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MAY 1985
1985 Teams
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IN THE NEWS :Jimmy Key beats the Royals 63 to become the first lefthanded starter to win for the Blue Jays since Paul Mirabella on October 4, 1980 , a span of 614 games.
SCOREBOARD : MAY 1, 1985Chicago Cubs 4, San Francisco Giants 3 at Wrigley Field W : Dennis Eckersley L : Scott GarreltsAtlanta Braves 17, Cincinnati Reds 9 at Riverfront Stadium W : Rick Mahler L : John StuperHouston Astros 10, New York Mets 3 at Shea Stadium W : Bob Knepper L : Ron Darling S : Frank DiPinoMontreal Expos 3, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Veteran's Stadium W : David Palmer L : Shane Rawley S : Jeff ReardonSan Diego Padres 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Eric Show L : Jose DeLeon S : Rich GossageLos Angeles Dodgers 2, St. Louis Cardinals 1 (12 inn.) at Busch Stadium II W : Ken Howell L : Neil Allen S : Tom NiedenfuerBaltimore Orioles 3, Chicago White Sox 1 at Memorial Stadium W : Ken Dixon L : Britt Burns S : Don AaseToronto Blue Jays 6, California Angels 3 at Anaheim Stadium W : Jimmy Key L : Kirk McCaskillMinnesota Twins 7, Detroit Tigers 3 at Tiger Stadium W : Frank Viola L : Jack Morris S : Rick LysanderCleveland Indians 6, Kansas City Royals 5 at Royals Stadium W : Don Schulze L : Mark Gubicza S : Tom WaddellMilwaukee Brewers 7, Oakland Athletics 4 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Danny Darwin L : Steve McCattySeattle Mariners 7, Boston Red Sox 0 at Kingdome W : Jim Beattie L : Roger ClemensNew York Yankees 5, Texas Rangers 1 at Arlington Stadium W : Ed Whitson L : Charlie Hough S : Dave RighettiCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : MAY 3, 1985Montreal Expos 9, Atlanta Braves 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Joe Hesketh L : Len BarkerSan Diego Padres 6, Chicago Cubs 5 at Wrigley Field W : Andy Hawkins L : Rick Sutcliffe S : Rich GossageNew York Mets 9, Cincinnati Reds 4 at Riverfront Stadium W : Ed Lynch L : Mario SotoPhiladelphia Phillies 3, Houston Astros 2 at Veteran's Stadium W : Kent Tekulve L : Frank DiPinoPittsburgh Pirates 16, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Larry McWilliams L : Rick HoneycuttSt. Louis Cardinals 8, San Francisco Giants 1 at Busch Stadium II W : John Tudor L : Mike KrukowMilwaukee Brewers 7, California Angels 0 at Anaheim Stadium W : Teddy Higuera L : Tommy JohnCleveland Indians 4, Texas Rangers 0 at Cleveland Stadium W : Bert Blyleven L : Mike MasonChicago White Sox 7, Detroit Tigers 1 at Tiger Stadium W : Tom Seaver L : Dan PetryBaltimore Orioles 8, Minnesota Twins 7 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Don Aase L : Curt WardleNew York Yankees 7, Kansas City Royals 1 at Yankee Stadium W : Dennis Rasmussen L : Danny JacksonBoston Red Sox 10, Oakland Athletics 0 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Oil Can Boyd L : Mike WarrenToronto Blue Jays 5, Seattle Mariners 4 at Kingdome W : Doyle Alexander L : Salome Barojas S : Bill CaudillCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Shawon Dunston hits his first ML homer, while Graig Nettles hits two for the Pads. Chicago gets 11 walks from the SD pitchers.
