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| Colorado Rockies Team Report - June 15 |
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06/15/2003 |
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| === Colorado Rockies Team Report - June 15 === (MySportsbook) - The Colorado Rockies will try to avoid losing two straight to the beleaguered Detroit Tigers today in the finale on a three-game set at Comerica Park. The Rockies, who have lost three of their last four, will send Jason Jennings to the hill today. In his last outing on Tuesday, Jennings was spectacular against the Twins at the Metrodome. In that contest, the righthander allowed no runs, scattering three hits while striking out seven. The 24-year |
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| Detroit Tigers Team Report - June 14 |
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06/14/2003 |
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| === Detroit Tigers Team Report - June 14 === (MySportsbook) - The Detroit Tigers will try and stop an eight-game losing streak this evening when play the second-game of a three-game interleague set against the Colorado Rockies. On Friday, Nate Cornejo (3-4) was roughed up for six runs and 10 hits in five-plus innings of a 7-2 setback. He walked three batters and struck out one in taking the loss. Dmitri Young had three hits, including two doubles, for the Tigers, who have lost eight straight. Kevin Witt and |
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| A family man |
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06/14/2003 |
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| more important to be present with them." Williams, 37, was waived by Arizona Diamondbacks earlier this month when the team acquired third baseman Shea Hillenbrand from the Boston Red Sox. Although he received inquires from both the Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies, Williams decided that it was time to spend more time enjoying the better things in his life, his family. A four-time Gold Glover and the final original Diamondback from the 1998 season, Williams was batting just .245 this season with four homers an |
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| Minnesota Twins Team Report - June 13 |
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06/13/2003 |
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| rt - June 13 === (MySportsbook) - The Twins will shoot for their third consecutive victory tonight, when they open up a three-game interleague set versus the Arizona Diamondbacks at the Metrodome. Minnesota won the final two of its series with the Colorado Rockies, including a 15-3 win on Thursday. The Twins have opened up a five-game advantage in the AL Central over the second place Kansas City Royals. A.J. Pierzynski belted his second career grand slam and finished with a career-high seven RBI in the winnin |
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| Detroit Tigers Team Report - June 13 |
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06/13/2003 |
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| === Detroit Tigers Team Report - June 13 === (MySportsbook) - The Detroit Tigers will try and stop a seven-game losing streak this evening when they open a three-game interleague set against the Colorado Rockies. The Tigers come into Friday's series opener, though, reeling after getting swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers following Thursday's 3-2 loss. Bobby Higginson had two hits and an RBI, and Craig Monroe homered in a losing cause for Detroit, which fell to 2-7 against the Senior Circuit this year. Jeremy B |
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| Matt Williams announces his retirement |
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06/12/2003 |
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| s retirement on Thursday after a 17-year major league career, according to a published report. The Arizona Republic reported that Williams has decided to turn down other offers in order to spend more time with his children. Both the Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies came calling following his release, but he decided to dedicate more time to his family. "Baseball certainly is a big part of my life and has given me a lot. I think I gave back a lot with a lot of desire," he explained. "But my kids are ages 13, 12 |
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| "Even Steven" |
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06/12/2003 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Colorado Rockies are a team that emanates promise and frustration, domination and disappointment, and every time they seem to take a step forward, they follow with a step backwards. The squad seems to be stuck in a period of action where everything for them evens itself out. Consider that the Rockies are an "even" 33-33 on the season and while they have gone an impressive 25-10 from Coors Field, they have also gone a dismal 8-23 on the road. Never was this circular process of winning and |
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| Bernero suffers another tough loss |
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06/12/2003 |
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| /3 innings pitched, has allowed just 23 hits, while striking out 23 batters. WHO'S HOT Craig Monroe is 7-for-20 with a homer and three RBI over his last fie games. Ramon Santiago is 5-for-15 over hits last four games. WHO'S NOT Dmitri Young is just 4-for-21 with eight strikeouts over his last five games. Gene Kingsale has just one hit in his last 12 plate appearances. COMING UP After the Tigers conclude a three-game set with the Dodgers, they will host the Colorado Rockies for a three-game series this weekend. |
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| Minnesota Twins Team Report - June 12 |
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06/12/2003 |
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| === Minnesota Twins Team Report - June 12 === (MySportsbook) - The series will be up for grabs in the rubber game between the Colorado Rockies and the Minnesota Twins tonight at the Metrodome. Minnesota evened the set at a game apiece on Wednesday with a 7-4 victory. Cory Koskie went 4-for-4 with a run scored and a RBI, while Justin Morneau added three hits. Cristian Guzman and Jacque Jones tacked on two hits each in the victory. Twins starter Kyle Lohse picked up the victory after giving up just six hits an |
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| Minnesota Twins Team Report - June 11 |
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06/11/2003 |
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| at home for the year. Minnesota, which leads the AL Central by 3 1/2 games over second place Kansas City, owns the fourth-best home record in its own division. Minnesota had an offensive blackout on Tuesday at home, as it suffered a 5-0 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Minnesota was hapless at the plate in the opener, collecting just three hits while losing its second straight game after winning three in a row. Two hits came off the bat of designated hitter Justin Morneau, making his major league debut, and the o |
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