Carter Ends Pitchers Duel
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| Player of the Day John Montefusco |
WP: Steve Rogers (3-1, 0.97 ERA) / LP: Dave Heaverlo (1-2, 2.35 ERA)
Pinch-hitter Gary Carter doubles with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning, ending a game of two outstanding pitching performances. John Montefusco throws nine innings of four-hit baseball but is pulled in the 10th for closer Dave Heaverlo, who promptly loads the bases on an error by third baseman Steve Ontiveros, a double by Mike Jorgensen and an intentional walk to Bombo Rivera.
| MON MON MON SF SF | Steve Rogers Mike Jorgensen Gary Carter John Montefusco Gary Thomasson | 10.0 Innings - 5 Hits - 0 Runs - 2 Walks - 6 Strikeouts - 2 Hit Batters Last 3 games (3-0) - 28.0 Innings - 1 Run - 17 Strikeouts - 0.32 ERA 2 for 4 (.267) - Double (3) 1 for 1 (.205) - 1 Run Batted In (4) - Double (2) 9.0 Innings - 4 Hits - 0 Runs - 0 Walks - 11 Strikeouts - Wild Pitch Last 9 games - 17 for 37 (.459) - 4 Doubles - 2 Triples - Home Run |
Quote(s) of the Day
"It was one hell of a battle for sure. I love those kind of games where every single pitch means something and one little mistake could decide the result. Would I have liked to have went out there for the 10th? Hell yeah. But Bill (Rigney) is the manager and I am the player - I know my role. But I bet next you'll see me in there." - San Francisco Giants pitcher John Montefusco.
"I'm just glad to get the opportunity to help the team. Sitting on the bench, you have to support your teammates and hope you get a chance to contribute. Luckily I did and came through. I just wish someone would talk to me as to why I'm not in the starting lineup. I know I am starting the season kind of cold and I love Jerry (Morales), but he isn't exactly knocking the cover off of the ball (.174) either." - Montreal Expos catcher Gary Carter.
Around the AL:
Baltimore Orioles 4, Texas Rangers 0
WP: Wayne Garland (2-1, 1.78 ERA) / LP: Nelson Briles (2-1, 3.21 ERA)
After starting the season 7-1 on the road, Texas has lost three straight away from Arlington.
| BAL BAL BAL TEX | Wayne Garland Bobby Grich Lee May Mike Cubbage | 9.0 Innings - 4 Hits - 0 Runs - 2 Walks - 6 Strikeouts - 110 Pitches 2 for 3 (.353) - 1 Run - Double (5) 2 for 3 (.259) - 1 Run - 1 Run Batted In (6) 2 for 3 (.276) |
Oakland Athletics 4, Detroit Tigers 3
WP: Rollie Fingers (1-0, 0.00 ERA) / LP: John Hiller (0-1, 1 BS, 5.40 ERA)
The A's score two in the bottom of the ninth capped off by a two-out, walkoff single Larry Lintz to score the comeback victory. With 3 hits in the game, Billy Williams passes Lave Cross and Jimmie Foxx for 40th place on the all-time hit list with 2,648.
| OAK OAK OAK DET DET DET DET | Billy Williams Paul Mitchell Dick Allen Mark Fidrych Mark Wagner Ben Oglivie Jason Thompson | 3 for 4 (.244) - 1 Run - 2 Runs Batted In (7) 8.1 Innings - 9 Hits - 3 Runs - 2 Walks - 5 Strikeouts Last 8 games - 2 for 31 (.065) - Double - Triple - 11 Strikeouts 8.0 Innings - 6 Hits - 2 Runs - 1 Walk - 6 Strikeouts 2 for 4 (.271) - 3 Runs Batted In (6) - RBI Double (1) 2 for 4 (.298) - Double (3) - Stolen Base (6) 2 for 2 (.277) - 2 Runs |
Milwaukee Brewers 3, Chicago White Sox 2 (10 innings)
WP: Eduardo Rodriguez (1-1, 1.42 ERA) /LP: Rich Gossage (1-1, 3.00 ERA)
George Scott hits a colossal 414-foot, walk-off solo home run in the bottom of the 10th inning.
| MIL MIL MIL MIL CWS CWS | George Scott Robin Yount Bill Travers Charlie Moore Francisco Barrios Chet Lemon | 2 for 5 (.306) - 1 Run - 2 Runs Batted In (4) - Solo Home Run (1) 1 for 4 (.273) - 1 Run - Triple (2) - Stolen Base (1) 8.0 Innings - 5 Hits - 2 Runs - 4 Walks - 6 Strikeouts Last 11 games - 3 for 36 (.083) - 6 Runs Batted In - 7 Strikeouts 8.1 Innings - 8 Hits - 2 Runs - 3 Walks - 10 Strikeouts 2 for 3 (.328) - 1 Run - 1 Run Batted In (8) - RBI Triple (2) |
California Angels 5, Cleveland Indians 1
WP: Frank Tanana (3-1, 1.80 ERA) / LP: Jim Bibby (1-2, 1.44 ERA)
Three more errors by the Indians cost them three more unearned runs in their third straight loss.
