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1985 Teams
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IN THE NEWS :Vince Coleman steals two bases in the first inning of the Cardinals' 98 loss to the Cubs to run his season total to 74, breaking the ML rookie record of 72 set last season by Juan Samuel . A squeeze bunt by Larry Bowa with the bases full in the 14th scores the winning run. Bowa had earlier tripled with the sacks full. The game takes five hours and three minutes to end.
The Indians trade veteran P Bert Blyleven to the Twins for OF Jim Weaver , P Curt Wardle , and SS Jay Bell .
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 1, 1985San Diego Padres 6, Atlanta Braves 0 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Andy Hawkins L : Zane SmithChicago Cubs 9, St. Louis Cardinals 8 (14 inn.) at Wrigley Field W : George Frazier L : Ken DayleyCincinnati Reds 5, Houston Astros 2 at Riverfront Stadium W : Andy McGaffigan L : Bob KnepperPhiladelphia Phillies 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 0 at Three Rivers Stadium W : John Denny L : Don RobinsonToronto Blue Jays 9, Baltimore Orioles 3 at Memorial Stadium W : Tom Filer L : Storm DavisChicago White Sox 7, Boston Red Sox 2 at Fenway Park W : Gene Nelson L : Al NipperBoston Red Sox 4, Chicago White Sox 3 at Fenway Park W : Steve Crawford L : Juan AgostoCleveland Indians 9, New York Yankees 1 at Cleveland Stadium W : Roy Smith L : Phil NiekroOakland Athletics 3, California Angels 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Chris Codiroli L : Urbano Lugo S : Jay HowellCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Frank Tanana of the Tigers allows one hita home run by Ben Oglivie in the 5thin beating the Brewers, 41. Tanana (6-10) K's eight while walking 1.
Ozzie Guillen scores from 2B on an infield hit in the 11th to give the White Sox a 65 victory over the Yankees. Salazar's slow roller down the 1B line is fielded by pitcher Mike Bordi, and with no play at 1B, Guillen keeps running. In the 7th the Yankees have two runners thrown out at home on the same play.
The last-place Pirates unload three of their veteran players, trading pitchers John Candelaria and Al Holland and OF George Hendrick to the Angels for OF Mike Brown and pitchers Pat Clements and Bob Kipper .
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 2, 1985Atlanta Braves 12, San Francisco Giants 7 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Gene Garber L : Frank WilliamsChicago Cubs 2, New York Mets 1 at Wrigley Field W : Dennis Eckersley L : Terry Leach S : Warren BrusstarLos Angeles Dodgers 5, Cincinnati Reds 3 at Riverfront Stadium W : Orel Hershiser L : Ron Robinson S : Tom NiedenfuerCincinnati Reds 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 at Riverfront Stadium W : Jay Tibbs L : Rick HoneycuttHouston Astros 12, San Diego Padres 9 at Astrodome W : Joe Niekro L : La Marr Hoyt S : Dave SmithMontreal Expos 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Joe Hesketh L : Rick Reuschel S : Jeff ReardonSt. Louis Cardinals 3, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Busch Stadium II W : John Tudor L : Charles HudsonCalifornia Angels 3, Minnesota Twins 1 at Anaheim Stadium W : Kirk McCaskill L : Ken Schrom S : Donnie MooreBaltimore Orioles 8, Cleveland Indians 6 at Cleveland Stadium W : Sammy Stewart L : Rich ThompsonDetroit Tigers 4, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at Tiger Stadium W : Frank Tanana L : Pete VuckovichKansas City Royals 4, Boston Red Sox 3 (10 inn.) at Royals Stadium W : Dan Quisenberry L : Mark ClearChicago White Sox 6, New York Yankees 5 (11 inn.) at Yankee Stadium W : Juan Agosto L : Rich BordiOakland Athletics 3, Seattle Mariners 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Rick Langford L : Mark Langston S : Steve OntiverosToronto Blue Jays 5, Texas Rangers 3 at Exhibition Stadium W : Doyle Alexander L : Glen Cook S : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 3, 1985San Francisco Giants 7, Atlanta Braves 5 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Mike Krukow L : Rick Mahler S : Scott GarreltsNew York Mets 5, Chicago Cubs 4 (10 inn.) at Wrigley Field W : Jesse Orosco L : George Frazier S : Roger McDowellLos Angeles Dodgers 2, Cincinnati Reds 0 at Riverfront Stadium W : Bob Welch L : Mario SotoHouston Astros 4, San Diego Padres 3 at Astrodome W : Charlie Kerfeld L : Craig LeffertsMontreal Expos 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Bert Roberge L : Larry McWilliams S : Jeff ReardonPhiladelphia Phillies 6, St. Louis Cardinals 4 (10 inn.) at Busch Stadium II W : Don Carman L : Jeff Lahti S : Larry AndersenCalifornia Angels 5, Minnesota Twins 4 at Anaheim Stadium W : Stew Cliburn L : Bert BlylevenCleveland Indians 10, Baltimore Orioles 4 at Cleveland Stadium W : Curt Wardle L : Mike BoddickerDetroit Tigers 9, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at Tiger Stadium W : Dan Petry L : Danny DarwinBoston Red Sox 5, Kansas City Royals 4 at Royals Stadium W : Roger Clemens L : Mark Gubicza S : Steve CrawfordNew York Yankees 8, Chicago White Sox 4 at Yankee Stadium W : Ed Whitson L : Bill Long S : Dave RighettiSeattle Mariners 6, Oakland Athletics 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Mike Moore L : Bill KruegerToronto Blue Jays 4, Texas Rangers 1 at Exhibition Stadium W : Dennis Lamp L : Chris Welsh S : Bill CaudillCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Tom Seaver becomes the 17th pitcher to win 300 games and Rod Carew becomes the 16th player ever to collect 3,000 career hits. Seaver pitches the White Sox to a 41 six-hit victory on Phil Rizzuto Day at Yankee Stadium as 54,032 New Yorkers cheer him on, while Carew bloops a single to left off Frank Viola in the 3rd inning of the Angels 65 win over the Twins.
