TDIB: June 9 - Bumbry Ends Marathon Game

As the clocks reached midnight on the East Coast, many of the 21,833 in attendance at Fenway Park were still in their seats for the 16th inning.

Unfortunately, they didn't leave happy.

Al Bumbry (.274, 4 HR, 15 RBI) hits his second home run of the game off of Red Sox reliever Jim Willoughby (0-1, 2.08 ERA) in the top of the inning to give Baltimore a 7-6 road victory in a game that lasted nearly five hours.

"Ask me about this game tomorrow. I'm too damn tired right now." Bumbry said afterward.

The Orioles looked to be on their way to a win as Bumbry's three-run shot in the sixth gave them a 6-3 lead - a lead they would take into the eighth inning. However, Boston would score a run in the inning on a Carlton Fisk (.220, 18 RBI) RBI-single and then take advantage of errors by Elliott Maddox (his sixth) and Rich Dauer (seventh) to score a pair of runs in the ninth to tie the game.

"Our defense let us down tonight." Orioles manager Earl Weaver said bitterly. "There is a reason we lead the American League in errors - we aren't doing the basic fundamentals it takes to be successful. Until we get our heads out of our rear ends and realize that, we won't be where we need to be."

The win puts Baltimore just a half game behind the Red Sox to emerge from the cellar of the AL East - and more importantly keeping Weaver employed.

"If we play like we are capable, the wins will take of themselves." third baseman Doug DeCinces said. "Execution is the key - we are a talented enough team to be competing for the pennant. I mean, look at Cleveland - those guys are leading the division?!?"

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 R H E Baltimore 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 17 3 Boston 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 12 0 WP: Tippy Martinez (4-2, 5.14 ERA) LP: Jim Willoughby (0-1, 2.08 ERA) SV: None POG: Al Bumbry 3-8, 2 R, 4 RBI, 2 HR Attendance: 21,833

Pat Kelly (.241, 26 RBI) had three hits for Baltimore, including his 12th double of the year and rookie Eddie Murray (.293, 35 RBI) hits home run number seven in the win. Boston CF Fred Lynn (.259, 11 HR, 24 RBI) and Dwight Evans (.207, 2 HR, 6 RBI) each hit home runs, giving the Sox a league leading 57.

Other Scores
American League

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E New York 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Milwaukee 0 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 13 0 WP: Jerry Augustine (6-5, 4.63 ERA) LP: Don Gullett (4-7, 4.09 ERA) SV: None POG: Jerry Augustine 9 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 4 K Attendance: 9,841

Jerry Augustine holds the mighty Yankees lineup to a Chris Chambliss (.223) single and faces just 30 hitters to lead Milwaukee to a shutout win. Charlie Moore (.347, 17 RBI) has two hits and drives in two more while Sixto Lezcano (.274, 7 HR, 33 RBI) hits a solo home run to lead the offense.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Kansas City 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 3 5 1 Minnesota 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 4 11 3 WP: Dave Goltz (7-3, 3.10 ERA) LP: Marty Pattin (5-6, 4.26 ERA) SV: Gary Serum (1) POG: Dave Goltz 8 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 4 K Attendance: 13,709

With the game tied at two in the fifth, Larry Hisle (.247, 25 RBI) singles in the go-ahead run and Lyman Bostock (.271, 12 RBI) hits an RBI-double one inning later for an insurance run in the Twins win. Minnesota survives three errors thanks to Dave Goltz allowing five hits in eight innings.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Detroit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 0 Seattle 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 WP: Dennis Leonard (5-6, 3.66 ERA) LP: Dave Pagan (2-3, 2.92 ERA) SV: None POG: Dennis Leonard 9 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 5 K Attendance: 6,801

Detroit wins when Lou Whitaker (.243) singles off Dave Pagan to open up the ninth, moves to second on a wild pitch, takes third on a ground out and scores on a Steve Kemp (20 RBI) sac fly. The loss spoils the effort of Seattle's John Montague (3.23 ERA), who allows just two hits through eight innings.

