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1985
1985 Teams
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IN THE NEWS : The visiting New York Mets edge San Francisco, 4–3 with Keith Hernandez 's 2-run homer climaxing a 3-run 9th inning. Siske, in relief of Ed Lynch , is the winning pitcher. In the 5th, Lynch lines to right field and is thrown out 9–3 by RF Joel Youngblood . It's the National League 's 2nd 9–3 putout in two months.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 1, 1985Chicago Cubs 15, Atlanta Braves 2 at Wrigley Field W : Derek Botelho L : Len BarkerCincinnati Reds 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Riverfront Stadium W : Mario Soto L : Rod Scurry S : John FrancoPhiladelphia Phillies 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 at Dodger Stadium W : John Denny L : Jerry Reuss S : Dave ShipanoffSan Diego Padres 5, Montreal Expos 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Andy Hawkins L : Floyd Youmans S : Lance McCullersNew York Mets 4, San Francisco Giants 3 at Candlestick Park W : Doug Sisk L : Mark Davis S : Jesse OroscoSt. Louis Cardinals 5, Houston Astros 0 at Busch Stadium II W : John Tudor L : Joe NiekroSeattle Mariners 10, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Memorial Stadium W : Matt Young L : Dennis MartinezDetroit Tigers 14, Oakland Athletics 3 at Tiger Stadium W : Juan Berenguer L : Chris CodiroliCleveland Indians 11, Milwaukee Brewers 4 at County Stadium W : Dave VonOhlen L : Ray BurrisBoston Red Sox 10, Minnesota Twins 3 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Mike Trujillo L : Frank ViolaNew York Yankees 5, California Angels 3 at Yankee Stadium W : Bob Shirley L : Al Holland S : Brian FisherTexas Rangers 5, Kansas City Royals 3 at Arlington Stadium W : Mike Mason L : Danny Jackson S : Dwayne HenryChicago White Sox 4, Toronto Blue Jays 1 at Exhibition Stadium W : Britt Burns L : Steve DavisCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 2, 1985Houston Astros 7, Chicago Cubs 2 at Wrigley Field W : Bill Dawley L : Jay BallerLos Angeles Dodgers 5, Montreal Expos 4 (11 inn.) at Dodger Stadium W : Carlos Diaz L : Jeff ReardonPittsburgh Pirates 5, Atlanta Braves 4 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Lee Tunnell L : Rick Mahler S : Cecilio GuanteNew York Mets 12, San Diego Padres 4 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Sid Fernandez L : Mark ThurmondPhiladelphia Phillies 4, San Francisco Giants 3 (10 inn.) at Candlestick Park W : Don Carman L : Mike Jeffcoat S : Dave ShipanoffCincinnati Reds 4, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Busch Stadium II W : Tom Browning L : Joaquin Andujar S : John FrancoBaltimore Orioles 12, Oakland Athletics 4 at Memorial Stadium W : Scott McGregor L : Tommy John S : Ken DixonCalifornia Angels 11, Detroit Tigers 1 at Tiger Stadium W : Jim Slaton L : Frank TananaKansas City Royals 3, Chicago White Sox 2 at Royals Stadium W : Mark Gubicza L : Gene Nelson S : Dan QuisenberryMinnesota Twins 6, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Mike Smithson L : Jaime Cocanower S : Ron DavisNew York Yankees 8, Seattle Mariners 7 at Yankee Stadium W : Ron Guidry L : Frank Wills S : Dave RighettiBoston Red Sox 11, Texas Rangers 2 at Arlington Stadium W : Tim Lollar L : Dave StewartToronto Blue Jays 3, Cleveland Indians 2 at Exhibition Stadium W : Dave Stieb L : Curt Wardle S : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 3, 1985Houston Astros 8, Chicago Cubs 7 (10 inn.) at Wrigley Field W : Dave Smith L : George FrazierLos Angeles Dodgers 4, Montreal Expos 0 at Dodger Stadium W : Orel Hershiser L : Bryn SmithAtlanta Braves 2, Pittsburgh Pirates 0 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Joe Johnson L : Jose DeLeon S : Bruce SutterNew York Mets 8, San Diego Padres 3 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Rick Aguilera L : Dave DraveckyPhiladelphia Phillies 4, San Francisco Giants 3 (13 inn.) at Candlestick Park W : Dave Shipanoff L : Greg Minton S : Freddie ToliverSt. Louis Cardinals 6, Cincinnati Reds 4 at Busch Stadium II W : Jeff Lahti L : Tom HumeOakland Athletics 3, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Memorial Stadium W : Jose Rijo L : Mike Boddicker S : Jay HowellDetroit Tigers 14, California Angels 8 at Tiger Stadium W : Dan Petry L : Kirk McCaskill S : Bob StoddardKansas City Royals 3, Chicago White Sox 2 at Royals Stadium W : Bret Saberhagen L : Tom SeaverMinnesota Twins 4, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Steve Howe L : Danny DarwinNew York Yankees 6, Seattle Mariners 3 at Yankee Stadium W : Phil Niekro L : Bill Swift S : Dave RighettiBoston Red Sox 6, Texas Rangers 4 at Arlington Stadium W : Bruce Hurst L : Charlie Hough S : Bruce KisonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : One day after hitting three home runs in an 8–3 win over the Padres, Gary Carter hits two more to lead the Mets to a 9–2 win at San Diego, tying the major-league record of five home runs in two games. He is the 13th player to accomplish the feat.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 4, 1985Houston Astros 11, Chicago Cubs 6 at Wrigley Field W : Mike Scott L : Ron MeridithLos Angeles Dodgers 4, Montreal Expos 2 at Dodger Stadium W : Bob Welch L : John Dopson S : Tom NiedenfuerPittsburgh Pirates 2, Atlanta Braves 0 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Rick Reuschel L : Pascual PerezNew York Mets 9, San Diego Padres 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Ron Darling L : Roy Lee JacksonSan Francisco Giants 4, Philadelphia Phillies 3 at Candlestick Park W : Mark Davis L : Freddie ToliverSt. Louis Cardinals 4, Cincinnati Reds 3 at Busch Stadium II W : Todd Worrell L : Ron RobinsonBaltimore Orioles 6, Oakland Athletics 1 at Memorial Stadium W : Storm Davis L : Don SuttonCalifornia Angels 5, Detroit Tigers 2 at Tiger Stadium W : John Candelaria L : Jack Morris S : Donnie MooreKansas City Royals 6, Chicago White Sox 5 (10 inn.) at Royals Stadium W : Mike Jones L : Bob JamesMilwaukee Brewers 11, Minnesota Twins 10 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Rick Waits L : Dennis Burtt S : Rollie FingersNew York Yankees 4, Seattle Mariners 3 at Yankee Stadium W : Rich Bordi L : Mark Langston S : Bob ShirleyCleveland Indians 5, Toronto Blue Jays 4 at Exhibition Stadium W : Bryan Clark L : Tom Henke S : Rich ThompsonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Boston's first two batters -- Dwight Evans and Wade Boggs -- crack homers off Cleveland's Neal Heaton in Boston's 13–6 win in game 1. Evans adds another home run to back Oil Can Boyd 's first win in seven weeks. Cleveland wins the nitecap, 9–5.
