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| Twins send series back to Oakland for Game 5 |
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10/05/2002 |
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| nager Ron Gardenhire said. "It was a great performance." Miguel Tejada hit a two-run homer and Jermaine Dye went 3-for-3 for the Athletics, who will face their third consecutive Game 5 in the ALDS. Oakland had a two-games-to-none cushion against the New York Yankees in last season's first round, before losing the series. They were also knocked out in five games by the Yankees in 2000. Tim Hudson (0-1) suffered the loss after surrendering seven runs -- two earned -- on five hits in 3 1/3 innings. He walked two a |
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| Angels attempt to secure first postseason series win |
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10/05/2002 |
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| Anaheim, CA (MySportsbook) - The Anaheim Angels can win their first postseason series in franchise history this afternoon, when they tangle with the New York Yankees at Edison International Field in the fourth contest of a best-of-five American League Division Series. The Angels have not been in the postseason since 1986, when they lost in seven games to the Boston Red Sox. Their only other two postseason appearances were against Milwaukee in 1982 and Baltimore in 1979. Friday, the Halos moved a step closer |
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| Cardinals go for sweep behind Benes |
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10/05/2002 |
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| eague Division Series at Busch Stadium, earning a victory after surrendering a pair of runs on three hits over six innings. The righthander made a name for himself later in the postseason, tossing 7 2/3 scoreless innings of five-hit ball against the New York Yankees in Game 5 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium. Although he did not receive a decision, Batista earned the admiration of his teammates and manager with the gutsy performance on baseball's biggest stage. During the regular season, he was 8-9 with a |
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| A's try to advance to ALCS for first time since 1992 |
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10/05/2002 |
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| kland added two more solo blasts in a 6-3 triumph. Jermaine Dye and Terrence Long also went deep for Oakland, which is hoping to advance to the AL Championship Series for the first time since 1992. The A's had a two-games-to-none cushion against the New York Yankees in last season's ALDS before losing the set in five games. They were also knocked out in five by the Yankees in 2000. "Winning today was huge," said Oakland leftfielder David Justice, who went 0- for-4 with a pair of strikeouts. "Now we know at wors |
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| Angels' Weber ready for Game 3 vs. Yankees |
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10/03/2002 |
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| Anaheim, CA (MySportsbook) - Anaheim relief pitcher Ben Weber didn't sustain a broken finger on his right hand, X-rays taken Thursday show. Weber was struck on the inside of the index finger on a hit by New York Yankees outfielder Raul Mondesi on Wednesday. The Angels won 8-6 in the second game of their American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium. The pitcher expects to be ready for the third game of the series, which continues Friday at Edison Field. The best-of-five series is tied 1-1. |
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| Mulder, Chavez help A's even series |
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10/03/2002 |
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| d us and got the job done," said Oakland manager Art Howe. "But today we were just a little more determined and found a way to get it done." Oakland captured its 72nd postseason win, tying the St. Louis Cardinals for second on the all-time list. The New York Yankees have 183 postseason victories. Minnesota starter Joe Mays suffered the loss. Mays (0-1) was touched for six runs and nine hits in just 3 2/3 innings. The righthander walked two batters and struck out one. Cristian Guzman clubbed a homer and Matthew |
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| Angels' Weber injures right index finger |
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10/03/2002 |
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| Bronx, NY (MySportsbook) - Anaheim relief pitcher Ben Weber sprained his right index finger as the Angels downed the New York Yankees, 8-6, in Game 2 of the AL Division Series on Wednesday. Weber suffered the injury in the eighth inning when Raul Mondesi's infield single hit off the reliever's hand. He is expected to have X-rays taken on Thursday in Anaheim. The righthander was dealt the loss in Tuesday's Game 1 after surrendering two runs in the eighth inning. The 32-year-old Weber went 7-2 with a 2.54 ERA |
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| Yankees attempt to open commanding lead |
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10/02/2002 |
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| Bronx, NY (MySportsbook) - After winning in thrilling fashion in the opener of this series on Tuesday, the New York Yankees will attempt to take a commanding two- games-to-none lead this evening in their best-of-five American League Division Series against the Anaheim Angels. Bernie Williams belted a three-run homer to cap a four-run eighth inning as the Yankees earned an 8-5 come-from-behind win in Game 1. Derek Jeter, Jason Giambi and Rondell White also homered for the Yankees, who blew three leads before |
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| Ramirez, Pettitte honored by AL for September |
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10/01/2002 |
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| New York, NY (MySportsbook) - Boston Red Sox outfielder and American League batting champion Manny Ramirez and New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte were voted American League Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for September. Additionally, Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Josh Phelps was named AL Rookie of the Month. Ramirez, who won the 2002 AL batting title with a .349 average, hit .396 during September. He led all AL batters with 38 hits and 29 RBI. Ramirez also hit nine home runs and cros |
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| Yanks begin crucial three-game set at Camden Yards |
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09/27/2002 |
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| Baltimore, MD (MySportsbook) - With home field throughout the playoffs still up for grabs, the New York Yankees have plenty to play for this evening when they battle the Baltimore Orioles in the first of their regular season-ending three-game set. New York had its game against Tampa Bay rained out on Thursday, allowing the winning Oakland Athletics to pull within a half game for the best record in the AL. The Yankees will only have to make up the game on Monday if they trail Oakland by a half contest followi |
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