Show tsgtmM&F'1 htiniwmKi uaa 2003 B3 V BOSTON (AP) — Clemens vs Martinez It’s more than a baseball game It's the star who left Boston against the pitcher who replaced him as the ace-o- f the Red SOX It’s the New York Yankees’ warrior against leader a an equally fierce but publidty-sh- y pair of pndeful pitchers not afraid to leave batten sprawling And given that it is Roger Clemens’ final start in Fenway Park where he spent the first 13 seasons of his major league career emotions are sure to be high Saturday when he pitches against Pedro Martinez in Game 3 of the AL championship series Yankees manager Joe Torre remembers how he felt Aug 31 when Clemens was given a standing ovation by die Fenway faithful after his final regular-seaso-n appearance in Boston ! 11 to ride Rocket one last time ALCS: ( The Herald Journal Logan Utah Saturday October another World Series "It was a lot of goosebumps” Torre said "I know as we march through these playoffs that my starts are coming towards an end" he said “You just don’t want it to be the next one” It’s not clear what Martinez thinks about the high-profi-le matchup He’s been boycotting the media for months : “When he got into this mode about the middle of the season was about die time he started getting really good results on the mound” Boston manager Grady Little said “I think the day is coming that he will again speak with the press but right now he wants to continue doing what he has been doing and try not to break his karma” The Yankees were angry at Martinez this summer He hit Alfonso Soriano and Derek Friday Ali and Frazier fought each other three times but the Rocket and Pedro are going at it for die fifth time Martinez won the first a 13-- 1 rout at Fenway in Game 3 of the 1999 ALCS then beat Clemens 0 the following May 28 when Trot Nixon hit a V two-ru- n homer in die ninth at Yankee Stadium Neither got a decision when they met in New York on June 14 2000 and in Boston on April 14 2001 Clemens who plans to retire after this season just doesn’t want it to be the career If the series final start of his goes to seven games he’d probably face Martinez again And Clemens wants to pitch in 2-- - 20-ye-ar Jeter with pitches on July 7 two days after Clemens hit Boston’s Kevin Millar Both pitchers denied the hit batters were intention- -' al with Clemens saying: “Guys don’t get out of the way of the ball anymore” Clemens doesn’t appreciate the way batters come to the plate these days with protective gear “Some of these guys are wearing stuff now that I mean they’d feel safe in Iraq” he said - : ' ' Friday Boston players are proud of the way Mar- tinez protects them That’s part of what makes him a leader “If he felt it was on purpose and you need someone to go down he’ll take care of that” Millar said “He’s asked me situations and I said ‘no’ and I said ‘ves’ That's the kind of guy he is There’s a lot of pitchers that wouldn’t do that They’d be scared to do that” V ©DawSOn®’© ttETDp® DBffis ©nates lira iitilto MIAMI (AP) — Doug Glanville streaked for a triple putting the Chicago Cubs ahead Luis Castillo hesitated trying to reach third base costing die Florida Marlins their final chance In a tense duel that typified October baseball Glanville delivered the tiebreaking hit in the 1 1th inning and Chicago got the final out on a crazy play to beat the Marlins 4 Friday night for a 2-- 1 lead in the NL championship series Glanville added his name to list of unlikely the direction and was called out for running out of the baseline “I should’ve waited for him to go to first” Castillo said “I didn’t have to run” Thousands of Cubs’ fans in the crowd of 651 15 cheered when Castillo was caught “If he had kept running he probably would have made it easy” Marlins manager Jack McKeon said “But you can’t fault him the roster Kenny Lofton singled with one out off Michael Tejera and after Braden Looper relieved Glanville batted for winner Joe ' Borowski Lofton was running when Glanville came through in ' just the second postseason ' at of his pro career Glanville hit a liner that skipped past diving left fielder ' Jeff Conine in the gap and using his best asset streaked into third You’re Wood jumped off the bench to stuck in no the top of the dugout steps and : man’s ' led his teammates in cheering ' land” “Playing in the NL I’ve faced Said Cubs Looper a lot of times I was just manager trying to get a fastball and drive it” Glanville said Dusty Baker: V Glanville could recall only one “I’m just glad it happened the hit in his career that brought him ' as much joy “In Little League I way it did” ' The win left the Cuba' two got a big hit off Mike Wilkins He wins short of making their first was the big bully” Glanville said World Series appearance since The Marlins threatened in the 1943 They last won it in 1908 bottom of the ninth loading the bases with two outs against Game 4 is Saturday night and features a neat subplot