McGwire packs them into Busch seats at Cardinals games
Mark McGwire’s pursuit of Roger Maris 61 homers drives high demand for nose-bleed left field and terrace seats at Busch Stadium. With Sosa close behind, fans pack left-field bleachers and lower sections as McGwire nears No 62. Attendance soars while teams prepare for his dominance on the road.
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Big Unit deal stirs Seattle after Randy Johnson trade talks
The Mariners trade saga on Randy Johnson to the Astros dominates coverage as executives, players, and fans react. Woodward recalls a Dodger offer blocked by ownership while quotes from Buhner and Rodriguez frame the upheaval, and Anaheim adds Juden from Milwaukee amid a busy trade window.
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Rock Cats sweep Aeros in doubleheader with late surge
New Britain Rock Cats rallied to an 8-7 win over Akron in the nightcap after taking the opener 3-1. Chad Allen had a two run triple and scored on an error in the seventh, while Mark Budzynski earned the win in relief. Akron’s Mark Budzynski chipped in with two doubles and three RBIs for the Aeros, and John Barnes drove in three for New Britain.
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Gooden Delivers Solid Homestart For Tribe Victory
In St. Petersburg, Doc Gooden pitched five hits and two walks over six strong innings as Cleveland snapped a five-game skid with a 6-5 win over Anaheim. Enrique Wilson and Jeff Manto provided the offense, with Manto homering after arriving from Buffalo.
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