Monday, July 09, 2001
Dunn's HR helps U.S win Futures game
The Associated Press
SEATTLE — Toby Hall gave the Tampa Bay Devil Rays something to cheer about during All-Star week.
Hall homered and scored two runs to lead the United States to a 5-1 win over the World team in the All-Star Futures game Sunday. Adam Dunn and Chase Utley also homered for Gaylord Perry's U.S. team.
“It's a great feeling,” Hall said. “You have those jitters when you come into a major league ballpark. Everyone should have that feeling. This is what I want to do with my life.”
Chris George, who could be pitching for Kansas City before the end of the season, pitched two scoreless innings for the win.
Houston prospect Carlos Hernandez allowed two runs in one inning to take the loss for Minnie Minoso's World team.
Wilson Betemit homered for the World team.
George, who got the save in last year's game, hopes to follow the path set by Ben Sheets, his Olympic teammate. Sheets pitched in the Futures game last season, won the gold medal in Sydney, and is a major league All-Star this year.
“As great as it is I'd like to be in the big leagues next year,” George said. “To fill Ben's shoes would be a great honor.”
Sheets is one of 27 Futures games alums in the majors.
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