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2B ♦ WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2006 STANDINGS, MORE CURTAIN CALL American League EAST W L PCT QB HOME ROADRS RA STRK LlO Boston 60 38 .612 - 32-13 28-25 540 470 Won 1 7-3 NY Yankees 57 40 .588 2.5 31-18 26-22 539 458 Won 1 6-4 Toronto 55 44 .556 5.5 35-21 20-23 534 481 Lost 1 6-4 Baltimore 45 55 .450 16 27-25 18-30 483 561 Won 1 4-6 Tampa Bay 41 59 .410 20 24-22 17-37 433 535 Lost 2 2-8 CENTRAL W L PCT QB HOME ROAD RS RA STRK LIO Detroit 67 32 .677 - 33-17 34-15 520 384 Won 2 7-3 Chicago Sox 59 39 .602 7.5 34-17 25-22 555 469 Lost 1 2-8 Minnesota 57 41 .582 9.5 37-11 20-30 491 440 Won 2 9-1 Cleveland 43 55 .439 23.5 24-26 19-29 541 508 Lost 2 2-8 Kansas City 34 64 .347 32.5 21-25 13-39 443 577 Lost 2 3-7 WEST W L PCT QB HOME ROADRS RA STRK LlO LA Angels 51 48 .515 - 24-24 27-24 470 464 Won 3 7-3 Oakland 51 48 .515 - 24-23 27-25 441 446 Lost 2 5-5 Texas 51 49 .510 .5 25-26 26-23 496 478 Lost 2 4-6 Seattle 48 51 .485 3 27-25 21-26 474 468 Won 3 5-5 National League EAST W L PCT QB HOME ROADRS RA STRK LlO NYMets 59 40 .596 - 29-20 30-20 532 ♦ 454 Lost 2 6-4 Atlanta 47 51 .480 11.5 21-23 26-28 528 500 Won 2 8-2 Florida 45 52 .464 13 25-24 20-28 450 460 Won 3 7-3 Philadelphia 44 52 .458 13.5 22-28 22-24 475 509 Lost 2 5-5 Washington 43 56 .434 16 23-24 20-32 455 509 Won 3 5-5 CENTRAL W L PCT QB HOME ROADRS RA STRK LlO St. Louis 56 42 .571 - 31-19 25-23 491 472 Lost 1 7-3 Cincinnati 52 47 .525 4.5 27-25 25-22 496 509 Lost 1 7-3 Milwaukee 48 52 .480 9 30-20 18-32 472 537 Won 2 4-6 Houston 47 52 .475 9.5 28-22 19-30 447 473 Won 1 4-6 Chicago Cubs 38 60 .388 18 17-28 21-32 401 504 Wonl 4-6 Pittsburgh 35 66 .347 22.5 24-26 11-40 460 537 Lost 4 4-6 WEST . W L PCT QB HOME ROADRS RA STRK LlO San Diego 52 47 .525 - 25-28 27-19 456 454 Won 2 4-6 San Francisco 51 48 .515 1 29-24 22-24 470 t 463 Lost 1 6-4 Arizona 50 48 .510 1.5 26-26 24-22 485 487 Lost 1 7-3 Colorado 47 51 .480 4.5 23-22 24-29 465 450 Won 2 3-7 LA Dodgers 47 53 .470 5.5 28-22 19-31 494 480 Lost 6 1-9 CLEATS Cwe flPWP »° r^O^c^o^cyO It»me3Ack! < |Ty t ,, , B ° e o Ploy ...Hr Go. _h IP.I. ...UP Monday’s Major League Linescores By The Associated Press Los Angeles 014 010 200-8 11 1 Tampa Bay 000 020 200-4 6 0 Lackey, Shields (9) and Napoli Seo, Harper (6) RLugo (7), EJackson (8), Harville (9) and Navarro. W-Lackey 9-6. L-Seo 0-5. HR-Los Angeles, JRivera (15). New York 001 211 100-6 10 1 Texas 010 010 000-2 10 2 RaJohnson, Proctor (7), Farnsworth (8), MRivera (9) and Posada Millwood, Corey (7) CJWilson (7), Littleton (8), Mahay (9) and Laird. W-RaJohnson 11-8. L-Millwciod 10-6. HRs-New York, Guiel (5). Texas, Teixeira (14). Detroit 500 110 020-9 17 0 Cleveland 000 130 120-7 11 1 Bonderman, JWalker (6), Rodney (7), TJones (9) and IRodriguez ClLee, FCabrera (5), Mota (8), RBetancourt (9) and Shoppach. W- Bonderman 11-4. L-ClLee 9-8. Sv-TJones (26). HRs-Detroit, DYoung (1), Inge (19). Cleveland, Broussard (13), RVazquez (1). Minnesota 000 003 301-7 12 0 Chicago 000 110 002-4 10 0 Radke, Crain (7), DReyes (8), Lohse (9) and Mauer JVazquez, Cotts (7), Riske (8), PRO, COLLEGE BRIEFS Attorney asks for leak name SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Barry Bonds' attorney is asking federal authori ties to investigate the possible leak of the baseball star's medical records in the government's ongoing investigation of Bonds for perjury and tax evasion. Citing two people familiar with the probe, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Saturday that the U.S. Attorney’s office had received the medical records last week in response to a subpoena issued to the Giants. Bonds’ lawyer, Michael Rains, said there is nothing in the records indicating Bonds used per formance-enhancing drugs. Still, Rains said he would file a complaint with a federal judge in San Francisco protesting what he alleged was a government leak of his client's medical records. Askew pleads not guilty CINCINNATI (AP) - Cincinnati McCarthy (9) and Pierzynski. W-Radke 9- 7. 