SCOREBOARD : MAY 4, 1985Montreal Expos 9, Atlanta Braves 3 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Bryn Smith L : Pascual Perez S : Jeff ReardonChicago Cubs 12, San Diego Padres 8 at Wrigley Field W : Lary Sorensen L : Greg Booker S : Lee SmithCincinnati Reds 14, New York Mets 2 at Riverfront Stadium W : Jay Tibbs L : Roger McDowellPhiladelphia Phillies 7, Houston Astros 5 (13 inn.) at Veteran's Stadium W : Dave Rucker L : Bill DawleyLos Angeles Dodgers 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 (10 inn.) at Three Rivers Stadium W : Fernando Valenzuela L : John CandelariaSt. Louis Cardinals 6, San Francisco Giants 4 at Busch Stadium II W : Kurt Kepshire L : Atlee Hammaker S : Jeff LahtiCalifornia Angels 4, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at Anaheim Stadium W : Ron Romanick L : Pete Vuckovich S : Donnie MooreCleveland Indians 3, Texas Rangers 1 at Cleveland Stadium W : Neal Heaton L : Frank Tanana S : Tom WaddellDetroit Tigers 7, Chicago White Sox 1 at Tiger Stadium W : Walt Terrell L : Tim LollarMinnesota Twins 8, Baltimore Orioles 6 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Ken Schrom L : Dennis Martinez S : Ron DavisNew York Yankees 5, Kansas City Royals 2 at Yankee Stadium W : Ron Guidry L : Charlie LeibrandtBoston Red Sox 5, Oakland Athletics 4 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Steve Crawford L : Bill Krueger S : Bob OjedaSeattle Mariners 8, Toronto Blue Jays 1 at Kingdome W : Matt Young L : Luis LealCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : MAY 5, 1985Atlanta Braves 6, Montreal Expos 1 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Rick Mahler L : Bill GullicksonChicago Cubs 6, San Diego Padres 3W : Dick Williams L : Jim Frey S : George FrazierNew York Mets 3, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Riverfront Stadium W : Dwight Gooden L : Tom Browning S : Jesse OroscoHouston Astros 4, Philadelphia Phillies 3 at Veteran's Stadium W : Joe Niekro L : Shane Rawley S : Frank DiPinoPittsburgh Pirates 3, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Rick Rhoden L : Tom Niedenfuer S : John CandelariaSan Francisco Giants 5, St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Busch Stadium II W : Dave LaPoint L : Joaquin AndujarCalifornia Angels 5, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at Anaheim Stadium W : Mike Witt L : Danny Darwin S : Donnie MooreTexas Rangers 7, Cleveland Indians 2 at Cleveland Stadium W : Charlie Hough L : Don Schulze S : Greg HarrisDetroit Tigers 4, Chicago White Sox 3 at Tiger Stadium W : Juan Berenguer L : Richard Dotson S : Willie HernandezBaltimore Orioles 10, Minnesota Twins 5 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Mike Boddicker L : John ButcherNew York Yankees 6, Kansas City Royals 2 at Yankee Stadium W : Phil Niekro L : Bud Black S : Dave RighettiOakland Athletics 6, Boston Red Sox 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Chris Codiroli L : Bruce Hurst S : Jay HowellSeattle Mariners 4, Toronto Blue Jays 1 at Kingdome W : Mark Langston L : Jim ClancyCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : MAY 7, 1985Chicago Cubs 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 at Wrigley Field W : Dick Ruthven L : Tom Brennan S : Lee SmithHouston Astros 3, Montreal Expos 1 at Stade Olympique W : Bob Knepper L : David Palmer S : Bill DawleyNew York Mets 5, Atlanta Braves 3 at Shea Stadium W : Ron Darling L : Zane SmithCincinnati Reds 2, Philadelphia Phillies 0 at Veteran's Stadium W : Mario Soto L : Kevin Gross S : Ted PowerSan Francisco Giants 5, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Jim Gott L : Lee Tunnell S : Scott GarreltsSan Diego Padres 12, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Busch Stadium II W : Dave Dravecky L : Bob ForschBoston Red Sox 6, California Angels 4 at Fenway Park W : Roger Clemens L : Kirk McCaskill S : Bob StanleyChicago White Sox 7, Cleveland Indians 4 at Cleveland Stadium W : Floyd Bannister L : Bert Blyleven S : Bob JamesBaltimore Orioles 4, Kansas City Royals 2 at Royals Stadium W : Ken Dixon L : Bret Saberhagen S : Sammy StewartMilwaukee Brewers 5, Seattle Mariners 2 at County Stadium W : Moose Haas L : Jim BeattieMinnesota Twins 8, New York Yankees 6 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Frank Viola L : Ed WhitsonDetroit Tigers 10, Texas Rangers 1 at Arlington Stadium W : Jack Morris L : Dickie NolesToronto Blue Jays 10, Oakland Athletics 1 at Exhibition Stadium W : Dave Stieb L : Don SuttonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Mike Moore no-hits the Rangers for eight innings, then is driven from the game on four hits in the 9th. But the Mariners hang on for a 42 victory.
Ryne Sandberg 's homer, off Mike Krukow , is the only score as Rick Sutcliffe and the Cubs beat the Giants, 10.
