Beer thrower faces charges
Mon., May 16, 2005
Around the horn
The Coliseum fan who threw a cup of beer at Yankees slugger Jason Giambi will face multiple criminal charges, officials said Sunday in Oakland, Calif.
Eric Anduri of Lafayette, Calif., spent Saturday night in jail after pelting Giambi with the beer when the former Oakland Athletics star returned to the New York dugout after flying out in the eighth inning of the Yankees’ 15-6 win.
Anduri, whose age wasn’t available, was arrested and charged with battery, public intoxication and throwing objects on the field, said David Rinetti, the A’s vice president of stadium operations. A spokesman for the Oakland Police Department would not confirm the charges.
“It’s over. There’s nothing to talk about,” Giambi said before the series finale.
Bagwell to have surgery
Jeff Bagwell will have surgery on his arthritic right shoulder early next month in hopes of prolonging his career that has been derailed by pain.
The Houston Astros’ first baseman has been out since May 3. He was placed on the disabled list Tuesday for the first time in seven seasons, because of the degenerative shoulder condition that will require surgery, the team said before its game against the San Francisco.
“To be honest, I’m excited about it,” Bagwell said. “I want to show myself and the organization that I can still play. I really believe it will work. This is my best opportunity to play again.”
Snell throws no-hitter
Pittsburgh Pirates farmhand Ian Snell (6-0) threw a no-hitter, striking out nine and walking just one batter in the Indianapolis Indians’ 4-0 win over the Norfolk Tides in the International League.
Thomas begins rehab
White Sox slugger Frank Thomas will begin a minor league rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday in Ottawa.
“Oakland right-hander Rich Harden went on the 15-day DL because of a strained stomach muscle.
“Nationals infielder Henry Mateo went back on the 15-day DL with a right shoulder injury.
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