Rising Chiefs thrive as win streak grows
Syracuse Chiefs stay loose and win tight games as Les Lancaster and bullpen keep busy while Travis Baptist dominates Charlotte Knights. Managers and players savor the mood, eyeing a playoff push with key hits from Omar Ramirez Marty Pevey and Howard Battle fueling a 5-2 victory.
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Baptist Dominates Knights In Syracuse Sweep Over Charlotte
Travis Baptist worked 74 innings with a shutout edge as Syracuse topped Charlotte 5-2. Baptist mixed fastball changeup and curve, Delgado praised his command, while Green drove in two early runs and Battles added a 14th homer. Roberson, St Claire closed out the win as Syracuse pulled within a half game of Ottawa.
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Chiefs Rally Endgame Runs Highlight Sunday Baseball
Leather flashers and Chiefs feature key defensive plays by Giannelli and Lewis as Delgado scores on a daring steal sequence. Gonzalez and Battle contribute steals in early innings while Delgado seizes a scoring chance on a grounder as McCarthy misreads. Chiefs host Rochester and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in upcoming games with Robinson debuting as starter Wednesday.
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Baseball's answer to no baseball by David Hinckley
New York Daily News reviews the summer’s baseball scene and notes the loss of August calm with 28 empty Diamonds. It praises players Frank Thomas Matt Williams Ken Griffey Jr and Jimmy Key and suggests interim measures including music film and books to cushion the blow.
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Moon and Everett Impress in NFL Exhibition Weekend
Warren Moon and Jim Everett drew praise as veterans showing fit with new teams. Moon led the Vikings to a 21-17 win over the Saints, while Everett produced 182 yards and two touchdowns in New Orleans’ loss. Other results highlight rookie highlights and signings including Deion Sanders rumor mill and Marino’s comeback.
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Dallas Cowboys Oilers clash in Aztec Stadium Mexico
In Mexico City Aztec Stadium hosts an NFL American Bowl game between the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Oilers amid a record crowd expectation. Commissioner Tagliabue cites potential expansion as interest surges. the venue is converted for football with team logos while fencing remains to control fans.
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