IN THE NEWS : The Royals sweep a doubleheader from Milwaukee 4–3 and 7–1 to move past California into first place in the American League West.
At Texas, Carlton Fisk blasts two three-run homers and drives in seven runs to lead the White Sox to a 12–1 rout of the Rangers. Tomorrow Fisk will record his 300th double and 900th RBI.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 6, 1985Cincinnati Reds 7, Chicago Cubs 5 at Wrigley Field W : Mario Soto L : Derek BotelhoHouston Astros 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 (10 inn.) at Astrodome W : Bill Dawley L : Don RobinsonNew York Mets 2, Los Angeles Dodgers 0 (13 inn.) at Dodger Stadium W : Jesse Orosco L : Tom NiedenfuerSan Diego Padres 3, Philadelphia Phillies 2 (11 inn.) at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Rich Gossage L : Dave ShipanoffSan Francisco Giants 8, Montreal Expos 3 at Candlestick Park W : Jim Gott L : Bill GullicksonSt. Louis Cardinals 8, Atlanta Braves 0 at Busch Stadium II W : John Tudor L : Rick MahlerBaltimore Orioles 6, California Angels 2 at Memorial Stadium W : Dennis Martinez L : Ron Romanick S : Sammy StewartSeattle Mariners 8, Detroit Tigers 4 at Tiger Stadium W : Mike Moore L : Walt TerrellKansas City Royals 4, Milwaukee Brewers 3 (11 inn.) at Royals Stadium W : Dan Quisenberry L : Rollie FingersKansas City Royals 7, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at Royals Stadium W : Steve Farr L : Ray BurrisNew York Yankees 8, Oakland Athletics 4 at Yankee Stadium W : Bob Shirley L : Chris CodiroliChicago White Sox 12, Texas Rangers 1 at Arlington Stadium W : Britt Burns L : Mike MasonToronto Blue Jays 8, Minnesota Twins 3 at Exhibition Stadium W : Steve Davis L : Frank ViolaCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Dave Winfield steals home with the winning run in the Yankees 3–2 win over the A's. Following a pitchout in the 7th, Winfield gets hung up in a rundown but escapes to score.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 7, 1985Chicago Cubs 9, Cincinnati Reds 7 at Wrigley Field W : Jay Baller L : John FrancoPittsburgh Pirates 7, Houston Astros 1 at Astrodome W : Lee Tunnell L : Charlie KerfeldLos Angeles Dodgers 7, New York Mets 6 at Dodger Stadium W : Tom Niedenfuer L : Terry LeachPhiladelphia Phillies 2, San Diego Padres 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : John Denny L : Andy HawkinsMontreal Expos 7, San Francisco Giants 1 at Candlestick Park W : Floyd Youmans L : Dave LaPoint S : Tim BurkeAtlanta Braves 3, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Busch Stadium II W : Steve Bedrosian L : Joaquin Andujar S : Bruce SutterBaltimore Orioles 4, California Angels 3 at Memorial Stadium W : Don Aase L : Donnie MooreBoston Red Sox 11, Cleveland Indians 9 at Fenway Park W : Bruce Kison L : Jerry Reed S : Steve CrawfordBoston Red Sox 7, Cleveland Indians 4 at Fenway Park W : Al Nipper L : Curt Wardle S : Steve CrawfordSeattle Mariners 12, Detroit Tigers 5 at Tiger Stadium W : Matt Young L : Juan BerenguerKansas City Royals 7, Milwaukee Brewers 4 at Royals Stadium W : Mark Gubicza L : Jaime Cocanower S : Dan QuisenberryNew York Yankees 3, Oakland Athletics 2 at Yankee Stadium W : Ron Guidry L : Tommy John S : Brian FisherChicago White Sox 3, Texas Rangers 2 at Arlington Stadium W : Juan Agosto L : Dwayne Henry S : Bob JamesMinnesota Twins 6, Toronto Blue Jays 3 at Exhibition Stadium W : Mike Smithson L : Dave StiebCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 8, 1985Cincinnati Reds 5, Chicago Cubs 5 at Wrigley Field W : L : New York Mets 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 (14 inn.) at Dodger Stadium W : Doug Sisk L : Carlos DiazPhiladelphia Phillies 9, San Diego Padres 7 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Rick Surhoff L : Ed Wojna S : Dave RuckerMontreal Expos 9, San Francisco Giants 6 (10 inn.) at Candlestick Park W : Gary Lucas L : Scott Garrelts S : Tim BurkeAtlanta Braves 7, St. Louis Cardinals 3 at Busch Stadium II W : Joe Johnson L : Bob ForschCalifornia Angels 7, Baltimore Orioles 4 (11 inn.) at Memorial Stadium W : Donnie Moore L : Tippy MartinezBoston Red Sox 8, Cleveland Indians 1 at Fenway Park W : Tim Lollar L : Neal HeatonSeattle Mariners 6, Detroit Tigers 