National League

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E San Francisco 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 5 0 Chicago 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 4 x 8 10 0 WP: Rick Reuschel (6-7, 3.58 ERA) LP: John Montefusco (4-8, 3.76 ERA) SV: None POG: Brian Downing 3-4, 2 R, 5 RBI, 3B, HR Attendance: 5,914

Brian Downing (.247, 5 HR, 23 RBI) leads the Chicago offensive assault with a solo home run as well as a two-RBI triple and a two-RBI single. Larry Biittner (.140, 8 RBI) also drives in two runs with a double to support Rick Reuschel, who goes 8.2 innings allowing five hits and one run.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R H E Philadelphia 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 8 1 Atlanta 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 9 3 WP: Jim Lonborg (6-4, 3.36 ERA) LP: Max Leon (1-4, 4.87 ERA) SV: Ron Reed (4) POG: Jim Lonborg 9 IP, 9 H, 3 ER, 3 K Attendance: 16,466

The Braves rally to score three runs in the bottom of the eighth on RBI hits from Bill Pocoroba (.274, 20 RBI), Jeff Burroughs (.228, 29 RBI) and Willie Montanez (.310, 16 RBI), but pinch-hitter Davey Johnson (.270, 5 HR, 21 RBI) takes Max Leon deep in the top of the 10th for the lead and the win.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Los Angeles 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 4 0 St. Louis 1 0 2 0 0 4 0 1 x 8 13 2 WP: Bob Forsch (6-4, 3.63 ERA) LP: Don Sutton (6-6, 3.56 ERA) SV: None POG: Bob Forsch 9 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 K Attendance: 15,396

St. Louis is paced by three hits from Lou Brock (.254, 19 RBI, 20 SB) and Buddy Bell (.309, 18 RBI, 3 SB) as well as Keith Hernandez (.269, 24 RBI) and Gary Templeton (.289, 21 RBI, 5 SB) who drive in a pair of runs each and help Bob Forsch to his first complete game of the year.

News

Have announced that they have set their team focus to Rebuilding.

Have announced that they have set their team focus to Win Now.

Injuries

CF Juan Beniquez (.274, 1 HR, 9 RBI) was injured on a defensive play. He is expected to miss about 1-2 weeks with a fractured finger. He is placed on the 15-day disabled list. LF Lew Beasley (.154, 0 HR, 0 RBI) recalled from Double A Tulsa. The Rangers are praying RF Dave May stays healthy, whom Beasley is backing up.

Contract Signings

RF Leon Roberts (.306, 0 HR, 16 RBI) signs a 3-year extension. He will earn $844,000 a year through 1980 for a total contract worth $2,532,000.

3B Graig Nettles (.272, 7 HR, 17 RBI) signs a 3-year extension. He will earn $2,111,000 in 1978. He will earn $2,345,000 in 1979. He has a player option for $2,580,000 in 1980 for a total contract worth $7,036,000. He has a Most Valuable Player incentive worth $90,000.

Short Season Single A Update
Conference Championship Playoff Games

No Games Scheduled.

TDIB: April 27 - Hello Mr. Robinson

Pittsburgh wins its sixth consecutive game in memorable fashion as Bill Robinson (.323, 2 HR, 8 RBI) hits a three-run home run off of Phillies closer Gene Garber for a 7-6 victory. It is the second game in a row a home run by Robinson led the way to Pirates win. Yesterday it was a two-run home that gave Pittsburgh a lead they would never relinquish - today his home run completed a two-game sweep of one of their closest competitors in the NL East.

Even though Robinson has been able to come through for the team, the 33-year old veteran takes the moment in style. He is thankful for his good fortune, but realizes that the tide can turn at any moment.

"The Gods of Baseball are shining down on me this week. I'm just hoping the other shoe doesn't fall and I go hitless during the next two months. My dog could die, my wife could leave me, but I couldn't live if I went 0-for-May."

