Peralta rebounds with hot first half for Indians
Jhonny Peralta shows improvement in 2006 season with a .284 batting average 14 homers and 47 RBIs in 78 games. Cleveland manager Eric Wedge credits hard work better contact and adjusted routine to regain form and confidence. Westbrook struggles vs Tigers in nine starts since 2004 with an 8.87 ERA.
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Perez thrives as reliever amid Indians midseason surge
Cool hand Raffy Rafael Perez has shifted from minor league starter to late inning big reliever with a 1.90 ERA over 12 games. He entered Monday with a one-run lead and bases loaded, exiting with the advantage intact after delivering a low, precise pitch sequence. Also, Aaron Fultz on the DL due to a rib strain threw catch and is set for a bullpen, with Cleveland targeting activation after the All-Star break as Akros sends six to the Eastern League All-Star Game led by Cabrera and fellow prospects.
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Indians Rally Behind Francisco and Bullpen in Detroit
Francisco homered and delivered key hits against right handed pitching as Wedge rode Francisco’s success to face Durbin. Betancourt Mastny and Borowski shut down Detroit over four innings after Byrd exited. Mastny escaped a bases loaded jam in the 10th and Borowski earned his 25th save amid a five game span. Shoppach blocked a plate attempt to preserve a run, and longtime catcher Ivan Rodriguez reached 2,000 career games with a standing ovation at Comerica Park.
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Wimbledon Rain Delays Lead to Backlog and Suspended Matches
Attendance at Wimbledon reached 32,022 with rain causing six delays. Only seven singles matches completed. four matches suspended or postponed. In progress results include Ferrero over Tipsarevic and Davydenko over Monfils. Top courts feature Nadal, Roddick, Henin, and the Williams sisters in suspended contests.
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Rain delays crown Wimbledon as players seek shelter
Wimbledon faced a rain drenched day with Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova, and Rafael Nadal among those suspended as two late matches lingered toward a rescheduled clash. Officials warned of a growing backlog with 177 matches behind schedule and Centre Court covered by a roof plan for 2009.
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Alinghi wins America's Cup in photo finish over New Zealand
In a one second margin finale at Valencia the Swiss team Alinghi defeated Team New Zealand to clinch the best of nine series 5-2 and defend the title. Skipper Brad Butterworth steered the SUI-100 as confetti and champagne marked a historic victory amid cheers from Swiss and Kiwi supporters.
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