At Chicago, Doc Gooden wins his 11th straight, a club record, as the Mets beat the Cubs, 41. Doc triggers a 3-run 3rd with a double.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 4, 1985Atlanta Braves 5, San Francisco Giants 4 (10 inn.) at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Gene Garber L : Mike JeffcoatNew York Mets 4, Chicago Cubs 1 at Wrigley Field W : Dwight Gooden L : Ray FontenotCincinnati Reds 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 4 at Riverfront Stadium W : Ted Power L : Ken HowellHouston Astros 2, San Diego Padres 1 at Astrodome W : Mike Scott L : Dave Dravecky S : Dave SmithPittsburgh Pirates 4, Montreal Expos 3 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Rick Rhoden L : Bill Gullickson S : Cecilio GuantePhiladelphia Phillies 6, St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Busch Stadium II W : Kevin Gross L : Joaquin AndujarCalifornia Angels 6, Minnesota Twins 5 at Anaheim Stadium W : Stew Cliburn L : Frank Eufemia S : Donnie MooreBaltimore Orioles 5, Cleveland Indians 4 at Cleveland Stadium W : Dennis Martinez L : Rich ThompsonDetroit Tigers 7, Milwaukee Brewers 4 at Tiger Stadium W : Willie Hernandez L : Rick WaitsMilwaukee Brewers 14, Detroit Tigers 4 at Tiger Stadium W : Ray Burris L : Randy O'NealBoston Red Sox 6, Kansas City Royals 5 (12 inn.) at Royals Stadium W : Bob Stanley L : Mike LaCoss S : Mark ClearChicago White Sox 4, New York Yankees 1 at Yankee Stadium W : Tom Seaver L : Joe CowleyOakland Athletics 5, Seattle Mariners 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Don Sutton L : Matt Young S : Jay HowellTexas Rangers 8, Toronto Blue Jays 4 at Exhibition Stadium W : Charlie Hough L : Dave Stieb S : Dave SchmidtCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Darryl Strawberry belts three home runs to lead the Mets to a 72 win over the Cubs and vault the Mets into first place in the National League East. In the 9th, Straw singles in his 4th at bat.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 5, 1985Los Angeles Dodgers 6, Atlanta Braves 1 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Jerry Reuss L : Len BarkerNew York Mets 7, Chicago Cubs 2 at Wrigley Field W : Ed Lynch L : Derek BotelhoCincinnati Reds 8, San Diego Padres 7 at Riverfront Stadium W : Tom Hume L : Roy Lee Jackson S : Ted PowerHouston Astros 7, San Francisco Giants 5 at Astrodome W : Bob Knepper L : Atlee Hammaker S : Dave SmithMontreal Expos 5, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Tim Burke L : Jim Winn S : Jeff ReardonPhiladelphia Phillies 9, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Busch Stadium II W : Shane Rawley L : Danny CoxCalifornia Angels 3, Seattle Mariners 1 at Anaheim Stadium W : Mike Witt L : Bill SwiftDetroit Tigers 8, Kansas City Royals 4 at Royals Stadium W : Walt Terrell L : Danny Jackson S : Willie HernandezNew York Yankees 7, Chicago White Sox 3 at Yankee Stadium W : Ron Guidry L : Floyd BannisterOakland Athletics 5, Minnesota Twins 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Tim Birtsas L : Mike Smithson S : Jay HowellCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :IN THE NEWS :John Tudor one-hits the Cubs 80 for his 6th shutout of the season, allowing only Leon Durham 's 5th-inning single. Tudor started the season 17 but will win 20 of his last 21 decisions to finish 218.
