Thomson Set to Start Game 3 for Braves
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John Thomson had a successful stint in the bullpen before Thursday's game and is on track to start for the Braves on Saturday in Game 3 of the division series against Houston.
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The Braves&#39; magic number to clinch the NL East remained at 10, thanks to Florida&#39;s 4-3 victory over Montreal...Keppinger&#39;s error was the 130th this season for the Mets, tops in the majors...Betemit&#39;s RBI was the first of his career...Atlanta holds a 10-6
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The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees will play one game tonight for the American League pennant. The Red Sox pulled even in the series last night with a 4-2 win as Boston won its third straight after losing the first three. Derek Lowe (14-12) goes for Boston tonight against either Kevin Brown (10-6) or Javier Vazquez (14-10) for New York. This afternoon, Pete Munro (4-7) pitches for the Houston Astros against Matt Morris (15-10) for the St. Louis Cardinals. The Astros lead that series 3 games to 2.
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(Sports Network) - The Florida Marlins aim to continue their domination of the Philadelphia Phillies, as the teams begin a three-game series tonight at Pro Player Stadium.
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HOUSTON Roger Clemens will pitch on short rest for the first time this season when the Houston Astros face the Atlanta Braves in Game Four of their NL playoff series.
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And the Yankees' mystery pitcher for tomorrow's Game 3 is . . . Kevin Brown , who got the nod yesterday over Javier Vazquez , whose last few outings have been shaky. &quot;It took us a while,&quot; conceded manager Joe Torre , who went with Brown (10-6, 4.09) based on his playoff experience (11 games) and last ...
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John Thomson pitched seven strong innings, Julio Franco had three hits and the Atlanta Braves reduced their magic number for winning the NL East to three with a 5-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.
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In terms of a silver lining, at least Houston fans should know that Pete Munro is well rested. Munro, the Astros&#39; Game 2 starter, hasn&#39;t been on the mound in a game since Oct. 1
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ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Braves played Game 2 of their NL playoff series against Houston under protest. The protest was announced following a long delay in the seventh inning Thursday, with Houston starter Roy
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The Cardinals finally have their pitching rotation figured out -- more or less. Jeff Suppan , former Fens denizen, will start Game 3 tomorrow at St. Louis with occasional pinch runner Jason Marquis going in Game 4.
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John Thomson threw shutout ball for seven innings Wednesday night in carrying Atlanta to a 2-0 blanking of the New York Mets. New York lost for the 21st time in 25 games on the
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HOUSTON -- The Braves forced their first-round series back to Atlanta, coming back from a three-run deficit against the Houston Astros after Roger Clemens came out of the game.
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Game 4 on Sunday will be Aaron Cookâs first time pitching in a major league game since Aug. 10, and there does not seem to be anyone on the Rockies worried about how he will fare.
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After a bullpen session Sunday, Randy Johnson was optimistic that he will start Game 3 of the playoffs Friday night. Johnson threw 41 pitches under the watchful eye of manager Joe Torre, pitching coach Ron Guidry and bullpen coach Joe Kerrigan.
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ATLANTA (Ticker) -- Rookie Noah Lowry looks to win his fourth straight decision when he starts for the San Francisco Giants in the finale of a four-game series with the Atlanta Braves.
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com. If the Braves sweep their doubleheader against the Mets at Turner Field on Tuesday, Braves manager Bobby Cox will become the ninth manager in history to record 2,000 career wins.
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Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - The New York Yankees will start righthander Kevin Brown in Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Friday at Minnesota.