Omar Moreno (.224, 6 RBI) and Willie Stargell (.333, 10 RBI) each have three hits in the win with Moreno coming a home run short of hitting for the cycle. The Pirates accumulate six doubles as a team and eight extra-base hits overall.

"We are hitting our stride. We know how good this team is and we are performing at that peak level." Stargell said to reporters afterward. "Right now, we feel that there isn't a team in the league that we cannot beat."

Mike Schmidt (.321, 2 HR, 7 RBI) almost single-handedly keeps Philadelphia in the game as he scores two runs while driving in two more as he doubles and hits his second home run of the year. The loss drops the Phillies seven games back of Pittsburgh.

"Sure this loss hurts. Every loss hurts." Schmidt said. "If you ever get to the point that you stop caring about losing - well, you need quit playing"

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Philadelphia 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 2 0 9 20 0 Pittsburgh 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 7 12 2 WP: Terry Forster (2-0, 0.00 ERA) LP: Gene Garber (0-2, 1 BS, 10.39 ERA) SV: None POG: Mike Schmidt 3-4, 2 R, 2 RBI Attendance: 24,653

The Phillies take the lead in the eighth inning on a two-run home run from Mike Schmidt. Ed Ott (.254) had a pair of hits for Pittsburgh, including a double in the ninth that preceeded the winning home run from Bill Robinson. Ken Macha (.228, 6 RBI) also has a double and single for Pittsburgh.

Other Scores
American League

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Chicago 3 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 4 11 13 0 Detroit 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 2 WP: Ken Brett (2-3, 3.05 ERA) LP: Dennis Leonard (2-2, 5.11 ERA) SV: None POG: Richie Zisk 2-4, 2 R, 5 RBI, 2 HR Attendance: 12,003

Richie Zisk (.203, 5 HR, 13 RBI) hits two home runs and drives in five while Oscar Gamble (.234, 4 HR, 9 RBI) has three hits, scores three runs and drives in three more as Ken Brett gives up a run on seven hits. Steve Kemp (.354, 5 HR, 10 RBI) scores the Tigers lone run with a solo shot in the first.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Boston 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 10 0 Milwaukee 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 WP: Reggie Cleveland (3-1, 4.82 ERA) LP: Jerry Augustine (2-2, 4.70 ERA) SV: None POG: Reggie Cleveland 8.1 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 K Attendance: 8,402

Boston starter Reggie Cleveland (3-1, 4.82 ERA) holds the Brewers to four hits in 8.1 innings, Butch Hobson (.242) and Carl Yastrzemski (.410) have three hits apiece and Bernie Carbo (.220, 6 RBI) drives in a pair to lead the Red Sox. Jim Gantner (.222) has two of Milwaukee's four hits.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Seattle 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 3 6 9 1 Minnesota 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 11 0 WP: Dick Pole (1-3, 6.04 ERA) LP: Pete Redfern (0-4, 6.95 ERA) SV: Dave Pagan (1) POG: Dick Pole 7 IP, 9 H, 1 ER, 5K Attendance: 10,571

Dave Collins (.371, 11 RBI, 12 SB) has three hits, steals two bases and scores two runs while Bill Stein (.206, 10 RBI) two hits while driving in three runs for Seattle. Rod Carew (.260, 5 SB) and Butch Wynegar (.328) have three singles each and Lyman Bostock (.253, 7 SB) steals three bases in the loss.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Toronto 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 9 0 Cleveland 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 4 13 1 WP: Al Fitzmorris (2-2, 3.31 ERA) LP: Dave Lemanczyk (2-2, 3.54 ERA) SV: Dave LaRoche (7) POG: Al Fitzmorris 8 IP, 9 H, 2 ER, 3 K Attendance: 18,289

