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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 2001
Page
8
Cal Ripken Jr. is lauded for ending baseball's post strike slump with a record breaking 2632 game streak. The Orioles star sparked a renaissance after 1995 season opener and is retiring at season's end amid tributes from Bud Selig and peers.
Cal Ripken announced his retirement after the 21st Orioles season. The Yankees sold 19,600 tickets for his final scheduled game at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 30, and 19,600 were listed for the Sept. 23 home game in Baltimore. Pedro Martinez returns to the Red Sox rotation to face the Rays after shoulder tendinitis. Rick Ankiel begins a comeback in the Cardinals system. Rob Ryan trades noted between Diamondbacks and Athletics. Ted Williams leaves San Diego for Florida hospital for heart surgery recovery.
Ellis Burks slugged his 300th career homer in the sixth and added Nos. 301 and 302 in the Indians 10-9 12 inning defeat to Minnesota. Burks sparked a late rally, while Kenny Lofton provided a key pinch homer and the Indians left 13 runners on base.
Cleveland slugger Ellis Burks went 5-for-7 with three home runs and three RBIs in a 380 foot shot off Bob Wells in the seventh inning. The feat marks the first Indian with a three homer game since Manny Ramirez in 1999, though Cleveland lost the game. Burks urged focus on team success despite the historic performance.
Indians place catcher Eddie Taubensee on the 15 day injured list with a viral infection. Buffalo catcher Tim Laker is recalled to fill the roster spot and help throw out baserunners. Wil Cordero misses his seventh straight game with a finger wound and may miss more time.
Ellis Burks powered a career night with five hits and three homers driving in three as Minnesota defeated Cleveland 6 4. Lofton tied the game with a walk and two outs in the ninth after Wickman blew a save. Thome hit his 20th of the season to extend the Indians right as Colon struggled early.
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