Keith Hernandez has five hits in the Mets 20-hit attack as they beat the Expos, 147. Rick Aguilera is the winner.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 8, 1985Cincinnati Reds 6, Los Angeles Dodgers 5 (13 inn.) at Dodger Stadium W : Ted Power L : Carlos Diaz S : Ron RobinsonNew York Mets 14, Montreal Expos 7 at Stade Olympique W : Rick Aguilera L : Joe Hesketh S : Terry LeachPhiladelphia Phillies 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Veteran's Stadium W : John Denny L : Don Robinson S : Don CarmanSan Diego Padres 6, Houston Astros 5 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Craig Lefferts L : Dave SmithAtlanta Braves 2, San Francisco Giants 0 at Candlestick Park W : Rick Mahler L : Greg MintonSt. Louis Cardinals 8, Chicago Cubs 0 at Busch Stadium II W : John Tudor L : Scott SandersonChicago White Sox 7, Boston Red Sox 6 at Comiskey Park I W : Dave Wehrmeister L : Bruce Kison S : Bob JamesBoston Red Sox 6, Chicago White Sox 1 at Comiskey Park I W : Tim Lollar L : Gene Nelson S : Steve CrawfordKansas City Royals 10, Detroit Tigers 3 at Royals Stadium W : Bret Saberhagen L : Frank TananaKansas City Royals 6, Detroit Tigers 4 at Royals Stadium W : Mark Gubicza L : Dan Petry S : Dan QuisenberryMinnesota Twins 4, California Angels 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Bert Blyleven L : Ron Romanick S : Ron DavisNew York Yankees 8, Cleveland Indians 1 at Yankee Stadium W : Marty Bystrom L : Curt WardleNew York Yankees 7, Cleveland Indians 6 at Yankee Stadium W : Brian Fisher L : Jerry Reed S : Dave RighettiOakland Athletics 11, Seattle Mariners 2 at Kingdome W : Chris Codiroli L : Mark LangstonMilwaukee Brewers 7, Texas Rangers 4 at Arlington Stadium W : Rick Waits L : Jeff Russell S : Bob GibsonMilwaukee Brewers 3, Texas Rangers 1 at Arlington Stadium W : Pete Vuckovich L : Burt Hooton S : Rollie FingersToronto Blue Jays 7, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Exhibition Stadium W : Doyle Alexander L : Scott McGregorToronto Blue Jays 7, Baltimore Orioles 4 at Exhibition Stadium W : Tom Filer L : Mike Boddicker S : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 9, 1985Los Angeles Dodgers 3, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Dodger Stadium W : Bob Welch L : Tom BrowningMontreal Expos 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Stade Olympique W : Bryn Smith L : Rick Reuschel S : Jeff ReardonNew York Mets 6, Chicago Cubs 4 at Shea Stadium W : Roger McDowell L : Warren BrusstarSt. Louis Cardinals 5, Philadelphia Phillies 4 at Veteran's Stadium W : Joaquin Andujar L : Charles Hudson S : Jeff LahtiSan Diego Padres 6, Houston Astros 4 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Dave Dravecky L : Nolan Ryan S : Gene WalterSan Diego Padres 2, Houston Astros 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Eric Show L : Mike Scott S : Mark ThurmondAtlanta Braves 6, San Francisco Giants 5 at Candlestick Park W : Jeff Dedmon L : Dave LaPoint S : Bruce SutterNew York Yankees 10, Boston Red Sox 6 at Fenway Park W : Rich Bordi L : Bruce HurstMilwaukee Brewers 8, Chicago White Sox 7 at Comiskey Park I W : Rick Waits L : Bob James S : Rollie FingersCleveland Indians 4, Detroit Tigers 2 at Cleveland Stadium W : Jamie Easterly L : Willie Hernandez S : Rich ThompsonKansas City Royals 4, Toronto Blue Jays 2 at Royals Stadium W : Bud Black L : Dave StiebMinnesota Twins 6, California Angels 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Frank Viola L : Geoff ZahnOakland Athletics 6, Seattle Mariners 4 at Kingdome W : Don Sutton L : Mike Moore S : Steve OntiverosTexas Rangers 5, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Arlington Stadium W : Charlie Hough L : Mike Flanagan S : Dave SchmidtCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Dave Kingman becomes the 21st player to hit 400 career home runs, belting a 2-run shot off Matt Young in the first inning of the A's 115 win at Seattle.
