Slammers Rally Past Crushers In Stormy Series Finale
Lake Erie Crushers fall 5-4 to Joliet Slammers after a 1 hour 10 minute delay at All Pro Freight Stadium. rookies Kyle Shaffer and Kyle Roe homered to tie the game before Joliet reclaimed the lead in the ninth. Next up: Lake Erie vs Normal on Tuesday at Avon.
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Wheldon wins chaotic Indy 500 as Hildebrand crashes
Dan Wheldon seizes victory at Indianapolis after JR Hildebrand crashes in the final turn of the 100th running. Hildebrand led by nearly four seconds before losing control and hitting the wall, letting Wheldon pass for the win. Hildebrand, 23, blamed a misjudged approach to the last corner.
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The Dan Wheldon File
The Dan Wheldon profile lists age 32 from Emberton England now living in St. Petersburg Kansas Career wins 16 season wins 1 Indy 500 wins 2 in 2011 and 2005 seconds 2 in 2010 and 2009 series titles 1 in 2005 and seven top tens.
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Indians End Memorial Day Trip With 7-0 Loss At Rays
Cleveland, facing Jeremy Hellickson and the Rays, were blanked as Justin Masterson allowed eight hits and five walks. Hellickson dominated seven innings, while David Price pitched seven scoreless frames to finish the series. The Indians have dropped 10 of 12 in Tampa Bay, and Manny Acta called the trip frustrating.
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Oliver shines in Tigers return to majors in loss
Detroit pitcher Andy Oliver, a Vermilion High alum, gave six innings and three runs in his first start back in the majors as the Tigers fell 4-3 to Boston in Game 1 of a doubleheader. He battled early, giving up a double a walk a hit batter and four stolen bases before yielding a sac fly by Adrian Gonzalez for the only run the Red Sox needed in the first. Martinez failed to throw on the steals as Dustin Pedroia and Youkilis pulled off a double steal.
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Earnhardt Runs Dry At Coca-Cola 600 Long Race
Dale Earnhardt Jr. led late in NASCARs Coca Cola 600 at Charlotte but ran out of gas a half lap from victory. Kevin Harvick passed him after the final turn to win. Crew chief Steve Letarte had urged Earnhardt to push for the win.
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