Dusty Baker waves to the appreciative Pac Bell crowd Tuesday night. Dusty Baker received a standing ovation in his first game back to Pacific Bell Park on Tuesday night. He also walked away with a win over his former team. Kerry Wood struck out eight over six innings, and Moises Alou homered in the Cubs 4-2 win over the Giants. Before the game, the Giants honored Baker with a video tribute, and he received his National League championship ring. • Baker back in San Francisco: Ratto: Why be bitter? • Dusty truly exceptional | Elia's tirade | Top meltdowns Getting The Royal Treatment Prior to the start of this season, the Royals were on the short list of sad-sack franchises. But after a blistering start, it's not crazy to think K.C. will remain in the thick of the playoff race throughout the year. • Bradley: Hot for Sweeney | Contender or Pretender?   ESPN The Magazine's 2003 Baseball Preview On sale here!

HEADLINES Mariners hit three rockets off Clemens in 6-0 victory   Jeter eyes May 13 return   Maddux is back: Ace wins third straight against Astros   Brown's gem helps Dodgers cool off Phillies   Burnett undergoes Tommy John reconstructive surgery   Rockies: Reliever Jones' anti-gay remarks are 'unfortunate'   Dye has surgery on knee, will miss 3-to-5 weeks   MLB reduces Tino's suspension to three games   Dollar bill goes a long way for Blue Jays fans   Rangers defeat Jays   Tuesday roundup: Rangers' Park on DL with bad back   Wire | More News   • Is Lloyd McClendon's job safe? • Japanese stars meet in the Bronx

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MLB LEADERS - 2003 STATISTICS AL HOME RUNS   NL HOME RUNS   MLB RBI 1. C. Everett, Tex 9   1. J. Bagwell, Hou 10   1. C. Delgado, Tor 28 2. A. Rodriguez, Tex 9   2. A. Kearns, Cin 9   2. A. Soriano, NYY 25 3. A. Soriano, NYY 9   3. R. Sexson, Mil 8   3. S. Hillenbrand, Bos 25 4. J. Gonzalez, Tex 8   4. A. Dunn, Cin 8   4. T. Helton, Col 24 5. C. Delgado, Tor 8   5. L. Gonzalez, Ari 7   5. E. Durazo, Oak 24 More Leaders   More Leaders   More Leaders

 

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