SCOREBOARD : MAY 8, 1985Los Angeles Dodgers 5, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Dodger Stadium W : Rick Honeycutt L : John Tudor S : Ken HowellMontreal Expos 1, Houston Astros 0 at Stade Olympique W : Joe Hesketh L : Nolan Ryan S : Jeff ReardonNew York Mets 4, Atlanta Braves 0 at Shea Stadium W : Ed Lynch L : Len BarkerCincinnati Reds 8, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Veteran's Stadium W : Jay Tibbs L : John DennySan Diego Padres 12, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Andy Hawkins L : Larry McWilliamsChicago Cubs 1, San Francisco Giants 0 at Candlestick Park W : Rick Sutcliffe L : Mike KrukowBoston Red Sox 6, California Angels 1 at Fenway Park W : Oil Can Boyd L : Jim SlatonChicago White Sox 4, Cleveland Indians 0 at Cleveland Stadium W : Britt Burns L : Neal HeatonKansas City Royals 9, Baltimore Orioles 8 at Royals Stadium W : Mike LaCoss L : Scott McGregorSeattle Mariners 4, Milwaukee Brewers 2 at County Stadium W : Mike Moore L : Ray Burris S : Edwin NunezMinnesota Twins 8, New York Yankees 6 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Mike Smithson L : Joe Cowley S : Pete FilsonDetroit Tigers 4, Texas Rangers 1 at Arlington Stadium W : Dan Petry L : Mike Mason S : Willie HernandezOakland Athletics 6, Toronto Blue Jays 4 at Exhibition Stadium W : Steve McCatty L : Doyle Alexander S : Jay HowellCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Scott Garrelts is the winner with four innings of relief over Warren Brusstar .
SCOREBOARD : MAY 10, 1985Cincinnati Reds 5, Houston Astros 2 at Riverfront Stadium W : Tom Browning L : Frank DiPino S : Ted PowerLos Angeles Dodgers 1, Pittsburgh Pirates 0 at Dodger Stadium W : Jerry Reuss L : Rick Rhoden S : Steve HoweMontreal Expos 5, Atlanta Braves 0 at Stade Olympique W : Bryn Smith L : Rick MahlerNew York Mets 5, Philadelphia Phillies 0 at Shea Stadium W : Dwight Gooden L : Steve CarltonChicago Cubs 6, San Diego Padres 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Steve Trout L : La Marr Hoyt S : Lee SmithSt. Louis Cardinals 9, San Francisco Giants 3 at Candlestick Park W : Joaquin Andujar L : Dave LaPoint S : Bill CampbellBaltimore Orioles 6, Minnesota Twins 5 at Memorial Stadium W : Don Aase L : Ron DavisBoston Red Sox 5, Oakland Athletics 4 (10 inn.) at Fenway Park W : Mark Clear L : Jay HowellDetroit Tigers 3, Chicago White Sox 1 at Comiskey Park I W : Walt Terrell L : Tom Seaver S : Willie HernandezNew York Yankees 6, Kansas City Royals 4 at Royals Stadium W : Ron Guidry L : Charlie Leibrandt S : Dave RighettiCalifornia Angels 5, Milwaukee Brewers 4 at County Stadium W : Ron Romanick L : Pete Vuckovich S : Donnie MooreTexas Rangers 5, Cleveland Indians 2 at Arlington Stadium W : Charlie Hough L : Don Schulze S : Dave RozemaToronto Blue Jays 8, Seattle Mariners 3 at Exhibition Stadium W : Jimmy Key L : Mark Langston S : Jim AckerCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : MAY 11, 1985Houston Astros 10, Cincinnati Reds 7 at Riverfront Stadium W : Julio Solano L : Mario Soto S : Dave SmithPittsburgh Pirates 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 (12 inn.) at Dodger Stadium W : Al Holland L : Tom BrennanMontreal Expos 3, Atlanta Braves 0 at Stade Olympique W : Bill Gullickson L : Steve BedrosianNew York Mets 4, Philadelphia Phillies 0 at Shea Stadium W : Sid Fernandez L : Shane Rawley S : Roger McDowellSan Diego Padres 3, Chicago Cubs 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Eric Show L : Dennis Eckersley S : Rich GossageSt. Louis Cardinals 9, San Francisco Giants 4 at Candlestick Park W : Danny Cox L : Bill LaskeyBaltimore Orioles 4, Minnesota Twins 2 at Memorial Stadium W : Mike Boddicker L : Ron DavisOakland Athletics 12, Boston Red Sox 1 at Fenway Park W : Bill Krueger L : Bruce HurstChicago White Sox 7, Detroit Tigers 4 at Comiskey Park I W : Richard Dotson L : Juan Berenguer S : Bob JamesNew York Yankees 11, Kansas City Royals 3 at Royals Stadium W : Dennis Rasmussen L : Bud BlackCalifornia Angels 6, Milwaukee Brewers 5 at County Stadium W : Tommy John L : Jim Kern S : Donnie MooreCleveland Indians 4, Texas Rangers 1 at Arlington Stadium W : Tom Waddell L : Greg HarrisToronto Blue Jays 4, Seattle Mariners 2 at Exhibition Stadium W : Bill Caudill L : Matt YoungCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Jim Gott belts two home runs as San Francisco beats St. Louis 54 in 10 innings.
