Article: Lopez provides sneak attack

ATLANTA -- When the national media descended upon David Justice before the start of the World Series and asked him about the big Braves hitters, he said, "Don't forget Javy Lopez. He might have more power than anyone on the team."

Dennis Martinez never will forget him. That's because in Game 2 last night, Lopez hit the decisive home run on a 1-2 fastball that Martinez left over the plate in the sixth inning. Lopez' smash went into the center-field stands, scoring Justice ahead of him.

"Martinez is a hero among the Latin players," said Lopez. "To hit a home run like that against him is something I'll never forget. I know I hit the ball well against him the time before. I thought I had hit ...

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