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The Seattle Mariners remained tied for the top spot in the American League's wild-card chase with a 9-6 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. The win came despite a faltering performance by Andy Benes, who was replaced by rookie pitcher Rafael Carmona in the fifth inning. Carmona pitched 3
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As the league continued its momentum, several teams showcased outstanding pitching performances and dramatic comebacks on the field. Paul Wagner led the National League with his remarkable no-hit bid, while the Houston Astros ended their 11-game losing streak with a thrilling win over the Atlanta Braves. The Seattle Mariners also
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The Houston Astros were on the brink of disaster Tuesday night, facing a 6-0 deficit in the fourth inning and a two-run deficit in the ninth. However, they battled back to tie the game and eventually won 11-9 in 13 innings, ending their franchise-record 11-game losing streak. Tony Eusebio'
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The Milwaukee Brewers capitalized on 13 walks from Toronto pitcher Juan Guzman, combining them with 11 hits to secure a 12-7 victory over the Blue Jays. This marks the sixth consecutive loss for the Blue Jays, who saw their pitcher Guzman experience arm problems during the game. Guzman, who has
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The New York Mets broke their four-game losing streak by defeating the Florida Marlins 7-3 at Shea Stadium, marking their first win in 15 games since trading Bobby Bonilla and Bret Saberhagen. The team played a solid, all-around game, with Jeff Kent hitting a three-run home run in the sixth
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As the Chicago Cubs continue their winning streak, their chances of securing a wild-card playoff berth have never been more feasible. With Jaime Navarro leading the charge on the mound, the Cubs have now won four consecutive games, closing the gap with the second-place Houston Astros in the Central Division
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The Major League Baseball season is in full swing, but it's not just the players who are making headlines. This weekend saw several significant transactions and roster moves across various leagues and levels. The Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, Kansas City Royals, and Toronto Blue Jays made notable
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Japanese baseball fans and enthusiasts gathered in large numbers across the country to watch Hideo Nomo pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the All-Star Game. Despite the early 9:30 A.M. start time, many people took time off work to watch the game on big screens set up
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The Colorado Rockies are on a roll, posting their fifth consecutive victory, 4-1 over the Montreal Expos, behind a strong performance by starter Marvin Freeman. Freeman, who hadn't won in his previous five starts, pitched seven shutout innings, striking out four and walking none, as the Rockies cracked
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The largest crowd of the season, 61,292, witnessed a dominating performance by the California Angels as they shut out the Toronto Blue Jays 14-0. J.T. Snow drove in four runs, while Damion Easley and Gary DiSarcina each contributed three RBIs. The Angels' 15 hits led to Toronto&
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Bill Pulsipher's impressive 8+ innings of pitching was not enough to secure a win for the Mets, as they lost 4-2 to the Chicago Cubs. Pulsipher allowed 7 hits and all 4 runs, but maintained an impressive strikeout rate, fanning 9 batters. Despite his strong performance, Pulsipher was
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As the arbitration hearing approaches, Expos left-hander Jeff Fassero is preparing for what he expects to be an unpleasant experience. A last-minute settlement is unlikely, and Fassero is seeking a substantial increase in salary, from his current $315,000 to $2.45 million. His teammate, reliever Mel Rojas, is also
