New York Mets surge past Cardinals 10-6 in NLCS Game 4
Mets erupt for four straight doubles off Darryl Kile and ride a scoring burst to a 10-6 victory at Shea, taking a 3-1 lead in the NL Championship Series. Piazza homered, Perez fueled the offense with a leadoff double and key baserunning, while the bullpen preserved the win.
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Perez Piazza power Mets pound Cardinals in NLCS Game Four
Mets surge to a 10-6 win to take a 3-1 lead in the NLCS as Timo Perez and Mike Piazza spark three rallies. Perez and Piazza reach base four times each, with Piazza homering and both driving in runs. Alfonzo extends his postseason hitting streak to 10 games with a first inning double.
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Mariners top Yankees as Garcia again defeats defending champs
Freddy Garcia beat the two time defending World Series champions for the second time in six days, allowing seven hits in five innings. Luis Soto's two-run double gave Seattle a 2-1 edge before the Mariners exploded for five runs in the fifth. ARod's hit followed a late Yankee rally, but New York went 2 for 15 with runners on second or third.
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In a tense ALCS Game 5 thriller Seattle pitcher Nelson saw two homers early and two more in six pitches as the Mariners offense heated. Olerud and Rodriguez powered Seattle with timely hits while New York’s Jeter Posada and Knoblauch made late threats vanish on slick plays.
Indiana tops Kings 92 83 in exhibition showdown
Indiana Pacers beat Sacramento Kings 92 83 as Austin Croshere led with 17 points including 10 in the first quarter. Sam Perkins added 9 early points, while Chris Webber sat with an Achilles injury and the Kings shot poorly in the opening half.
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Mourning to address kidney ailment at news conference
Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning, 30, will publicly discuss his kidney ailment for the first time at a news conference today at American Airlines Arena. He has not played or practiced since Oct. 3 and his foster mother says he has a rare kidney condition that may require a transplant.
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McLemore bunt sparks Mariners comeback in ALCS Game 5
Mark McLemore's 40-foot bunt sparked a five-run fifth, tying the series at 3-2 as Seattle surged past New York 6-2. Edgar Martinez and John Olerud hit homers, turning the tide after a 5-0 loss. The Mariners, trailing 3-2 in the series, forced a decisive Game 6 in New York.
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