20 The Daily Collegian Wednesday, Aug. 27, 1997 Pirates' dream season continues By ALAN ROBINSON AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH The low-bud get Pittsburgh Pirates were com pared to the Mets when the season began Casey Stengel's 120-loss Mets of 1962. Now, after another miraculous finish in a highly illogical season, the high-drama Pirates again have the look of the Mets the Miracle Mets of 1969. "Everything is like out of a movie I mean `Angels of the Out field' or something," outfielder Al Martin said of the improbable Pirates' latest comeback. "Every time we win one of these, you say, `Are you kidding me?'" Held to one unearned run in 15 innings and down to their final two outs, the Pirates rallied on succes sive homers by Joe Randa and Mark Smith off Todd Worrell to beat the Dodgers 4-3 Monday and split their doubleheader. The homers came quickly. Randa had just sailed a two-run shot over the outstretched glove of center fielder Otis Nixon when Smith hit the next pitch over the left-field wall. "We hadn't even shaken Randa's hand and Smith hit his," manager Gene Lamont said. The victory kept the Pirates three games behind Houston in the NL Central. The two teams play five times in the final week of the season "It was another storybook finish in a storybook season," Randa said. "I think we're all running out of words to describe what's happen ing to us this season." Not that they didn't try. "Unbelievable," Martin said. "Awesome," catcher Jason Kendall said. The Pirates' unexpected run at a division title in a season they were forecast to lose 100 games would seem to be dramatic enough. They gutted their roster, trading away all but one player making as much Stop by our office to place your ad: coLLE cr.:IAN CLASSIFIEDS James Budding 123 S. Burrowes St. (next to Paul & Tony's Stereo) ARE YOU PREGNANT? Don't know what to do? 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Alat;- Nok Pittsburgh Pirates fans give Pirates' give Pirates' Joe Randa, left, and Mark Smith, right, a standing ovation after their back to back homers off Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Todd Worrell. The Pirates are now being compared to the 1969 World Champion New York Mets, which won the World Series after being underdogs. as $1 million, while replacing seven of nine starters from their opening day lineup. Manager Jim Leyland left for Florida for the opportunity to manage a winner. Now, the Pirates are wondering if they are destiny's darlings. "You watch things happening and you wonder, 'Could this be one of those years?"' infielder Dale Sveum said. Smith's homer might have been the most dramatic in a Pirates' pen nant race since Barry Bonds helped secure the 1991 NL East title with a game-winner off the Cardinals' Lee Smith. AUTOMOTIVE 1989 VW GOLF. 62,000 miles, NC, sspeed, excellent condition call after 6pm 237-6849 $3700. 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"You get to the point where it's hard to describe what's happening to us," Randa said, But there's been more, much more: —Down to their last strike against closer Mark Wohlers, the Pirates rallied with four runs in the ninth to win 5-2 in Atlanta on Aug. 12. Several of Wohlers' pitches were clocked at 101 mph during the comeback. CHILDCARE NEEDED AFTER school for 3 children. 4 days a week Mon thru Thurs 2:30 to 5:30. Must be reliable & have own trans portation. Call 867-5962 after 6PM. CHILDCARE NEEDED FOR future Nittany Lion (2 1/2 year old boy). Early childhood edu. or related ma jor. References required, non-smoker, car needed. 8 minutes from campus Tues/ Thurs 3- 6:30 and Saturday evenings. Addi tional hours on as needed basis and/ or as schedule permits. $5 per hour. Please call 234-0554. CLEANING PERSON WANTED two hours a day 237-5108 for Erik COLLEGE HEIGHTS FAMILY DEPENDABLE NEWSPAPER DE LIVERY person with car, campus route 6/am $7.50 hr. 234-1788. DP DOUGH IS now hiring drivers and inside help. Apply in person at 1011 East College Ave. or call 237-4747. Williams just one part of a mixed Pirate dugout By ALAN ROBINSON AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH Eddie Williams supposedly couldn't have played for two more dis parate franchises than the super-rich Dodgers and the super-thrifty Pirates. Los Angeles, which traded the first baseman to Pittsburgh on Aug. 9, has the so-called United Nations clubhouse, a mixture of players from five countries that reportedly has had season-long problems developing a positive chemistry. That certainly isn't noticeable in the standings, however. The Pirates, meanwhile, have generated a one-for-all attitude that is refreshing for its sinceri ty and intensity in an era when players repeatedly jump from club to club to sign for more money. "These guys are like a bunch of crazed dogs," Williams said. "I saw them on TV a lot before I came here and everybody was always busting their rear end to win. Since I got here, I've seen the same thing in person." Still, Williams said the much publicized problems of blending the Dodgers' widely varying personalities into a team rather than a collection of 25 players with different personal agendas was widely overstated. "I never saw any bad chem istry over there," said Williams, who was with the Dodgers briefly. "I thought it was a great bunch of guys. I thank the Pirates organization for getting me and giving me a chance to help them win, but I don't have any bad feelings about the Dodgers." MOVING DAY: The Pirates DUNKIN DONUTS IS now hiring. GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTORS HOSTESS WANTED! NEW All positions 8 shifts available. Ap- ARE needed for Saturday morning themer Restaurant at Toftrees. ply in person. 2501 E. College youth classes. Transportation help- Down Under Steak House opening Ave. Out by mall. 234-2222. Hey, ful. Call 231-3071. Sept.l. Apply in person: Federated you get a free donut just for apply ing! 