David Palmer and Jeff Reardon combine on a 6-hitter to pitch the Expos to a 40 win over Atlanta. The Expos staff has now pitched 39 consecutive scoreless innings, and will add two more tomorrow. Atlanta also sets a club record by not scoring in 35 straight innings; they'll add three more to that tomorrow.
SCOREBOARD : MAY 12, 1985Houston Astros 10, Cincinnati Reds 5 at Riverfront Stadium W : Bob Knepper L : Jay Tibbs S : Jeff CalhounLos Angeles Dodgers 2, Pittsburgh Pirates 0 at Dodger Stadium W : Bobby Castillo L : Lee Tunnell S : Tom NiedenfuerMontreal Expos 4, Atlanta Braves 0 at Stade Olympique W : David Palmer L : Craig McMurtryNew York Mets 3, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Shea Stadium W : Ron Darling L : Kevin Gross S : Jesse OroscoSan Diego Padres 5, Chicago Cubs 3 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Dave Dravecky L : Dick Ruthven S : Rich GossageSan Francisco Giants 5, St. Louis Cardinals 4 (10 inn.) at Candlestick Park W : Scott Garrelts L : Neil AllenMinnesota Twins 7, Baltimore Orioles 3 at Memorial Stadium W : Frank Viola L : Ken DixonOakland Athletics 5, Boston Red Sox 3 at Fenway Park W : Don Sutton L : Roger Clemens S : Jay HowellChicago White Sox 4, Detroit Tigers 0 at Comiskey Park I W : Floyd Bannister L : Jack MorrisKansas City Royals 6, New York Yankees 5 at Royals Stadium W : Dan Quisenberry L : Dave RighettiMilwaukee Brewers 7, California Angels 4 at County Stadium W : Moose Haas L : Kirk McCaskill S : Rollie FingersCleveland Indians 6, Texas Rangers 0 at Arlington Stadium W : Bert Blyleven L : Dickie NolesToronto Blue Jays 9, Seattle Mariners 5 at Exhibition Stadium W : Dave Stieb L : Jim BeattieCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Don Mattingly 's 3-run home run off Ron Davis with two out in the bottom of the 9th.
At Cincinnati, a pinch grand slam in the 7th by Tony Perez breaks a 33 tie and the Reds top the Phillies, 73. Perez is the oldest in 20 century to belt a slam, but Carlton Fisk will top this in 1991.
SCOREBOARD : MAY 14, 1985New York Mets 3, Atlanta Braves 1 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Roger McDowell L : Rick MahlerPhiladelphia Phillies 7, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Riverfront Stadium W : Charles Hudson L : Tom BrowningHouston Astros 10, Montreal Expos 0 at Astrodome W : Ron Mathis L : Steve RogersChicago Cubs 8, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at Dodger Stadium W : Rick Sutcliffe L : Fernando ValenzuelaSan Diego Padres 6, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Andy Hawkins L : John Tudor S : Mark ThurmondSan Francisco Giants 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 at Candlestick Park W : Mike Krukow L : Larry McWilliamsKansas City Royals 5, Baltimore Orioles 3 at Memorial Stadium W : Mark Gubicza L : Scott McGregor S : Dan QuisenberrySeattle Mariners 5, Boston Red Sox 0 at Fenway Park W : Mike Moore L : Oil Can BoydChicago White Sox 2, Cleveland Indians 1 at Comiskey Park I W : Gene Nelson L : Rich Thompson S : Bob JamesDetroit Tigers 4, Texas Rangers 1 at Tiger Stadium W : Milt Wilcox L : Charlie Hough S : Willie HernandezOakland Athletics 6, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at County Stadium W : Chris Codiroli L : Rollie FingersNew York Yankees 10, Minnesota Twins 7 at Yankee Stadium W : Brian Fisher L : Curt Wardle S : Dave RighettiToronto Blue Jays 6, California Angels 3 at Exhibition Stadium W : Doyle Alexander L : Jim Slaton S : Bill CaudillCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : MAY 15, 1985Atlanta Braves 3, Philadelphia Phillies 2 (10 