Angels even series with 8-6 comeback win over Yankees
Angels rally to beat the Yankees 8-6 in Game 2 as Garret Anderson and Troy Glaus hit consecutive eighth inning home runs off Orlando Hernandez. The win, Anaheim's first postseason triumph since 1986, ties the AL division series at one game each and sets up a Friday game with Ramon Ortiz facing Mike Mussina.
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Oakland A's Roll Twins 9-1 in Game 2 of ALDS
Mark Mulder pitched six sturdy innings as the Oakland Athletics blasted 14 hits and Jake Justice delivered a bases loaded triple to pace a 9-1 rout of the Minnesota Twins in Game 2. Eric Chavez added a three run homer, while rookie Mark Ellis collected three hits to help Oakland even the series at one.
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Giants Dominate Braves In Game 1 Of NL Playoffs
Giants seize early lead with three runs in both the second and fourth innings as Russ Ortiz works seven strong innings and San Francisco wins 8 5. Javy Lopez and Gary Sheffield homer late for Atlanta but Robb Nen closes it with a game ending double play.
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Bonds Seeks World Series Ring as Giants Take Early Series Lead
Barry Bonds, favored for a fifth MVP, failed to homer in the eighth as Andruw Jones made a leaping catch at center field. Bonds emphasized winning the World Series over personal milestones while the Giants moved ahead 1-0 in the best-of-five over Atlanta.
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Redbirds start season with 12 2 win as Diamondbacks stumble
The Cardinals routed Arizona 12 2 in the opener as Diamondbacks pitchers struggled with wild throws and baserunning. Albert Pujols and Edgar Renteria drove in early runs while Tony Womack misplayed chances. Matt Williams and Junior Spivey attempted rallies, but misplays and a costly call kept Arizona down.
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Phillips seeks fit for Mets manager role after Valentine exit
New York Mets general manager Steve Phillips aims to build a productive relationship with the next manager, after Bobby Valentine was fired. Owner Fred Wilpon urged a proven winner, while Phillips noted the team remains attractive, with a $95 million payroll and room for improvement despite a last place finish.
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Royster Fired by Brewers After Front Office Shakeup
Milwaukee AP Jerry Royster was dismissed as Milwaukee Brewers manager after last week's management changes. Doug Melvin replaced Dean Taylor as general manager, with Wendy Selig Prieb stepping down as team president. Royster said he would have fired himself too if he were in Doug Melvin's position.
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Cabrera ties Japanese single-season home run mark
Alex Cabrera of the Seibu Lions belted his 55th homer to match Sadaharu Oh's 1964 record and Tuffy Rhodes's mark, as Seibu lost 4-1 to the Kintetsu Buffaloes in Tokyo. Cabrera, a former Arizona Diamondbacks slugger, has five games left this season after hitting five homers in 31 MLB games in 2000.
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