Willie McGee goes 7-for-10 in the Cardinals' doubleheader sweep of the Phillies, 54 and 134, to raise his batting average to .351. McGee will lead the National League with a .353 mark this season.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 10, 1985Los Angeles Dodgers 2, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Dodger Stadium W : Fernando Valenzuela L : Jay TibbsMontreal Expos 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 at Stade Olympique W : Randy St.claire L : Rick Rhoden S : Bert RobergeNew York Mets 8, Chicago Cubs 3 at Shea Stadium W : Dwight Gooden L : Ray FontenotSt. Louis Cardinals 5, Philadelphia Phillies 4 at Veteran's Stadium W : Danny Cox L : Jerry Koosman S : Jeff LahtiSt. Louis Cardinals 13, Philadelphia Phillies 4 at Veteran's Stadium W : Ricky Horton L : Kevin GrossSan Francisco Giants 6, Atlanta Braves 5 at Candlestick Park W : Scott Garrelts L : Jeff DedmonNew York Yankees 7, Boston Red Sox 3 at Fenway Park W : Joe Cowley L : Oil Can Boyd S : Dave RighettiMilwaukee Brewers 5, Chicago White Sox 2 (11 inn.) at Comiskey Park I W : Teddy Higuera L : Juan Agosto S : Bob GibsonDetroit Tigers 5, Cleveland Indians 4 (11 inn.) at Cleveland Stadium W : Willie Hernandez L : Vern RuhleKansas City Royals 4, Toronto Blue Jays 3 (10 inn.) at Royals Stadium W : Dan Quisenberry L : Bill CaudillCalifornia Angels 9, Minnesota Twins 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Kirk McCaskill L : Mike SmithsonOakland Athletics 11, Seattle Mariners 5 at Kingdome W : Tim Birtsas L : Matt YoungBaltimore Orioles 9, Texas Rangers 8 at Arlington Stadium W : Storm Davis L : Chris Welsh S : Don AaseCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 11, 1985Los Angeles Dodgers 4, Cincinnati Reds 0 at Dodger Stadium W : Jerry Reuss L : Andy McGaffiganMontreal Expos 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 at Stade Olympique W : Tim Burke L : Cecilio GuanteNew York Mets 6, Chicago Cubs 2 at Shea Stadium W : Ed Lynch L : Derek BotelhoPhiladelphia Phillies 4, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Veteran's Stadium W : Shane Rawley L : Bob ForschHouston Astros 7, San Diego Padres 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Bob Knepper L : Andy HawkinsAtlanta Braves 7, San Francisco Giants 4 at Candlestick Park W : Joe Johnson L : Frank Williams S : Bruce SutterNew York Yankees 5, Boston Red Sox 3 at Fenway Park W : Ron Guidry L : Roger Clemens S : Brian FisherChicago White Sox 4, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at Comiskey Park I W : Joel Davis L : Ray Burris S : Bob JamesCleveland Indians 7, Detroit Tigers 2 at Cleveland Stadium W : Neal Heaton L : Randy O'NealToronto Blue Jays 5, Kansas City Royals 3 (10 inn.) at Royals Stadium W : Tom Henke L : Joe BeckwithCalifornia Angels 12, Minnesota Twins 0 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : John Candelaria L : John Butcher S : Stew CliburnSeattle Mariners 9, Oakland Athletics 6 at Kingdome W : Bill Swift L : Rick Langford S : Edwin NunezBaltimore Orioles 9, Texas Rangers 4 at Arlington Stadium W : Sammy Stewart L : Mike MasonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Wayne Gross and Larry Sheets connect for back-to-back solo pinch homers in the 9th inning, off Cleveland's Jerry Reed , but it is not enough to overcome the Indians 5-run 1st inning. The Tribe wins, 85. It's the 2nd time that a pair of Orioles have pinch hit back to back homers, and just the 2nd time in American League history.
