Bostock Leads Hit Parade Against Boston
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| Player of the Day Lyman Bostock |
WP: Jim Hughes (1-0, 5.40 ERA) / LP: Rick Wise (1-2, 5.06 ERA)
There is a very good reason that Minnesota leads Major League Baseball in batting average, runs scored and on-base percentage. Oh, and they are second in homers too. They are pretty damn good. Led by Lyman Bostock, the Twins pounded out 23 hits against Boston today.
| MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN MIN BOS BOS BOS BOS | Lyman Bostock Craig Kusick Butch Wynegar Rod Carew Dan Ford Dave McKay Cecil Cooper Rick Miller Jim Rice Rick Wise | 5 for 5 (.340) - 2 Runs - 2 Runs Batted In (6) - Stolen Base (3) 4 for 5 (.313) - 2 Runs - 4 Runs Batted In (11) - RBI Double (4) 3 for 3 (.444) - 2 Runs - 2 Runs Batted In (9) 3 for 6 (.339) - 3 Runs - Stolen Base (3) 2 for 6 (.264) - 2 Runs - 2 Runs Batted In (8) Last 8 games - 2 for 23 (.087) - 5 Strikeouts 3 for 5 (.391) - 3 Runs - 3 Runs Batted In (14) - Solo Home Run (6) Last 6 games - 11 for 23 (.478) - Double - 4 Home Runs - 11 Runs Batted In 3 for 5 (.421) - 1 Run Batted In (3) - Double (1) 3 for 4 (.286) - 1 Run 4.1 Innings - 10 Hits - 7 Runs - 1 Walk - 3 Strikeouts - Wild Pitch |
Quote(s) of the Day
"All I can say is that so called Green Monster is going to need a new paint job once we leave town." - Minnesota first baseman Craig Kusick.
"He said that? Well maybe his batting helmet will need a new paint job the next time I pitch to him." - Boston Red Sox pitcher Rick Wise.
Around the AL:
Baltimore Orioles 6, Kansas City Royals 0
WP: Dennis Martinez (1-0, 0.00 ERA) / LP: Paul Splittorff (0-3, 9.20 ERA)
With the victory, Baltimore takes over sole possession of the AL East. Magic number is 151.
| BAL BAL BAL KC | Bobby Grich Paul Blair Mike Cuellar Al Cowens | 2 for 3 (.359) - 1 Run - 1 Run Batted In (3) - Double (3) Last 7 games - 11 for 24 (.458) - 2 Doubles - 1 Run Batted In 2 for 3 (.387) - 1 Run - 1 Run Batted In (4) - RBI Double (2) Left game in second inning with injury. 2 for 4 (.300) - Double (1) |
Texas Rangers 4, Detroit Tigers 3
WP: Gaylord Perry (2-1, 3.03 ERA) / LP: Vern Ruhle (1-1, 2.77 ERA)
| TEX TEX TEX DET DET DET | Toby Harrah Bill Fahey Gaylord Perry Mickey Stanley Ron LeFlore Jason Thompson | 2 for 4 (.269) - 2 Runs - 2 Runs Batted In (9) - 2 Run Double (2) 2 for 4 (.333) - 1 Run - Double (3) 8.0 Innings - 10 Hits - 3 Runs - 3 Walks - 9 Strikeouts 1 for 4 (.464) - 1 Run Batted In (8) - RBI Triple (1) 3 for 5 (.298) 2 for 3 (.263) - 1 Run |
Chicago White Sox 2, Cleveland Indians 1
WP: Bart Johnson (3-1, 3.06 ERA) / LP: Jim Bibby (1-1, 1.00 ERA) / SV: Rich Gossage (2, 1.69 ERA)
| CWS CWS CLE CLE | Bart Johnson Jack Brohamer Jim Bibby Rico Carty | 8.0 Innings - 7 Hits - 1 Runs - 1 Walk - 7 Strikeouts 2 for 3 (.214) 9.0 Innings - 9 Hits - 2 Runs (1 Earned) - 1 Walk - 8 Strikeouts Last 5 games - 2 for 21 (.095) - 2 Runs Batted In |
Oakland Athletics 8, Milwaukee Brewers 0
WP: Vida Blue (2-2, 0.77 ERA) / LP: Jim Colborn (0-2, 7.47 ERA)
Billy Williams passes Jim O'Rourke for 42nd on the career list with 2,644 hits.
