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Gooden's homer adds to Indians' power surge.(Sports)(Baseball)

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From: The Washington Times
Date: 19990612
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CINCINNATI - The major leagues' most dangerous lineup has found another long-ball threat pitcher Dwight Gooden.

Gooden hit his eighth career homer, the most by any active pitcher, and Richie Sexson hit a tie-breaking solo shot in the ninth inning as the Cleveland Indians overpowered the Cincinnati Reds 8-6 last night.

Kenny Lofton and Manny Ramirez also homered as the Indians showed off their might against their intrastate rival. Cleveland came into the game with a .301 team average, best in the majors.

The Indians blew a four-run lead before Sexson, a late-inning ...

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