Mets Edge Braves With Piazza Home Opener Burst
Mike Piazza homered twice and drove in five runs as the Mets defeated the Atlanta Braves in their home opener.
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 2001
Page
17
Mike Piazza homered twice and drove in five runs as the Mets defeated the Atlanta Braves in their home opener.
In a Monday slate, the New York Mets edged the Atlanta team 4 2, while the Colorado game featured a 4 2 outcome. RY contributed key runs as the Mets and Braves secured victories. Colorado fell behind early and could not recover.
Cleveland's right hander Woodard left the mound after a line drive struck his arm. He was diagnosed with a swollen arm but X-rays were negative, kept in hospital overnight for observation, and may be out while the Indians rely on Westbrook and others. Frank Thomas drove in two with a homer as the White Sox beat Cleveland 9-2.
Casey, born in Pittsburgh, homered and drove in five as the Reds beat the Pirates 8-2 at PNC Park. He slept in his own bed and honored Willie Stargell with a postgame tribute, while teammates praised his return home.
The city mourns Willie Stargell a Pirates star and clubhouse leader who died at 61 after kidney problems and a stroke. A 12 foot Stargell statue was unveiled last weekend as fans recall his 1979 World Series title and seven over-the-wall homers at Forbes Field. Pirates owner Kevin McClatchy urged celebration of his life and two World Series rings.
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