Indians Face Injury Woes as Playoff Hopes Meet Red Sox
Cleveland's Mike Hargrove battles health concerns ahead of the Division Series. Many regulars were kept out late, Travis Fryman and Jim Thome nursing injuries, and Steve Reed returning from blood clot surgery. Game 1 lineup includes Richie Sexson benched and Brian Giles starting in left, with Justice at DH. Dwight Gooden to start Game 2 against Boston, while Wright and Martinez open, Wakefield backs him up. Justice Fryman Lofton lead the team’s offense against the Red Sox, Vizquel eyes sharp comeback, and rosters remain unsettled until today’s announcement.
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Wright looks to repeat big game tone in Game 1
Cleveland righty Jaret Wright, wiser from a stellar playoff debut, faces Pedro Martinez in Game 1 at Jacobs Field. Wright, 22, aims to calm nerves and use big-game flair as the Indians seek a strong start against Boston, with manager Mike Hargrove calling him a warrior.
Rangers and Yankees vie in ALDS best-of-five matchup
Texas Rangers lead by Todd Stottlemyre Rick Helling and Aaron Sele square off against a lefty tandem of David Wells and Andy Pettitte as New York won the season series 8 3. The Rangers tied for a postseason spot behind Juan Gonzalez 101 RBIs at the All star break while the Yankees set an AL record with 114 wins and clinched a playoff berth in August.
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Nomar Garciaparra Leads Red Sox Offensive Poise
Nomar Garciaparra, after a stellar 1997 rookie season, hits .323 with 195 hits, 111 runs, 37 doubles, 8 triples, 35 homers and 122 RBIs. He shifts from leadoff to cleanup behind Vaughn and showcases aggressive play at shortstop. Tribe's Mike Jackson stresses preventing chances for Mo and Nomar, while Jaret Wright believes he matches up well against any opponent. The Sox, predicted low, posted a strong season and closer Tom Gordon saved 46 games, aiming to end Boston's postseason drought.
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Indians Clash With Pedro Martinez In Series Preview
Indians GM John Hart says the club can turn it on in the playoffs after a late-season stumble. Sandy Alomar notes Boston ace Pedro Martinez is tough but not invincible, as Jaret Wright looks to start Game 1. Martinez backing by Jimy Williams and Pedro aims to control a potent Tribe lineup.
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Cubs clinch postseason as Carter pop ends trip to World Series
Cubs celebrate clinching a post season berth for the first time since 1989 after Rod Beck gets Joe Carter to pop out to end the game. Fans cheer as Mark Grace and guests like Michael Jordan share in the moment. Trachsel pitched well amid a bases loaded scare and Bonds offered praise. The team heads to Atlanta as part of a storied season.
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