2 at Tiger Stadium W : Roy Thomas L : Frank TananaKansas City Royals 13, Milwaukee Brewers 11 (11 inn.) at Royals Stadium W : Steve Farr L : Rollie FingersNew York Yankees 9, Oakland Athletics 6 at Yankee Stadium W : Phil Niekro L : Jose RijoChicago White Sox 7, Texas Rangers 6 at Arlington Stadium W : Tom Seaver L : Charlie Hough S : Bob JamesToronto Blue Jays 10, Minnesota Twins 9 at Exhibition Stadium W : Dennis Lamp L : Mark Portugal S : Gary LavelleCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 9, 1985Los Angeles Dodgers 9, Atlanta Braves 7 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Brian Holton L : Bruce Sutter S : Dennis PowellCincinnati Reds 2, San Diego Padres 1 at Riverfront Stadium W : John Franco L : Rich GossageHouston Astros 4, San Francisco Giants 2 at Astrodome W : Mike Scott L : Atlee Hammaker S : Dave SmithChicago Cubs 3, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Busch Stadium II W : Ray Fontenot L : Kurt Kepshire S : Ron MeridithCalifornia Angels 7, Kansas City Royals 1 at Anaheim Stadium W : John Candelaria L : Bret SaberhagenMinnesota Twins 5, Chicago White Sox 0 at Comiskey Park I W : John Butcher L : Floyd BannisterNew York Yankees 9, Milwaukee Brewers 4 (10 inn.) at County Stadium W : Dave Righetti L : Ray SearageTexas Rangers 3, Oakland Athletics 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Jeff Russell L : Steve Ontiveros S : Greg HarrisSeattle Mariners 8, Cleveland Indians 7 (12 inn.) at Kingdome W : Dave Tobik L : Rich ThompsonToronto Blue Jays 5, Detroit Tigers 3 at Exhibition Stadium W : Jimmy Key L : Mickey Mahler S : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : To bolster their pitching staff for the pennant race, the Angels acquire veteran Don Sutton from the A's for two players to be named later.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 10, 1985Los Angeles Dodgers 10, Atlanta Braves 1 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Rick Honeycutt L : Pascual PerezLos Angeles Dodgers 10, Atlanta Braves 4 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Dennis Powell L : Zane SmithSan Diego Padres 3, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Riverfront Stadium W : La Marr Hoyt L : Ron Robinson S : Rich GossageHouston Astros 4, San Francisco Giants 1 at Astrodome W : Bob Knepper L : Mike KrukowNew York Mets 5, St. Louis Cardinals 4 at Shea Stadium W : Ron Darling L : Danny Cox S : Roger McDowellPhiladelphia Phillies 5, Montreal Expos 2 (11 inn.) at Veteran's Stadium W : Don Carman L : Tim BurkePittsburgh Pirates 2, Chicago Cubs 1 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Rick Reuschel L : Steve EngelBaltimore Orioles 7, Boston Red Sox 5 at Fenway Park W : Storm Davis L : Bruce Hurst S : Don AaseBoston Red Sox 5, Baltimore Orioles 3 at Fenway Park W : Oil Can Boyd L : Mike Boddicker S : Steve CrawfordKansas City Royals 6, California Angels 0 at Anaheim Stadium W : Charlie Leibrandt L : Kirk McCaskillChicago White Sox 7, Minnesota Twins 2 at Comiskey Park I W : Joel Davis L : Bert Blyleven S : Bob JamesNew York Yankees 13, Milwaukee Brewers 10 at County Stadium W : Ed Whitson L : Ray Burris S : Bob ShirleyOakland Athletics 10, Texas Rangers 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Chris Codiroli L : Jose GuzmanCleveland Indians 8, Seattle Mariners 5 at Kingdome W : Bryan Clark L : Frank Wills S : Jerry ReedToronto Blue Jays 2, Detroit Tigers 1 at Exhibition Stadium W : Doyle Alexander L : Jack MorrisCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Pete Rose becomes baseball's all-time hit leader, singling to left center off Eric Show in the first inning of the Reds' 2–0 win over San Diego. His 4,192nd career hit breaks Ty Cobb 's record before 47,237 fans at Cincinnati's Riverfront Stadium . Rose had tied the record at Wrigley Field on September 8th with a single off the Cubs' Reggie Patterson in a game that was later suspended due to darkness, enabling Rose to break the record at home.
John Tudor allows three hits in 10 innings for his 3rd consecutive shutout, outdueling Dwight Gooden and the Mets 1–0 to move St. Louis back into a first-place tie with New York in the National League East. Cesar Cedeno 's 10th-inning homer provides the game's only run.