9-6. HRs-Minnesota, Mauer (8) Cuddyer (13), Morneau (26). Chicago, Konerko (25), Uribe (13), BrAnderson (6). Boston 004 210 000-7 10 0 Oakland 000 012 000-3 7 0 Beckett, Hansen (7), Timlin (8), Papelbon (9) and Varitek Zito, Gaudin (6), Halsey (7), Calero (8), Street (9) and Kendall. W-Beckett 13-5. L-Zito 10-7. HRs-Boston, DOrtiz (34), MRamirez (27), AGonzalez (8). Oakland, Swisher (22). Toronto 001 101 000-3 11 0 Seattle 040 201 00x-7 8 0 Janssen, Tallet (4), Accardo (6), Downs (8) and BMolina Pineiro, Sherrill (7), Fruto (8) and Johjima. W-Pineiro 7-8. L-Janssen 6-10. HRs-Toronto, Hinske 2 (12). Seattle, Johjima (11). Chicago 300 050 000-8 12 0 New York 300 100 300-7 11 0 Maddux, Wuertz (7), Eyre (7), Howry (7), Dempster (9) and Barrett Trachsel, HBell (5), Bradford (8), DSanchez (9) and Lo Duca. W- Maddux 8-11. L-Trachsel 9-5. Sv-Dempster (17). HRs-Chicago, Barrett (11), ARamirez (22), JJones (16). Bengals defensive tackle Matthias Askew pleaded not guilty to charges of resisting arrest, obstructing official business and two parking violations. Police charged the 6-foot-5, 302- pound lineman Saturday evening, saying the 24-year-old struggled with officers trying to handcuff him and broke away before being shocked with a stun gun. He had ignored an officer’s warning to move his illegally parked car and then refused to give his identification when asked for it, police said. Law; Chiefs make it official KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -Cornerback Ty Law passed his physical and officially signed a five-year, S3O million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. Cubs place Lee on DL NEW YORK (AP) - The Chicago Cubs placed first baseman Derrek Lee on the 15-day disabled list with inflam mation in his right wrist, and said there are no plans to shelve the NL batting champion for the rest of the season. Lee, a two-time Gold Glove winner, broke two bones in his right wrist in a col lision with Rafael Furcal of the Dodgers on April 19. He was activated from the DL on June 25, but has experienced some pain and weakness in the wrist since his return. Brewers' Sheets activated MILWAUKEE (AP) - Milwaukee Brewers ace Ben Sheets was activat ed from the disabled list and will start Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The right-hander was placed on the disabled list in early May with tendinitis in his right shoulder. SPORTS Monday’s Sports Transactions By The Associated Press ■ CHICAGO WHITE SOX-Acquired RHP Mike MacDougal from the Kansas City Royals for LHP Tyler Lumsden and RHP Daniel Cortes. Optioned RHP Sean Tracy to Charlotte of the IL. ■ CLEVELAND INDIANS— Purchased the contract of RHP Tom Mastny from Buffalo of the IL. Optioned RHP Edward Mujica to Buffalo. ■ CHICAGO CUBS-Placed 1B Derrek Lee on the 15-day DL. Recalled INF Ryan Theriot from lowa of the PCL. ■ CINCINNATI REDS-Released RHP Esteban Yan. ■ LOS ANGELES DODGERS- Activated OF Jason Repko from the 60-day DL. ■ WASHINGTON' NATIONALS- Activated INF Damian Jackson from the 15-day DL. H DETROIT PISTONS-Signed G Will Blalock to a multiyear con tract. H INDIANA PACERS-Traded G Anthony Johnson to the Dallas Mavericks for G Darrell Armstrong, F Josh Powell