Mariners fall as Edgar Martinez foul hangs on wind
The Mariners lose 3-2 to the Indians in the ALCS with Edgar Martinez lining out on a wind driven foul down the right field line. Thome’s 440 foot homer gives Cleveland a 2-2 lead as Seattle fights to extend the series with Randy Johnson set to start.
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Kirby cleans up on short notice
Cleveland outfielder Wayne Kirby fills in for the injured Albert Belle. He started Saturday, delivering defense and a sacrifice bunt, then remained ready Sunday as Belle returned. Kirby, a veteran, provides speed and smart play while aiding teammates in the clutch.
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Mariners shortstop Fermin cherishes former Indians amid ALCS
Cleveland native Felix Fermin, now with Seattle, says the Indians feel like family after a decade in Cleveland. He reflects on the Vizquel trade, his mixed season, and admiration for the Indians' revived 100 win pace as Seattle eyes a World Series run.
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Rudy Dicks Named Executive Sports Editor at The Chronicle
Rudy Dicks has been appointed executive sports editor at The Chronicle, signaling leadership of the paper’s sports section. He succeeds a long-time editor and will oversee coverage of local teams, leagues, and athletic events.
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Windy Cleveland game slows Mariners in ALCS loss
In Cleveland's Jacobs Field the Indians beat Seattle 3-2 in five games of the AL Championship as cold wind gusts up to 33 mph hindered both teams. Mariners errors and defensive miscues helped the Indians edge ahead while players noted the brutal conditions affected focus and fielding for both sides.
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Indians Fall Short In Game Three As Beltran Drops Fly Ball
In a tense Game Three, Assenmacher stays in as Seattle ties the series. Griffey plates a run on a third inning double, Beltran misplays a fly ball to allow a run, and Thome belts his third postseason homer as Hershiser dominates with eight innings, eight strikeouts. Eddie Murray adds a sixth inning double for Cleveland.
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Seattle Fans Discover Baseball Just In Time
Seattle embraces a baseball surge as the Mariners draw 50 000 plus in seven straight Kingdome crowds and fans rally after years of apathy. Owners seek a $320 million retractable roof stadium, but Washington residents oppose a state funded park and King County voters rejected a local sales tax.
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