Playoff Preview: Sorrento Vaughn and Key Indians Sox Matchups
Sorrento posts 25 homers and 79 RBIs from the seventh and eighth spots while Vaughn fuels a strong bid for MVP despite a late-season slump. Baerga aims for offense with patience, Alicia shows steady bat and field work, and Vizquel and Valentin contrast in defense and hitting. Thome Naehring rivalry mixes power with Fenway numbers. Lofton eyes stolen-base crown, while Hosey Tinsley handle platoons. Ramirez struggles to end slump as O Leary and McGee factor in.
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Indians poised with Alomar batting ninth boost
Sandy Alomar batting ninth makes the Indians tougher and appears approved by Dennis Martinez. If Alomar’s knee falters, Tony Pena could be called on. Macfarlane provides pop and handles the Sox pitchers well.
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Designated Hitter Showdown Amid Injured Slumps
Eddie Murray and Jose Canseco each missed time with injuries and their clubs looked different without them. Both players have been top run producers for their teams, driving offensive outcomes when healthy.
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Indians and Red Sox Set for Openers With Rotation and Bench Notes
Indians plan Dennis Martinez Ore Hershiser and Charles Nagy for the first three games while Boston counters with Roger Clemens Eric Hanson and Tim Wakefield. Martinez and Hershiser are signed to pitch such games. Edge Indians by a hair as Jose Mesa shines and setup men ease his role. Both benches remain questionable with several platoon options and key injuries.
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Orel Hershiser
Ken Hi
Alan Embree
Indians Depend on Lofton and Belle in Boston Series
Indians open divisional series at Jacobs Field facing the Red Sox with Kenny Lofton and Albert Belle viewed as pivotal. Lofton led the league in stolen bases and aims to get on base, while Belle carries hot September power as Manny Ramirez seeks form. Cleveland manager Mike Hargrove and pitcher Dennis Martinez voice confidence as 20,000 fans show up for a workout.
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Belle Keeps Lead As Martinez Ties In AL Stats
Albert Belle holds the league lead in doubles and runs scored with 52 doubles and 121 runs. Edgar Martinez of Seattle ties him in both categories as Seattle beats the Angels to decide the AL West playoff spot. Martinez also matches Belle with 121 runs and 52 doubles, while Belle leads with 30 homers and shares the RBI lead at 126.
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Angels
Belle
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Mo Vaughn
Indians Poised To Conquer In Five Game Series
The Indians boast depth with seven regulars hitting over 300 and strong lineup versatility. They emphasize starting pitching and clutch late-game resilience, including a remarkable 13-0 record in extra innings and 27 wins in their final at bat.
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