WPPA / T-102 SPORTS / Thursday

MIAMI (AP) - Pinch-hitter Brett Carroll capped a two-run rally
against closer Brad Lidge in the ninth inning with an RBI single,
giving the Florida Marlins a 7-6 victory over the Philadelphia
Phillies last night. Jorge Cantu tied it with a single off Lidge,
who blew his major league-leading 11th save opportunity. The
Phillies are in Milwaukee starting tonight.

MIAMI (AP) - Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz has been sent to
Philadelphia for an MRI on his sprained left wrist.Phillies general
manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said yesterday test results showed no
structural damage to the wrist. Amaro added Ruiz will rejoin the
team in Milwaukee and is expected to return to the field in
three-to-five days.

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Joey Votto went 4 for 5 and scored three runs,
Homer Bailey allowed two runs and the Cincinnati Reds continued the
Pittsburgh Pirates' losing with a 12-2 win last night. Brandon
Phillips, Scott Rolen, Jay Bruce, Laynce Nix and Corky Miller each
had two RBIs. The Pirates are 3-22 in their past 25. The series in
Pittsburgh ends this afternoon.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Donovan McNabb did not practice yesterday
because of a broken rib that forced him to miss the Eagles' 48-22
loss to New Orleans last Sunday. Kevin Kolb would make his second
straight start if McNabb can't play against Kansas City this week.
Coach Andy Reid isn't sure if Jeff Garcia or Michael Vick would be
the backup quarterback.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Penn State's Sean Lee hopes to play in
Saturday's Big Ten opener against Iowa, though the standout
linebacker is unsure when he'll return to practice. The Nittany
Lions' defensive leader said yesterday that the left knee he
sprained last week against Temple is feeling better.It's up to team
doctors to determine whether he's healthy.

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Wednesday's Games
N.Y. Yankees 3, L.A. Angels 2
Detroit 11, Cleveland 3
Toronto 7, Baltimore 3
Tampa Bay 5, Seattle 4
Boston 9, Kansas City 2
Minnesota 8, Chicago White Sox 6
Texas 9, Oakland 8
Thursday's Games
Texas (Feldman 17-5) at Oakland (Bre.Anderson 10-10), 3:35 p.m.
Detroit (Verlander 16-9) at Cleveland (C.Carrasco 0-2), 7:05
p.m.
Seattle (F.Hernandez 16-5) at Toronto (R.Romero 12-9), 7:07 p.m.
Boston (Buchholz 6-3) at Kansas City (Lerew 0-0), 8:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Wednesday's Games
Cincinnati 12, Pittsburgh 2
Washington 5, L.A. Dodgers 4
Atlanta 5, N.Y. Mets 2
Florida 7, Philadelphia 6
Milwaukee 3, Chicago Cubs 2
Houston 3, St. Louis 0
San Diego 6, Colorado 3
San Francisco 5, Arizona 2
Thursday's Games
Cincinnati (Arroyo 13-13) at Pittsburgh (Morton 4-8), 12:35 p.m.
L.A. Dodgers (V.Padilla 3-0) at Washington (J.Martin 5-4), 7:05
p.m.
Philadelphia (Happ 10-4) at Milwaukee (Suppan 7-10), 8:05 p.m.
San Diego (Cl.Richard 4-2) at Colorado (Hammel 9-8), 8:40 p.m.
Chicago Cubs (Dempster 10-8) at San Francisco (Penny 3-1), 10:15
p.m.

NHL PRESEASON
Wednesday's Games
Buffalo 3, Toronto 2
New Jersey 4, N.Y. Islanders 2
Washington 6, Chicago 2
Atlanta 5, Nashville 4
Florida 4, Dallas 1
Phoenix 4, Tampa Bay 3, SO
Calgary 5, Edmonton 3
Colorado 3, Los Angeles 2
Vancouver 4, San Jose 3, SO
Thursday's Games
Washington at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.
New Jersey at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
Pittsburgh at Columbus, 7 p.m.
Boston at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.
St. Louis at Minnesota, 8 p.m.
Colorado at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.
Edmonton vs. Tampa Bay at Winnipeg, Manitoba, 8:30 p.m.
Anaheim at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

MLS
Wednesday's Game
Colorado 1, San Jose 1, tie
Saturday's Games
Seattle FC at New England, 7:30 p.m.
Los Angeles at Columbus, 7:30 p.m.
Colorado at Kansas City, 8:30 p.m.
Toronto FC at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.
Real Salt Lake at FC Dallas, 8:30 p.m.
New York at Chivas USA, 10:30 p.m.

WNBA PLAYOFFS
FIRST ROUND
(Best-of-3)
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Indiana 2, Washington 0
Thursday, Sept. 17: Indiana 88, Washington 79
Saturday, Sept. 19: Indiana 81, Washington 74, OT
Detroit 2, Atlanta 0
Wednesday, Sept. 16: Detroit 94, Atlanta 89
Friday, Sept. 18: Detroit 94, Atlanta 79
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Phoenix 2, San Antonio 1
Thursday, Sept. 17: San Antonio 92, Phoenix 91
Saturday, Sept. 19: Phoenix 106, San Antonio 78
Monday, Sept. 21: Phoenix 100, San Antonio 92
Los Angeles 2, Seattle 1
Wednesday, Sept. 16: Los Angeles 70, Seattle 63
Friday, Sept. 18: Seattle 75, Los Angeles 74
Sunday, Sept. 20: Los Angeles 75, Seattle 64

CONFERENCE FINALS
(Best-of-3)
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Wednesday, Sept. 23: Detroit 72, Indiana 56, Detroit leads
series 1-0
Friday, Sept. 25: Detroit at Indiana, 7 p.m.
x-Saturday, Sept. 26: Detroit at Indiana, 7 p.m.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Wednesday, Sept. 23: Phoenix 103, Los Angeles 94, Phoenix leads
series 1-0
Friday, Sept. 25: Los Angeles at Phoenix, 10 p.m.
x-Saturday, Sept. 26: Los Angeles at Phoenix, 10 p.m.