inn.) at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Bruce Sutter L : Kent TekulveNew York Mets 5, Houston Astros 3 at Astrodome W : Dwight Gooden L : Joe Niekro S : Jesse OroscoChicago Cubs 3, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 at Dodger Stadium W : Scott Sanderson L : Rick Honeycutt S : Lee SmithCincinnati Reds 2, Montreal Expos 1 at Stade Olympique W : Joe Price L : Bryn Smith S : Ted PowerSt. Louis Cardinals 14, San Diego Padres 4 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Joaquin Andujar L : La Marr HoytPittsburgh Pirates 3, San Francisco Giants 2 at Candlestick Park W : Don Robinson L : Scott GarreltsSeattle Mariners 7, Boston Red Sox 1 at Fenway Park W : Mark Langston L : Al NipperChicago White Sox 5, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Comiskey Park I W : Tom Seaver L : Don Aase S : Bob JamesKansas City Royals 5, Cleveland Indians 1 at Cleveland Stadium W : Charlie Leibrandt L : Don SchulzeOakland Athletics 19, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at County Stadium W : Bill Krueger L : Teddy HigueraMinnesota Twins 5, Detroit Tigers 4 (11 inn.) at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Curt Wardle L : Aurelio LopezNew York Yankees 6, Texas Rangers 5 (10 inn.) at Yankee Stadium W : Dave Righetti L : Dave SchmidtCalifornia Angels 9, Toronto Blue Jays 6 at Exhibition Stadium W : Donnie Moore L : Bill CaudillCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Lonnie Smith to the Royals for minor leaguer John Morris , unloading Smith's $850,000 salary and clearing the way for rookie OF Vince Coleman to play every day.
The Rangers fire manager Doug Rader and replace him with Mets 3B coach Bobby Valentine . Texas was 9-23 under Rader, the worst record in the majors.
Oriole rookie Fritz Connally hits his 2nd major league home runand his 2nd grand slamin a 113 win over Seattle. Connally will hit one more home run before returning to the minors to stay.
SCOREBOARD : MAY 17, 1985Chicago Cubs 7, Atlanta Braves 5 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Lee Smith L : Bruce SutterSt. Louis Cardinals 8, Houston Astros 6 at Astrodome W : Bill Campbell L : Jeff Calhoun S : Ken DayleyMontreal Expos 2, San Diego Padres 1 (10 inn.) at Stade Olympique W : Jeff Reardon L : Tim StoddardNew York Mets 3, San Francisco Giants 2 (12 inn.) at Shea Stadium W : Roger McDowell L : Scott GarreltsPhiladelphia Phillies 10, Los Angeles Dodgers 5 at Veteran's Stadium W : Kevin Gross L : Jerry ReussCincinnati Reds 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Three Rivers Stadium W : John Stuper L : Jose DeLeon S : Ted PowerNew York Yankees 6, California Angels 0 at Anaheim Stadium W : Phil Niekro L : Mike WittChicago White Sox 4, Texas Rangers 2 at Comiskey Park I W : Richard Dotson L : Dickie Noles S : Bob JamesBoston Red Sox 5, Cleveland Indians 0 at Cleveland Stadium W : Roger Clemens L : Bert BlylevenKansas City Royals 3, Milwaukee Brewers 0 at County Stadium W : Bret Saberhagen L : Danny DarwinMinnesota Twins 7, Toronto Blue Jays 6 (11 inn.) at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Pete Filson L : Luis LealDetroit Tigers 10, Oakland Athletics 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Jack Morris L : Don Sutton S : Aurelio LopezBaltimore Orioles 11, Seattle Mariners 3 at Kingdome W : Ken Dixon L : Matt Young S : Nate SnellCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Nolan Ryan caps Houston's scoring with a 2-run single in the 8th. It is his first since May 1984 , a strong of 57 hitless at bats.
It's a day for hitting pitchers, as Atlanta's Rick Mahler drills a 3-run double to help beat the Cubs, 43.
