 |   The winless streak is finally over at 10 for San Diego as Bob Shirley (1-0, 2.84 ERA) throws eight innings of shutout baseball, giving up just two hits while striking out five and the Padres beat Atlanta 6-1. Gary Sutherland (.160, 3 RBI) had two hits, including a two-run double in the fifth inning that gave San Diego a three run lead they would not give up. Phil Niekro (1-2) of the Braves allows five hits and strikes out nine, but six walks help contribute to six runs (four earned) in the loss. "It feels good to get this albatross off of our backs." manager John McNamera said afterward. "Now if we can just string a few wins together so we don't get left behind in the pennant race." |
  Tigers rookie LF Steve Kemp (.455) has three hits and Phil Mankowski (.250, 2 HR, 7 RBI) drives in four with a triple and a home run to lead Detroit to a 7-5 win over the Red Sox. Dwight Evans (.313) has three hits for Boston. |
  Nino Espinosa (2-0, 0.00 ERA) scatters nine hits over 8 1/3 innings and the Mets score three runs in the final two innings off of St. Louis reliever Clay Carroll (0-1) to beat the Cardinals, 3-0. Starter Pete Falcone (1.80 ERA) held New York to just four hits over seven innings before being replaced for a pinch-hitter. |
  Chris Chambliss (.235, 1 HR, 6 RBI) hits a two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to brak a one-all tie and give the Yankees a 3-1 win over division leading Toronto. Chambliss and Reggie Jackson (.395) combine for six of New York's nine hits. |
  In an anticlimatic ending to an otherwise exciting game, Greg Gross (.192, 5 RBI) brings home Manny Trillo with a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Cubs a 5-4 victory over Philadelphia. Chicago loads the bases with nobody out off of Phillies closer Gene Garber (0-1, 3.38 ERA) before the sacrific ends it. |
  Baltimore scores two runs in the bottom of the first inning then holds on to defeat the Tribe 2-1 and win their third consecutive game after losing thier first six. Scotty McGregor (1-0, 3.38 ERA) goes eight innings for his first win and Wayne Garland (1-2, 3.38 ERA) goes the distance for Cleveland in the loss. |
Other Scores
American League
| Minnesota Kansas City | 2 5 | Texas Seattle | 1 5 |
National League
| Los Angeles Cincinnati | 5 3 | Pittsburgh Montreal | 9 5 |
Injuries
 | MR Terry Forster is day-to-day for about 2 days with a migrane. Having to move from the bullpen to the rotation would give me headache too. |
Major Transactions
 | SS Bill Russell is claimed from Los Angeles and placed on the active roster. SS Matt Alexander (.143, 1 RBI) optioned to Triple A San Jose. Russell will take over as starting SS for Rodney Scott, who will move to 2B. Larry Lintz is the odd man out, taking his .429 average to the bench. |
| 3B Tommy Helms (.000, 2 AB) is designated for assignment and placed on waivers. LF Mike Easler (.175, 1 RBI) recalled from Triple A Columbus. Easler will perform backup duties to the corner outfield spots. |
Short Season Single A
Jamestown Expos (8-4) at Geneva Cubs (4-8)
| Jamestown Geneva | 2 3 |
W: Mike Champagne (2-2) L: Sandro Duarte (0-2)
HR – None
POG: Mike Champagne (GEN) 9 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 7 K
Jeff Bradley (3.60 ERA) pitched beautifully for us, throwing eight shutout innings going into the ninth. Alas, he gave up two runs (one earned) without recording an out - I had to make the change. Unfortunately, I made the change to Sandro Duarte (2 BS, 4.61 ERA), who proceeded to finish things off by allowing three more hits - still without getting anyone out - and watching our great effort go down the tubes. Alfredo Aranda (.280) and Mark Hutchinson (.298) each have a pair of singles and Bob Foster (.235, 5 RBI) drives in two runs but a loss is a loss - and this one hurts. |
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