Heat clinch series with 85 77 win over Hornets
The Miami Heat beat the New Orleans Hornets 85 77 to win the best of seven playoff series in seven games. Baron Davis was limited by injury as Miami extended its home winning streak to 16 and advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals to face the Indiana Pacers.
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Martinez showing muscle in first full big league year
Indians catcher Victor Martinez slugs his fifth homer as he settles into a rhythm at the plate. He emphasizes hard work to improve while noting defensive lapses and a focus on swing consistency amid lineup changes.
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Davis stars as Tribe rally sinks Red Sox 9 8 in late burst
Cleveland built a five run fourth inning off Derek Lowe highlighted by Omar Vizquel and Victor Martinez hits. Manny Ramirez belted a 459 foot homer, Damon added later, and Kaz Tadano struggled in the ninth before Betancourt closed out the Indians win.
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Indians extend winning streak with another good pitch
Betancourt described a ball that rose instead of breaking and framed it as a solid pitch. The Indians secured another win, extending their ongoing streak.
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Flyers advance in overtime as Roenick lifts Flyers past Leafs
Jeremy Roenick scored 7:39 into OT for a 3-2 win at Toronto, sending Philadelphia to the Eastern Conference finals. Roenick added his 50th playoff goal, Radovan Somik and Robert Esche anchored the victory as the Flyers eliminated the Maple Leafs in six games.
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