| OAK OAK OAK OAK OAK MIL MIL MIL MIL | Vida Blue Gene Tenace Claudell Washington Don Baylor Bert Campaneris George Scott Tim Johnson Charlie Moore Gorman Thomas | 9.0 Innings - 3 Hits - 0 Runs - 1 Walk - 4 Strikeouts - 106 Pitches 3 for 4 (.195) - 1 Run - 4 Runs Batted In (7) - RBI Double (1) - 2 Run Home Run (1) 2 for 5 (.286) - 2 Runs - 1 Run Batted In (9) - RBI Double (3) - Triple (3) Last 6 games - 12 for 28 (.429) - 3 Doubles - 3 Triples - 1 Home Run - 8 Runs Batted In 2 for 4 (.275) - 1 Run - Triple (1) 2 for 3 (.229) - 1 Run - Double (1) - Stolen Base (6) 2 for 4 (.289) - Double (2) Last 5 games - 2 for 20 (.100) - 2 Runs Batted In Last 8 games - 1 for 27 (.037) - 3 Runs Batted In - 7 Strikeouts Last 5 games - 2 for 22 (.091) - 5 Strikeouts |
New York Yankees 5, California Angels 2
WP: Catfish Hunter (3-1, 3.55 ERA) / LP: Jim Brewer (0-3, 10.39 ERA) / SV: Sparky Lyle (4, 4.26 ERA)
| NY NY NY NY CAL CAL | Catfish Hunter Thurman Munson Mickey Rivers Fred Stanley Paul Hartzell Bobby Bonds | 8.0 Innings - 7 Hits - 2 Runs - 2 Walks - 2 Strikeouts 4 for 5 (.377) - 1 Run Last 5 games - 14 for 21 (.667) - 2 Doubles - 1 Run Batted In 2 for 5 (.245) - 1 Run - Double (2) Last 6 games - 2 for 21 (.095) - 2 Runs Batted In 6.2 Innings - 10 Hits - 2 Runs - 0 Walks - 2 Strikeouts - Wild Pitch 2 for 3 (.170) - 1 Run - 2 Runs Batted In (4) - Solo Home Run (2) |
AL Standings:
| AL East | W | L | Pct | GB | AL West | W | L | Pct | GB | ||
| Baltimore Cleveland New York Boston Milwaukee Detroit | 7 6 6 6 4 4 | 4 5 6 6 7 7 | .636 .545 .500 .500 .364 .364 | - 1.0 1.5 1.5 3.0 3.0 | Texas Minnesota Kansas City Chicago Oakland California | 9 8 7 7 5 3 | 4 5 6 7 6 9 | .692 .615 .538 .500 .455 .250 | - 1.0 2.0 2.5 3.0 5.5 |
Around the NL:
Pittsburgh Pirates 5, San Francisco 0
WP: Jim Rooker (2-1, 3.49 ERA) / LP: Rob Dressler (0-2, 4.38 ERA)
With his single in the first inning, Al Oliver runs his hitting streak to 13 games.
| PIT PIT PIT PIT SF SF | Jim Rooker Frank Taveras Tommy Helms Manny Sanguillen Gary Thomasson Marc Hill | 9.0 Innings - 5 Hits - 0 Runs - 1 Walk - 4 Strikeouts 2 for 3 (.254) - 1 Run - 3 Runs Batted In (5) - 2 Stolen Bases (7) 2 for 3 (.310) - 2 Runs 2 for 3 (.295) - 1 Run 1 for 4 (.438) - Triple (4) Last 5 games - 12 for 20 (.600) - 3 Doubles - 2 Triples - 4 Runs Batted In 2 for 3 (.227) |
Atlanta Braves 7, St. Louis Cardinals 1
WP: Dick Ruthven (2-1, 2.14 ERA) / LP: Bob Forsch (1-1, 5.27 ERA)
| ATL ATL ATL ATL | Dick Ruthven Ken Henderson Darrell Evans Rowland Office | 8.0 Innings - 5 Hits - 1 Run - 2 Walks - 3 Strikeouts 3 for 4 (.407) - 2 Runs - 2 Runs Batted In (6) - 2 Run Home Run (2) - Stolen Base (1) Last 7 games - 14 for 29 (.483) - 4 Doubles - 1 Home Run - 3 Runs Batted In 3 for 4 (.298) - 1 Run 2 for 5 (.304) - 2 Runs - 1 Run Batted In (1) |
Philadelphia Phillies 4, Cincinnati Reds 1
WP: Steve Carlton (4-0, 1.13 ERA) / LP: Gary Nolan (1-1, 1.50 ERA) / SV: Jim Kaat (6, 1.23 ERA)
| PHI PHI PHI PHI CIN CIN CIN | Steve Carlton Greg Luzinski Garry Maddox Jay Johnstone Gary Nolan George Foster Johnny Bench | 8.0 Innings - 9 Hits - 1 Run - 1 Walk - 5 Strikeouts 3 for 4 (.353) - 1 Run - 1 Run Batted In (7) - RBI Double (5) Last 5 games - 11 for 20 (.550) - 3 Doubles - 2 Runs Batted In 2 for 5 (.311) - 1 Run - 1 Run Batted In (7) - RBI Double (6) 2 for 5 (.263) - Double (3) 7.0 Innings - 9 Hits - 3 Runs - 0 Walks - 5 Strikeouts 2 for 4 (.333) - 1 Run - 1 Run Batted In (16) - Solo Home Run (5) Last 6 games - 2 for 21 (.095) - 1 Run Batted In - 6 Strikeouts |