All-StBorowski before little Mike Mordecai flied out rookie Dontrelle Willis of the 'Marlins and Chicago starter Matt After 13 balls sailed out of the " Clement were traded for each park in two games at Wrigley Field starters Wood and Mark other a few days before the 2002 season beganj: Redman put the emphasis back! ' bn pitching in these playoffs’ T Acquired from last-plaTexas in late July Glanville was The bigger dimensions and still: still on the Cubs’ bench for air atPro Player Stadium helped Game 3 as the clock ticked well keep the ball in play too — Sosa and Florida’s Alex Gonzalez hit past midnight And he was only there because backup Tony shots that clearly would have Womack was injured and left off cleared the walls 1 3-- ever-growi- ng postseason heroes The last man added to the Cubs’ playoff roster he produced “Coming off the bench anything can happen” Glanville said “It’s an unbelievable feel- ing to help this team win in a £’ crucial situation” V' Yet on a wild night where Kerry Wood Sammy Sosa and Ivan Rodriguez all took turns as a star there was still a twist left Castillo struck out with one out against Mike Remlinger but reached base when the ball skittered through catcher Paul Bako’s legs for a wild pitch Castillo reached second on a rgrbuhdout then Derrek Leehita 'grounder to third :baseman Aramis Ramirez Ramirez fumbled the ball ' AP photo butit worked in the Cubs’ Florida second baseman Luis Castillo is caught in a rundown between second and third base favor Castillo was caught halfway to third reversed his by Chicago Cubs Alex Gonzalez top and Aram is Ramirez bottom in the 11th inning Friday Tribe : i ! i Continued from B1 wants his troops to shake off last week’s poor performance at New Mexico (a 34--7 loss) and get ready for a run at the Sun Belt Conference title For the Aggies it is homecoming But just being at home is a welcome sight after having played four of their first five games on the road “Homecoming adds a little but just being home will be nice” Dennehy said Wyoming is coming off a 7 loss at Boise State two weeks ago The Cowboys had last week off Wyoiping is led by quarterback Casey Bramlet who is 17th in the nation in total offense Bramlet has passed fair 1437 ' Continued from B2 after Preston had called the dogs off Offensively the Indians scored on their first six possessions with tailback Mac Jones rudely welcoming the Beavers to Cutler Field TD scamper just with a three plays into the game Jones also had a big night find ! 53-ya- rd much better” 33-1- ' line with about 12 seconds remaining Zimmerman a sophomore made his first career start on the varsity level He replaced senior signal- caller Tanner Hunsaker who suffered a concussion and fractured his vertebrae in a 7 loss vs Logan on Oct 3 Zimmerman completed just attempts but threw fpr a 279 yards and one game-hig- h touchdown He also had two passes Stangs Continued from B1 as it had a punt blocked missed a pass attempts with 12 field goal and extra point had three yards on touchdowns and just two interceptions turnovers and was flagged 13 times “Wyoming is probably as powerful an for 146 yards offense as we have played all year long “Beating a dead horse is exactly particularly throwing the ball” Dennehy the right phrase” Mustangs coach said “The Bramlet kid — we haven't Art Erickson said “ We’re with more experianybody played against and right now' we’re just so selfI think he's a smart quarterback ence destructive and we’re not good and he understands defenses He underenough to overcome the stands his position and how to attack a defense” “We didn’t have as many And he has weapons to chose from The turnovers but penalties — it’s just Cowboys have three receivers that need atrocious” special attention Ryan McGuffey has The win was not secure for Roy caught 33 balls for 394 yards and four (1-- 3 until defensive back TDs while Jovon Bouknight has 22 Eric Nielsen intercepted a pass by receptions for 403 yards and four TDs Mountain Crest quarterback and Malcom Floyd has 21 catches for 322 Brady Zimmerman near the goal yards and three scores “They spread the ball around the field” Dennehy said “I think they are a very I hope our dangerous team on offense - 108-of-1- 97 : ' 35-1- 13-of-- 33 1- -7 “Brady did fine” Erickson said “But he’s gotta have some time I thought our offensive line just got pushed around” Zimmerman’s very first pass of the evening was a scoring strike to Brady Sayama to give the Mustangs a 6 lead with 5:16 left in the first quarter No 14’s favorite 72-ya- rd 3-- 5) defense steps up” Wyoming has struggled running the ball averaging 81 yards a game The Cowboy defense has been shredded most of the year giving up 4708 yards a game Dennehy hopes his offense can take advantage after struggling last week Aggie quarterback Travis Cox has compasses for 1049 yards pleted with five TDs and four interceptions Running back David Fiefia has