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If you are single, a friendship could become a lot more. Another adores you, and wants to be close. This is a superb year for those in relationships. If attached, your union evolves to another level. CANCER is always there for you. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You'll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; I -Difficult. ARIES (March 21-April 19) *** Settle in, and handle responsibilities. A partner gives you both financial and emotional feedback. Excellent communications mark a per sonal matter. It is good that you and family pre sent a unified front. Nurture someone who is con fused. Tonight: Entertain at home. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ***** Don't do anything halfway. Creativity is high, and you can make waves. Partners are responsive to talks; you make headway. Declare more of what you want. Others pick up on your innuendoes. Discussions are animated. Tonight: A smile goes a long way. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) *** You have strong desires; because of that, you are a good creator. Make clear what you want and expect. Build a better sense of direction with a family member. You chatter, and see life from another perspective. Be creative at work. Tonight: Play racquetball, or swim. CANCER (June 21-July 22) **** Your dynamic energy draws others. You can get your message through. A loved one takes a sttong stand and knows what he expects. Listen to your inner voice when discussing expectations. You say the right words at the right time. Tonight: Let your creative juices flow. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) *** Search your soul before committing your self to a project. How you view life is consider ably different from those around you. Instincts hone in on financial matters. Be direct with fami ly about a change. Discuss your budget. Another animatedly expresses opinions. Tonight: Curl up with a good book. technically sent left-hander Chris Peters to Triple-A Cal gary on Tuesday to make room on their roster so Jose Silva could start against the Dodgers. In actuality, Peters isn't going anywhere. He will remain with the Pirates and will be reactivated after rosters expand to 40 play ers on Monday. Peters' confidence and con trol were shaky when he was last with the club at midseason. But Peters mixed up his pitches well .in Monday's spot start against the Dodgers his pitches were clocked variously from 90 to 67 mph and man ager Gene Lamont was extremely pleased with his per formance during his spot start against Los Angeles. Peters lasted six innings, giv ing up six hits and three unearned runs that resulted from three Pirates errors. MORE MOVING: The Pirates will likely make one other move before the rosters expand by dropping a pitcher if only for one day and adding an infielder, likely Carolina short stop Abraham Nunez. He has progressed offensively far faster than anticipated and like ly will spend September with the parent club. Lamont and general manager Cam Bonifay want to make the move in case the Pirates unex pectedly make the playoffs. A player not on the 25-man roster as of Aug. 31 is not eligible for the playoffs, and the Pirates wouldn't need their 12th pitcher should they reach the postsea son. So, for at least a day, they will carry 11 pitchers and 14 posi tion players. GYMNASTICS TEACHER ASSIS TANT needed. Experience pre ferred. Contact Hannah at 355-5551. HEAD SWIM COACH needed for Bellefont YMCA's age group team Contact Hannah at 355-5551. HOME NEAR PARK/Allen needs meticulous cleaner one hour four weekday evenings. $6.50/hr. Call 238-6215. daTyCollegiarl FAX NUMBERS r Busin4ss: 865.3848 News: 863-1126 VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ***** Don't mince words; say what you think. Others aren't mind readers; they need to hear your ideas. Emphasize long-term friend ships. Go for what you want. Run errands. Conversations are dynamic. Tonight: Be with friends. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) *** Take a stand. Know what you need, and finish work. Answer to another. Expenditures are out of whack; make a concerted effort to make more money. Accumulating funds are a major project. Instincts are right on with work and finances. Tonight: Grab the spotlight! SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ***** Break past barriers. Use your ingenu ity to solve problems. Others like your farseeing abilities but do not understand how you see the big picture so differently. A friend comes through for you when you need help. Tonight: Romance shows up in strange places. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) **** You get an earful from a boss or partner. Delve into the pros and cons of finances. Take the lead by asking insightful and needed questions. Ultimately, it is your decision. Something in par ticular might make a choice easy; initiate a dis cussion. Tonight: Be a duo. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ***** Listen to a key person, who will actively pursue your mental perspective. Understand where he is coming from. Another takes a strong stand. Use logic and detachment, if need be. He will eventually come over to your point of view. Tonight: Be a receptive audience. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) *** Work is a priority as you attempt to make finances conform to what you want. Ideas flow, and you acquire a different point of view. Realize and honor your limits. You can refuse and be heard. Establish limits; others will respond. Tonight: Run errands on the way home. PISCES (Feb. I 9-March 20) ***** Your imagination is working overtime now. How you see life could change; you will bend information and make it conform to your thinking. Be more open to feedback from some one who is at a distance. You might need his per spective and insight. Tonight: It's playtime! 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