At Chicago, Phil Niekro goes the route to pick up his 295th win as the Yankees beat the White Sox, 104. New York has a 7-run 7th to break the game open with Ron Hassey belting a 2-run homer and RBI single to lead the scoring in the frame.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 12, 1985Chicago Cubs 8, Montreal Expos 7 at Wrigley Field W : Dave Gumpert L : Jeff Reardon S : Lee SmithLos Angeles Dodgers 3, Atlanta Braves 0 at Dodger Stadium W : Rick Honeycutt L : Rick Mahler S : Tom NiedenfuerNew York Mets 4, Philadelphia Phillies 3 at Shea Stadium W : Sid Fernandez L : John Denny S : Jesse OroscoSan Diego Padres 2, Cincinnati Reds 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Mark Thurmond L : Mario Soto S : Lance McCullersSt. Louis Cardinals 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 at Busch Stadium II W : John Tudor L : Jim WinnCleveland Indians 8, Baltimore Orioles 5 at Memorial Stadium W : Curt Wardle L : Scott McGregor S : Jerry ReedKansas City Royals 3, Boston Red Sox 2 at Fenway Park W : Mark Gubicza L : Al Nipper S : Dan QuisenberryNew York Yankees 10, Chicago White Sox 4 at Comiskey Park I W : Phil Niekro L : Gene NelsonMilwaukee Brewers 4, Detroit Tigers 3 at County Stadium W : Jaime Cocanower L : Willie Hernandez S : Rollie FingersMinnesota Twins 4, Oakland Athletics 3 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Bert Blyleven L : Jose RijoMinnesota Twins 5, Oakland Athletics 4 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Steve Howe L : Chris Codiroli S : Ron DavisSeattle Mariners 6, California Angels 5 at Kingdome W : Edwin Nunez L : Donnie MooreCalifornia Angels 4, Seattle Mariners 3 at Kingdome W : Jim Slaton L : Jim Lewis S : Luis SanchezTexas Rangers 5, Toronto Blue Jays 4 at Arlington Stadium W : Dwayne Henry L : Bill CaudillCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Mark Langston goes all the way for the win.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 13, 1985Montreal Expos 4, Chicago Cubs 1 at Wrigley Field W : Joe Hesketh L : Scott Sanderson S : Jeff ReardonLos Angeles Dodgers 2, Atlanta Braves 1 at Dodger Stadium W : Carlos Diaz L : Terry Forster S : Tom NiedenfuerNew York Mets 4, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Shea Stadium W : Rick Aguilera L : Charles Hudson S : Jesse OroscoCincinnati Reds 3, San Diego Padres 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Tom Browning L : La Marr Hoyt S : John FrancoSan Francisco Giants 4, Houston Astros 2 at Candlestick Park W : Mike Krukow L : Joe NiekroSt. Louis Cardinals 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 at Busch Stadium II W : Joaquin Andujar L : Don Robinson S : Ken DayleyBaltimore Orioles 8, Cleveland Indians 4 at Memorial Stadium W : Don Aase L : Vern RuhleKansas City Royals 6, Boston Red Sox 3 at Fenway Park W : Bret Saberhagen L : Bob Ojeda S : Dan QuisenberryChicago White Sox 4, New York Yankees 3 at Comiskey Park I W : Britt Burns L : Brian Fisher S : Bob JamesDetroit Tigers 5, Milwaukee Brewers 4 (13 inn.) at County Stadium W : Aurelio Lopez L : Bob Gibson S : Willie HernandezMinnesota Twins 8, Oakland Athletics 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Frank Viola L : Tommy JohnSeattle Mariners 11, California Angels 4 at Kingdome W : Mark Langston L : Ron RomanickToronto Blue Jays 5, Texas Rangers 3 at Arlington Stadium W : Tom Filer L : Jeff Russell S : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 14, 1985Montreal Expos 8, Chicago Cubs 7 at Wrigley Field W : Bryn Smith L : Lary Sorensen S : Tim BurkeLos Angeles Dodgers 5, Atlanta Braves 0 at Dodger Stadium W : Bob Welch L : Craig McMurtryPhiladelphia Phillies 2, New York Mets 1 at Shea Stadium W : Kevin Gross L : Ron Darling S : Don CarmanSan Diego Padres 4, Cincinnati Reds 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Dave Dravecky L : Jay TibbsHouston Astros 7, San Francisco Giants 5 at Candlestick Park W : Jeff Heathcock L : Mark Davis S : Dave SmithBaltimore Orioles 8, Cleveland Indians 4 at Memorial Stadium W : Mike Flanagan L : Bryan Clark S : Nate SnellBoston Red Sox 16, Kansas City Royals 3 at Fenway Park W : Bruce Hurst L : Bud BlackNew York Yankees 10, Chicago White Sox 7 at Comiskey Park I W : Brian Fisher L : Bob James S : Dave RighettiDetroit Tigers 4, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at County Stadium W : Jack Morris L : Danny Darwin S : Willie HernandezOakland Athletics 5, Minnesota Twins 0 