| CAL CAL CAL CLE CLE | Frank Tanana Dave Chalk Dave Collins Jim Bibby Rico Carty | 9.0 Innings - 7 Hits - 1 Run - 1 Walk - 7 Strikeouts - 125 Pitches 3 for 3 (.264) 2 for 4 (.258) - 2 Runs - 2 Runs Batted In (9) - 2 Run Double (5) 7.0 Innings - 9 Hits - 5 Runs (2 Earned) - 2 Walk - 6 Strikeouts - Wild Pitch Last 9 games - 3 for 38 (.079) - 3 Runs Batted In |
New York Yankees 3, Minnesota Twins 1
WP: Rudy May (1-1, 1.73 ERA) / LP: Joe Decker (1-2, 2.96 ERA)
| NYY NYY NYY NYY NYY MIN MIN | Rudy May Roy White Otto Velez Mickey Rivers Fred Stanley Craig Kusick Joe Decker | 9.0 Innings - 5 Hits - 1 Run - 0 Walks - 5 Strikeouts - 110 Pitches 2 for 4 (.300) - 1 Run - Double (1) 2 for 4 (.229) - Double (2) 3 for 3 (.286) - 1 Run Batted In (8) Last 9 games - 2 for 28 (.071) - 2 Runs Batted In 2 for 3 (.339) - 1 Run Batted In (13) 7.1 Innings - 13 Hits - 3 Runs - 2 Walks - 3 Strikeouts |
Kansas City Royals 11, Boston Red Sox 10
WP: Mark Littell (2-0, 2.35 ERA) / LP: Jim Willoughby (0-1, 1 BS, 7.36 ERA) / SV: Steve Mingori (2, 1.80 ERA)
Despite the loss, Cecil Cooper leads the majors in average (.373), home runs (8), runs batted in (19) and extra base hits (12).
| KC KC KC KC BOS BOS BOS BOS BOS BOS | Frank White Amos Otis Freddie Patek Bob Stinson Cecil Cooper Butch Hobson Fred Lynn Dwight Evans Rick Burleson Fergie Jenkins | 2 for 3 (.255) - 2 Runs - 5 Runs Batted In (5) - RBI Triple (1) - Grand Slam Home Run (1) 3 for 5 (.338) - 1 Run - 3 Runs Batted In (17) - RBI Double (6) - 2 Run Triple (3) 3 for 4 (.231) - 2 Runs - 2 Runs Batted In (7) - Double (3) 1 for 2 (.151) - 3 Runs 3 for 5 (.373) - 1 Run - 3 Runs Batted In (19) - Double (4) - 2 Run Home Run (8) Last 9 games - 15 for 36 (.417) - 16 Runs Batted In - 2 Doubles - 6 Home Runs 2 for 5 (.222) - 2 Runs - 1 Run Batted In (6) - RBI Double (1) - Triple (3) 2 for 4 (.264) - 1 Run - 3 Runs Batted In (7) - 3 Run Triple (1) 2 for 4 (.269) - 2 Runs - Double (4) 1 for 4 (.217) - 1 Run - 2 Runs Batted In (6) Last 3 games (0-2) - 16.2 Innings - 27 Hits - 18 Runs - 5 Walks - 10 Strikeouts - 9.72 ERA |
AL Standings:
| AL East | W | L | Pct | GB | AL West | W | L | Pct | GB | ||
| Baltimore New York Cleveland Boston Milwaukee Detroit | 9 8 7 7 6 6 | 5 7 8 8 8 8 | .643 .533 .467 .467 .429 .429 | - 1.5 2.5 2.5 3.0 3.0 | Texas Minnesota Kansas City Oakland Chicago California | 9 9 9 7 8 6 | 7 7 7 7 10 9 | .563 .563 .563 .500 .444 .400 | - - - 1.0 2.0 2.5 |
Around the NL:
Philadelphia Phillies 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 3
WP: Gene Garber (1-0, 1.29 ERA) / LP: Mike Marshall (1-1, 3.00 ERA)
Pinch hitter Ollie Brown drives home Larry Bowa from second in the bottom of the ninth for the game-winner.
