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Friday, October 6.1995
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Homers are everywhere in playoffs
Baseball executives hope thrilling series will intrigue viewers
The Associated Press
From the first pitch to the last, baseball hit another home run in the playoffs.
Marquis Grissom began Wednesday night's action by homering on the opening pitch of the Atlanta-Colorado game. Ken Griffey Jr. added to the drama by hitting his third home run of the Seattle-New York series. Jim Leyritz ended the evening with a homer in the 15th inning at Yankee Stadium.
These latest home runs, plus other late-inning heroes, left teams with 2-10 leads in all four best-of-5 series. Cleveland defeated Boston 4-0 in the other AL game. Atlanta defeated Colorado 7-4, and Los Angeles downed Cincinnati 5-4 in National League games.
"When I saw the ball clear the fence, you can't describe how elated and exhausted I was. I could have floated around the bases," Leytz said.
He gave the Yankees a 7-5 win in the longest game — by innings — in the American League playoffs and the longest in time — five hours, 13 minutes — in post-season history.
Yesterday was a travel day, and each series resumes in a new city with Game 3 tonight.
Three teams have come back from 0-2 deficits to win five-game series. San Diego rallied past Chicago in 1984 NL playoffs, Milwaukee came back against California in the 1982 AL playoffs and Los Angeles overtook Houston in the 1981 NL division playoffs.
ing postseason would revive interest in the sagging sport, got its wish for the second consecutive night. Tuesday's openers were highlighted by Tony Pena's home run in the 13th inning, in which Cleveland defeated Boston.
Baseball, which hoped an exit-
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 7, Mariners 5, 15 innings
Griffey hit his third home run of the series, tying the AL playoffs record and putting Seattle ahead 5-4 in the 12th. But New York tied it on Ruben Sierra's two-out double, with Bernie Williams getting thrown out at the plate to end the inning.
Leyritz, who vowed to get even with Seattle earlier this season after being hit by a pitch from Randy Johnson, got his revenge with his game-winning homer. Leyritz, hit by a pitch from Bill Risley after consecutive homers by Sierra and Don Mattingly in the sixth, connected with one out off Tim Belcher.
"With the things that have happened between them and us, especially them and me, it makes it an extra-nice feeling to do this tonight," Leyritz said.
Belcher had been expected to start Game 3 at the Kingdome if the Mariners had gone home with a split. Instead, Johnson will have to pitch on three days' rest for the second time this week.
ByLinda G. Black
Mariners manager Lou Pinelli pulled his team off the field for a
few minutes after fans littered the field with debris following the consecutive homers.
Indians 4, Red Sox 0
Indians 4, Red Sox 0 Orel Hershiser showed he was still one of baseball's best big-game pitchers, shutting out Boston on three singles for seven 1-3 innings. He improved to 5-0 with one save and a 1.52 ERA in nine career postseason appearances, and his first since pitching the clinching game for Los Angeles in the 1988 World Series.
Hershiser also tied a Cleveland postseason record with seven strikeouts — not exactly a big number. But Bob Feller and other Indians pitchers didn't get too many chances in October.
"I'm pretty much in awe that this is happening to me," Hershiser said.
Eddie Murray homered, and Omar Vizquel hit a two-run double as the Indians won at Jacobs Field. Hershiser, 37, took himself out when his back began to stiffen.
The Red Sox lost their 12th consecutive postseason game, a slide that started with Bill Buckner's error in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series. Mo Vaughn and Jose Canseco have been Boston's downfall, going a combined 4-for-20 with seven strikeouts.
Braves, singling home the goahead run in a four-run rally in the ninth inning at Coors Field.
NATIONAL LEAGUE Braves 7, Rockies 4
Larry Walker's three-run homer in the sixth and Andres Galarraga's double in the eighth gave the Rockies a 4-3 lead. Atlanta won in the ninth for the second consecutive day, however, when Fred McGriff and Mordecai hit RBI singles and two more runs scored on an error.
Mike Mordecal became the latest little-known hero for the
"All of our players know who Mordy is. He works hard, he knows who he's going to face. He clutched it." Braves manager Bobby Cox said.
Mordecai had only 75 at-bats this year before singling on a 3-0 pitch with one out. He reminded Braves fans of little-used Francisco Cabrera, whose two-out, two-run single against Pittsburgh in Game 7 of the NL playoffs sent Atlanta to the 1992 World Series.
Cincinnati won despite being outhit 14-6 at Dodger Stadium. The Reds won mostly because they took advantage of a key error, a botched pitchout and a few late walks.
Reds 5. Dodgers 4
Eric Karros homered twice, doubled and drove in all four runs for Los Angeles. The Dodgers lost right fielder Raul Mondesi when he was ejected by plate umpire Bob Davidson after the seventh inning. Mondesi had been tossed only once before in his career, in the game this season that the Dodgers forfeited. Davidson also umpired that game.
"By all rights, we shouldn't have won this game," Reds manager Davey Johnson said.
Barry Larkin hit a go-ahead single in the eighth, and the Reds scored twice for a 5-2 lead in the ninth. Karros hit a two-run homer in the bottom half.
Horoscopes
Today's Birthday (Oct. 6): You could take major strides forward this year. Right now, romance demands attention. Take care of a friend, and she or he will help you get what you want later. Sell or get rid of everything you don't need in November. Start a household project in December, and make a romantic commitment in February. You may feel picked on in March, but persevere, and you'll achieve a goal by August. Plan something special with your sweetie then.
Aries (March 21-April 19):
Obligations could interfere with your schedule today. You can handle it all, if you pay attention.
If you're serious, go ahead with a date this evening. If you're not, take care, because the other person is!
Taurus (April 20-May 20): Talk about your dreams with somebody. Be honest, and remember to listen carefully. Romance also is favored, early and late. Both also are good times to discuss a private legal matter.
Gemini (May 21-June 21):
An older person may expect you to do something. Trust your intuition. Be careful of a friend who has been known to alter the facts to fit a private agenda.
Cancer (June 22- July 22):
Take notes to remember all your ideas. A trip by water could help you relax soon. You might find a way to count it as a business expense. Tonight, try a new dessert! Chocolate is favored, because of its romantic implications.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): All may not be as it seems. You may have to use your sixth sense to figure it out. Your sweetheart may be more demanding than usual. A little gift could make a big difference.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):
You and a partner should work
very well together today.
Tonight, financial problems
could get in the way of achieving
a goal. Consult an older friend.
Use what you already have plus
a new idea.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23):
Pass up a secret relationship that could cause trouble. Your common sense is more trustworthy than your emotions. Help a friend solve a tricky problem. You may come up with a new idea in the process.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): You should be very confident today. Fill out the paperwork that's required, and you may finally clear up a bureaucratic tangle. You can get some very practical advice from an eccentric friend tonight.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec.
21): Be extra-sensitive tonight.
If a member of your family is not feeling well, a call from you would make all the difference.
Think about buying something that will save money later.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan.
19): Don't learn a lesson the hard way. Be sure to get good legal advice before signing a contract. Do a little dream-weaving tonight. An obstacle to your success is about to dissolve naturally.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):
Without a small gesture on your part, your progress, may be blocked today. Think it over, and do something nice for a quiet person. Travel plans should go well, but you may have to wait until later.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Your connections can help you get what you want. Call, even though it's long distance. First thing this morning is best for love. Tonight, gather with friends who share your objectives.
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment only.
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