Strawberry Returns to Majors With Yankees in Detroit
Darryl Strawberry was promoted from the minors and started as designated hitter against Detroit, going 1-for-4 in a 4-1 Yankees win. The return comes despite a history of cocaine abuse tax evasion and house arrest. Luis Polonia was designated for assignment to clear roster space.
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Bullinger and Servais lift Cubs past Cardinals 1 0
Chicago Cubs win 1-0 as Jim Bullinger pitches seven innings of scoreless ball and Scott Servais homers in the eighth to break the tie. Randy Myers nails down the save, while the Cardinals’ Mark Petkovsek allows three hits in seven frames.
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Strawberry Stars In Yankees 7 1 Victory Over Tigers
Darryl Strawberry went 3 for 5 with 2 RBIs as Sterling Hitchcock pitched a five-hitter to lift the New York Yankees past the Detroit Tigers 7-1. Strawberry, in his second game for NY, added an RBI triple, a single, and a run-scoring hit to boost his batting to .444 since a Columbus call-up.
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Griffey May Spend Time in Wilmington For Rehab
Seattle Mariners centerfielder Ken Griffey Jr. cleared for full workouts after a left wrist fracture and likely to rehab in Wilmington next weekend. Team physician says the wrist looks excellent and he will bat on Monday then train three days before continuing rehab and moving from Wilmington to Tacoma AAA before possible Seattle return by August 20. Griffey's brother Craig plays for Wilmington.
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Ripken Chases Gehrig Record With Full-Force Play
Cal Ripken Jr. nears Lou Gehrig's consecutive games mark as he continues playing through pain and avoiding injuries. He aims to reach 2,101 games this Sunday, 30 shy of the record, insisting on full effort and earning praise from Kirby Puckett. Orioles manager Phil Regan notes his love of the game drives longevity.
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