Dave Winfield collects his 2,500th career hit, a single off Tom Bolton, as California loses to Boston, 6 – 3.
Dave Winfield collects his 2,500th career hit, a single off Tom Bolton, as California loses to Boston, 6 – 3.
The Expos send pitcher Zane Smith to the Pirates for rookie OF Moises Alou and two others. Alou will have just 20 at bats this year and miss all of next year because of shoulder surgery.
The Expos send pitcher Zane Smith to the Pirates for rookie OF Moises Alou and two others. Alou will have just 20 at bats this year and miss all of next year because of shoulder surgery.
1988 – Two run-scoring balks help Houston edge Los Angeles, 4-2. Tim Leary is nailed with the first, letting Billy Hatcher score. Two innings later, Brian Holton makes the same mistake, allowing Bob Knepper to walk home. Knepper wins his 12th of the year with a save from Juan Agosto.
1988 – Two run-scoring balks help Houston edge Los Angeles, 4-2. Tim Leary is nailed with the first, letting Billy Hatcher score. Two innings later, Brian Holton makes the same mistake, allowing Bob Knepper to walk home. Knepper wins his 12th of the year with a save from Juan Agosto.
Darnell Coles, Alvin Davis, Jim Presley, Jay Buhner, and Rey Quinones all hit sacrifice flies in a 12 – 7 win over Oakland, giving the Mariners an American League record.
Darnell Coles, Alvin Davis, Jim Presley, Jay Buhner, and Rey Quinones all hit sacrifice flies in a 12 – 7 win over Oakland, giving the Mariners an American League record.
Bill Mazeroski’s uniform jersey #9 is officially retired from active service by the Pirates. The 1960 World Series hero joins Billy Meyer (1), Willie Stargell (8), Pie Traynor (20), Roberto Clemente (21), Honus Wagner (33), and Danny Murtaugh (40) to be honored by Pittsburgh in this manner.
Bill Mazeroski’s uniform jersey #9 is officially retired from active service by the Pirates. The 1960 World Series hero joins Billy Meyer (1), Willie Stargell (8), Pie Traynor (20), Roberto Clemente (21), Honus Wagner (33), and Danny Murtaugh (40) to be honored by Pittsburgh in this manner.
A five-year agreement between the union and owners, which includes salary arbitration eligibility increasing from two years to three years, ends the two-day midseason players’ strike. The season will resume tomorrow with the 25 games which were scheduled yesterday and today being made up later in the season.
A five-year agreement between the union and owners, which includes salary arbitration eligibility increasing from two years to three years, ends the two-day midseason players’ strike. The season will resume tomorrow with the 25 games which were scheduled yesterday and today being made up later in the season.
The White Sox and Yankees split a doubleheader with Chicago’s 6 – 3 triumph in the first game, stopping New York’s 8-game win streak. LaMarr Hoyt is the winner. Ron Guidry strikes out 13 to win the nitecap, 7 – 0. He finishes with a flourish, striking out the side on nine pitches in the 9th.
The White Sox and Yankees split a doubleheader with Chicago’s 6 – 3 triumph in the first game, stopping New York’s 8-game win streak. LaMarr Hoyt is the winner. Ron Guidry strikes out 13 to win the nitecap, 7 – 0. He finishes with a flourish, striking out the side on nine pitches in the 9th.
Bill Buckner and Tony Armas each hit grand slams in the first two innings off Tigers ace Jack Morris to spark the Red Sox to a 12 – 7 victory in the first game of a doubleheader. Detroit takes the second game, 7 – 5, in 11 innings, after scoring a run in the 9th to tie. Lance Parrish’s two-run homer ends it and Aurelio Lopez improves to 9-0.
Bill Buckner and Tony Armas each hit grand slams in the first two innings off Tigers ace Jack Morris to spark the Red Sox to a 12 – 7 victory in the first game of a doubleheader. Detroit takes the second game, 7 – 5, in 11 innings, after scoring a run in the 9th to tie. Lance Parrish’s two-run homer ends it and Aurelio Lopez improves to 9-0.
The Cubs sweep a pair from the visiting Mets, winning 8 – 6 and 8 – 4. Rick Sutcliffe (9-1) beats Ron Darling (10-5) in the opener, benefiting from a six-run 5th inning. Keith Moreland hits a three-run home run and Ron Cey a two-run shot in the 5th. A five-run 4th in the second game propels Chicago to the win for reliever Tim Stoddard. Lee Smith notches his 25th save.
The Cubs sweep a pair from the visiting Mets, winning 8 – 6 and 8 – 4. Rick Sutcliffe (9-1) beats Ron Darling (10-5) in the opener, benefiting from a six-run 5th inning. Keith Moreland hits a three-run home run and Ron Cey a two-run shot in the 5th. A five-run 4th in the second game propels Chicago to the win for reliever Tim Stoddard. Lee Smith notches his 25th save.
The team honors Bobby Murcer by giving him a day at Yankee Stadium. The popular Oklahoman, who will become a long-time broadcaster for the team, played 13 seasons for the Bronx Bombers, compiling a .278 batting average while in pinstripes.
The team honors Bobby Murcer by giving him a day at Yankee Stadium. The popular Oklahoman, who will become a long-time broadcaster for the team, played 13 seasons for the Bronx Bombers, compiling a .278 batting average while in pinstripes.
