194-126 with five World Series rings and a 2,668 strikeouts.
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Broussard's HR sends Indians past White Sox
The Indians beat the White Sox 7-3 as C.C. Sabathia earned the win in five innings after returning from an ankle sprain. Ben Broussard hit a two-run homer during a four-run fifth to seal the victory. Milton Bradley and Josh Bard added two RBIs each. Frank Thomas homered for Chicago.
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AL clubs survive late rallies as Rays, Mariners win
In Florida Damion Easley drove in three runs with three hits as Tampa Bay erased a deficit to beat Anaheim. Devon Brazelton earned his first major league win over six innings. Elsewhere Jason Giambi homered twice and Jose Contreras struck out two in seven for a Yankees win. Joel Pineiro tossed a four hitter with 12 strikeouts in a Mariners victory. Michael Tucker drove in five as the Royals beat Oakland, adding to a four game skid for the A’s.
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