Mauro Gozzo pitches 8 shutout innings in his major league debut as Toronto beats Texas, 7 – 0, to go over .500 for the first time since Opening Day. The Blue Jays will eventually overtake the surprising Orioles and win the AL East.

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On August 8, 1989 — Mauro Gozzo pitches 8 shutout innings in his major league debut as Toronto beats Texas, 7 – 0, to go over .500 for the first time since Opening Day. The Blue Jays will eventually overtake the surprising Orioles and win the AL East.

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