MLB: Sullivan Hits 2 Triples as Rockies Pound Padres

Colorado's Cory Sullivan became only the 11thThe Boston Red Sox completed a three-game
player in Major League Baseball history to hit twosweep of Baltimore after beating the Orioles 4-1,
triples in the same inning as his Rockies poundedthe New York Yankees avoided being swept with
the San Diego Padres 10-4.a 10-1 rout of the Anaheim Angels, and the
Sullivan hit two triples in the seventh inningCleveland Indians extended their winning streak to
Sunday, becoming the first to accomplish the featfive games, beating the Minnesota Twins 3-2. The
in 55 years.Tampa Bay Devil Rays defeated the Toronto
In another National League contest, the MilwaukeeBlue Jays 5-2, the Texas Rangers handed the
Brewers lost for the first time in six games thisDetroit Tigers their first loss of the season, 5-3,
season, falling 7-0 to the Arizona Diamondbacks.and the Oakland Athletics beat the Seattle
Chicago's Michael Barrett hit the second grandMariners 6-4.
slam home run of his career to lead the CubsThe New York Mets slipped past the Florida
past their archrival St. Louis Cardinals 8-4,Marlins 3-2 in an NL contest. Philadelphia and Los
completing a three-game sweep.Angeles split a double-header with the Phillies
Other National League winners were the Mets,winning the first game 6-3, and the Dodgers
Pirates, Giants and Astros, while the Phillies andtaking the nightcap, 6-2. The Pittsburgh Pirates got
Dodgers split a double-header.their first win of the season, downing the
The defending World Series champion ChicagoCincinnati Reds 5-3. San Francisco slugger Barry
White Sox snapped a four-game skid with a 3-1Bonds is still looking for his first homer of the
victory over the Kansas City Royals. Mark Buehrleseason, but his lackluster performance did not
pitched eight strong innings and Joe Crede drovestop the Giants from topping the Atlanta Braves
in two runs to lead the visiting White Sox.6-5. Also, the Houston Astros overpowered the
Other American League winners were the RedWashington Nationals 7-3.
Sox, Yankees, Indians, Devil Rays, Rangers andSome information for this report was provided by
Athletics.AFP, AP and Reuters.