Matlack Shuts Down Cubbies In Opener
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| Player of the Day Jon Matlack |
WP: Jon Matlack (1-0, 0.00 ERA) / LP: Brian Bonham (0-1, 5.14 ERA)
After a shaky first inning in which he gives up a leadoff double to Jose Cardenal and faces runners on first and third with two outs - Jon Matlack allows no other runners to touch second base again.
| NYM NYM NYM NYM NYM | Jon Matlack John Milner Ed Kranepool Jerry Grote Wayne Garrett | 9.0 Innings - 6 Hits - 0 Runs - 0 Walks - 6 Strikeouts 1 for 2 (.500) - 1 Run Batted In (1) 1 for 4 (.250) - 1 Run Batted In (1) 2 for 4 (.500) - 1 Run - 1 Run Batted In (1) 0 for 3 (.000) - 1 Run Batted In (1) |
Quote of the Day
"There are times when I get too perfect. In that jam in the first, I had to remind myself that this is Opening Day in front of 50,000 people and I am pitching today for a reason. After that, everything seemed to click into place." - Mets starter Jon Matlack.
Around the AL:
Milwaukee Brewers 4, New York Yankees 0
WP: Jim Slaton (1-0, 0.00 ERA) / LP: Catfish Hunter (0-1, 4.50 ERA)
| MIL MIL MIL MIL | Jim Slaton Don Money Tim Johnson Sixto Lezcano | 9.0 Innings - 2 Hits - 0 Earned Runs - 0 Walks - 1 Strikeout 2 for 3 (.667) - 1 Run - 1 Run Batted In (1) - Solo Home Run (1) 1 for 4 (.250) - 1 Run - 1 Run Batted In (1) - Solo Home Run (1) 1 for 4 (.250) - 1 Run - 1 Run Batted In (1) - Triple (1) |
Minnesota Twins 8, California Angels 4
WP: Bert Blyleven (1-0, 2.00 ERA) / LP: Nolan Ryan (0-1, 16.20 ERA)
| MIN MIN MIN | Larry Hisle Rod Carew Bert Blyleven | 3 for 5 (.600) - 2 Runs - 5 Runs Batted In (5) - Grand Slam Home Run, Solo Home Run (2) 2 for 4 (.500) - 1 Run - 1 Run Batted In (1) - Solo Home Run (1) 9.0 Innings - 5 Hits - 4 Runs (2 Earned) - 1 Walk - 12 Strikeouts |
Kansas City Royals 3, Oakland Athletics 2
WP: Steve Mingori (1-0, 0.00 ERA) / LP: Vida Blue (0-1, 1.13 ERA) / SV: Al Fitzmorris (1, 0.00 ERA)
| KC KC OAK OAK | George Brett Dennis Leonard Vida Blue Claudell Washington | 2 for 4 (.500) - 1 Run - 2 Runs Batted In (2) - Double (1) - 2-Run Home Run (1) in 8th. Leaves game in 7th inning with injury. 8.0 Innings - 6 Hits - 3 Runs (1 Earned) - 0 Walks - 5 Strikeouts Error in 8th with 2 outs leads to Brett home run. |
Texas Rangers 10, Chicago White Sox 4
WP: Gaylord Perry (1-0, 4.00 ERA) / LP: Bart Johnson (0-1, 7.11 ERA)
| TEX TEX TEX TEX TEX CWS CWS CWS CWS | Tom Grieve Roy Smalley Toby Harrah Mike Cubbage Bill Fahey Chet Lemon Bill Stien Jorge Orta Bucky Dent | 1 for 3 (.333) - 2 Runs - 3 Runs Batted In (3) - 2 Run Home Run (1) 1 for 4 (.250) - 1 Run - 2 Runs Batted In (2) - 2 Run Home Run (1) 1 for 3 (.333) - 2 Runs - 1 Run Batted In (1) - Solo Home Run (1) 3 for 5 (.600) - 2 Runs 3 for 5 (.600) - 1 Run - 1 Run Batted In (1) - Double (1) 2 for 4 (.500) - 2 Runs - 1 Triple (1) 2 for 4 (.500) - 3 Runs Batted In (3) - 2 Run Double (1) 2 for 4 (.500) - Double (1) 2 for 4 (.500) - 2 Runs - 1 Run Batted In (1) - Double (1) |
Around the NL:
Philadelphia Phillies 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 2
WP: Steve Carlton (1-0, 1.13 ERA) / LP: Jim Rooker (0-1, 11.25 ERA)
| PHI PHI PHI PHI PHI PIT PIT | Steve Carlton Jay Johnstone Larry Bowa Bob Boone Dave Cash Al Oliver Richie Zisk | 8.0 Innings - 5 Hits - 1 Run - 0 Walks - 8 Strikeouts 2 for 4 (.500) - 2 Runs - 1 Run Batted In (1) - Solo Home Run (1) 2 for 4 (.500) - 2 Runs Batted In (2) - Triple (1) 2 for 4 (.500) - 1 Run - 1 Run Batted In (1) - Double (1) 2 for 3 (.667) - 2 Runs - Double (1) 2 for 4 (.500) - 2 Runs - 2 Runs Batted In (2) - 2 Solo Home Runs (2) 2 for 4 (.500) - Double (1) |
San Diego Padres 8, Atlanta Braves 4
WP: Dave Freisleben (1-0, 4.50 ERA) / LP: Carl Morton (0-1, 1 BS, 0.00 ERA)
| SD SD ATL ATL ATL | Merv Rettenmund Doug Rader Phil Niekro Darrel Chaney Darrell Evans | 1 for 3 (.333) - 3 Runs Batted In (3) - 3-Run Double (1) in top of 9th. 2 for 5 (.400) - 1 Run - 1 Run Batted In (1) - Solo Home Run (1) 8.0 Innings - 5 Hits - 3 Runs - 4 Walks - 8 Strikeouts Error in 9th leads to 5 unearned runs. Played 1B for first time in career after hitting for Niekro. 3 for 4 (.750) - Stolen Base (1) |
Houston Astros 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 (13 innings)
WP: Bert Blyleven (1-0, 2.00 ERA) / LP: Nolan Ryan (0-1, 16.20 ERA)
| HOU HOU HOU HOU HOU LA LA | Jerry DaVanon Larry Dierker Leon Roberts Jose Cruz Greg Gross Tommy John Ron Cey | 1 for 1 (1.000) - 1 Run Batted In (1) - Game winning RBI single in bottom of 13th 7.0 Innings - 7 Hits - 3 Runs - 2 Walks - 7 Strikeouts - 1 Wild Pitch - 1 Balk 1 for 5 (.200) - 1 Run Batted In (1) - Tied game in bottom of 9th with RBI single 2 for 6 (.333) - 2 Runs - 1 Run Batted In (1) - Double (1) 1 for 1 (1.000) - 1 Run - Triple (1) 8.1 Innings - 4 Hits - 3 Runs - 0 Walks - 4 Strikeouts - No-hitter through 6.1 innings 2 for 6 (.333) - 2 Doubles (2) |
Injuries:
 | RF Dave Winfield (1.000) was injured running the bases.. No diagnosis has been given. |
 | 2B Phil Garner (1.000) suffered a concussion running the bases. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 5 days. |
 | SP Dennis Leonard (2.70 ERA, 6.2 IP) was injured while pitching. No diagnosis has been given. |
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