Thursday, June 17, 2004 | 9:05 a.m.
SUN WIRE REPORTS
Carlos Lee of the Chicago White Sox had his team-record 28-game hitting streak end in a 4-0 loss to the Florida Marlins Wednesday night in Miami.
Lee went 0-for-4 against Florida's Carl Pavano, grounding out, striking out twice and popping out to shortstop. Lee's hitting streak was the longest in Major League Baseball this season. He batted .369 (45-for-122) during the streak in raising his season average 72 points to .302.
"Every streak is going to end," White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said. "It was a joy to watch. He helped us win a lot of games during that time. Maybe he'll go back out there and start a new one."
Lee didn't seem too upset to see the streak end.
"Anytime you do something like this, it's nice to look back on," he said. "I'm sure I'll be able to do that at some point, but not right now. ... I'm not disappointed or upset. I gave it a nice run, and it finally ended. That's about it."
Klesko, who has just one homer this season, was activated Wednesday after missing 16 games with a ribcage injury.
Klesko has struggled at the plate all season, and is one of the Padres' hitters who got psyched out by Petco Park's spacious dimensions. He hit three fly balls in the home opener on April 8 that probably would have been home runs at the Padres' former home, Qualcomm Stadium.
"I'm not worried about homers. Just driving in runs when they're out there," said Klesko, who was hitting .261 with 22 RBIs when he was hurt.
Nen rejoined his Giants teammates Wednesday after spending a month back home in Southern California to rest his troublesome throwing shoulder.
While Nen's shoulder isn't hurting, the Giants refuse to take a chance too soon and haven't established a new rehab program for the three-time All-Star. He will continue to take time off for now.
"Rest is the thing we're going to do now," said Nen, who has been watching games on TV, doing cardio workouts to stay in shape and "clearing my mind a little bit."
He will be evaluated by team doctors over the next few days, then trainer Stan Conte will determine Nen's next step. The pitcher said if he is unable to appear in a game this season, he's hopeful he could give it another shot in 2005 -- even if he has to earn a non-roster invite to spring training with another club.
"I haven't ruled out anything," said Nen, 34, who is making more than $9 million this season.
Mota left Tuesday night's game after facing only two batters in the eighth inning because he felt what manager Jim Tracy called a "twinge" in the inside part of his elbow. Mota made one more pitch after that and had no continuous pain, but he left the game anyway.
Initial tests revealed no damage, and Mota was given a clean bill of health when he arrived at the stadium Wednesday afternoon, but manager Jim Tracy said Mota would not pitch for precautionary reasons.
Walker's signing will be announced at a news conference today. The No. 11 overall pick will likely get a signing bonus of nearly $2 million.
Walker, the son of former major league reliever Tom Walker, hit nearly .700 this season for Pine-Richland High School in suburban Pittsburgh. He was rated by Baseball America as the fourth-best position player and 14th best player in the draft.
The Rangers also transferred right-hander Jeff Nelson from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list. He had surgery on his right knee and elbow a month ago.
Donnelly was injured March 9 while shagging flies during batting practice, with doctors saying he lost half the blood in his body. He subsequently needed several return trips to the hospital and three operations.
Donnelly rejoined the Angels on Wednesday to be reevaluated by team officials following a two-outing rehabilitation assignment at Class AAA Salt Lake. To make room for Donnelly, left-hander Dusty Bergman was optioned to Salt Lake following a 5-3 loss Wednesday night in Pittsburgh.
Lincoln, on the 15-day disabled list since May 4 with an elbow strain, had an MRI on Wednesday. Trainer Barry Weinberg said the swelling has gone down in the elbow.
Lincoln is 3-2 with a 5.19 ERA. Weinberg said Lincoln will play a little catch Thursday.
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