Indians lose no hitter bid as Johnson flawless seven
Seattle lefty Randy Johnson carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning against Cleveland, then Manny Ramirez doubled to end it. Eddie Murray set a first-base record with his 269th game, Clinton pitched ceremonially, and the Indians rallied in the 10th to tie before falling short.
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Mariners Open With Home Run Feat in Jacobs Field Debut
Anthony drove in Seattle’s first two runs with a sequence of firsts at Jacobs Field including a bunt sacrifice RBI and a home run in Anthony’s American League debut. Griffey praised the left hander as a tough matchup while Martinez faced him for the Indians. The game highlighted Jacobs Field’s uneven walls and new park quirks as Seattle fell to Cleveland in a tight opener.
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Indians Rally Past Mariners In Opening Day Classic
Randy Johnson held Cleveland hitless for seven innings before Manny Ramirez misplayed a baserunning chance. Omar Vizquel drove in the tying run with a fielder’s choice in the 10th as Seattle nabbed a lead on Keith Mitchell’s RBI single. Eric Plunk earned the win while Dennis Martinez struggled through two innings of work.
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Jacobs Field Opens With Quirky Charm and Cleveland Weather
Derry Rombach, sports editor, compares Jacobs Field to classic parks like Sportsman Park, Crosley Field, and Wrigley Field noting its deliberate oddities. Opening Day brought 48 degree sun turning chilly to the 40s with a 30s forecast for night games, as the new ballpark earns high marks for character and sport facility status in Cleveland.
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