Milwaukee beats New York 4–3 to end the Yankees' winning streak at 11 games. New York now trails first-place Toronto by 2 1/2 games in the American League East.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 11, 1985Los Angeles Dodgers 12, Atlanta Braves 3 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Fernando Valenzuela L : Steve BedrosianCincinnati Reds 2, San Diego Padres 0 at Riverfront Stadium W : Tom Browning L : Eric Show S : Ted PowerSan Francisco Giants 11, Houston Astros 4 at Astrodome W : Jim Gott L : Joe NiekroHouston Astros 10, San Francisco Giants 9 at Astrodome W : Frank DiPino L : Mark DavisSt. Louis Cardinals 1, New York Mets 0 (10 inn.) at Shea Stadium W : John Tudor L : Jesse OroscoPhiladelphia Phillies 4, Montreal Expos 1 at Veteran's Stadium W : Kevin Gross L : Bill GullicksonChicago Cubs 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Ron Meridith L : Jose DeLeon S : Jay BallerBoston Red Sox 4, Baltimore Orioles 1 at Fenway Park W : Bob Ojeda L : Dennis MartinezKansas City Royals 2, California Angels 1 at Anaheim Stadium W : Danny Jackson L : Ron Romanick S : Dan QuisenberryChicago White Sox 5, Minnesota Twins 0 at Comiskey Park I W : Britt Burns L : Frank ViolaMilwaukee Brewers 4, New York Yankees 3 at County Stadium W : Teddy Higuera L : Rich BordiTexas Rangers 6, Oakland Athletics 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Mike Mason L : Tim Conroy S : Greg HarrisSeattle Mariners 9, Cleveland Indians 5 at Kingdome W : Mike Moore L : Roy SmithToronto Blue Jays 3, Detroit Tigers 2 at Exhibition Stadium W : Dennis Lamp L : Walt Terrell S : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 12, 1985Atlanta Braves 11, Los Angeles Dodgers 6 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Zane Smith L : Bobby CastilloCincinnati Reds 2, San Diego Padres 1 at Riverfront Stadium W : Jay Tibbs L : Andy Hawkins S : Ted PowerHouston Astros 5, San Francisco Giants 2 at Astrodome W : Charlie Kerfeld L : Dave LaPointNew York Mets 7, St. Louis Cardinals 6 at Shea Stadium W : Jesse Orosco L : Ken DayleyMontreal Expos 6, Philadelphia Phillies 3 at Veteran's Stadium W : Floyd Youmans L : Shane Rawley S : Jeff ReardonPittsburgh Pirates 10, Chicago Cubs 2 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Rick Rhoden L : Dennis Eckersley S : Don RobinsonBaltimore Orioles 3, Boston Red Sox 1 at Fenway Park W : Ken Dixon L : Al Nipper S : Don AaseCalifornia Angels 5, Texas Rangers 3 at Anaheim Stadium W : Mike Witt L : Dwayne Henry S : Donnie MooreChicago White Sox 4, Minnesota Twins 2 at Comiskey Park I W : Gene Nelson L : Mike Smithson S : Bob JamesNew York Yankees 7, Toronto Blue Jays 5 at Yankee Stadium W : Ron Guidry L : Gary Lavelle S : Brian FisherCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : The Rangers trade P Dave Stewart to the Phillies for pitcher Rich Surhoff , whose brother B.J. Surhoff was the first pick in the amateur draft in June.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 13, 1985San Francisco Giants 9, Atlanta Braves 3 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Vida Blue L : Len BarkerSt. Louis Cardinals 9, Chicago Cubs 3 at Wrigley Field W : Bob Forsch L : Steve Trout S : Todd WorrellLos Angeles Dodgers 8, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Riverfront Stadium W : Orel Hershiser L : Andy McGaffiganCincinnati Reds 6, Los Angeles Dodgers 5 at Riverfront Stadium W : Ted Power L : Tom NiedenfuerHouston Astros 3, San Diego Padres 2 at Astrodome W : Mike Scott L : Mark ThurmondMontreal Expos 5, New York Mets 1 at Stade Olympique W : Bryn Smith L : Rick AguileraNew York Mets 7, Montreal Expos 2 at Stade Olympique W : Terry Leach L : Dan Schatzeder S : Roger McDowellPhiladelphia Phillies 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Three Rivers Stadium W : John Denny L : Bob Walk S : Kent TekulveCalifornia Angels 2, Texas Rangers 0 at Anaheim Stadium W : Don Sutton L : Charlie Hough S : Donnie MooreCleveland Indians 3, Minnesota Twins 2 at Cleveland Stadium W : Curt Wardle L : Mark Portugal S : Jerry ReedMinnesota Twins 3, Cleveland Indians 1 at Cleveland Stadium W : Frank Viola L : Don Schulze S : Ron DavisBaltimore Orioles 6, Detroit Tigers 4 at Tiger Stadium W : Scott McGregor L : Juan Berenguer S : Don AaseMilwaukee Brewers 6, Boston Red Sox 3 at County Stadium W : Tim Leary L : Tim Lollar S : Danny DarwinToronto Blue Jays 3, New York Yankees 2 at Yankee Stadium W : Gary Lavelle L : Phil Niekro S : Tom HenkeKansas City Royals 5, Oakland Athletics 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Mark Gubicza L : Jose Rijo S : Dan QuisenberryChicago White Sox 6, Seattle Mariners 1 at Kingdome W : Jerry Don Gleaton L : Matt YoungCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 14, 1985San Francisco Giants 3, Atlanta Braves 1 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Greg Minton