Indians Ride Umpire Spat to 9-5 win over Red Sox in ALDS
After a controversial ejection of manager Mike Hargrove and starter Dwight Gooden, the Indians surged from a two-run deficit to beat Boston 9-5. The bench mood and crowd energy rose as Justice Lofton and Alomar helped rally the rally, tying the series 1-1 and boosting their ALDS chances.
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Indians avoid 2-0 ALDS deficit with 9-5 win in Game 2
Indians beat the Red Sox 9-5 to tie the AL Division Series and push the series to Boston for Game 3. Justice drove in four as Sexson filled in at first, while Nagy prepared to start Game 3 against Saberhagen.
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Benches clear after near-mib head pitch incident
In Cleveland, Mike Jackson's first pitch sailed near John Valentin's head in the ninth. Valentin and the Red Sox reacted with anger, exchanging words as Sandy Alomar blocked Valentin from reaching the mound. Both dugouts eventually cooled without major escalation.
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Burba Sparks Indians In Nerve Racking ALDS Win
Cleveland turned to Dave Burba after Dwight Gooden failed early and was ejected. Burba worked 5⅔ innings, allowed four hits, two walks and four strikeouts to lift the Indians to a 7-5 lead and eventual win over the Red Sox.
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Red Sox fall to Indians 9 5 in wild scoring game
Boston, led by Nomar Garciaparra and Darren Lewis, trailed as Cleveland built a late surge. Tim Wakefield struggled after early runs, while Manny Ramirez and Jim Thome drove key hits as the Indians pulled away 9 to 5.
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