and G-F Rawle Marshall. a SACRAMENTO KINGS-Signed G John Salmons, G Pooh Jeter and C Justin Williams. B TORONTO RAPTORS-Signed F Jorge Garbajosa to a three-year contract. a ARIZONA CARDINALS-Signed TE Leonard Pope and DT Gabe Watson to three-year contracts. He said it ... “Sure I’ve heard the usual names. We all have. But we haven’t , heard anything officially and that’s the way it should be. I think the committee is going about it just the right way.” ' - John Mara, co-owner of the New York Giants, on the list of candi dates to replace Paul Tagliabue as NFL com missioner “This kid is absolutely the most creative shot maker that I’ve seen at almost any age. Take my three British Opens and the five won by Tom Watson, and he should win more than that.” - Jack Nicklaus, on Tiger Woods 102006 by King Features Syndicate Inc World rights reserved Atlanta 020 005 201-10 10 1 Philadelphia 001 003 220- 8 11 0 THudson, Mcßride (6), Ray (7), Yates (8), Wickman (9) and Pratt Hamels, RiWhite (6) RFranklin (7), Fultz (7), Geary (8) and Lieberthal. W-THudson 8-8. L-Hamels 2- 5. Sv-Wickman (1). HRs-Atlanta, Betemit (9), Laßoche 2 (19), Pratt (3). Philadelphia, Howard (32), Daßell (6). Pittsburgh 200 103 200- 814 4 Milwaukee 424 020 00x-12 15 2 Duke, VSantos (3), Marte (6), Grabow (7) and Paulino DDavis, Capellan (7), Wise (8) and DMiller, W-DDavis 6-6. L-Duke 7-9. HRs-Pittsburgh, Bay (23). Milwaukee, BHall 2 (22), CaLee (28). St. Louis 000 000 000-0 2 2 Colorado 211 002 10x-7 10 0 Reyes, Hancock (6), TJohnson (7) and YMolina Francis and Torrealba. W-Francis 8-8. L-Reyes 2-4. HRs-Colorado, Barmes (7) Atkins (14). San Diego 101 001 300 01-7 12 0 Los Angeles 012 000 030 00-6 10 2 (11 innings) CYoung, Meredith (7), Linebrink (8) Williamson (8), Brocail (10), Hoffman (11) and Piazza, Bard (7) DLowe, Broxton (7), Beimel (8), Saito (9), Carrara (11) and Martin. Sox acquire MacDougal CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago White Sox acquired reliever Mike MacDougal from the Kansas City Royals for two minor league pitchers. Agassi posts win LOS ANGELES (AP) - Andre Agassi opened his final summer hardcourt ten nis season with a 7-6, 6-0 victory over Xavier Malisse in the opening round of the Countrywide Classic. The 36-year-old Agassi has announced that he will retire following this year’s U.S. Open. Earlier, No. 3 seed Fernando Gonzalez of Chile and No. 8 Dmitry Tursunov of Russia both moved into the second round by winning a pair of tiebreakers. Also, Andy Roddick announced that Jimmy Connors will be his new coach. Wickman prides himself on routine PHILADELPHIA - In the sixth inning Sunday, prior to his Braves debut in the ninth, Bob Wickman made his march from the dugout to the bullpen. Upon arriv al> he went down the row of Atlanta’s NOTEBOOK relievers, shaking R. Travis Haney everyone’s M °Sr hand. At the end, he gave Atlanta’s 67- year-old bull pen coach, Bobby Dews, a hug fitting of a grizzly bear. If you’re at a game this week at Turner Field, watch. He’ll do it again. See, Atlanta’s new closer is a creature of habit. From the beginning of his day to the end, it’s all set. Wickman’s had a routine, he said, since he earned the ninth-inning role in Milwaukee in the late 19905. Former Brewers closer Doug Jones showed him those ropes. “It’s just the way I carry myself,” Wickman said. “I know what I’m doing. When you do something, act like you’ve done it before.” Sure, the pattern has evolved as he’s racked up his 229 career saves, but it was essentially the same Sunday before he worked his first inning as a Brave. Fostering confidence from teammates is one reason