L : Gene GarberSt. Louis Cardinals 5, Chicago Cubs 4 at Wrigley Field W : Bill Campbell L : Lary Sorensen S : Jeff LahtiLos Angeles Dodgers 7, Cincinnati Reds 0 at Riverfront Stadium W : Bob Welch L : Ron RobinsonHouston Astros 4, San Diego Padres 3 at Astrodome W : Bob Knepper L : Dave Dravecky S : Dave SmithMontreal Expos 5, New York Mets 1 at Stade Olympique W : David Palmer L : Sid Fernandez S : Jeff ReardonPittsburgh Pirates 6, Philadelphia Phillies 3 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Lee Tunnell L : Steve Carlton S : Cecilio GuanteTexas Rangers 8, California Angels 5 at Anaheim Stadium W : Matt Williams L : Doug Corbett S : Rick SurhoffCleveland Indians 11, Minnesota Twins 9 at Cleveland Stadium W : Tom Waddell L : John Butcher S : Jerry ReedMinnesota Twins 5, Cleveland Indians 3 at Cleveland Stadium W : Dennis Burtt L : Rich Thompson S : Ron DavisDetroit Tigers 10, Baltimore Orioles 3 at Tiger Stadium W : Frank Tanana L : Mike BoddickerBaltimore Orioles 5, Detroit Tigers 4 at Tiger Stadium W : Mike Flanagan L : Mickey Mahler S : Tippy MartinezBoston Red Sox 10, Milwaukee Brewers 8 (11 inn.) at County Stadium W : Bruce Kison L : Danny DarwinToronto Blue Jays 7, New York Yankees 4 at Yankee Stadium W : Jimmy Key L : Rich BordiKansas City Royals 2, Oakland Athletics 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Bret Saberhagen L : Tommy JohnSeattle Mariners 6, Chicago White Sox 5 at Kingdome W : Bill Swift L : Floyd Bannister S : Edwin NunezCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : The Yankees trade minor league pitcher Jim Deshaies and two other minor leaguers to be named later to the Astros for 40-year-old Joe Niekro , reuniting the Niekro brothers as teammates for the first time since 1974 with the Braves.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 15, 1985Atlanta Braves 4, San Francisco Giants 1 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Steve Bedrosian L : Roger Mason S : Bruce SutterSt. Louis Cardinals 5, Chicago Cubs 1 at Wrigley Field W : Danny Cox L : Steve EngelCincinnati Reds 10, Los Angeles Dodgers 6 at Riverfront Stadium W : Tom Browning L : Fernando Valenzuela S : Ted PowerHouston Astros 2, San Diego Padres 1 at Astrodome W : Jeff Calhoun L : Craig Lefferts S : Dave SmithNew York Mets 6, Montreal Expos 2 at Stade Olympique W : Ron Darling L : John Dopson S : Jesse OroscoPittsburgh Pirates 5, Philadelphia Phillies 4 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Rick Reuschel L : Dave ShipanoffCalifornia Angels 12, Texas Rangers 4 at Anaheim Stadium W : Kirk McCaskill L : Jose Guzman S : Stew CliburnMinnesota Twins 5, Cleveland Indians 2 at Cleveland Stadium W : Bert Blyleven L : Roy Smith S : Ron DavisDetroit Tigers 4, Baltimore Orioles 1 at Tiger Stadium W : Willie Hernandez L : Sammy StewartBoston Red Sox 4, Milwaukee Brewers 2 at County Stadium W : Jeff Sellers L : Jaime Cocanower S : Mike TrujilloToronto Blue Jays 8, New York Yankees 5 at Yankee Stadium W : Doyle Alexander L : Ed WhitsonOakland Athletics 4, Kansas City Royals 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Chris Codiroli L : Charlie Leibrandt S : Jay HowellKansas City Royals 7, Oakland Athletics 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Bud Black L : Curt YoungChicago White Sox 6, Seattle Mariners 3 at Kingdome W : Dave Wehrmeister L : Mark Langston S : Bob JamesCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Detroit's Nelson Simmons hits a home run from each side of the plate, the first Tiger to do so. But the Orioles answer with six homers of their own in overpowering the Tigers, 14–7. Cal Ripken hit is 2nd homer of the game in the 8th, and Eddie Murray and Fred Lynn followed with successive homers. The three straight ties a Birds record.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 16, 1985Houston Astros 7, Atlanta Braves 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Jeff Heathcock L : Joe JohnsonCincinnati Reds 7, San Francisco Giants 6 (11 inn.) at Riverfront Stadium W : John Stuper L : Mark DavisMontreal Expos 8, Chicago Cubs 5 at Stade Olympique W : Tim Burke L : George FrazierNew York Mets 9, Philadelphia Phillies 0 at Shea Stadium W : Dwight Gooden L : Kevin GrossSt. Louis Cardinals 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 at Three Rivers Stadium W : John Tudor L : Jose DeLeon S : Todd WorrellSt. Louis Cardinals 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Pat Perry L : Pat ClementsSan Diego Padres 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Eric Show L : Jerry Reuss S : Rich GossageBaltimore Orioles 14, Detroit Tigers 7 at Tiger Stadium W : Tippy Martinez L : Chuck Cary S : Don AaseSeattle Mariners 5, Kansas City Royals 1 at Royals Stadium W : Mike Moore L : Danny JacksonMilwaukee Brewers 5, Boston Red Sox 3 at County Stadium W : Bob McClure L : Bob OjedaMinnesota Twins 7, Texas