Lofton Sparks Indians as World Series Rally Delivers Win
Kenny Lofton went 3 for 3 with three runs and six times on base to spark Cleveland in a 7-6 11th inning victory over Atlanta. Carlos Baerga Eddie Murray Omar Vizquel and Alvaro Espinoza added key hits as Lofton’s rapid baserunning and clutch defense fuelled the late rally and tied World Series records for consecutive times on base.
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Indians count on Hill as savior again
Cleveland pitcher Ken Hill will start Game 4 of the World Series as the Indians chase another comeback. Hill, who helped beat Seattle in the ALCS, seeks a repeat performance while Atlanta counters with Steve Avery and plans for Game 5 starters Orel Hershiser and Greg Maddux.
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Braves fall in 11th as Indians steal game in World Series
In a tight World Series affair in Cleveland, the Braves erased a late deficit but fell 7-6 in 11 innings after Eddie Murray drove in the decisive run. Fred McGriff and Ryan Klesko homered for Atlanta, yet Mark Wohlers and the bullpen failed to close. Chipper Jones and John Smoltz praised the effort as Atlanta dropped to 1-2 in the series.
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Postseason gives Avery second chance in World Series
Braves pitcher Steve Avery enters Game 4 against the Reds in Cleveland buoyed by a postseason turnaround. After a rough regular season, he’s 1-0 with a 1.35 ERA in three playoff appearances and aims to carry that momentum into the World Series at Jacobs Field.
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