NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 1985 NATIONAL LEAGUE
Date: 4/4/1985
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MONTREAL AT CINCINNATI
Expos........... 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 - 7 8 0
Reds............ 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 2 11 0
Win:Burke(1-0) Loss:Power(0-1)
The Montreal Expos came roaring back in the top of the ninth to spoil the
anticipated celebration of the hometown fans. The final score,, was 7 to
2.
Montreal had the winning rally in the 9th inning when they tallied 6 runs on 5
hits. The key offensive moment was provided by Andre Dawson who deflated the
crowd as he laced a one-base hit bringing in two baserunners. Montreal won
despite being out-hit by Cincinnati 11 hits to 8.
The win went to Tim Burke(1-0) who allowed no runs in 1 and 1/3 innings. Ted
Power(0-1) ended up with the loss in relief. Buck Rodgers was all smiles
after the game, 'To pull a game out in your last at bats, is a beautiful
feeling - and did you see how quiet it got out there? You could have heard a
pin drop when we took the lead. But, hey, that's what makes baseball so
great - as the great sage Yogi Berra says, 'it's not over 'til its over.'
LOS ANGELES AT HOUSTON
Dodgers......... 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 - 2 5 1
Astros.......... 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 - 3 3 1
Win:Ryan(1-0) Loss:Hershiser(0-1) Save:Smith(1st)
Homeruns- K.Landreaux(1st), B.Doran(1st)
The Houston Astros edged the Los Angeles Dodgers at The Astrodome by the score
of 3 to 2.
In the 6th inning Houston went on top for good plating an isolated run. Bill
Doran cracked a solo homerun (his 1st of the season). Houston had just 3
hits for the afternoon.
Nolan Ryan(1-0) allowed 2 runs in 7 innings, and picked up the victory. Dave
Smith earned his 1st save. Orel Hershiser(0-1) was charged with the loss.
He pitched 6 innings and surrendered just 3 hits and no walks.
SAN DIEGO AT SAN FRANCISCO
Padres.......... 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 - 4 8 1
Giants.......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 3 1
Win:Hawkins(1-0) Loss:Krukow(0-1)
Homeruns- G.Templeton(1st)
Andy Hawkins was on top of his game, blanking San Francisco on just 3 hits and
Garry Templeton touched them all as the San Diego Padres defeated the San
Francisco Giants 4 to 0 at CANDLESTICK PARK.
Hawkins(1-0) dominated San Francisco hitters. He was stingy on the mound,
allowing just 3 hits and no walks in 9 innings. San Diego totaled 8 on the
afternoon.
The losing pitcher was Mike Krukow(0-1). He struck out 11 batters in 8
innings despite losing the game.