NFL FOOTBALL ETROIT 27, Tampa Bay 6 BASEBALL CHICAGO CUBS 5, San Francisco 3 (NL wild card game) Division Sor., Schedule New York vs. Texas Game 1- Tonight at New York, 8:07 p.m. Game 2-Tomorrow at New York, 8:07 p.m. Cleveland vs. Boston Game 1-Today at Cleveland, 1:07 p.m. Game 2-Tomorrow at Cleveland, 1:07 p.m. Atlanta vs. Cicago Game 1-Tomorrow at Atlanta, 4:07 pm. Game 2-Thrsday at Atlanta, 8:07,.m Houston vs. San Diego Game 1-Today at Houston, 4:07 p.m. Game 2Thursday a Houston, 4:07 pr r ' _x , {- 7 ,.r ,y ° , _ ; i The Big Ten recognized Michigan soccer senior Jessica Limauro as the co-Big Ten player of the week for two goals and one assist in Michigan's two victories. She leads the Wolverines in every offensive category. Tuesday September 29, 1998 13 THE FINAL Daft TALLY MCGWIRE: 70 e' SOSA: 66 ; SEASON COMPLETED YESTERDAY: 2-4,2 RUNS, 0 HR SEASON COMPLETED -: ; xn s. :7F.ry3,1 y .Y''; {y T a r a my ret ----I > °+ , AP PHOTO Sammy Sosa was ecstatic last night after his Cubs beat the On Francisco Giants to advance to the National League playoffs. Sosa did not homer, so he finished with 66. Sosa stay s in j~ark, but Cubs win regardless CHICAGO (AP) -- All season long, Sammy Sosa won games with the long ball. Last night, he kept the ball in the park and on the ground as he sparked the Chicago Cubs to a playoff berth. Sosa's heroics throughout the season drew attention to the surging Cubs, who, despite losing game No. 162 on unday, took advantage of their second chance yester- With a home run boost from castoff Gary Gaetti and -two key singles by Sosa, the Cubs beat the San Francisco Miants, 5-3, to win the frenetic one-game playoff for the ;IJ wild-card spot. T They survived despite a three-run rally in the ninth by thGiants- B Barry Bonds, who grounded out with the bases loaded t2nd the seventh, came up again with the bases loaded .bt mtanpged only a sacrifice fly. The Cibs haven't been to a World Series since 1945 -an haven't won one in 90 years, yet they're going to the " tseason for the first time since 1989. t' ubs pitcher Steve Trachsel (15-8), who surrendered Mak McGwire's 62nd home run, didn't give up a hit t il pinch-hitter Brent Mayne singled with one out in t seventh. Srailin dr4-0,the Giants went on to load the bases with :t outs and brought Bonds to the plate. *; Jut the three-time MVP, who has struggled in the p stseason, grounded out against reliever Felix Heredia atdl slammed his helmet to the ground. 4Jbthe ninth, reliever Kevin Tapani gave up a pair of doff singles. That brought on Terry Mulholland, who vait eight innings and threw 121 pitches Sunday. Trachsel and Giants starter Mark Gardner kept it scoreless until the fifth inning. Singles by Lance ;Jhnson and Sosa drove out Gardner (13-6) in the sixth. i osawent2-for4 with a pair of singles, scoring in the ~Wth on Jose Mesa's wild pitch. ~ osa finished the regular season, because this game's bers counted, with 66 home runs, trailing McGwire 's #Despite the home run disparity, both Sosa and McGwire will receive credit for passing Roger Maris' omerun record of6 in 1961. ut Sosa gets something McGwire doesn't -- a chance tqplay into October. ootbal lighthe s m Ros Yesterday, the pl aijy Sports Editor their best to main $irst things first. but the attitude w es, Aaron Shea is happy that The victory over mm i gan beat Michigan State on breathed life back Niturday. Yes, it was a big win, it Coach Lloyd Ca stars the Big Ten season off on the the game that he i foot, it was very exciting, blah, soon for theaWolve jtlp1% blah. to face each otbf St let's cut to the chase. rather meet Mi . ,uuuuge game tonight," Shea, October, after t r Illinois, said emphatically at chance to get settl rrday's weekly press conference. But by yesterda I""Q[ and Tai Streets (a native of a oped a different ta Xhidago suburb) are gonna be watch- in"t at my house. Let's hope the Dbies win and Sammy hits five : 'mns Practice for title defense begms By David DenHerder Daily Sports Writer Red Berenson and his staff final- ly hit the ice yesterday, rejoining the defending champs at Yost Arena after a summer of training, skating and celebrating. Following a week of captain's conditioning practice, the Wolverines held their first official workout of the season. "When coach (Berenson) gets on the ice, you can tell," Michigan tri- captain Bubba Berenzweig said. "Everyone wants to start skating hard and start performing to the best of their ability. The first cou- ple