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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1998
Page
6
Seattle ace Randy Johnson receives a three game ban effective Friday for throwing at Kenny Lofton on April 13 at Jacobs Field. Lofton and Sandy Alomar were fined, while no suspensions for them. Indians GM John Hart supported the decision.
Seattle AP Randy Johnson will not appeal a three game suspension for throwing near Kenny Lofton. He vows to pitch Lofton harder and without easing up. Mariners officials question why only Johnson was suspended as AL cites warning by umpires. Johnson says he did not intend to hit Lofton and would have hit others in head if aiming. Next Indians-Mariners series in Seattle late July and Cleveland in August.
Chad Ogea, back from knee surgery and the DL, pitched four strong innings before a fifth inning gripe as Cleveland beat the White Sox 14 6. He allowed two runs on six hits and three walks in 4 2 3 innings while showing potential to contribute to the Indians rotation.
Kenny Lofton returned from a minor posterior tibial tendon strain and played well for Cleveland. He went 1-for-3 with two walks and two runs, raising his batting average to .304. Teammate Jim Thome recalled the scary moment, while Eric Wedge praised Lofton as a legitimate leadoff threat who can distort a defense.
Cleveland hosts Indiana in a best of seven starting with Zydrunas Ilgauskas making an NBA playoff debut. The 7-3 center, a top 20 pick, faces Rik Smits as Indiana relies on Antonio Davis. Coach Fratello says Ilgauskas has a bright future while Bird notes Smits’ health and skill. Reggie Miller praises Cavs rookie Brevin Knight as Cleveland eyes offensive consistency over 48 minutes.
The Indians built an early lead leveling the White Sox with a five run burst in the first two frames. David Justice hit a three run homer his fourth of the year while Jim Thome added RBI doubles and Travis Fryman plated two. Jose Mesa earned the win despite two costly sixth inning errors that allowed four unearned runs. Omar Vizquel needed stitches after a fouled ball but played on as Cleveland cruised to victory.
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