'Beltin' Bill Melton (.211, 4 RBI) knocks in two runs with two singles and a double while Johnny Grubb (.317), Larvell Blanks (.304), Ron Pruitt (.600, 1 RBI) and Duane Kuiper (.239, 6 RBI) add two hits to support starter Al Fitzmorris. Al Woods (.216) doubles twice for the Jays in the loss.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E New York 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 9 1 Baltimore 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 10 0 WP: Don Gullett (2-1, 4.32 ERA) LP: Mike Flanagan (2-1, 2.25 ERA) SV: Sparky Lyle (6) POG: Don Gullett 7.2 IP, 8 H, 0 ER, 8 K Attendance: 16,185

The Yankees get three hits each from Willie Randolph (.339) and Thurman Munson (.265, 9 RBI) along with excellent pitching from Don Gullett to take two of three from the Orioles. Larry Harlow (.264, 6 RBI) drives in both Baltimore runs with a sixth inning double.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Texas 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 1 Kansas City 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 0 WP: Jim Colborn (3-1, 3.45 ERA) LP: Nelson Briles (1-3, 2.61 ERA) SV: Mark Littell (5) POG: Jim Colborn 7.1 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 2 K Attendance: 24,022

In a fantastic pitchers duel, Jim Colborn outlasts Nelson Briles when Tom Poquette (.159, 1 HR, 4 RBI) takes Briles deep to open the bottom of the third inning in what ends up being the game deciding run and a KC sweep. Briles ends up going 7.2 innings, allowing six hits and two earned runs.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Oakland 4 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 10 13 1 California 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 8 14 1 WP: Mike Torrez (3-2, 4.50 ERA) LP: Nolan Ryan (3-2, 4.06 ERA) SV: Steve Dunning (1) POG: Earl Williams 2-3, 2 R, 4 RBI, 2B, HR Attendance: 21,896

Earl Williams (.238, 1 HR, 7 RBI) hits a three-run blast in the top of the fourth inning, then hits a key RBI-double in the sixth to lead Oakland. Ike Hampton (.364, 7 RBI) heads the California charge with three hits and Ted Martinez (.250, 6 RBI) hits a three-run shot in the eighth to make it close.

National League

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E St. Louis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 7 1 Chicago 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x 0 6 1 WP: Eric Rasmussen (3-2, 1.72 ERA) LP: Bill Bonham (0-2, 3.28 ERA) SV: Al Hrabosky (4) POG: Eric Rasmussen 7 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 K Attendance: 9,538

St. Louis takes advantage of a Steve Ontiveros error (his first) in the eigth inning to scrap together a run on an RBI-single by Keith Hernandez (.222, 9 RBI). Eric Rasmussen goes seven innings, allowing four hits for the win while Jerry Mumphrey (.259) has three of the Cards seven hits.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Montreal 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 6 1 New York 0 2 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 9 12 1 WP: Jackson Todd (1-0, 0.00 ERA) LP: Jackie Brown (3-1, 3.76 ERA) SV: None POG: Jackson Todd 5 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 7 K Attendance: 17,885

Jackson Todd replaces an ineffective Tom Seaver (3.78 ERA) to begin the fourth and throws five no-hit innings while Ed Kranepool (.255, 1 HR, 9 RBI) homers the Mets six run third inning. Dave Kingman (.242, 4 RBI) has three hits including a double, while scoring two runs.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Cincinnati 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 4 9 0 Atlanta 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 x 6 12 1 WP: Mike Marshall (1-1, 4.26 ERA) LP: Fred Norman (3-1, 3.00 ERA) SV: Mike Beard (1) POG: Gary Matthews 2-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 HR Attendance: 18,611

Gary Matthews (.315, 2 HR, 6 RBI) hits two home runs, his second coming as the front end of a back-to-back in the eighth inning with Jeff Burroughs (.224, 3 HR, 11 RBI) that gives the Braves the lead and the win. Burroughs finishes with three hits while Ken Griffey (.397) has four hits day the Reds.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Houston 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 4 11 0 San Francisco 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 2 x 7 8 0 WP: Jim Barr (3-2, 4.17 ERA) LP: J.R. Richard (3-2, 3.38 ERA) SV: Gary Lavelle (4) POG: Jim Barr 8 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 4 K Attendance: 20,135

Jack Clark (.298, 17 RBI) hits a key RBI single in San Francisco's four-run fifth inning, set up by three J.R. Richard free passes. Chris Speier (.256, 4 RBI) drives in another two runs and Gary Thomasson (.305, 16 RBI) hits his sixth home run of the season in the Giants win.