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Don Sutton L : Mike SmithsonOakland Athletics 7, Minnesota Twins 4 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Jose Rijo L : Mark Portugal S : Steve OntiverosCalifornia Angels 3, Seattle Mariners 1 (12 inn.) at Kingdome W : Stew Cliburn L : Edwin Nunez S : Donnie MooreSeattle Mariners 6, California Angels 1 at Kingdome W : Jim Beattie L : Geoff Zahn S : Jack LazorkoToronto Blue Jays 4, Texas Rangers 1 at Arlington Stadium W : Dave Stieb L : Charlie HoughCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 15, 1985Montreal Expos 7, Chicago Cubs 3 at Wrigley Field W : Bill Gullickson L : Steve EngelLos Angeles Dodgers 5, Atlanta Braves 4 at Dodger Stadium W : Fernando Valenzuela L : Bruce Sutter S : Tom NiedenfuerNew York Mets 10, Philadelphia Phillies 7 at Shea Stadium W : Jesse Orosco L : Don CarmanCincinnati Reds 5, San Diego Padres 4 (10 inn.) at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : John Franco L : Gene Walter S : Joe PriceHouston Astros 4, San Francisco Giants 1 at Candlestick Park W : Mike Scott L : Dave LaPointSt. Louis Cardinals 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 at Busch Stadium II W : Kurt Kepshire L : Rick Reuschel S : Ken DayleySt. Louis Cardinals 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 (12 inn.) at Busch Stadium II W : Bill Campbell L : Cecilio GuanteBaltimore Orioles 9, Texas Rangers 1 at Memorial Stadium W : Storm Davis L : Chris WelshCleveland Indians 7, Detroit Tigers 6 at Tiger Stadium W : Curt Wardle L : Willie Hernandez S : Jerry ReedMilwaukee Brewers 7, Chicago White Sox 5 at County Stadium W : Teddy Higuera L : Floyd Bannister S : Rollie FingersMinnesota Twins 14, Seattle Mariners 5 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : John Butcher L : Matt YoungCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 16, 1985Chicago Cubs 6, Philadelphia Phillies 5 at Wrigley Field W : Lee Smith L : Kent TekulveHouston Astros 5, Cincinnati Reds 4 at Astrodome W : Dave Smith L : Ted PowerPittsburgh Pirates 7, New York Mets 1 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Rick Rhoden L : Ed LynchSan Diego Padres 6, Atlanta Braves 3 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Andy Hawkins L : Rick Mahler S : Lance McCullersLos Angeles Dodgers 5, San Francisco Giants 1 at Candlestick Park W : Jerry Reuss L : Vida Blue S : Ken HowellSt. Louis Cardinals 6, Montreal Expos 1 at Busch Stadium II W : Bob Forsch L : Bill LaskeyBaltimore Orioles 4, Texas Rangers 2 at Memorial Stadium W : Dennis Martinez L : Jeff Russell S : Don AaseCalifornia Angels 5, Oakland Athletics 2 at Anaheim Stadium W : John Candelaria L : Tim Birtsas S : Stew CliburnDetroit Tigers 3, Cleveland Indians 2 at Tiger Stadium W : Aurelio Lopez L : Neal HeatonMilwaukee Brewers 3, Chicago White Sox 2 at County Stadium W : Ray Burris L : Dave WehrmeisterSeattle Mariners 6, Minnesota Twins 5 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Ed Vande Berg L : Steve Howe S : Edwin NunezNew York Yankees 5, Boston Red Sox 4 (10 inn.) at Yankee Stadium W : Dave Righetti L : Steve CrawfordKansas City Royals 4, Toronto Blue Jays 2 at Exhibition Stadium W : Charlie Leibrandt L : Jimmy KeyCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Reggie Jackson hits his 522nd career home run off Oakland's Bill Krueger to move past Ted Williams and Willie McCovey into 8th place on the all-time list.
The Phils use a barrage of six homers to overwhelm the Cubs at Chicago, 104. Daulton and Schu go back-to back in the 4th and Samuel, Wilson, and Schmidt hit consecutive homers in the 7th. One out later, Daulton hits his 2nd of the game.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 17, 1985Philadelphia Phillies 10, Chicago Cubs 4 at Wrigley Field W : John Denny L : Lary SorensenCincinnati Reds 8, Houston Astros 0 at Astrodome W : Tom Browning L : Joe NiekroNew York Mets 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Sid Fernandez L : Lee Tunnell S : Roger McDowellSan Francisco Giants 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 at Candlestick Park W : Scott Garrelts L : Carlos DiazMontreal Expos 5, St. Louis Cardinals 4 at Busch Stadium II W : Tim Burke L : Bill Campbell S : Gary LucasBaltimore Orioles 9, Texas Rangers 2 at Memorial Stadium W : Scott McGregor L : Burt HootonCalifornia Angels 9, Oakland Athletics 5 at Anaheim Stadium W : Mike Witt L : Chris Codiroli S : Jim SlatonDetroit