Mets and Rangers Fire Managers After Poor Seasons
New York Mets owner Fred Wilpon dismissed Bobby Valentine after a last place finish and a 12 game losing streak while Texas Rangers president John Hart let Jerry Narron go as they ended 2002 in last place. The wave of firings followed several teams in a tumultuous offseason.
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Twins Rally Past A's in ALDS Opener
A.J. Pierzynski had four hits and Corey Koskie homered as the Minnesota Twins overcame early fielding blunders to beat the Oakland Athletics 7-5 in the AL division series opener. Torii Hunter sparked the comeback with a late homer as Minnesota, despite three first inning errors, tightened its defense and seized control for the victory in Oakland.
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Twins rebound to take ALDS Game 1 over A's 7 5 at Coliseum
Minnesota surged with offense across eight players and bullpen steadiness. Eddie Guardado earned the save after four scoreless innings as Brad Radke took a no-decision. Koskie drove in the go ahead runs in the sixth, while Eric Chavez drove in two for Oakland before a late rally fell short.
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Williams out for Cardinals in division series
Cardinals right hander Woody Williams is sidelined by a left side oblique strain and is not on the playoff roster against the Diamondbacks. Andy Benes will start Game 3, with Garrett Stephenson replacing Williams on the 25-man roster.
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Old friends clash in Braves Giants NL playoff opener
Giants star Barry Bonds and Braves teammate turned rival Gary Sheffield rekindle a long friendship as San Francisco meets Atlanta in a best of five NL playoff series opener at Turner Field. The matchup features Bonds aiming for greatness in the postseason against Sheffield, who seeks a World Series title.
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Yanks Rally Past Angels In Game 1 Thriller
Bernie Williams and Jason Giambi fueled an eighth inning comeback as the New York Yankees beat the Anaheim Angels 8-5 in Game 1. Giambi tied it with a two-out single and Williams followed with a three run homer. Rivera closed the win after Karsay worked the eighth.
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