SCOREBOARD : MAY 18, 1985Atlanta Braves 4, Chicago Cubs 3 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Rick Mahler L : Dennis Eckersley S : Bruce SutterHouston Astros 6, St. Louis Cardinals 5 at Astrodome W : Nolan Ryan L : Kurt Kepshire S : Mark RossSan Diego Padres 8, Montreal Expos 2 at Stade Olympique W : Dave Dravecky L : Joe Hesketh S : Rich GossageSan Francisco Giants 8, New York Mets 2 (10 inn.) at Shea Stadium W : Mark Davis L : Wes GardnerPhiladelphia Phillies 7, Los Angeles Dodgers 5 at Veteran's Stadium W : Larry Andersen L : Tom Niedenfuer S : Don CarmanCincinnati Reds 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 0 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Tom Browning L : Mike BieleckiNew York Yankees 6, California Angels 1 at Anaheim Stadium W : Joe Cowley L : Tommy John S : Brian FisherTexas Rangers 7, Chicago White Sox 2 at Comiskey Park I W : Burt Hooton L : Britt Burns S : Greg HarrisCleveland Indians 4, Boston Red Sox 1 at Cleveland Stadium W : Neal Heaton L : Bruce Hurst S : Tom WaddellMilwaukee Brewers 7, Kansas City Royals 2 at County Stadium W : Moose Haas L : Danny JacksonToronto Blue Jays 3, Minnesota Twins 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Jim Clancy L : Mike Smithson S : Jim AckerDetroit Tigers 9, Oakland Athletics 6 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Dan Petry L : Steve McCattySeattle Mariners 8, Baltimore Orioles 7 at Kingdome W : Edwin Nunez L : Tippy MartinezCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : MAY 19, 1985Atlanta Braves 3, Chicago Cubs 0 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Steve Bedrosian L : Rick Sutcliffe S : Bruce SutterHouston Astros 7, St. Louis Cardinals 3 at Astrodome W : Ron Mathis L : John Tudor S : Bill DawleySan Diego Padres 8, Montreal Expos 3 at Stade Olympique W : Andy Hawkins L : Steve Rogers S : Luis DeLeonNew York Mets 3, San Francisco Giants 2 at Shea Stadium W : Tom Gorman L : Mark Davis S : Roger McDowellLos Angeles Dodgers 3, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Veteran's Stadium W : Fernando Valenzuela L : Charles Hudson S : Ken HowellCincinnati Reds 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Mario Soto L : Lee TunnellCalifornia Angels 4, New York Yankees 1 at Anaheim Stadium W : Jim Slaton L : Ed Whitson S : Donnie MooreChicago White Sox 5, Texas Rangers 1 at Comiskey Park I W : Gene Nelson L : Charlie HoughCleveland Indians 2, Boston Red Sox 1 at Cleveland Stadium W : Rich Thompson L : Oil Can BoydMilwaukee Brewers 11, Kansas City Royals 10 at County Stadium W : Bob Gibson L : Dan QuisenberryMinnesota Twins 8, Toronto Blue Jays 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Pete Filson L : Doyle AlexanderOakland Athletics 9, Detroit Tigers 7 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Chris Codiroli L : Milt WilcoxBaltimore Orioles 2, Seattle Mariners 1 at Kingdome W : Dennis Martinez L : Mike MooreCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Cleveland Stadium becomes the first one rained out this season, ending a record string of 458 ML games played since Opening Day without a payoff on a rain check. Since 1900, no season had survived without at least one April shower.
Kevin Stock and Bob Loscaizo of Modesto (California League) both hit for the cycle in their team's 234 win over Visalia.
SCOREBOARD : MAY 20, 1985Chicago Cubs 6, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Wrigley Field W : Scott Sanderson L : Jay TibbsMontreal Expos 9, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 at Stade Olympique W : Dan Schatzeder L : Bobby CastilloSan Diego Padres 2, New York Mets 0 at Shea Stadium W : La Marr Hoyt L : Dwight GoodenPhiladelphia Phillies 2, San Francisco Giants 1 at Veteran's Stadium W : Steve Carlton L : Vida Blue S : Kent TekulvePittsburgh Pirates 3, Houston Astros 1 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Rick Rhoden L : Joe Niekro S : Al HollandSt. Louis Cardinals 14, Atlanta Braves 0 at Busch Stadium II W : Joaquin Andujar L : Zane SmithCalifornia Angels 7, Detroit Tigers 2 at Anaheim Stadium W : Ron Romanick L : Walt TerrellMinnesota Twins 5, Boston Red Sox 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : John Butcher L : Al Nipper S : Curt WardleTexas Rangers 8, Kansas City Royals 7 at Arlington Stadium W : Dave Schmidt L : Joe BeckwithToronto Blue Jays 6, Chicago White Sox 1 at Exhibition Stadium W : Jimmy Key L : Tom SeaverCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Vince Coleman 's first ML homer is inside-the-park as the Cards beat the Braves, 63. Bob Horner accounts for the Braves' runs with two homers.
