La Russa Uses Six Pitchers in All Star Win
Tony La Russa emptied the bullpen for seven innings as Bob Welch Dave Stieb Bret Saberhagen Bobby Thigpen Chuck Finley and Dennis Eckersley held the NL to two hits in a 2 0 All Star win. Julio Franco earned MVP with a two run double off Rob Dibble. The weather at Wrigley was rainy and windy as the AL extended its All Star dominance with a shutout since 1946.
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Franco drives in game winning two runs for MVP Ranger
Julio Franco, Texas Ranger, earned the All Star MVP after doubling home Sandy Alomar and Lance Parrish in the seventh inning off Rob Dibble. Rain delay paused play for over an hour before the at bat. Franco became the first Ranger to win the MVP and one of two second basemen to do so.
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McNamara backs Indians to compete in tough AL East stretch
Cleveland manager John McNamara says the Indians can contend in the second half of the AL East after a 14 game road trip to Seattle Oakland Chicago. He cites Swindell Farrell Nagy Candiotti Black Jones and rising offense as keys to overcoming a six game deficit.
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Catchers Spark All Star Game Spotlight
Julio Franco delivered the winning hit as Sandy Alomar Jr and Lance Parrish starred behind the plate. Alomar started the rally with a single to Shawon Dunston in the seventh, Parrish driving him home and the two catchers teaming on a two hitter. Parrish voiced pride in still playing.
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