Sat, Jul 26, 2003 - Page 18 News List

Orioles send sad Clemens packing

RED-FACEDThe pitching legend departed the mound after just four innings as Baltimore sent two early homers over the fence on the way to a 5-3 win

AP , NEW YORK

It was Bonds' seventh career game-ending homer, but he didn't stick around to celebrate. He rushed off to a hospital to visit his father, Bobby, who has lung cancer.

"My dad's in the hospital right now and I've got to go," Bonds said.

Dodgers 1, Rockies 0, 11 innings

In Los Angeles, Shawn Green hit an RBI single in the 11th inning and Kevin Brown pitched eight scoreless innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies to earn a split of their four-game series.

Brown, who lost his previous four starts, allowed three singles and lowered his ERA to a major league-leading 2.12. But Colorado All-Star Shawn Chacon was just as tough for seven innings.

Phillies 14, Cubs 6

In Chicago, Bobby Abreu hit a grand slam along with a bases-loaded sacrifice fly during a nine-run burst in the sixth inning that sent the Philadelphia Phillies over the Chicago Cubs.

Placido Polanco drove in four runs with four hits and Todd Pratt homered for the Phillies.

Pirates 7, Reds 5, 11 innings

In Cincinnati, Matt Stairs had an RBI double in the 11th inning, and the trade-decimated Pittsburgh Pirates completed another sweep at Great American Ball Park by beating the Cincinnati Reds.

Braves 5, Marlins 2

In Atlanta, Russ Ortiz won his seventh consecutive start and became the NL's first 14-game winner and Javy Lopez hit a two-run homer as the Atlanta Braves beat the Florida Marlins.

Brewers 2, Astros 1

In Milwaukee, Keith Ginter hit a pinch-hit home run in the seventh inning to lift Milwaukee over the Houston Astros.

Expos 5, Mets 1

In Montreal, Livan Hernandez won his fourth straight decision and Wil Cordero homered to lead Montreal over New York.

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