Padres Rally to 2-0 NLCS Lead at Home Bounceback
San Diego holds a 2-0 series edge over Atlanta heading into Games 3 and 4 at Qualcomm Stadium with 60,000 fans expected. Tony Gwynn cautions that Atlanta remains dangerous after a strong regular season and Hall of Fame pitching, while noting only two teams in league history have overcome a 2-0 deficit to win the NLCS.
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Braves face Padres as NLCS shifts to San Diego
After Kevin Brown's 3 hit complete game in a 3-0 win, Atlanta trails 0-1 in the NLCS. Maddux to start for Braves in game two against Sterling Hitchcock as the Padres aim to extend series dominance. Gwynn contends with Maddux, while San Diego fans hope for continued clutch baserunning and pitching.
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Indians rally behind Colon power in ALCS win over Yankees
Jim Thome hit two homers and Manny Ramirez and Mark Whiten also connected as Cleveland built a 5-1 lead after Pettitte faltered. Bartolo Colon earned the win with a dominant playoff performance, his first postseason victory, while Ramirez extended his homer streak and Thome snapped his postseason slump.
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Cleveland’s Bold Comeback From Defensiveness to Rivalry
The piece argues Cleveland’s attitude shifts from defensive to bold as the city and its teams rise. It notes a string of public scorn from New York and others, then highlights Cleveland’s recent triumphs like Louis Rukeyser’s show in downtown and a dramatic playoff run, portraying renewed confidence despite past snubs.
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Indians and Yankees playoff tension echoed in Doug Clarke column
Doug Clarke notes Cleveland pride and pitching depth as the Indians and Yankees vie in a tense playoff run. He argues the Yankees rely on top talent while Cleveland leverages strong pitching from Nagy and others, with focus on Knoblauch’s struggles and Mets memories.
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