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Tuesday, October 3, 1995
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Mariners defeat Angels 9-1 claim first division crown
The Associated Press
SEATTLE — With a crowd of 52,356 wildly cheering for Randy Johnson as if it were the seventh game of the World Series, the Seattle Mariners finally got the opportunity to get there yesterday.
The Mariners reached the postseason for the first time in their 19-year history, winning the American League West title by beating the California Angels 9-1 in baseball's first one-game playoff since 1980.
The victory finished off a roller-coaster season for Seattle, which trailed California by 13 games Aug. 2. The Mariners missed a chance to wrap up the division by losing Saturday and Sunday, while California won twice for a tie.
The Mariners will play wild-card winner New York in the best-of-5 first round. The series begins tonight at Yankee Stadium with Chris Bosio likely to start for Seattle against David Cone.
Seattle was 9-4 against the Yankees, including a 3-3 mark in New York.
Johnson, who won on three days' rest, will not be ready to pitch until Game 3 Friday night at the Kingdome. The Mariners hoped to save their ace for Game 1 but needed him to win the most important game in franchise history.
Johnson, the leading candidate for the AL Cy Young Award, led the majors with 294 strikeouts. He walked just one and lost his shutout when Tony Phillips homered at the top of the ninth.
Johnson struck out Tim Salmon for the fourth time, ending the game. Then the celebration started.
Johnson shot his arms in the air and hugged catcher Dan Wilson. Fireworks exploded overhead as he ran off the field with his arms still raised, and fans ran onto the field and tried to dig up home plate.
For the Angels and Langston, who was traded by Seattle to Montreal for Johnson in 1989, the loss marked their final disappointment.
The Angels, who led the AL West by 11 games on Aug. 9 before one of baseball's biggest collapses, won their last five games, forcing the playoff.
The key play in this, only the eighth one game playoff in major league history, came with two outs in the seventh, the bases loaded and Seattle ahead 1-0.
Sojo hit a broken-bat grounder down the line that barely made it past fine-fielding first baseman J.T. Snow. The ball rolled into the bullpen as Mike Blowers and Tino Martinez scored, and Langston got the relay as Joey Cora approached the plate.
Langston seemed to double-clutch and threw the ball past catcher Andy Allanson. The ball went to the backstop, and Sojo never stopped running, beating Allanson's return throw to Langston at the plate.
Seattle scored the game's first run in the fifth on an RBI single by Vince Coleman.
The Mariners added four runs in the eighth on an RBI single by Martinez, a two-run double by Wilson and a sacrifice fly by Cora.
Today's Birthday (Oct. 3): You'll be brilliant this year. Write down the ideas you're having now, before you forget any! In November, turn over a new leaf. Dump the stuff that doesn't work for you anymore and get started on a new path. Your home may need changing in December, but keep your old goals. In March, a return to traditions could improve your job. Stick with what works until August. Then, do something outrageous with your friends.
By Linda C. Black
Horoscopes
Arles (March 21-April 19): This is a very good day for friendships and group activities. It looks like somebody you've been involved with, or owe money to, is very jealous about how you spend your time. Pay off that debt as fast as you can! Later, a meeting will be very productive.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): Don't let one of your friends take up all your time with something that has no practical value. Instead, focus on a partner who knows how to help you turn what you have into more. If you don't agree with an authority figure, use your own judgment instead.
Gemini (May 21-June 21): Take some time for long-range planning today. A prospect in another country could work out very well. Discuss the possibilities with your sweetheart. You may have to start studying another language! Also, contact a friend or in-law who lives far away.
Cancer (June 22-July 22): Don't overlook a detail that will prove to be expensive. Finish correspondence this morning, especially any pertaining to money owed. Avoid pressure to buy something fashionable if it will ruin your budget. Your future security is more important!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): A partnership based on trust will do well today, but one based on obligation could be trouble. If it's not in your best interests, don't do it! Keep after an idea that's just out of reach. It may hinge on something you don't know how to do yet.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may get to learn how to operate a new machine or computer program. Give it your full attention, because it could increase your paycheck. If a friend seems unappreciative, don't worry. Reward yourself later, in the company of a more sensitive partner.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You're in a fine frame of mind! Creative projects of all kinds should simply flow out of you! Save the ones you can't do now for later. An old friendship may ignite into a romance, if the time is right. You get to make the first move, but it's for keeps.
*Scorpio* (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): There could be a conflict today between you and one of your housemates. Trouble is, you're both very stubborn, and you're both right! If you keep quiet
later tonight, you may hear some interesting gossip. Keep it private, and it'll be worth more.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Tackle that pile of paperwork you've been saving, and you'll get a lot of it done today. Technical reading should be easier than usual, too. A get-together with neighbors tonight could prove to be very informative as well as a lot of fun.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):
Don't buy something you don't understand, even if they tell you it will save work. Make them prove it. A person you've just met could be interested in a relationship. If you're looking for one, too, perhaps a private consultation is in order.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It's worth a drive to find the right place for dinner tonight. Don't go alone; take along a person who can spur your creative talents to new heights. If you're under a bit of financial pressure, talk to a friend or close relative privately.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You may have to deal with some kind of communication mix-up. It could have something to do with insurance or health care, but it's not serious. It's more like a pain in the neck! A cozy dinner for two, with pie, would ease your worried mind tonight.
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment only.
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