Rangers 6 (11 inn.) at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Frank Eufemia L : Greg HarrisCleveland Indians 9, New York Yankees 5 at Yankee Stadium W : Jerry Reed L : Brian FisherCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 17, 1985Houston Astros 10, Atlanta Braves 6 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Frank DiPino L : Zane SmithCincinnati Reds 6, San Francisco Giants 1 at Riverfront Stadium W : Andy McGaffigan L : Dave LaPointChicago Cubs 3, Montreal Expos 0 at Stade Olympique W : Dennis Eckersley L : Floyd Youmans S : Lee SmithPhiladelphia Phillies 5, New York Mets 1 at Shea Stadium W : Shane Rawley L : Ed LynchSt. Louis Cardinals 10, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Joaquin Andujar L : Bob KipperLos Angeles Dodgers 7, San Diego Padres 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Orel Hershiser L : Andy HawkinsBaltimore Orioles 6, Milwaukee Brewers 0 at Memorial Stadium W : Ken Dixon L : Teddy HigueraBoston Red Sox 6, Toronto Blue Jays 5 at Fenway Park W : Oil Can Boyd L : Dave Stieb S : Steve CrawfordChicago White Sox 5, California Angels 2 at Comiskey Park I W : Britt Burns L : Mike Witt S : Bob JamesCleveland Indians 15, Oakland Athletics 8 at Cleveland Stadium W : Curt Wardle L : Tim Birtsas S : Bryan ClarkDetroit Tigers 9, New York Yankees 1 at Tiger Stadium W : Dan Petry L : Ron GuidrySeattle Mariners 7, Kansas City Royals 0 at Royals Stadium W : Matt Young L : Steve FarrMinnesota Twins 7, Texas Rangers 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Frank Viola L : Dave SchmidtCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Catcher Rich Gedman hits for the cycle and drives in seven runs as the Red Sox rout Toronto, 13–1.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 18, 1985Cincinnati Reds 7, Atlanta Braves 3 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Ron Robinson L : Len BarkerHouston Astros 7, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 at Dodger Stadium W : Mike Scott L : Ken Howell S : Jeff CalhounPittsburgh Pirates 10, Montreal Expos 6 (11 inn.) at Stade Olympique W : Don Robinson L : Bert RobergeNew York Mets 4, Chicago Cubs 2 at Shea Stadium W : Rick Aguilera L : Steve Trout S : Roger McDowellSt. Louis Cardinals 7, Philadelphia Phillies 0 at Veteran's Stadium W : Bob Forsch L : John DennySan Francisco Giants 9, San Diego Padres 6 at Candlestick Park W : Vida Blue L : Mark Thurmond S : Scott GarreltsBaltimore Orioles 4, Milwaukee Brewers 2 at Memorial Stadium W : Scott McGregor L : Tim LearyBoston Red Sox 13, Toronto Blue Jays 1 at Fenway Park W : Al Nipper L : Jim ClancyCalifornia Angels 9, Chicago White Sox 3 at Comiskey Park I W : Don Sutton L : Gene NelsonOakland Athletics 1, Cleveland Indians 0 at Cleveland Stadium W : Jose Rijo L : Don Schulze S : Jay HowellDetroit Tigers 5, New York Yankees 2 at Tiger Stadium W : Mickey Mahler L : Phil Niekro S : Willie HernandezSeattle Mariners 6, Kansas City Royals 0 at Royals Stadium W : Roy Thomas L : Mark GubiczaMinnesota Twins 4, Texas Rangers 3 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Ken Schrom L : Charlie Hough S : Ron DavisCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Vince Coleman steals his 100th base of the season and teammate Tom Herr drives in his 100th run, but the Cardinals lose to the Phillies 6–3.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 19, 1985Cincinnati Reds 15, Atlanta Braves 5 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Tom Browning L : Pascual PerezHouston Astros 6, Los Angeles Dodgers 5 at Dodger Stadium W : Bob Knepper L : Bob Welch S : Dave SmithPittsburgh Pirates 8, Montreal Expos 6 (10 inn.) at Stade Olympique W : Jim Winn L : Tim BurkeNew York Mets 5, Chicago Cubs 1 at Shea Stadium W : Sid Fernandez L : Ray FontenotPhiladelphia Phillies 6, St. Louis Cardinals 3 at Veteran's Stadium W : Dave Rucker L : Matt Keough S : Don CarmanSan Diego Padres 11, San Francisco Giants 3 at Candlestick Park W : Dave Dravecky L : Atlee HammakerMilwaukee Brewers 5, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Memorial Stadium W : Bill Wegman L : Mike Boddicker S : Bob McClureCalifornia Angels 8, Chicago White Sox 0 at Comiskey Park I W : John Candelaria L : Tom SeaverDetroit Tigers 10, New York Yankees 3 at Tiger Stadium W : Frank Tanana L : Joe NiekroSeattle Mariners 6, Kansas City Royals 4 at Royals Stadium W : Edwin Nunez L : Dan Quisenberry S : Dave TobikCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : A federal jury in Pittsburgh convicts Curtis Strong of 11 counts of cocaine distribution after a trial whose prosecution witnesses revealed how widely the drug problem afflicts major league baseball. Prominent players who were granted immunity from prosecution in exchange for testimony include Dave Parker , Lonnie Smith , Keith Hernandez , Jeffrey Leonard , and Tim Raines .
