Mike Easler loses a grandslam but sox still prevail 13-6

On September 5, 1985 — Boston Red Sox first two batters – Dwight Evans and Wade Boggs – crack homers off Cleveland Indian’s Neal Heaton in Boston’s 13 – 6 win in game 1 of a twin bill. Evans adds another home run to back Oil Can Boyd’s first win in seven weeks.

Despite the win, Boston’s Mike Easler lost what would have been his third grand slam in 6 days in Fenway Park. The ball was hit off Heaton after an intentional walk. It hit off the light tower above Fenway’s fabled left field wall but umpire Ted Hendry ruled it in play; Hendry was part of a three man crew that night. Indians’ left fielder Joe Carter said that the ball clearly left the yard, but Easler ended with a double and 3 RBI.

 
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