At San Francisco, Nolan Ryan pitches eight innings, striking out eight in beating the Giants, 4 – 1. Ryan strikes out the Giants’ Chili Davis to nudge ahead of Steve Carlton in all-time strikeouts.

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At San Francisco, Nolan Ryan pitches eight innings, striking out eight in beating the Giants, 4 – 1. Ryan strikes out the Giants’ Chili Davis to nudge ahead of Steve Carlton in all-time strikeouts.

Cal Ripken’s 1st-inning error lets in a score, and that’s it as the Tigers beat Baltimore, 1 – 0. Juan Berenguer is the winner with Willie Hernandez picking up his 28th save. Mike Flanagan goes all the way in the loss. Detroit’s magic number is now 15.

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Cal Ripken’s 1st-inning error lets in a score, and that’s it as the Tigers beat Baltimore, 1 – 0. Juan Berenguer is the winner with Willie Hernandez picking up his 28th save. Mike Flanagan goes all the way in the loss. Detroit’s magic number is now 15.