rushed for 370 yards and averaged of 50 yards per carry They can run the ball” Glenn said “I've always believed in order to beat somebody you’ve got to stop the run" Which Dennehy is also a firm believer ' Now it’s time to see which team leaves Romney Stadium sky high 90-of-1- 7-- team leadsecond half ers Cooley and Ted Stokes sure didn’t show it in the aftermath Both were downcast did not make eye contact with the interviewer and had a hard time expressing just how disappointed they were that the team wasn’t able to put together a full game “We do it in practice" Cooley said “When it comes to Friday I don’t know what our problem is” Stokes at first tried to pin the loss on himself which is ridiculous when you consider he threw for two touchdowns ran for another and did not commit a turnover He was the reason the Cats still had a chance He did however mention some- well-play- ed Enough Continued from B1 to think anyI’m one in the stands — on either side — thought this contest wouldn't be a laugher With quarterback Ben Macey gallop- ing untouched and picking his way through the Sky View pass defense Logan was going to tally 50 points At least Yet they wouldn't come close to scoring any more which is a credit to the tenacity the Bobcats show — when they want to ' If there was any consolation in a hard-press- ! intercepted ed i - -- A iV-" t ' : : " : ar ' - ce ( Ags at-b- 13-ye- ar : ' ing the end zone three times while gaining 90 yards on seven carries Perhaps even more satisfy ingfor Smith was the way Preston was able to end up on the right side of the turnover battle For the game the Indians forced four turnovers and Spradlin blocked a punt “We not only took care of the ball but I think that we were channeled in and weren't making those mistakes” he said “The level of concentration was so 23-m- an ed TD run but apparent fumbled near the goal line Davis fell on the loose pigskin for the score “This was a demoralizing loss” Henderson said “Not just because we lost but how we were dominated on both sides of the ball : 'They outplayed us and deserved to 24-ya- Continued from B2 quarter He would add TD runs of 37 and 1 in the third quarter to blow the game open But a fumble recovery earlier in the quarter helped swing the momentum Malad’s way Buttars looked to be stopped at the line broke free and was headed toward the end zone for an win” rd ' The Pirates suffered some more injuries and finished with just 63 yards of total offense target throughout the evening was Mark Watterson who hauled in six receptions for 115 yards die for a 20-1- 0 lead “You’ve gotta tip your hand (the Royals) put the drives together when they needed to” Erickson the night came late in the second quaher when Ryan Beeraft blocked a punt by Braden Whit- ing The Royals recovered on the Mustangs’ 2 where Barfus took it said The Mustangs did rally howev- -' er and looked as if they would draw even at 20 with 6: 1 1 to go in the fourth quarter when Wyatt Grantham (20 carries 115 yards) scored from 5 yards out However Whiting who kicked field goals of 37 and 28 yards respectively missed the extra-poitry to leave Mountain Crest down Mountain Crest’s first gaffe of in from on the very next play to give the hosts the lead back for 0 with 2:40 to go until good halftime Mountain Crest had a chance to tie it at intermission but Whiting’s field goal attempt was wide 13-1- nt 40-ya- rd 20-1- left Then on the ensuing possession' Roy went 65 yards in nine plays IT) capped by Barfus’ plunge to put the hosts up by eight with 1:40 left “It’s a very tough pill to swal- low” Erickson said Roy cashed in on another Mountain Crest miscue at the beginning of the third quarter when Tanner Rencher recovered a fumble by Zimmerman Three plays later Barfus hit Kyle Garcia across the mid- thing later that may speak volumes about the state of squad at the ‘ i moment “I don’t think we know how good we are sometimes” In the second half they were great The Bobcats completely shut down the Grizzlies Macey who accumulated 278 yards passing and rushing before intermission would get only 16 more Logan had just 29 in the second half On offense Sky View was potent for the first time since the Roy game two weeks ago Stokes threw for 150 yards and two scores on attempts and ran for a touchdown 1 14-of-- 24 4-y- At least now they should know they have a chance against any- - 9 ’ body they play regardless of whether it's Logan (an upper-tie- r 4A squad) or Mountain Crest (the Cats’ opponent in the region finale that is winless in league play) The thing is they can’t wait to start playing Another lackluster first half like that could mean bye-bto a playoff berth “You have to play for a whole game” Christensen said “That’s the bottom line If you don’t play for 48 minutes you aren't going to have a chance to win ” It was too little too late but hopefully we can build on the second half for next week" ‘ ye I ' 4 - " I |