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 R H E Los Angeles 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 1 San Diego 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 12 2 WP: Dan Spillner (1-0, 0.00 ERA) LP: Stan Wall (2-1, 2.19 ERA) SV: None POG: Mike Ivie 4-4, RBI, 2 2B Attendance: 17,804

LA reliever Doug Lewallyn (4.66 ERA) walks pinch-hitter Pete LaCock with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 13th to hand the Padres the win. Mike Ivie (.328, 4 RBI) goes a perfect 4-for-4 with a key double in that last inning, putting runners on second and third with one out.

Trades

Chicago trades 25-year-old LF Jerry Hairston ($100,000 over 1 year) and 23-year old Double A RF Geoffrey Gardner (Minor League Contract) to Oakland, getting 32-year-old SP Stan Bahnsen ($258,000 over 1 year) and 23-year old Double A MR Steve McCatty (Minor League Contract) in return.

To Oakland:

Jerry Hairston 1976 Stats 1977 Stats

AVG .227 .000

AB 119 2

H 27 0

R 20 0

2B 2 0

3B 2 0

HR 0 0

RBI 10 0

BB 24 2

K 19 1

OBP .352 .500

SLG .277 .000

Geoffrey Gardner 1977 Stats (AA)

AVG .296

AB 71

H 21

R 8

2B 3

3B 1

HR 0

RBI 9

BB 6

K 9

OBP .359

SLG .366

To Chicago:

Stan Bahnsen 1976 Stats 1977 Stats

W 8 0

L 7 3

SV 0 0

ERA 3.34 6.11

IP 143.0 17.2

H 124 24

R 55 13

ER 53 12

BB 43 6

K 82 13

WHIP 1.17 1.70

AVG .229 .333

Steve McCatty 1977 Stats

W 1

L 0

SV 0

ERA 2.89

IP 9.1

H 9

R 4

ER 3

BB 4

K 4

WHIP 1.39

AVG .265

Injuries

CF Cesar Cedeno (.274, 1 HR, 9 RBI) is ill. He is day-to-day for about 4 days with a strep throat. Cedeno will probably stay in the lineup, infecting the rest of the league.

LF Johnny Grubb (.317, 5 RBI) was injured on a defensive play. He is day-to-day for about 4 days with a fractured finger. The finger is on his non-throwing hand, so I would be surprised to see him sit out.

Major Transactions

SP Stan Bahnsen placed on the active roster. MR Chris Knapp (0-1, 6.35 ERA) is designated for assignment and placed on waivers. RF Gene Clines (.231, 9 RBI - AAA) recalled from Triple A Iowa. The Sox improve their rotation with Bahnsen. Hope the don't get "burned". Little nickname humor there...ok, I'll stop.

LF Jarry Hairston placed on the active roster. RF Tony Armas (.227, 1 HR, 1 RBI) is designated for assignment and placed on waivers. SP Rick Langford (3-2, 1.31 ERA - AAA) recalled from Triple A San Jose. CF Larry Murray (.162, 3 RBI) optioned to Triple A San Jose. RF Sheldon Mallory (.337, 6 HR, 18 RBI - AAA) purchased from Triple A San Jose. Mallory takes over the starting RF position with Jim Tyrone as backup. Langford will fill in the rotation spot left by Bahnsen.

