1987 – Tom Candiotti goes the distance as the Indians top the Blue Jays‚ 3 – 1. Toronto’s only run is George Bell’s 35th homer and extends Bell’s hitting streak versus Cleveland to 34 games. Bell sits out tomorrow’s game and will go hitless in the first encounter with Cleveland in 1988.

On August 8, 1987 — 1987 – Tom Candiotti goes the distance as the Indians top the Blue Jays‚ 3 – 1. Toronto’s only run is George Bell’s 35th homer and extends Bell’s hitting streak versus Cleveland to 34 games. Bell sits out tomorrow’s game and will go hitless in the first encounter with Cleveland in 1988.

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