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 20, 1985Cincinnati Reds 5, Houston Astros 3 at Astrodome W : Jay Tibbs L : Nolan Ryan S : Ted PowerPittsburgh Pirates 7, New York Mets 5 (11 inn.) at Shea Stadium W : Cecilio Guante L : Bill Latham S : Jose DeLeonChicago Cubs 3, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Veteran's Stadium W : Reggie Patterson L : Charles Hudson S : Lee SmithSan Diego Padres 11, Atlanta Braves 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : La Marr Hoyt L : Steve Bedrosian S : Gene WalterSan Francisco Giants 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at Candlestick Park W : Greg Minton L : Tom NiedenfuerSt. Louis Cardinals 5, Montreal Expos 3 at Busch Stadium II W : Todd Worrell L : Randy St.claireBaltimore Orioles 4, New York Yankees 2 at Memorial Stadium W : Mike Flanagan L : Rich Bordi S : Don AaseDetroit Tigers 6, Boston Red Sox 2 at Fenway Park W : Jack Morris L : Bruce HurstCalifornia Angels 7, Cleveland Indians 5 at Anaheim Stadium W : Doug Corbett L : Dave VonOhlen S : Donnie MooreChicago White Sox 10, Oakland Athletics 4 at Comiskey Park I W : Floyd Bannister L : Tommy JohnKansas City Royals 5, Minnesota Twins 1 at Royals Stadium W : Charlie Leibrandt L : Bert BlylevenTexas Rangers 10, Seattle Mariners 9 at Arlington Stadium W : Dwayne Henry L : Edwin NunezToronto Blue Jays 7, Milwaukee Brewers 5 at Exhibition Stadium W : Jimmy Key L : Jaime Cocanower S : Gary LavelleCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : In a Boston 7–6 win over Detroit, Wade Boggs ties Speaker's club mark of 222 hits in the 2nd inning with a single. His 5th inning single, his 185th, sets a new American League record for singles breaking the mark set by Willie Wilson in 1980. Wade will end with 187, a mark that will stand until 2001.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 21, 1985Houston Astros 9, Cincinnati Reds 5 at Astrodome W : Dave Smith L : John FrancoNew York Mets 12, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 at Shea Stadium W : Dwight Gooden L : Rick RhodenChicago Cubs 9, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Veteran's Stadium W : Johnny Abrego L : Kevin GrossSan Diego Padres 1, Atlanta Braves 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Eric Show L : Joe JohnsonLos Angeles Dodgers 11, San Francisco Giants 2 at Candlestick Park W : Jerry Reuss L : Mark DavisSt. Louis Cardinals 7, Montreal Expos 6 at Busch Stadium II W : Jeff Lahti L : Bert Roberge S : Todd WorrellNew York Yankees 5, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Memorial Stadium W : Joe Cowley L : Storm Davis S : Brian FisherBoston Red Sox 7, Detroit Tigers 6 at Fenway Park W : Tim Lollar L : Walt Terrell S : Steve CrawfordCalifornia Angels 12, Cleveland Indians 3 at Anaheim Stadium W : Kirk McCaskill L : Neal HeatonOakland Athletics 8, Chicago White Sox 3 at Comiskey Park I W : Chris Codiroli L : Britt Burns S : Steve OntiverosKansas City Royals 6, Minnesota Twins 5 (10 inn.) at Royals Stadium W : Mark Huismann L : Ron DavisTexas Rangers 7, Seattle Mariners 2 at Arlington Stadium W : Jose Guzman L : Matt Young S : Greg HarrisToronto Blue Jays 2, Milwaukee Brewers 1 (14 inn.) at Exhibition Stadium W : Dennis Lamp L : Danny DarwinCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : One night after scuffling with a patron in the bar of the Yankees' Baltimore hotel, manager Billy Martin has his right arm broken by pitcher Ed Whitson in an early-morning brawl in the same bar.
Ron Guidry becomes the American League 's first 20-game winner this season as the Yankees beat Baltimore 5–4.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 22, 1985Cincinnati Reds 6, Houston Astros 5 at Astrodome W : Ted Power L : Bill DawleyPittsburgh Pirates 5, New York Mets 3 at Shea Stadium W : Bob Kipper L : Terry Leach S : Pat ClementsChicago Cubs 9, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Veteran's Stadium W : Dennis Eckersley L : Shane RawleyAtlanta Braves 7, San Diego Padres 5 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Zane Smith L : Andy HawkinsLos Angeles Dodgers 5, San Francisco Giants 3 at Candlestick Park W : Orel Hershiser L : Vida Blue S : Tom NiedenfuerSt. Louis Cardinals 6, Montreal Expos 5 at Busch Stadium II W : Ken Dayley L : Jack O'ConnorNew York Yankees 5, Baltimore Orioles 4 at Memorial Stadium W : Ron Guidry L : Ken Dixon S : Dave RighettiBoston Red Sox 6, Detroit Tigers 2 at Fenway Park W : Oil Can Boyd L : Dan PetryCalifornia Angels 10, Cleveland Indians 9 (12 inn.) at Anaheim Stadium W : Stew Cliburn L : Bryan ClarkChicago White Sox 7, Oakland Athletics 5 (10 inn.) at Comiskey Park I W : Bob James L : Jay HowellMinnesota Twins 7, Kansas City Royals 3 at Royals Stadium W : Frank Viola L : Danny JacksonTexas Rangers 6, Seattle Mariners 0 at Arlington Stadium W : Mike Mason L : Frank WillsMilwaukee Brewers 2, Toronto Blue Jays 1 at Exhibition Stadium W : Teddy Higuera L : Dave StiebCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 23, 1985Montreal Expos 10, Chicago Cubs 7 at Wrigley Field W : Randy St.claire L : George Frazier S : Tim BurkeLos Angeles Dodgers 5, Houston Astros 3 at Astrodome W : Carlos Diaz L : Jeff Calhoun S : Tom NiedenfuerNew York Mets 4, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Veteran's Stadium W : Rick Aguilera L : Freddie Toliver S : Roger McDowellSan Francisco Giants 7, San Diego Padres 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Atlee Hammaker L : Mark ThurmondSt. Louis Cardinals 5, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 at Busch Stadium II W : Jeff Lahti L : Cecilio Guante S : Todd WorrellDetroit Tigers 2, Boston Red Sox 1 at Fenway Park W : Juan Berenguer L : Bob Ojeda S : Willie HernandezChicago White Sox 6, California Angels 5 at Anaheim Stadium W : Gene Nelson L : Don Sutton S : Bob JamesOakland Athletics 8, Cleveland Indians 7 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Jose Rijo L : Curt Wardle S : Jay HowellTexas Rangers 11, Seattle Mariners 4 at Arlington Stadium W : Dave Schmidt L : Mark Langston S : Dave RozemaToronto Blue Jays 5, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at Exhibition Stadium W : Jim Clancy L : Tim Leary S : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Expos OF Andre Dawson slugs three home runs, including a pair of 3-run shots in a 12-run 5th inning, to lead Montreal to a wild 17–15 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Dawson joins Willie McCovey as the only players to hit two home runs in one inning on two different occasions, and his six RBIs in one inning ties the major-league record last accomplished by Jim Ray Hart in 1970.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 24, 1985Montreal Expos 17, Chicago Cubs 15 at Wrigley Field W : Bryn Smith L : Ray Fontenot S : Jeff ReardonCincinnati Reds 7, Atlanta Braves 5 at Riverfront Stadium W : Tom Browning L : Pascual Perez S : Ted PowerLos Angeles Dodgers 7, Houston Astros 2 at Astrodome W : Bob Welch L : Bob KnepperNew York Mets 7, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Veteran's Stadium W : Sid Fernandez L : Dave RuckerSan Diego Padres 4, San Francisco Giants 3 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Dave Dravecky L : Dave LaPoint S : Rich GossageSt. Louis Cardinals 5, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 at Busch Stadium II W : Ricky Horton L : Lee Tunnell S : Ken DayleyChicago White Sox 8, California Angels 1 at Anaheim Stadium W : Tom Seaver L : John CandelariaMilwaukee Brewers 10, Baltimore Orioles 6 at County Stadium W : Bill Wegman L : Scott McGregor S : Bob McClureDetroit Tigers 9, New York Yankees 1 at Yankee Stadium W : Frank Tanana L : Phil NiekroOakland Athletics 10, Cleveland Indians 8 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Rick Langford L : Vern Ruhle S : Jay HowellSeattle Mariners 5, Kansas City Royals 2 at Kingdome W : Mike Moore L : Mark GubiczaTexas Rangers 5, Minnesota Twins 0 at Arlington Stadium W : Matt Williams L : John ButcherToronto Blue Jays 6, Boston Red Sox 2 at Exhibition Stadium W : Dennis Lamp L : Al NipperCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Rickey Henderson steals his 75th base of the season in the Yankees 10–2 win over Detroit, breaking the club record of 74 set by Fritz Maisel in 1914.
