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Odd News // 1 decade ago

Michigan transport workers made monster from construction barrels

Workers at a Michigan Department of Transportation garage are showing how scary road construction can be with a monster sculpted from construction barrels.

Sports News // 1 decade ago

Pinch hitter Mark Sweeney retires

Pinch hitter specialist Mark Sweeney announced his retirement Friday following 14 seasons in major league baseball.

Sports News // 1 decade ago

MLB: San Francisco 7, LA Dodgers 6

Fred Lewis had two RBI and a run scored and Jose Castillo had two hits and two RBI Monday to lead the San Francisco Giants past the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-6.

Sports News // 1 decade ago

MLB: LA Dodgers 11, Colorado 6

Rafael Furcal's three-run homer climaxed a seven-run sixth inning Friday and sent the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 11-6 victory over Colorado.

Sports News // 1 decade ago

MLB: LA Dodgers 4, Washington 3

Pinch-hitter Mark Sweeney doubled then scored the winning run on Andre Ethier's seventh-inning sacrifice fly Tuesday, as the LA Dodgers nipped Washington 4-3.

Sports News // 1 decade ago

MLB: N.Y. Mets 4, LA Dodgers 3

Orlando Hernandez allowed two earned runs and just four hits in seven innings Saturday afternoon as the New York Mets beat the LA Dodgers, 4-3.

Sports News // 1 decade ago

Giants deal Mark Sweeney to Dodgers

The San Francisco Giants Thursday dealt pinch-hitter Mark Sweeney to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a player to be named.

Sports News // 1 decade ago

MLB: Cincinnati 6, San Francisco 3

Bronson Arroyo allowed three earned runs and seven hits over 6 2/3 innings Thursday night as the Cincinnati Reds beat San Francisco, 6-3.

Sports News // 1 decade ago

MLB: San Francisco 9, Cincinnati 5

Fred Lewis hit his second grand slam of the season Wednesday afternoon as the San Francisco Giants beat Cincinnati, 9-5.

Sports News // 1 decade ago

MLB: San Francisco 13, Philadelphia 0

Matt Morris gave up one hit in six scoreless innings Friday night as the San Francisco Giants walloped Philadelphia, 13-0.

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I look forward to the opportunity to continue that association and to give something back to the game I enjoy so much
Pinch hitter Mark Sweeney retires Mar 06, 2009

Mark Patrick Sweeney (born October 26, 1969 in Framingham, Massachusetts) is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball. He is best known for his skill as a pinch hitter, where he is second on the all-time list for pinch hits.

Sweeney attended Holliston High School in Holliston, Massachusetts and was a student and a letterman in football and baseball. In baseball, he helped lead his team to the 1987 Massachusetts State Championship.

Sweeney was signed to play quarterback for the University of Maine in Orono. There he decided to play baseball full-time. He went on to become a Golden Spikes Finalist, playing outfield, and breaking many of the school's offensive records. As a senior he hit .384 with 23 home runs, 80 RBI and 22 stolen bases in 65 games.

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