Short Season Single A Update
Oneonta Yankees (9-12) at Jamestown Expos (14-7)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Oneonta 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 3 7 0 Jamestown 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 7 0 WP: Alejandro Cruz (1-1, 3 BS, 9.53 ERA) LP: Brian Little (0-1, 1.80 ERA) SV: None POG: Miguel Cuevas 8 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 4 K Attendance: 2,362

While Miguel Cuevas (1.69 ERA) was shutting us down, Bill Newton (3.82 ERA) was doing just as well as he gives up three hits in 7.1 innings while allowing two earned runs and striking out five. Jesus Rivera (.295) and Richard Adams (.274, 13 RBI) each have a pair of hits in the loss.

TDIB: April 26 - Cubs Fall in Extras

The Cubs hit four home runs, but can not stop the St. Louis hit parade as the Cards pound out 20, the game-clincher being a home run by Keith Hernandez (.203, 1 HR, 8 RBI, 1 SB) in the 11th inning - the only home run in the game - to lead St. Louis to a 9-7 victory.

Hernandez has three singles to go along with the home run, scores three runs and has three runs batted in on the day, but as he said after the game, he's happy to be hitting again.

"It seems like I have been in a slump for the entire month, It bothers me when everyone else is hitting the ball and doing their part and I was hitting under .200. Hopefully today will turn things around for me - those slump busters are getting pretty scary looking."

Gary Templeton (.267, 8 SB), Ted Simmons (.288, 10 RBI, 1 SB) and Buddy Bell (.258, 4 RBI) all have three hits with Simmons and Bell each driving in a pair and Templeton, Simmons and Bake McBride (.348, 7 RBI, 10 SB) scoring twice.

Chicago RF Bobby Mercer (.298, 2 HR, 6 RBI) drives in three runs and Steve Ontiveros (.333, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 2 SB) goes a perfect 4-for-4, including a game tying home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to send the game into extra innings.

"We did everything but when the game." Ontiveros said. "We just made the wrong mistakes at the wrong time. We had the opportunities to win it, but things didn't go our way tonight."

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 R H E St. Louis 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 9 20 0 Chicago 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 12 2 WP: Clay Carroll (2-1, 3.18 ERA) LP: Willie Hernandez (1-1, 8.44 ERA) SV: None POG: Keith Hernandez 4-6, 3 R, 3 RBI, HR Attendance: 9,563

John Urrea leaves the game in the fourth inning in visible pain. He allows solo home runs to Brian Downing (.241, 3 HR, 9 RBI)and Joe Wallis (.261, 1 HR, 1 RBI) and a two-run shot to Bobby Murcer. The Cards steal seven bases on catcher Downing, who fails to throw a runner out.

Other Scores
American League

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R H E Chicago 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 6 10 2 Detroit 0 0 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 1 7 15 1 WP: John Hiller (1-0, 1 BS, 2.53 ERA) LP: Chris Knapp (0-1, 6.35 ERA) SV: None POG: Phil Mankowski 5-6, 2 R, RBI, 2B, HR Attendance: 10,989

Phil Mankowski (.291, 3 HR, 10 RBI) has five hits, his last a walk-off blast in the bottom of the 10th for the Tigers victory. Lou Whitaker (.271) has three hits and Ben Oglivie (.277, 16 RBI) has three RBI in the win. Chicago's Lamar Johnson (.294, 2 HR, 4 RBI) ties it with a solo shot in the ninth.

