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MINNESOTA AT BALTIMORE
Twins........... 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 8 0
Orioles......... 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 - 3 9 1
Win:Stewart(2-0) Loss:Davis(0-2)
Homeruns- L.Lacy(2nd), E.Murray(4th)
One run was the difference at MEMORIAL STADIUM as the Baltimore Orioles
defeated the Minnesota Twins in 11 innings 3 to 2.
The score was tied at 2 after nine. Baltimore won it in the 11th inning.
Eddie Murray delivered a solo blast (his 4th of the season) giving Baltimore
the win and sending the home town fans into a frenzy. Baltimore totaled 9 on
the afternoon.
The victory was credited to Sammy Stewart(2-0) who went 1 inning, allowing no
runs. Ron Davis(0-2) took the loss in relief. He gave up 3 hits and 3 walks
in 2 and 1/3 innings.
OAKLAND AT BOSTON
A's............. 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 2 - 7 14 1
Red Sox......... 1 1 0 1 3 0 2 3 - 11 15 0
Win:Clemens(4-0) Loss:McCatty(1-4) Save:Lollar(2nd)
Homeruns- M.Easler(4th), T.Armas(5th)
Center fielder Tony Armas connected with a 'big fly' and had 2 RBI at FENWAY
PARK where the Boston Red Sox beat the Oakland A's 11 to 7.
Oakland fell behind quickly as the Boston offense came through in the first
inning scoring a single run utilizing 3 base hits. Boston had many
opportunities throughout the game and scored in 6 separate innings.
The win was credited to Roger Clemens(4-0) who went 6 and 1/3 innings allowing
2 runs. Clemens got relief help from Tim Lollar who gained credit for his 2nd
save. The losing pitcher was Steve McCatty(1-4). He allowed a few too many
baserunners giving up 9 hits and 2 walks in 4 and 1/3 innings.
DETROIT AT CHICAGO
Tigers.......... 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 7 1
White Sox....... 0 4 0 1 0 1 0 3 - 9 12 0
Win:Burns(2-3) Loss:Tanana(3-2)
Homeruns- L.Salazar(2nd), C.Fisk(2nd)
Britt Burns reeled off a total of 10 strikeouts and third baseman Tim Hulett
smacked 2 triples and scored 4 times as the Chicago White Sox outscored the
Detroit Tigers 9 to 1.
Burns(2-3) gave Chicago a solid outing. He surrendered only 7 hits and 3
walks in 9 innings reducing his ERA from 5.25 to 4.40. Chicago had a total
of 12 hits for the game.
Frank Tanana(3-2) was hit with the loss. He was unable to control the Chicago
offense and allowed 12 hits and 4 walks in 7 innings.
When asked about his strikeout total for the game, Burns offered, 'The fan's
really got into it. It is fun to see them tally up the strikeout totals up
there in the stands. Fortunately, I kept them busy this afternoon - of
course, it would be all for naught without the 'W'.'
NEW YORK AT KANSAS CITY
Yankees......... 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 - 3 8 0
Royals.......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 5 0
Win:Niekro(4-1) Loss:Black(3-3) Save:Righetti(11th)
At ROYALS STADIUM, the Kansas City fans witnessed a great pitcher's duel.
Phil Niekro(4-1) finally bested his Kansas City opposite, Bud Black(3-3), by
the score of 3 to 0.
Niekro put on a good performance. He gave up just 2 hits and 2 walks in 6
innings seeing his ERA drop from 3.66 to 3.18. Neither team managed to score
after the 4th inning.
Dave Righetti earned his 11th save. Black was given the loss. He pitched 9
innings giving up 8 hits and 2 walks.
CALIFORNIA AT MILWAUKEE
Angels.......... 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 - 2 7 1
Brewers......... 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 - 5 11 0
Win:Higuera(3-3) Loss:Witt(2-4) Save:Fingers(1st)
Homeruns- B.Downing(8th), B.Oglivie(3rd)
Ben Oglivie cracked a homer and had 2 RBI at COUNTY STADIUM as the Milwaukee
Brewers beat the California Angels 5 to 2.
Milwaukee scored the decisive runs in a big 8th inning when they tallied 4
runs on 5 hits. Milwaukee had 11 hits overall, while California had 7.
Ted Higuera(3-3) got credit for the victory, pitching 8 innings and allowing 2
runs. Rollie Fingers earned the save, his 1st. Mike Witt(2-4) was the losing
pitcher. He pitched 7 and 1/3 innings allowing 9 hits and no walks.
CLEVELAND AT TEXAS
Indians......... 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 - 2 8 2
Rangers......... 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 - 3 6 1
Win:Hooton(3-2) Loss:Schulze(1-4) Save:Schmidt(3rd)
First baseman Pete O'Brien had 2 base hits at ARLINGTON STADIUM where the
Texas Rangers beat the Cleveland Indians by the score of 3 to 2.
Texas scored 2 runs in the 4th inning. Toby Harrah led off and keyed the
rally when he drew a walk. O'Brien was next and he doubled. Larry Parrish
followed, but he was set down on strikes. After another out, Ward swiped
second base. Bobby Jones stepped into the box and delivered a base-hit
scoring two baserunners. Cleveland had a chance to come back in the 9th but
they came up short.
Burt Hooton(3-2) allowed 2 runs in 6 and 2/3 innings, and picked up the
victory. Dave Schmidt recorded the save, his 3rd. Don Schulze(1-4) was the
loser.
SEATTLE AT TORONTO
Mariners........ 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 - 6 10 0
Blue Jays....... 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 - 7 13 0
Win:Caudill(1-0) Loss:Nunez(0-1)
Homeruns- A.Davis(5th), G.Thomas(6th), D.Henderson(5th), W.Upshaw(3rd),
J.Barfield(10th)
42,348 fans were treated to a fine game at EXHIBITION STADIUM as only one run
separated the combatants at game's end. The Toronto Blue Jays won by the
slimmest of margins, 7 to 6.
Toronto won the game with a rally in the bottom of the 8th inning with 2 runs
using 3 hits. Rance Mulliniks led off and he doubled. Damaso Garcia came
next and he tripled plating a run. After an out was recorded, Tony Fernandez
came up and he laced a single scoring the final run of the inning. A wild
affair, this game saw the lead change 5 times.
Bill Caudill(1-0) went 2 innings allowing 1 run for the win. Edwin Nunez(0-1)
was charged with the loss in relief. He surrendered 4 hits and 1 walk in 1
and 2/3 innings.