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Yankees outfielder Kenny Lofton, who has played for both the Cubs and the White Sox, recorded his 2,000th hit Wednesday in another one of his former haunts, Cleveland. Another ex-Cub, Rafael Palmeiro, leads all active players with 2,888 career hits. The White Sox’s Roberto Alomar is next with 2,720.
Road warrior
Speaking of ex-Sox, David Wells (now on the Padres) picked up his fifth straight road win Tuesday night in New York. His last loss away from home came on April 19.
Wild-card races
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NL / GB
CUBS –
San Francisco 1
San Diego 2
Florida 6
Houston 6
AL / GB
Boston –
Anaheim –
Texas 2
Cleveland 9.5
SOX 10.5