Tigers 7, Cleveland Indians 5 at Tiger Stadium W : Frank Tanana L : Curt Wardle S : Randy O'NealChicago White Sox 12, Milwaukee Brewers 7 at County Stadium W : Dan Spillner L : Jaime CocanowerMinnesota Twins 2, Seattle Mariners 0 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Bert Blyleven L : Frank WillsNew York Yankees 3, Boston Red Sox 1 at Yankee Stadium W : Ron Guidry L : Al Nipper S : Brian FisherKansas City Royals 4, Toronto Blue Jays 2 at Exhibition Stadium W : Danny Jackson L : Doyle Alexander S : Dan QuisenberryCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 18, 1985Philadelphia Phillies 9, Chicago Cubs 5 at Wrigley Field W : Charles Hudson L : Jay Baller S : Kent TekulveCincinnati Reds 8, Houston Astros 3 at Astrodome W : Jay Tibbs L : Nolan Ryan S : John FrancoPittsburgh Pirates 5, New York Mets 0 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Don Robinson L : Rick Aguilera S : Pat ClementsSan Diego Padres 2, Atlanta Braves 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Roy Lee Jackson L : Steve Bedrosian S : Lance McCullersAtlanta Braves 6, San Diego Padres 3 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Terry Forster L : La Marr Hoyt S : Bruce SutterSan Francisco Giants 2, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 (10 inn.) at Candlestick Park W : Mark Davis L : Tom NiedenfuerMontreal Expos 6, St. Louis Cardinals 5 (10 inn.) at Busch Stadium II W : Gary Lucas L : Joaquin Andujar S : Jeff ReardonOakland Athletics 4, California Angels 3 at Anaheim Stadium W : Jose Rijo L : Donnie Moore S : Steve OntiverosDetroit Tigers 4, Cleveland Indians 0 at Tiger Stadium W : Dan Petry L : Ramon Romero S : Willie HernandezChicago White Sox 8, Milwaukee Brewers 4 at County Stadium W : Britt Burns L : Pete Vuckovich S : Bob JamesSeattle Mariners 7, Minnesota Twins 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Mark Langston L : Frank ViolaNew York Yankees 4, Boston Red Sox 2 at Yankee Stadium W : Dave Righetti L : Tim Lollar S : Brian FisherToronto Blue Jays 10, Kansas City Royals 6 at Exhibition Stadium W : Tom Filer L : Mark GubiczaCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Ron Darling , with relief help from Roger McDowell, is the winner.
At Milwaukee, Roy Smalley 's homer in the 5th is the Twins only hit off Danny Darwin . The Brewers win, 21.
IN THE NEWS :Dwight Gooden fans 16 batters on the way to his 13th consecutive victory 50 over the Giants, raising his season strikeout total to 208. Gooden (19-3) joins Herb Score as the only pitchers this century to strike out 200 batters in each of their first two seasons.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 20, 1985Chicago Cubs 5, Atlanta Braves 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Ray Fontenot L : Bruce Sutter S : Lee SmithHouston Astros 17, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Astrodome W : Mike Scott L : Kurt KepshireSan Diego Padres 1, Montreal Expos 0 at Stade Olympique W : Dave Dravecky L : Bill Gullickson S : Gene WalterNew York Mets 3, San Francisco Giants 0 at Shea Stadium W : Dwight Gooden L : Jim GottLos Angeles Dodgers 5, Philadelphia Phillies 4 (11 inn.) at Veteran's Stadium W : Tom Niedenfuer L : Kent Tekulve S : Rick HoneycuttPittsburgh Pirates 3, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Rick Reuschel L : Mario SotoTexas Rangers 3, Boston Red Sox 1 at Fenway Park W : Charlie Hough L : Bob OjedaNew York Yankees 8, California Angels 5 at Anaheim Stadium W : Rich Bordi L : Jim Slaton S : Dave RighettiChicago White Sox 2, Kansas City Royals 1 at Comiskey Park I W : Bob James L : Dan QuisenberryToronto Blue Jays 3, Cleveland Indians 2 at Cleveland Stadium W : Jimmy Key L : Roy Smith S : Tom HenkeMilwaukee Brewers 3, Minnesota Twins 2 at County Stadium W : Teddy Higuera L : Steve HoweDetroit Tigers 4, Oakland Athletics 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Walt Terrell L : Tim Birtsas S : Willie HernandezSeattle Mariners 4, Baltimore Orioles 3 at Kingdome W : Mike Moore L : Nate SnellCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 21, 1985Chicago Cubs 9, Atlanta Braves 5 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Warren Brusstar L : Gene Garber S : Lee SmithSt. Louis Cardinals 7, Houston Astros 4 at Astrodome W : Jeff Lahti L : Dave SmithSan Diego Padres 6, Montreal Expos 2 at Stade Olympique W : Eric Show L : Bill LaskeySan Francisco Giants 3, New York Mets 2 at Shea Stadium W : Dave