Vaughn weighs future as Red Sox playoff run nears end
Boston notes Mo Vaughn faces free agency after 1998 season amid mixed reception at Fenway. Vaughn hints at market push for four to five year deals worth 10 to 12 million per season while focusing on winning. Also Eckersley undecided on retirement despite looming end of 24 year career with 1,071 appearances.
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Indians Rally Past Red Sox In Tumbling Yardage Speaks
In a see saw affair the Indians push ahead with Thome’s homer and Ramirez, Vizquel, Lofton and Justice delivering key hits. Boston answers with early runs but Cleveland plates final pair as OLeary and Valentin strand threats and Garciaparra homers in a losing effort.
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Thome Drives Indians Past Red Sox With Postseason Homer
Jim Thome overcame flu to hit a leadoff homer off Bret Saberhagen in the fifth, sparking Cleveland as Bartolo Colon prepared to start Game 4. Manager Mike Hargrove weighed lineup changes, including Richie Sexson possibly starting in DH, while Darryl Strawberry received support from Dwight Gooden amid his cancer battle.
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Lofton lifts Indians to 4-3 win over Red Sox in Boston
Kenny Lofton sparked Cleveland with a sixth inning homer off Bret Saberhagen lifting the Indians to a 4-3 win at Fenway Park. Lofton’s timely bat and speed sparked hope for a deep postseason run after returning to Cleveland, while Boston’s season hangs in balance ahead of Game 4.
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Martinez sits as Schourek to start Game 4 for Sox
Boston will start Pete Schourek in Game 4 of the Division Series against Cleveland, with Pedro Martinez not pitching unless the series goes to five games. Williams defended the decision, praising Schourek while Indians manager Hafgrove said to expect Schourek. Colon will oppose Schourek, aiming to rebound in his first postseason start.
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