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As the nation's eyes are glued to the television sets, watching the latest installment of Desperate Housewives, the World Series quietly continues, with only 11% of the nation tuning in. Behind the scenes, the drama is intense, with the Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox engaging in a
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The Houston Astros edged the Atlanta Braves 10-5 in Game 1 of their best-of-five division series, with Andy Pettitte pitching seven strong innings and Morgan Ensberg delivering a five-RBI effort. The Astros' sacrifice bunting strategy, which included four division series-record bunts, played a key role in their victory. The
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The St. Louis Cardinals took Game 1 of the National League Division Series (NLDS) from the San Diego Padres with a score of 8-5, behind a strong performance from Chris Carpenter and a record-tying six-RBI game from Reggie Sanders. Carpenter pitched six scoreless innings, holding the Padres to just three
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As the nation watched, Mark McGwire homered twice in a 7-6 loss to the Expos, distancing himself from Chicago Cubs' Sammy Sosa in the home-run chase. With just one day remaining in the regular season, McGwire now leads the race for home-run immortality with 68 home runs, while Sosa
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A day of celebration dedicated to Sammy Sosa's home run chase quickly turned sour as the Cubs lost to the Cincinnati Reds, dealing a blow to their wild-card playoff hopes. With Sosa failing for the fourth straight game to hit a home run, the team fell a game
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The Atlanta Braves defeated the Cleveland Indians 5-2 in Game 4 of the World Series, taking a 3-1 series lead. David Justice's single in the seventh inning sparked a three-run comeback for the Braves, capping a 0-for-17 slump by Braves left-handed batters against Cleveland's left-handed relief
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In a dominant performance, Atlanta Braves pitcher Greg Maddux threw a complete game, striking out four and walking none, as the Braves edged the Cleveland Indians 3-2 in game one of the American baseball World Series. Braves slugger Fred McGriff homered and scored twice, including the go-ahead run in the
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The Cleveland Indians' World Series contest against the Atlanta team has raised concerns about the team's pitching lineup, particularly with the absence of the designated hitter rule in National League cities. Orel Hershiser, Game 1 starter, is a career .214 hitter with 46 r.b.i. in
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The Atlanta Braves, propelled by arguably the most talented pitching corps in post-season history, clinched their third pennant in five years with a four-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. The Braves' masterful pitching performance, led by ace Greg Maddux, has set the stage for a potential World Series championship,
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As the Atlanta Braves begin their preparation for the World Series, which starts on Saturday night, they are feeling confident about their chances. The team, led by owner Ted Turner, has been praised for their good pitching, defense, and clutch hitting, which contributed to their four-game sweep of the Cincinnati
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The National League Championship Series has reached its second game, with the Cincinnati Reds facing the Atlanta Braves. The Reds have identified key areas for improvement, while the Braves are looking to build on their momentum from game one. Reggie Sanders' struggles with hitting, the effectiveness of left-handed pitching,
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As the 1997 sports season approaches, various teams across the United States and Canada are announcing roster moves and signings. This includes the baseball league, where teams have extended contracts and retained coaches. In the basketball National Basketball Association, teams have signed players to multi-year contracts, and in football, teams