weeks you're just out there try- ing to get your legs back and to feel the ice ... but when the coaches get out here, (Berenson) expects us to be ready to go." And those expectations are understandable. While the maize and blue faithful spent the summer soaking up the glory of another NCAA hockey title, Berenson was already preparing for this Friday's Blue-White game. "A lot happens in the summer, and we're without some players," Berenson said after practice yester- day. "There are some big gaps on the team when you don't have, Turco and Muckalt and Matt Herr ... but it's a new team - new lead- ers, captains and a new season.' That being said, Berenson See PRACTICE, Page 18 A r , ,. F I F. r ., Y rv i . t J b ' ?.'' :.. ,,, I MARGARET MYERS/Daily Bubba 8erenzweig has played on two national championship teams, Including last year's championship squad. For the senior to get his third national championship ring, he needs the incoming freshman, especially goalies Josh Blackburn and Kevin O'Malley, to play beyond their years. Fre smen get their feet wet on the first day By Mark Francoscutti Daily Sp )rts Writer Everyone goes through a lot of firsts. First, there's babys firs atte", then "child's first book", and now thee's"frshmn'sfirst Michigan hockey practice." Wel, at least for a few people. ThoEslce few are the six Hockey freshman who join the Michigan hockey team's quest to repeat as Notebook NCA ampio. L e ek at the CCHA media day, Michigan coach Rd IEr;n onmented on his worries at the start of A all, he had lost dominating players like Brendan Morrison, Jason Botterill and John Madden and more. Lftl in their wake were nine new freshman utto he Wolverines overcame doubts and finished No. 1. The question this season:Can Michigan do it again? Only time will tell, but at least the new freshmen have their "big first" practice completed and out of the way. Freshman Craig Murray, even with a few nerves, liked the Michigan way of practice. "I like the unification of the guys, everybody works with each other," Murray said. "I had a little bit of nerves out there, first time you always want to impress, but towards the end you feel more comfort- able." Many players expressed shock at the speed of the practice. "It's a change from what I'm used to. It's a lot more intense out there," Murray said. "They work on every little single detail. I'm going to learn a lot in the while I'm here in the four years" Murray, who normally plays center, may move to winger to help the team build up that position. "I might be moving to the wing, so I am trying td get acquainted to pick up the puck along the board$ and making sure I getsthe puck out' Murray said. Freshman Jeff Jillson knows what position he's going to play - defense. His 6-foot-3, 220-pound frame,.the largest on the team, gives an easy hint. -- Jillson liked the toughness of everyone on the first day. "Coming into such a great program, you expect things to be tough," Jillson said. "Guys really- got i shape, and it seems to be helping out on the ice." For the Wolverines to succeed this season, they need a goalie who can replace departed Marty Turco. Freshman goalie Josh Blackburn, who has received high praises from Berenson in possibly earning the starting job, was pleased with his performance yester- day. "I think it went pretty good today, a pretty good first See NEWCOMERS, Page 16 41 are fterwin ayers were doing tain an even kee l was unmistak hIe- the Spartans has into the season. rr had said before thought it was too rines and Spaans Ler. tieaid h d ch igan St ate in hie teams had a ed. y, Carr had devel- ke. "Well now, in winning, I certainly w ruldn't change it," Carr said with a smile. "Hopefully, it will be a momentum builder for us in what we can do. We needed a win against a good football team." That they did. Whether Michigan ecan legitimately be termed a go odfootball team" may be up for debate, but not by the Wolverines. They're treating the victory as the boost they needed to get ready for the grind of the Big Ten season. See HAPPY, Page 14 Looking for a career With an- .industry leader? Lutron Electronics is the world leader in the design and manufacture of visual environment controls. We are a successful, innovative, privately held, mid-size. company with average sales growth of 20% per year. Our Headquarters and Engineering Design Center are located in Eastern Pennsylvania. Home Automation Presentation Antif'arnrn.r a nnnrhinii fmli ctjssinn ° , Ri y