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 R H E Toronto 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 4 6 13 0 Cleveland 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 11 2 WP: Dennis DeBarr (2-0, 1.04 ERA) LP: Dave LaRoche (0-1, 5.40 ERA) SV: None POG: Alan Ashby 3-5, R, 3 RBI Attendance: 9,969

Pedro Garcia (.308) replaces an injured Ron Fairly in the sixth, then delivers three hits (two doubles) and scores three runs to help Toronto score four times in the top of the 11th. Jays starter Steve Hargen (3.41 ERA) scatters eight hits and two runs in eight innings, but gets no decision.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Boston 0 0 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 5 5 0 Milwaukee 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 7 0 WP: Luis Tiant (3-2, 3.50 ERA) LP: Moose Haas (0-4, 5.04 ERA) SV: Bill Campbell (4) POG: Sal Bando 1-2, R, 2 RBI, HR Attendance: 10,711

Boston manages just five hits, but three of those are for extra bases as they scrap together five runs, the biggest being a two run triple by little used Denny Doyle (.235, 3 RBI) with two-out in the seventh inning that proved to be the game-winner. Moose Haas strikes out six in the loss.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Seattle 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 4 13 1 Minnesota 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 WP: Rick Jones (2-2, 3.68 ERA) LP: Paul Thormodsgard (1-3, 4.44 ERA) SV: Enrique Romo (4) POG: Rick Jones 7.2 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 K Attendance: 11,083

Rick Jones and Enrique Romo combine to hold Minnesota to four hits - two by Butch Wynegar (.296) - and sends the Twins to their eighth loss in nine games. Seattle's Doug Collins (.357, 10 SB) cracks four singles in the win while catcher Larry Cox strikes out in all four trips to the plate.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E New York 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 4 6 1 Baltimore 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 WP: Ron Guidry (2-1, 1.95 ERA) LP: Jim Palmer (0-4, 3.24 ERA) SV: None POG: Ron Guidry 9 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 6 K Attendance: 18,349

Ron Guidry gives up three hits - two of them to Ken Singleton (.353) - and struck out six to lead the Yankees over Baltimore. Jim Palmer does the distance for the Orioles, allowing six hits and five strikeouts, but loses his fourth game with no wins. Carlos May (.500) hits a pair of doubles in the win.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Texas 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 4 0 Kansas City 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 8 1 WP: Paul Splittorff (2-2, 3.42 ERA) LP: Doyle Alexander (2-2, 3.82 ERA) SV: Mark Littell (4) POG: Paul Splittorff 8 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 5 K Attendance: 23,309

Fresh off a no-hitter in his last start, Paul Splittorff looked equally effective as he holds the Rangers to four hits in eight innings while striking out five. Bob Molinaro (.333, 3 RBI, 10 SB) and Tom Poquette (.146, 3 RBI) each hit a double, scoring once and driving in a run.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Oakland 1 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 6 11 0 California 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 WP: Doc Medich (4-0, 2.20 ERA) LP: Frank Tanana (3-1, 1.98 ERA) SV: None POG: Doc Medich 9 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 6 K Attendance: 21, 709

Oakland starter Doc Medich throws a five-hit shutout and the Athletics attack previously unhittable Frank Tanana for six runs to beat the Angels. Medich strikes out six and walks none while Mitchell Page (.356, 4 HR, 13 RBI) drives in four runs on three hits to lead the offensive attack.

National League

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Philadelphia 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 6 0 Pittsburgh 0 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 x 5 9 0 WP: Bruce Kison (2-0, 1.93 ERA) LP: Steve Carlton (1-1, 7.71 ERA) SV: Kent Tekulve (7) POG: Bruce Kison 8 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 7 K Attendance: 24,614

Bruce Kison outpitches Steve Carlton in the first of a two-game series between the division favorities as Bill Robinson (.310, 1 HR, 5 RBI) hits a key two-run home run in the fourth inning. Carlton lasts in four innings, giving up four runs and seven hits - but does hit a triple off of Kison in the third.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R H E Cincinnati 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 4 8 2 Atlanta 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 5 13 2 WP: Preston Hanna (1-0, 3.86 ERA) LP: Rawly Eastwick (0-2, 4.00 ERA) SV: None POG: Jamie Easterly 7 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 5 K Attendance: 18,087