LaPoint L : Roger McDowell S : Scott GarreltsLos Angeles Dodgers 15, Philadelphia Phillies 6 at Veteran's Stadium W : Fernando Valenzuela L : Jerry KoosmanCincinnati Reds 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Tom Browning L : Bob Walk S : John FrancoTexas Rangers 5, Boston Red Sox 3 at Fenway Park W : Jeff Russell L : Oil Can Boyd S : Greg HarrisNew York Yankees 13, California Angels 10 (10 inn.) at Anaheim Stadium W : Dave Righetti L : Donnie MooreKansas City Royals 2, Chicago White Sox 1 at Comiskey Park I W : Charlie Leibrandt L : Floyd Bannister S : Dan QuisenberryCleveland Indians 5, Toronto Blue Jays 2 at Cleveland Stadium W : Neal Heaton L : Doyle AlexanderMilwaukee Brewers 3, Minnesota Twins 2 at County Stadium W : Ray Burris L : Steve HoweOakland Athletics 4, Detroit Tigers 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Steve Mura L : Willie HernandezBaltimore Orioles 11, Seattle Mariners 8 at Kingdome W : Dennis Martinez L : Jim Beattie S : Don AaseCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 22, 1985Chicago Cubs 3, Atlanta Braves 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Ron Meridith L : Rick Camp S : Lee SmithSt. Louis Cardinals 2, Houston Astros 1 at Astrodome W : Ricky Horton L : Jeff Calhoun S : Ken DayleySan Diego Padres 3, Montreal Expos 0 at Stade Olympique W : Andy Hawkins L : Floyd YoumansNew York Mets 7, San Francisco Giants 0 at Shea Stadium W : Terry Leach L : Vida BluePhiladelphia Phillies 2, Los Angeles Dodgers 0 at Veteran's Stadium W : Shane Rawley L : Jerry ReussPittsburgh Pirates 5, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Rick Rhoden L : Jay Tibbs S : Rod ScurryBoston Red Sox 8, Texas Rangers 4 at Fenway Park W : Mike Trujillo L : Dickie NolesCalifornia Angels 3, New York Yankees 2 at Anaheim Stadium W : Mike Witt L : Rich BordiKansas City Royals 7, Chicago White Sox 3 at Comiskey Park I W : Danny Jackson L : Joel Davis S : Dan QuisenberryDetroit Tigers 5, Oakland Athletics 3 (13 inn.) at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Bill Scherrer L : Keith Atherton S : Chuck CarySeattle Mariners 4, Baltimore Orioles 0 at Kingdome W : Matt Young L : Scott McGregorCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Joaquin Andujar becomes baseball's first 20-game winner this season, beating Atlanta 62 for the Cardinals. Andujar is the first National League pitcher to post consecutive 20-win seasons since Joe Niekro in 1979-80.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 23, 1985St. Louis Cardinals 6, Atlanta Braves 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Joaquin Andujar L : Craig McMurtry S : Jeff LahtiCincinnati Reds 3, Chicago Cubs 2 at Riverfront Stadium W : John Franco L : Lary SorensenLos Angeles Dodgers 8, Montreal Expos 4 at Stade Olympique W : Orel Hershiser L : Tim Burke S : Tom NiedenfuerSan Diego Padres 6, New York Mets 1 at Shea Stadium W : Mark Thurmond L : Rick Aguilera S : Craig LeffertsSan Diego Padres 3, New York Mets 0 at Shea Stadium W : Roy Lee Jackson L : Sid Fernandez S : Lance McCullersSan Francisco Giants 4, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Veteran's Stadium W : Atlee Hammaker L : John Denny S : Scott GarreltsHouston Astros 2, Pittsburgh Pirates 0 (10 inn.) at Three Rivers Stadium W : Bill Dawley L : Pat Clements S : Frank DiPinoMinnesota Twins 5, Boston Red Sox 2 at Fenway Park W : Frank Viola L : Tim LollarCalifornia Angels 7, Detroit Tigers 6 at Anaheim Stadium W : Luis Sanchez L : Willie HernandezToronto Blue Jays 6, Chicago White Sox 3 at Comiskey Park I W : Tom Filer L : Britt Burns S : Tom HenkeToronto Blue Jays 10, Chicago White Sox 3 at Comiskey Park I W : Jim Acker L : Gene NelsonCleveland Indians 10, Milwaukee Brewers 5 at Cleveland Stadium W : Curt Wardle L : Jaime Cocanower S : Vern RuhleTexas Rangers 4, Kansas City Royals 3 at Royals Stadium W : Dave Schmidt L : Dan QuisenberryBaltimore Orioles 7, Oakland Athletics 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Mike Boddicker L : Jay HowellNew York Yankees 3, Seattle Mariners 1 at Kingdome W : Phil Niekro L : Bill Swift S : Neil AllenCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Dave Stieb surrenders consecutive home runs to Rudy Law and Bryan Little and is driven from the game. His replacement, Gary Lavelle , gives up a 3rd-straight home run, to Harold Baines , before Tom Henke comes in to save the 63 win.
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