Mariners face Indians as Belcher likely opens vs Cleveland
Seattle manager Lou Piniella faces a pitching puzzle for the ALCS opener with Tim Belcher possibly starting Game 1 against the Indians after a 2 0 victory over the Yankees. Randy Johnson, Andy Benes, and Chris Bosio are considered for later games as Seattle battles fatigue and aims to repeat playoff magic.
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Gant Eyes Payback As Reds Face Braves In NLCS
Reds outfielder Ron Gant, a former Brave, says beating Atlanta in the best-of-seven NL championship series would be a dream revenge. He recalls his release and notes his strong playoff history against the Braves, including memorable late-inning homers.
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Braves Edge Rockies in NLDS Behind Grissom Jones and McGriff
Marquis Grissom Chipper Jones and Fred McGriff powered Atlanta past Colorado as starters Maddux and Smoltz struggled. Maddux went 0 strikeouts in Game 1, while Glavine prepares to face Cincinnati. Reds wish for rest as Braves chase NL title amid injuries to Justice and Blauser.
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Baseball Playoff Schedule and Results Summary
Major League Baseball Division Series results show New York and Seattle advancing in the AL with Cleveland sweeping Boston 3-0 and Seattle eliminating New York 3-2 in a series that stretched to 11 innings. In the NL Cincinnati swept the Dodgers 3-0 while Atlanta defeated Colorado to reach the NLCS. League Championship Series dates list games between Cleveland and Seattle and Atlanta and Cincinnati with multiple 8:07 p.m. start times and potential if necessary games.
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