An error by Pete Rose (his 3rd) gives Atlanta an extra out and they hot three consecutive singles to score two runs in the bottom of the 10th inning, the last being hit by Rowland Office (.340, 8 RBI) for the win. Braves starter Jamie Easterly lowers his ERA to 9.56, allowing two hits in seven innings.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Montreal 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 8 0 New York 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 1 WP: Steve Rogers (2-2, 2.90 ERA) LP: Craig Swan (0-1, 0.56 ERA) SV: Joe Kerrigan (4) POG: Steve Rogers 8.1 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 4 K Attendance: 19,674

A passed ball and a failed pickoff throw to first by Craig Swan account for two Montreal runs and Steve Rogers holds the Mets offense to just four hits as the Expos get the win. Gary Carter scores two runs and has two more singles - raising his league leading average to .426.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Houston 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 4 6 1 San Francisco 2 0 2 0 0 1 1 4 x 10 12 0 WP: John Montefusco (2-2, 4.05 ERA) LP: Joaquin Andujar (2-2, 4.05 ERA) SV: None POG: Gary Thomasson 2-4, 3 R, 4 RBI, 2 HR Attendance: 9.390

George Thomasson (.309, 5 HR, 15 RBI) hits a pair of two-run home runs in the first and third innings to give the Giants a lead they would never look back from. Jack Clark (.308, 15 RBI) hits three singles and a double while Thomasson and Bill Madlock (.365, 7 RBI) each score three runs.

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 R H E Los Angeles 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 5 12 1 San Diego 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 10 2 WP: Al Downing (1-0, 3.60 ERA) LP: Dave Tomlin (1-2, 7.04 ERA) SV: None POG: Ron Cey 3-5, R, 2 RBI, HR Attendance: 17,846

Ron Cey (.273, 2 HR, 5 RBI) has three hits, including a three-run blast in the top of the ninth to send the game into extras and pitcher Al Downing (1.000, 2 RBI) hits a two-run single in the 12th inning to give LA the victory. San Diego's Dave Winfield plays three innings at 2B for the first time in his career.

Injuries

1B Ron Fairly (.284, 3 HR, 9 RBI) was injured while running the bases. He is day-to-day for about 1 week with a swollen eye. If Fairly gets his way, he'll be in the lineup tomorrow against Cleveland.

SP John Urrea (.284, 3 HR, 9 RBI) was injured while pitching. He is expected to miss about 7-8 months with a torn back muscle. He is placed on the 60-day disabled list. 2B Ken Oberkfell (.294, 1 HR, 6 RBI - AAA) purchased from Triple A New Orleans. No starter is needed for Urrea yet, but Larry Dierker looks to take over in May. Oberkfell will the new starter at 2B, moving Jeff Davanon to bench-land.

CF Elliott Maddox (.211, 1 HR, 2 RBI) was injured on a defensive play. He is expected to miss about 4 weeks with a scratched cornea. He is placed on the 15-day disabled list. CF Tom Shopay (.177, 2 HR, 10 RBI - AAA) recalled from Triple A Rochester. Larry Harlow and Al Bumbry will platoon in CF, Shopay to come in for defense.

Major Transactions

SP Francisco Barrios activated from the disabled list. SP Mike Krukow (1-1, 1.62 ERA) optioned to Triple A Iowa. Hard to rationalize Krukow getting the bad news, but it is what it is.

Short Season Single A Update
Jamestown Expos (13-7) at Little Falls Mets (12-8)

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 R H E Jamestown 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 6 12 1 Little Falls 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 8 2 WP: Sandro Duarte (1-2, 3.38 ERA) LP: Ben Campbell (3-1, 3.86 ERA) SV: Tommy Campbell (1) POG: Weldon Williams 2-5, 2 R, 3 RBI, 2 HR Attendance: 2,949

Weldon Williams (.400, 2 HR, 4 RBI) saves us twice tonight as he hits a solo home run in the eighth inning to tie the score and send it to extra innings, then hitting a two-run shot in the 12th to win the game. Juan Madrigal (.256, 17 RBI) also has a three RBI night to keep us from getting swept.