SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Melky Cabrera hit an RBI single in the 11th inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 in a thrilling pitchers' duel that seemed as if it might go on all night at AT&T Park. Cliff Lee threw 10 scoreless innings for the Phillies and Matt Cain pitched nine for the Giants.
BOSTON (AP) -The Texas Rangers continued their torrid start by completing a two-game sweep in Fenway Park with a 6-3 win over the Red Sox. The Red Sox have lost eight of their first 12 games this season heading into their first matchup against the rival Yankees, who come to town Friday for Fenway's100th anniversary celebration.
NEW YORK (AP) - A person familiar with the planning tells The Associated Press that Ivan (ee-VAHN') "Pudge" Rodriguez plans to announce his retirement Monday. A 14-time All-Star and the 1999 American League MVP, Rodriguez plans to make the announcement in Arlington, Texas, where he spent the first 12 of his 21 major league seasons with the Rangers.
BOSTON (AP) - Paul Pierce had 29 points and a career-high 14 assists and the Boston Celtics clinched at least a tie for the Atlantic Division title as they held off a late charge by the Orlando Magic for a 102-98 win last night. NBA division winners are guaranteed to be seeded no worse than fourth in the conference and wouldn't have to face Chicago or Miami in the first round.
UNDATED (AP) -- Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski (shuh-SHEF'-skee) called her a "pioneer in basketball" and someone who is among an "elite" group of leaders. Coach K was speaking of the legendary Tennessee Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt, who is stepping down after 38 seasons and eight national titles as coach of the Tennessee Lady Vols.
