Baseball factory tour stirs debate over juiced balls
In Costa Rica the Rawlings plant runs 24 hour shifts turning pills into pro baseballs. Geovani Hernandez and 500 sewers stitch centers and covers by hand, producing about 36,000 balls daily for Major League Baseball while executives inspect quality. Officials deny machine-made juicing claims and stress consistent construction.
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Higginson, Palmer lead Tigers in fifth inning explosion
Detroit overpowered the Indians 9-2 as eight straight Tigers reached base in the fifth. Bobby Higginson drove in four with a homer and a third inning double, Dean Palmer followed with a homer, and Willie Blair earned the win in relief. Indians bats posted two runs before fading as Colon struggled.
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Drew surprised by Tribe call up from Akron
Tim Drew learned mid trip from Norwich to Detroit that he was promoted from Akron to pitch for the Cleveland Indians against the Tigers. The 21 year old right hander, the Indians top pick in 1997, had gone 3-2 with a 2.42 ERA in nine starts for Akron this season. His brother J D Drew, with the St Louis Cardinals, was told first and offered encouragement.
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Indians Notes Drew Up As Starter Waits On Call
Indians recall Drew from Buffalo to fill long relief role with manager Charlie Manuel saying the move is a chance to see him in a big league start. Drew calls it a win either way, while Paul Shuey may land on the disabled list with a hip issue and Jaret Wright eyes activation Friday.
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