...Tim Belcher (5-7) lost for the first time since May 20, allowing four runs and 10 hits over seven innings. Steve Sparks overcame Juan Gonzalez's two-run homer in the first inning as Anaheim beat Texas. Sparks (2-0) rebounded from...

...homer in the fifth off Manny Aybar (3-4) and a solo shot in the eighth off Bobby Witt, his 21st. Knuckleballer Steve Sparks, 0-8 in the minors before being called up by Anaheim less than two weeks ago, won his third consecutive start...

...This guy pitches with great emotions and he had it today.'' Edgar Martinez had a two-run single off knuckleballer Steve Sparks (3-1) in the sixth inning after the Mariners loaded the bases on Joey Cora's two-out single and walks to Ken...

...a perfect inning for the victory and Roberto Hernandez got three outs for his 13th save. Angels 8, Rangers 5 Steve Sparks got his first victory in almost two years, and Phil Nevin hit a two-run homer as Anaheim won at Texas. Sparks...

...the first time in a month. Aaron Ledesma had three hits and three RBIs and Tampa Bay capitalized on knuckleballer Steve Sparks' wildness with five runs in the first. Ledesma, Tampa Bay's No. 9 hitter, capped the first inning with a two-run...

...last year because of elbow problems, singled in the first inning for his first hit in Anaheim since Sept. 25, 1996. Steve Sparks (5-2) gave up three runs and seven hits in 5 1-3 innings. Jaret Wright (9-7) gave up seven runs and five...

... At Detroit, former Tigers catcher Phil Nevin's two-run single sent Anaheim to its fourth straight victory. Steve Sparks (6-2) limited Detroit to seven hits in 7 1-3 innings. Troy Percival pitched the ninth for his 32nd save. Seth...