Brian Dayett 's pinch grand slam in the 6th off Tom Browning lifts the Cubs to a 74 win over the Reds. It is Dayett's only round tripper of the year and makes a winner of Dennis Eckersley .
SCOREBOARD : MAY 21, 1985Cincinnati Reds 5, Chicago Cubs 2 at Wrigley Field W : Tom Hume L : George Frazier S : Ted PowerMontreal Expos 6, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 at Stade Olympique W : Bill Gullickson L : Rick Honeycutt S : Jeff ReardonPhiladelphia Phillies 6, San Francisco Giants 5 at Veteran's Stadium W : Shane Rawley L : Atlee Hammaker S : Kent TekulvePittsburgh Pirates 3, Houston Astros 2 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Rick Reuschel L : Mike Scott S : John CandelariaSt. Louis Cardinals 6, Atlanta Braves 3 at Busch Stadium II W : Danny Cox L : Len Barker S : Ricky HortonCalifornia Angels 2, Detroit Tigers 1 (11 inn.) at Anaheim Stadium W : Donnie Moore L : Willie HernandezCleveland Indians 6, Milwaukee Brewers 4 at Cleveland Stadium W : Bryan Clark L : Teddy Higuera S : Rich ThompsonBoston Red Sox 9, Minnesota Twins 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Bruce Kison L : Ken SchromOakland Athletics 3, Baltimore Orioles 2 (10 inn.) at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Jay Howell L : Mike BoddickerNew York Yankees 11, Seattle Mariners 1 at Kingdome W : Ron Guidry L : Mark LangstonKansas City Royals 5, Texas Rangers 0 at Arlington Stadium W : Bud Black L : Frank TananaToronto Blue Jays 4, Chicago White Sox 3 at Exhibition Stadium W : Gary Lavelle L : Bob JamesCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : MAY 22, 1985Chicago Cubs 7, Cincinnati Reds 4 at Wrigley Field W : Dennis Eckersley L : Tom Browning S : Lee SmithLos Angeles Dodgers 4, Montreal Expos 0 at Stade Olympique W : Jerry Reuss L : David PalmerSan Diego Padres 5, New York Mets 4 (10 inn.) at Shea Stadium W : Mark Thurmond L : Jesse Orosco S : Rich GossageSan Francisco Giants 6, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Veteran's Stadium W : Dave LaPoint L : Kevin Gross S : Scott GarreltsHouston Astros 5, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 (10 inn.) at Three Rivers Stadium W : Bill Dawley L : Al Holland S : Dave SmithSt. Louis Cardinals 5, Atlanta Braves 3 at Busch Stadium II W : Bob Forsch L : Rick Mahler S : Ken DayleyDetroit Tigers 3, California Angels 2 at Anaheim Stadium W : Dan Petry L : Mike WittMilwaukee Brewers 6, Cleveland Indians 5 at Cleveland Stadium W : Bob Gibson L : Bert Blyleven S : Rollie FingersBoston Red Sox 4, Minnesota Twins 3 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Roger Clemens L : Frank Viola S : Bob StanleyBaltimore Orioles 3, Oakland Athletics 0 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Scott McGregor L : Don SuttonSeattle Mariners 4, New York Yankees 1 at Kingdome W : Matt Young L : Dennis RasmussenKansas City Royals 6, Texas Rangers 3 at Arlington Stadium W : Bret Saberhagen L : Dickie Noles S : Dan QuisenberryToronto Blue Jays 10, Chicago White Sox 0 at Exhibition Stadium W : Dave Stieb L : Richard DotsonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : MAY 24, 1985Pittsburgh Pirates 4, Atlanta Braves 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Jim Winn L : Steve Bedrosian S : John CandelariaHouston Astros 6, Chicago Cubs 2 at Wrigley Field W : Nolan Ryan L : Dick RuthvenCincinnati Reds 7, St. Louis Cardinals 6 (12 inn.) at Riverfront Stadium W : John Franco L : Ricky HortonMontreal Expos 2, San Francisco Giants 0 at Stade Olympique W : Joe Hesketh L : Bill Laskey S : Jeff ReardonLos Angeles Dodgers 4, New York Mets 3 at Shea Stadium W : Orel Hershiser L : Ed Lynch S : Tom NiedenfuerSan Diego Padres 1, Philadelphia Phillies 0 at Veteran's Stadium W : Dave Dravecky L : John Denny S : Rich GossageBaltimore Orioles 4, California Angels 3 at Anaheim Stadium W : Storm Davis L : Stew CliburnToronto Blue Jays 7, Cleveland Indians 6 at Cleveland Stadium W : Dennis Lamp L : Keith Creel S : Gary LavelleKansas City Royals 8, Chicago White Sox 4 at Royals Stadium W : Danny Jackson L : Britt Burns S : Dan QuisenberryMilwaukee Brewers 5, Minnesota Twins 2 at County Stadium W : Ray Burris L : Mike Smithson S : Rollie FingersNew York Yankees 10, Oakland Athletics 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Joe Cowley L : Chris CodiroliDetroit Tigers 4, Seattle Mariners 3 (11 inn.) at Kingdome W : Willie Hernandez L : Mike StantonTexas Rangers 1, Boston Red Sox 0 at Arlington Stadium W : Charlie Hough L : Oil Can BoydCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Rick Rhoden wins his 100th and Bill Almon hits his 1st grand slam as the Pirates thump the Braves, 82.
