Eckersley seals 32nd save in 12-10 Oakland win
Dennis Eckersley pitched two perfect innings Tuesday night collecting his 32nd save in 32 chances. He threw 27 pitches, 23 strikes, as Oakland defeated Minnesota 12-10 for the victory.
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Athletics Rally Past Twins in Wild 12-10 Win
Oakland improves to within one game of Minnesota in the AL West with a 12-10 victory over the Twins. Mark McGwire slugged two homers and drove in five as Eric Fox added three hits and Terry Steinbach collected four singles. Eckersley earned his 32nd save as Oakland won a fifth straight game in a 31-hit, 11-walk contest.
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Yankees poised to re Sign Buck Showalter as manager
New York shows commitment to Buck Showalter with a three year deal likely, ending talk of a move to NL expansion clubs. Showalter and Joe Molloy avoided salary specifics but stressed long term intent, while Steinbrenner’s return looms shaping the negotiation.
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Oakland at Minnesota finale pits Stewart versus Krueger
Baseball today features Oakland and Minnesota at 8 05 p m with Dave Stewart 7 5 pitching for Oakland against Bill Krueger 9 2 in the series finale between AL West leaders. White Sox ace Jack McDowell 14 5 ties a long standing mark as the first pitcher since Wilbur Wood 1971 75 to win at least 74 games in three straight seasons. Matt Nokes exits after being hit in the helmet by a line drive from Baltimore's Ben McDonald Tuesday night.
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