| Chris Cocca. 3rd June, 2005 - 4:18 am
 After losing 78 straight regular season series, the Kansas City Royals swept the New York Yankees on Thursday night, handing the Bronx Bombers their 5th straight loss.
Thursday?s win, fueled by back-to-back homers from Matt Stairs and Terrence Long (served up by losing hurler Carl Pavano in the 6th), gave Royals players and fans something extra to celebrate in an already surprising season.
It also marks new skipper Buddy Bell?s third straight win since taking the helm in Kansas City earlier this week.
In related news, the Philadelphia Phillies swept the San Francisco Giants for the first time in 10 years last night, following Wednesday?s clutch win (Chase Utley with a grand slam in the 9th) by a score of 6-5.
Phillies ace Jon Lieber brought home the W with six solid innings, and Billy Wagner recorded his 12th save of the season. |
