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| Boston Red Sox Team Report - May 21 |
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05/21/2003 |
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| === Boston Red Sox Team Report - May 21 === (MySportsbook) - David Ortiz keyed a five-run seventh inning with a two-run double, as the Boston Red Sox rallied for a 10-7 victory over the New York Yankees in the second of a three-game series at Fenway Park. Nomar Garciaparra also drove in two runs for the Red Sox, who bounced back from a 7-3 loss in Monday's series-opener to again pull into a tie for first place with New York in the AL East. The Red Sox were scheduled to send Pedro Martinez to the mound on Tue |
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| Yankees recall Contreras |
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05/20/2003 |
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| Boston, MA (MySportsbook) - The New York Yankees have recalled pitcher Jose Contreras from Triple-A Columbus. The Cuban righthander was sent down to work on mechanics and confidence after struggling early in the season with the Yankees. He pitched Tuesday in the second of a three-game series against the Red Sox and showed signs of improvement before struggling again and taking the loss in a 10-7 Boston victory. Contreras took over for Yankee starter Jeff Weaver in the sixth inning and escaped a two-on, none- |
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| Pedro day-to-day with strained lat muscle |
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05/20/2003 |
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| === Pedro day-to-day with strained lat muscle === Boston, MA (MySportsbook) - Boston Red Sox ace righthander Pedro Martinez missed his scheduled start on Tuesday against the New York Yankees because of a strained right lat muscle. An MRI exam on Tuesday revealed only a minor strain and he is listed as day- to-day. "Everything looks stable," said Red Sox spokesman Kevin Shea in a statement. "[Doctors] are prescribing rest. They'll see how he responds the next few days." Martinez, who is 4-2 with a 2.83 earned |
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| Yankees' Karsay has season-ending surgery |
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05/20/2003 |
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| === Yankees' Karsay has season-ending surgery === Boston, MA (MySportsbook) - New York Yankees reliever Steve Karsay underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder Tuesday and will miss the remainder of the season. Dr. James Andrews performed the operation in Birmingham, Alabama to repair a partial tear of the rotator cuff. The Yankees said Karsay should be ready to return for spring training in 2004. Karsay started this season on the disabled list after experiencing soreness in his right pitching shou |
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| Red Sox scratch Martinez from Tuesday's start |
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05/20/2003 |
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| Boston, MA (MySportsbook) - The Boston Red Sox scratched ace righthander Pedro Martinez from Tuesday night's start against the New York Yankees because of a suspected strained right latissimus muscle. Martinez, who is 4-2 on the year with a 2.83 ERA on the year, is expected to have an MRI in the next day or two to determine the severity of the injury. He felt the pain near his right shoulder blade Monday while tossing the ball in the outfield before the start of the three-game set against the Yankees at Fenw |
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| Yanks' Karsay likely out for season |
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05/19/2003 |
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| Boston, MA (MySportsbook) - New York Yankees reliever Steve Karsay will likely miss the remainder of the season after he undergoes arthroscopic surgery on his injured right shoulder on Tuesday. Karsay started the season on the disabled list after experiencing soreness in his right pitching shoulder during spring training. After several successful rehab stints, he was advised to shut it down. He visited Dr. James Andrews on Monday in Birmingham, Alabama, and has been advised to undergo the surgery. The righth |
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| Yankees end skid with victory over Boston |
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05/19/2003 |
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| Boston, MA (MySportsbook) - Raul Mondesi capped off a five-run first inning with a bases-clearing triple that propelled the New York Yankees to a 7-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox in the first of a three-game series at Fenway Park. David Wells threw 6 2/3 solid innings for the Yankees, who moved one game ahead of Boston for the American League East lead. Wells (6-1), who turns 40 on Tuesday, gave up nine hits and just one run while walking only one for the early birthday present, a win. Jason Giambi, who h |
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| Texas Rangers Team Report - May 19 |
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05/19/2003 |
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| (MySportsbook) - John Thomson tossed a three-hitter and Juan Gonzalez homered as the Texas Rangers downed the New York Yankees, 5-1, at Yankee Stadium. Thomson (3-4) allowed just one run with nine strikeouts and five walks for Texas, which completed a three-game sweep at Yankee Stadium for the first time. Rafael Palmeiro registered two hits, two runs scored and an RBI, while Alex Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a run in the victory. Joaquin Benoit takes the hill for the Rangers on Tuesday, when they open up a th |
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| Boston Red Sox Team Report - May 19 |
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05/19/2003 |
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| in the finale of a three-game series at Fenway Park on Sunday. Burkett (2-2) posted his first win in eight starts. He permitted seven hits while striking out four for the Red Sox, who avoided a series sweep and moved into a first-place tie with the New York Yankees in the American League East. Robert Person earned his first save despite allowing one run and two hits in the ninth inning. Bill Mueller registered three hits, while Nomar Garciaparra and Jason Varitek each contributed two for Boston, which has won |
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| BoSox avoid sweep; tie incoming Yanks for first |
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05/18/2003 |
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| er Anaheim in the finale of a three-game series at Fenway Park. Burkett (2-2) posted his first win in eight starts. He permitted seven hits while striking out four for the Red Sox, who avoided a series sweep and moved into a first-place tie with the New York Yankees in the American League East. The Red Sox and Yankees will begin a three-game series in Boston on Monday. Robert Person earned his first save despite allowing one run and two hits in the ninth inning. Bill Mueller registered three hits, while Nomar G |
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