Montreal Expos 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 1
WP: Woodie Fryman (2-0, 1.06 ERA) / LP: Burt Hooton (1-2, 3.26 ERA)
| MON MON MON | Woodie Fryman Tim Foli Mike Jorgensen | 9.0 Innings - 6 Hits - 1 Run - 2 Walks - 6 Strikeouts 4 for 4 (.390) - 2 Runs - Stolen Base (3) 2 for 3 (.294) - 1 Run Batted In (6) |
Houston Astros 4, New York Mets 3
WP: Mike Cosgrove (1-0, 0.00 ERA) / LP: Jerry Koosman (0-2, 3.42 ERA)
| HOU HOU NYM NYM NYM NYM | Greg Gross Leon Roberts Bud Harrelson Jerry Grote Wayne Garrett John Milner | 4 for 4 (.289) - 2 Runs Batted In (3) 2 for 3 (.214) - 1 Run - Double (1) 2 for 4 (.234) - 2 Runs - 1 Run Batted In (6) - RBI Triple (1) 2 for 4 (.265) - 1 Run Batted In (6) - Double (4) Last 7 games - 1 for 21 (.048) Last 8 games - 2 for 26 (.077) |
San Diego Padres 3, Chicago Cubs 2
WP: Dave Freisleben (3-1, 2.45 ERA) / LP: Brian Bonham (0-4, 3.48 ERA) / SV: Randy Jones (3, 1.38 ERA)
A late rally by the Cubs falls short as they lose their 12th in a row. Jose Cardenal does steal his 300th base in the fourth inning.
| SD SD SD CUB CUB | Dave Freisleben Willie Davis Bobby Valentine Brian Bonham Bill Madlock | 8.0 Innings - 7 Hits - 2 Runs - 1 Walk - 4 Strikeouts 3 for 3 (.354) - 2 Runs - Stolen Base (1) 2 for 3 (.140) - 3 Runs Batted In (7) - RBI Double (2) 8.0 Innings - 9 Hits - 3 Runs - 1 Walk - 6 Strikeouts 2 for 4 (.234) - 1 Run - 2 Runs Batted In (7) - Solo Home Run (2) |
NL Standings:
| NL East | W | L | Pct | GB | NL West | W | L | Pct | GB | ||
| St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia Montreal New York Chicago | 9 9 9 5 3 1 | 2 4 5 5 9 13 | .818 .692 .643 .500 .250 .071 | - 1.0 1.5 3.5 6.5 9.5 | Cincinnati Los Angeles San Diego Atlanta Houston San Francisco | 11 7 7 6 6 5 | 5 5 8 7 8 7 | .688 .583 .467 .462 .429 .417 | - 2.0 3.5 3.5 4.0 4.0 |
Injuries:
 | SP Mike Cuellar (1-0, 1.04 ERA) suffered a sprained ankle while pitching. He is expected to miss about 2-3 weeks and is placed on the 15-day disabled list. Purchased the contract of RF Jim Northrup (Did Not Play - AAA) from Triple A Rochester. Baltimore has decided to go with 10 pitchers and 15 position players. Doyle Alexander will take over the 5th spot in the rotation. |
 | RF Oscar Gamble (.222, 1 HR, 4 RBI) experienced back tightness during today's game. He is expected to miss about 2 weeks and is placed on the 15-day disabled list. Recalled RF Lou Pinella (.364, 3 HR, 9 RBI - AAA) from Triple A Syracuse. Lou is back and in the starting lineup in RF with a very hot bat. |
 | 3B Bob Bailey (.182, 11 AB) suffered a strained oblique during a collision at third base. He is expected to miss about 3 weeks and is placed on the 15-day disabled list. Purchased the contract of 2B Doug Flynn (.231, 3 RBI, 13 AB - AAA) from Triple A Indianapolis. Flynn will be the man at 2B, SS or 3B if any of those guys need a break. |
 | RF Henry Cruz (.417, 4 RBI) suffered a sore thumb while sliding into second base. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1 day. Ine could only imagine the ridicule Cruz would face if he actually missed time for this.. |
Extensions:
| Signed C Bill Plummer (.438, 1 RBI) to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $53,480. He will take a 43.71% pay cut (current wage $95,000). |
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