for the routine, Wickman said. Say he blows a save one night, he wants team mates to know he’s the same dependable guy the following day. “When you come to the ballpark, you better be coming in looking the same way because you’ve got 24 other guys that are going to notice and you don’t want them wondering what’s going to happen,” Wickman said. “You’ve got to put up a pretty good front about it. E I carry myself with con fidence. I say, ‘“Hey, if I let you down tonight, I’ll pick you up tomorrow.’” His three-up, three-down inning Sunday - although it wasn’t a save situation since the team was up four runs - certainly got the Braves’ attention. Manager Bobby Cox said it was “a great feeling” when Wickman entered. Wickman likewise said it was nice to have the debut behind him. “Coming to a new place, you want to show them what you can do,” he said. “They’re working so hard to get back in the (playoff) race, you want to go out there and contribute your self.” JONESES STILL HURTING: After initial consideration Monday, Andruw Jones’ back wouldn’t let him back in the lineup in the end. Jones, who also sat out Sunday, tested the stiff ness between his shoulder he UNIFORM SHOP 50% Off (Already Discounted Items, Cherokee Unisex Scrubs & Dansko Shoes NOT Included) JULY 26th - AUG. 4th BUY 1 get 1 FREE Shirts Select Shoes just $19.99 Clearance Rack - EVERYTHING SB.OO Hours: M-F Bam-6pm Sat 9am-lpm CLOSED Sunday 1544 Watson Blvd. Warner Robins, GA (478) 328-9977 THE HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL 'I know what I'm doing. When you do something, act Nke you've done it before.' - Braves closer Bob Wickman blades during batting prac tice, and he quickly decided that another day of rest was for the best. “We cannot get it to move right,” Jones said earlier of the painful tightness. The center fielder, again replaced by Ryan Langerhans, will likely be back tonight at home against Florida. Chipper Jones said Monday he likewise expects to be back during the Florida series,’but a little later. The third baseman, still feeling some pain near his left waist, said he’ll take batting practice today and decide whether a Wednesday or Thursday return makes more sense. PRATT PNIEIS PHIIIY LOVE: The city that once infa mously booed Santa Claus likes Todd Pratt, appar ently. Atlanta’s reserve catcher, who filled that duty here from 1992-94 and 2001-05, was in the bullpen some during Sunday night’s game. While his Braves team mates were getting jeered and ripped by the fans, Pratt was welcomed back. “The bullpen guys couldn’t believe how well I was getting treated. Everyone was cheering and chanting Tank,” Pratt said. “They know how I played here and they respected that. It makes you feel good that they appreciated it.” Pratt was in the start ing lineup Monday, spell ing starter Brian McCann. He homered to deep center field in his first at-bat. DAVIES THROWS: Injured starter Kyle Davies threw live batting practice for 10 minutes Monday without pain. Davies, recovering from groin surgery, will now like ly throw a simulated game before beginning his minor league rehab assignment, which could include four or five starts, Bobby Cox said. Contact R. Travis Haney at travis.haney@morris. com. The Original Solunar Tables® By Mrs. Richard Alden Knight Release week of July 23-30,2006 AM PM Date Day Minor Major Minor Major 7/23 Su 4:40 10:50 5:00 11:20 7/24 M 5:35 11:40 5:50 0 7/25 T 6:20 1 2:05 6:35 12:25 7/26 W 7:05 12:50 7:25 I:ts 7/27 Th 7:50 1:40 8:20 2:05 7/28 F 8:35 2:25 9:00 2:45 7/29 S 9:20 3:10 9:50 3:30 7/30 Su 10:05 3:55 10:30 4:15 © 2006 by King Features Syndicate, Inc.