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NEW YORK AT CALIFORNIA
Yankees......... 0 0 2 2 0 1 3 1 0 - 9 14 1
Angels.......... 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 1 6 1
Win:Cowley(4-2) Loss:McCaskill(2-4)
Homeruns- D.Winfield(6th), R.Hassey(2nd), D.Decinces(5th)
Dave Winfield had 4 hits and 4 RBI and Joe Cowley was able to finish what he
started and was credited with a complete game as the New York Yankees
defeated the California Angels 9 to 1 at ANAHEIM STADIUM.
Winfield had a big day with his bat. He lashed a single in the 1st inning,
bombed a two-run dinger (his 6th of the season) in the 3rd inning, doubled
which scored a run in the 7th inning and singled scoring a run in the 8th
inning. New York had a total of 14 hits for the game.
Cowley(4-2) picked up the complete game victory, allowing 1 run. Kirk
McCaskill(2-4) was the losing pitcher. New York scored big getting 7 runs
off him in 6 innings.
TEXAS AT CHICAGO
Rangers......... 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 3 - 6 12 0
White Sox....... 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 - 5 9 0
Win:Stewart(1-0) Loss:Wehrmeister(0-1)
Homeruns- T.Harrah(3rd), B.Jones(3rd)
27,451 fans watched an exciting game at COMISKEY PARK. The Texas Rangers
snapped a 5 game losing streak and topped the Chicago White Sox by the
slimmest of margins, 6 to 5.
The game was deadlocked at 3 after nine full innings. Texas won it in the
10th inning. After an out was recorded, Gary Ward was the sparkplug when he
laced a base-knock. Steve Buechele was next and he delivered a single.
Buechele took second on the throw. Curtis Wilkerson then tripled plating two
runs. Tommy Dunbar followed and he hit a sacrifice fly scoring the final run
of the inning. Texas finished with 12 hits while Chicago ended up with 9.
The win was credited to Dave Stewart(1-0) who went 5 innings allowing 2 runs.
Dave Wehrmeister(0-1) suffered the loss in relief. When questioned, Bobby
Valentine remarked, 'It's been a while since a win felt this good - heck,
it's been a while since we had a win period!'
BOSTON AT CLEVELAND
Red Sox......... 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 2 - 5 10 2
Indians......... 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 - 4 8 3
Win:Clear(4-0) Loss:Creel(0-2)
Homeruns- D.Evans(6th), T.Armas(6th), B.Jacoby(4th), O.Nixon(1st)
In a thriller the Boston Red Sox staged a dramatic comeback then held on to
win over the Cleveland Indians by a score of 5 to 4 at MUNICIPAL
STADIUM.
Boston won the game with a rally in the 9th inning with 2 runs on 3 hits.
After an out was recorded, Wade Boggs started the attack as he lined a
base-hit. One out later, Tony Armas came up and he blasted a two-run home
run (his 6th of the season). The teams had been locked in a scoreless duel
until the 6th inning.
Mark Clear(4-0) got the win allowing 1 run in 2 innings. Keith Creel(0-2) was
tagged with the loss in relief. He pitched 2 and 1/3 innings and surrendered
4 hits and 1 walk.
KANSAS CITY AT MILWAUKEE
Royals.......... 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 - 5 10 1
Brewers......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 - 6 14 4
Win:Cocanower(1-2) Loss:Quisenberry(0-3)
Homeruns- S.Balboni(2nd)
In a dramatic ending, the Milwaukee Brewers staged a comeback win over the
Kansas City Royals by the count of 6 to 5.
Milwaukee had the winning rally in the 9th inning when they scored 4 runs on 5
hits. The big moment was provided by Paul Molitor who brought a roar from
the partisan COUNTY STADIUM fans when he laced a one-base hit scoring two
baserunners. Milwaukee had 14 hits overall, while Kansas City had 10.
Jaime Cocanower(1-2) went 2/3 of an inning allowing no runs for the victory.
Dan Quisenberry(0-3) was the loser in relief. 'We just wouldn't give up,'
Molitor said. 'Much of the credit goes to our fans - they were with us the
whole way.'
TORONTO AT MINNESOTA
Blue Jays....... 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 - 2 9 0
Twins........... 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 - 4 8 0
Win:Blyleven(6-2) Loss:Key(3-2)
Homeruns- K.Puckett(1st), D.Engle(2nd)
Kirby Puckett homered and Bert Blyleven went the distance as the Minnesota
Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays by a score of 4 to 2.
Minnesota erupted with the game winning runs in the bottom of the 8th inning
scoring 2 runs using 2 hits. After an out was recorded, Tom Brunansky
initiated the scoring spurt when he laced a single. After another out, Dave
Engle came to the plate and cleared the fences for a two-run home run (his
2nd of the season). Minnesota took care of Toronto with no trouble in the
9th.
The win went to Blyleven(6-2) who allowed 2 runs in the game. Jimmy Key(3-2)
took the loss. He surrendered 4 runs and 8 hits in 7 and 2/3 innings.
DETROIT AT OAKLAND
Tigers.......... 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 1 - 7 7 0
A's............. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 5 1
Win:Petry(4-2) Loss:John(1-2)
Homeruns- D.Evans(9th), C.Lemon(4th), B.Garbey(3rd)
Dan Petry delivered 9 solid innings at OAKLAND COLISEUM as the Detroit Tigers
beat the struggling Oakland A's by the count of 7 to 0.
Detroit brought 5 runs across the plate in the top of the 3rd inning with the
help of 4 hits. That early scoring held up. Detroit managed 7 in their
victory.
Petry(4-2) was credited with the shutout. Tommy John(1-2) ended up with the
loss. He was not very effective, surrendering 5 runs in 2 and 2/3 innings.
'He had his 'A' game today,' Sparky Anderson said of Petry. 'Very impressive
performance.'
BALTIMORE AT SEATTLE
Orioles......... 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 - 5 6 1
Mariners........ 0 0 4 1 2 0 1 1 - 9 11 0
Win:Swift(1-4) Loss:McGregor(3-3) Save:Thomas(3rd)
Homeruns- F.Rayford(6th), A.Davis(7th), S.Owen(2nd)
First baseman Alvin Davis hit one over the fence and had 3 RBI and Roy Thomas
went 4 strong innings at The Kingdome where the Seattle Mariners beat the
Baltimore Orioles 9 to 5.
In the 3rd inning Seattle scored 4 runs when they had 3 base hits. The key
offensive moment was provided by Davis who made the crowd come alive when he
belted a three-run homer (his 7th of the season). Seattle had 11 hits for
the afternoon while Baltimore had 6.
The win went to Bill Swift(1-4) who allowed 4 runs in 5 innings. Swift got
relief help from Thomas who gained credit for his 3rd save. Scott
McGregor(3-3) was given the loss. He was knocked around, surrendering 4 runs
in 2 and 2/3 innings.
The win by Seattle was very good news as they had been 2-8 of late. Now their
seasonal record improves to 14-21. The loss by Baltimore interrupted a nice
8-2 recent run.