Jeter magic helps Yankees top A's 1-0 in Oakland
Mussina pitched seven scoreless on four hits as the Yankees beat the Oakland Athletics 1-0 in the AL playoff opener. Jorge Posada hit the lone homer, Mariano Rivera secured the save, and Derek Jeter made a standout seventh inning relay to nail Jeremy Giambi at the plate.
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Indians Thump Mariners 17-2 To Lead AL Series
Cleveland overpower Seattle 17-2 in Game 3 as Omar Vizquel drives in six runs and Juan Gonzalez Kenny Lofton and Jim Thome homer. The Indians open an 8-1 lead by the third, before Bartolo Colon eyes a closeout in Game 4 at Jacobs Field.
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Cubs end season with 88 wins amid missed playoff bid
Baylor calls 2001 campaign a success despite failing to reach playoffs. Sammy Sosa powered the Cubs with 64 homers, 160 RBIs, 146 runs and a club record 103 extra-base hits while injuries to Mueller, Wood, Gordon and White slowed a strong first half as Chicago faded in the final seven weeks. The team must decide if Corey Patterson can handle center field daily and whether Todd Hundley can regain form.
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White Sox salvage season after disastrous injuries storm
Chicago endured a brutal start with Bill Simas sidelined and Frank Thomas tearing a triceps plus early injuries to Cal Eldred and Jim Parque. By May 24 they were 15 games under .500 yet finished 83-79 in third, rebuilding chemistry late as Wells, Clayton, and Alomar Jr. joined for a resilient rally.
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Smith leads Cardinals past Diamondbacks in tense Game 4
Smith, just 21, won his first postseason start amid rain delays, facing Arizona hitters as Vina and Edmonds delivered key hits for St. Louis. The Cardinals built a 4-1 lead, Hermanson closed, and Kline earned the save as Lopez struggled in relief for Arizona.
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