SCOREBOARD : MAY 25, 1985Pittsburgh Pirates 8, Atlanta Braves 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Rick Rhoden L : Pascual PerezChicago Cubs 5, Houston Astros 4 at Wrigley Field W : Lee Smith L : Mark RossSt. Louis Cardinals 6, Cincinnati Reds 4 at Riverfront Stadium W : Joaquin Andujar L : Jay Tibbs S : Ken DayleyMontreal Expos 3, San Francisco Giants 1 at Stade Olympique W : Dan Schatzeder L : Jim Gott S : Jeff ReardonLos Angeles Dodgers 6, New York Mets 2 at Shea Stadium W : Fernando Valenzuela L : Dwight GoodenSan Diego Padres 4, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Veteran's Stadium W : Andy Hawkins L : Charles HudsonCalifornia Angels 5, Baltimore Orioles 3 at Anaheim Stadium W : Ron Romanick L : Dennis Martinez S : Donnie MooreToronto Blue Jays 10, Cleveland Indians 7 at Cleveland Stadium W : Ron Musselman L : Rich Thompson S : Jim AckerKansas City Royals 3, Chicago White Sox 0 at Royals Stadium W : Charlie Leibrandt L : Tom SeaverMilwaukee Brewers 9, Minnesota Twins 7 at County Stadium W : Bob McClure L : Pete Filson S : Rollie FingersOakland Athletics 8, New York Yankees 7 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Jay Howell L : Dave RighettiDetroit Tigers 3, Seattle Mariners 2 at Kingdome W : Walt Terrell L : Karl Best S : Willie HernandezTexas Rangers 10, Boston Red Sox 3 at Arlington Stadium W : Mike Mason L : Al Nipper S : Greg HarrisCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : MAY 26, 1985Atlanta Braves 5, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 (10 inn.) at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Jeff Dedmon L : Ray KrawczykChicago Cubs 10, Houston Astros 8 at Wrigley Field W : George Frazier L : Mark Ross S : Lee SmithSt. Louis Cardinals 7, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Riverfront Stadium W : Danny Cox L : John StuperMontreal Expos 3, San Francisco Giants 1 at Stade Olympique W : Bill Gullickson L : Mike Krukow S : Jeff ReardonNew York Mets 2, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 at Shea Stadium W : Roger McDowell L : Rick HoneycuttSan Diego Padres 7, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Veteran's Stadium W : La Marr Hoyt L : Steve Carlton S : Rich GossageCalifornia Angels 10, Baltimore Orioles 4 at Anaheim Stadium W : Pat Clements L : Mike BoddickerToronto Blue Jays 6, Cleveland Indians 5 at Cleveland Stadium W : Gary Lavelle L : Keith Creel S : Bill CaudillKansas City Royals 3, Chicago White Sox 2 at Royals Stadium W : Bud Black L : Bob James S : Dan QuisenberryMilwaukee Brewers 5, Minnesota Twins 3 at County Stadium W : Teddy Higuera L : John Butcher S : Bob GibsonNew York Yankees 13, Oakland Athletics 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Ron Guidry L : Bill KruegerDetroit Tigers 6, Seattle Mariners 0 at Kingdome W : Jack Morris L : Salome BarojasTexas Rangers 5, Boston Red Sox 3 at Arlington Stadium W : Frank Tanana L : Bruce Kison S : Dave RozemaCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
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