| PHI PHI LA LA LA | Terry Harmon Larry Bowa Joe Ferguson Bill Buckner Ron Cey | 1 for 2 (.667) - 1 Run - 2 Runs Batted In (2) - 2 Run Home Run (1) 0 for 0 (.273) - 2 Runs - 4 Walks 1 for 3 (.236) - 1 Run - 1 Run Batted In (6) - Solo Home Run (3) 3 for 5 (.313) - 1 Run Batted In (7) 3 for 4 (.292) - 1 Run |
Pittsburgh Pirates 4, Cincinnati Reds 3
WP: John Candelaria (1-1, 3.04 ERA) / LP: Jack Billingham (2-2, 3.62 ERA) / SV: Kent Tekulve (3, 0.00 ERA)
| PIT PIT PIT PIT CIN CIN CIN | Tommy Helms Al Oliver John Candelaria Bill Robinson Ken Griffey Pete Rose Doug Flynn | 1 for 2 (.293) - 1 Run - Triple (1) 2 for 4 (.338) - 1 Runs - 1 Run Batted In (13) - Double (6) 7.2 innings - 10 Hits - 3 Runs - 0 Walks - 9 Strikeouts Last 6 games - 2 for 22 (.091) - 1 Run Batted In - 6 Strikeouts 3 for 4 (.297) - 1 Run - 1 Run Batted In (13) - Solo Home Run (1) 3 for 4 (.310) - 1 Run Batted In (8) - Double (3) 1 for 4 (.182) - 1 Run - 1 Run Batted In (1) - Solo Home Run (1) |
New York Mets 4, Atlanta Braves 3
WP: Jon Matlack (2-1, 2.90 ERA) / LP: Roger Moret (1-2, 2.70 ERA) / SV: Bob Apodaca (3, 6.00 ERA)
| NYM NYM NYM NYM ATL | Joe Torre Jerry Grote Jon Matlack Brian Boisclair Tom Pacioreck | 2 for 3 (.246) - 2 Runs - 4 Runs Batted In (5) - 2 Home Runs (3) Last 7 games - 10 for 25 (.400) - 5 Runs Batted In - 2 Doubles - 3 Home Runs 2 for 3 (.246) - 2 Runs 8.0 Innings - 6 Hits - 3 Runs - 2 Walks - 11 Strikeouts Last 11 games - 1 for 24 (.042) - 8 Strikeouts 2 for 4 (.382) - 1 Run - 1 Run Batted (12) - Double (7) |
Houston Astros 3, Chicago Cubs 2 (12 innings)
WP: Ken Forsch (1-1, 2.16 ERA) / LP: Bruce Sutter (0-1, 0.87 ERA)
Cliff Johnson scores on a passed ball by Andre Thornton with the bases loaded to give the Cubs a new way to lose. Thornton was a late inning replacement as both Cubs catchers had been used.
| HOU HOU HOU CUB CUB CUB | Larry Dierker Jose Cruz Leon Roberts Ray Burris Joe Wallis Mick Kelleher | 8.0 Innings - 5 Hits - 2 Runs - 4 Walks - 9 Strikeouts - Wild Pitch - Hit Batter 2 for 5 (.319) - Double (5) 1 for 1 (.229) - 2 Runs Batted In (3) 8.0 Innings - 5 Hits - 2 Runs - 2 Walks - 2 Strikeouts 2 for 5 (.283) - 1 Run - Double (1) Last 10 games - 1 for 20 (.050) |
St. Louis Cardinals 5, San Diego Padres 2
WP: Eric Rasmussen (2-1, 2.01 ERA) / LP: Dan Spillner (1-2, 2.66 ERA) / SV: Al Hrabosky (7, 0.00 ERA)
Cardinals' defense leads the majors in runs allowed (37) and hits allowed (106).
| STL STL SD SD | Eric Rasmussen Lou Brock Gene Locklear Willie McCovey | 8.1 Innings - 11 Hits - 2 Runs - 0 Walks - 4 Strikeouts 2 for 3 (.250) - 1 Run - 2 Runs Batted In (2) 3 for 5 (.245) - 1 Run - 1 Run Batted In (5) - 2 Doubles (2) 1 for 1 (.333) - 1 Run Batted In (1) 1 for 1 (.286) - 1 Run Batted In (2) |
NL Standings:
| NL East | W | L | Pct | GB | NL West | W | L | Pct | GB | ||
| St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Montreal New York Chicago | 11 12 10 7 6 1 | 4 6 7 7 10 17 | .733 .667 .588 .500 .375 .056 | - .5 2.0 3.5 5.5 11.5 | Cincinnati Los Angeles San Diego Houston San Francisco Atlanta | 13 9 10 9 7 7 | 7 7 9 9 9 10 | .650 .563 .526 .500 .438 .412 | - 2.0 2.5 3.0 4.0 4.5 |
Injuries:
 | SP Doug Rau (1-0, 0.91 ERA) was injured after getting hit with a pitch. A diagnosis is not yet known. |
 | RF Lou Pinella (.320, 2 RBI) bruised his shoulder while running the bases. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last about 6 days. The shoulder is really bothering Pinella, but if he has his way - he will remain in the lineup. |
Resignings:
 | Signed SP Ross Grimsley Jr. (2-1, 4.56 ERA) to a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $130,000. He will receive a 11.9% raise next season (current wage $116,200). |
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