Mike Greenwell hits his first ML home run, in the top of the 13th inning, to give the Red Sox a 4–2 win at Toronto.
With the score tied 4–4 in the bottom of the 9th. Davey Lopes walks, steals 2B and 3B and scores on a pinch single by Chris Speier as the Cubs beat the Mets, 5–4. Gary Carter 's grand slam accounts for all the Mets scoring. Lopes has three steals in the game to give him 47 (in just 275 at bats) and he sets the record most stolen bases by a player over 40. The record was set by Honus Wagner in 1914 with 23. Lopes is officially recorded at 39 but when he signed at age 22 he was afraid he was too old so he set his age back a year.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 25, 1985Chicago Cubs 5, New York Mets 4 at Wrigley Field W : Lee Smith L : Jesse OroscoAtlanta Braves 4, Cincinnati Reds 2 (11 inn.) at Riverfront Stadium W : Gene Garber L : Ted Power S : Rick CampHouston Astros 6, Los Angeles Dodgers 4 (10 inn.) at Astrodome W : Julio Solano L : Tom NiedenfuerPittsburgh Pirates 8, Montreal Expos 2 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Rick Reuschel L : Bill LaskeySan Diego Padres 7, San Francisco Giants 4 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : La Marr Hoyt L : Roger Mason S : Rich GossageSt. Louis Cardinals 6, Philadelphia Phillies 3 at Busch Stadium II W : Danny Cox L : Charles Hudson S : Jeff LahtiCalifornia Angels 7, Chicago White Sox 4 at Anaheim Stadium W : Ron Romanick L : Britt Burns S : Donnie MooreMilwaukee Brewers 3, Baltimore Orioles 0 at County Stadium W : Jaime Cocanower L : Mike FlanaganNew York Yankees 10, Detroit Tigers 2 at Yankee Stadium W : Joe Niekro L : Jack MorrisCleveland Indians 7, Oakland Athletics 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Keith Creel L : Tommy JohnKansas City Royals 5, Seattle Mariners 4 at Kingdome W : Bret Saberhagen L : Matt Young S : Steve FarrMinnesota Twins 5, Texas Rangers 1 at Arlington Stadium W : Bert Blyleven L : Jeff RussellBoston Red Sox 4, Toronto Blue Jays 2 (13 inn.) at Exhibition Stadium W : Steve Crawford L : John Cerutti S : Tim LollarCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : The Cards John Tudor picks up his 20th win of the season with his ML-leading 10th shutout, a 5–0 four-hitter against the Phillies. It's the most in 10 years and the most by a lefty since Sandy Koufax in 1963.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 27, 1985San Diego Padres 10, Atlanta Braves 1 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Eric Show L : Joe JohnsonChicago Cubs 9, Philadelphia Phillies 7 at Wrigley Field W : Jay Baller L : Kent Tekulve S : Lee SmithCincinnati Reds 4, Houston Astros 3 at Riverfront Stadium W : Ron Robinson L : Jeff Calhoun S : John FrancoLos Angeles Dodgers 6, San Francisco Giants 2 at Dodger Stadium W : Orel Hershiser L : Vida BluePittsburgh Pirates 8, New York Mets 7 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Larry McWilliams L : Wes Gardner S : Jose DeLeonCleveland Indians 7, California Angels 3 at Cleveland Stadium W : Neal Heaton L : Mike Witt S : Vern RuhleDetroit Tigers 5, Boston Red Sox 1 at Tiger Stadium W : Walt Terrell L : Oil Can Boyd S : Willie HernandezToronto Blue Jays 5, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at County Stadium W : Dave Stieb L : Teddy Higuera S : Dennis LampMinnesota Twins 4, Kansas City Royals 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Frank Viola L : Bud BlackChicago White Sox 4, Oakland Athletics 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Bob James L : Steve OntiverosSeattle Mariners 6, Texas Rangers 0 at Kingdome W : Frank Wills L : Mike MasonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Cincinnati's Tom Browning becomes the first rookie since Bob Grim in 1954 to win 20 games, raising his record to 20–9 with a 5–2 win over Houston. He is the first Reds pitcher to win 20 since Jim Merritt in 1970.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 28, 1985San Diego Padres 6, Atlanta Braves 5 (13 inn.) at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Ed Wojna L : Jeff Dedmon S : Luis DeLeonChicago Cubs 11, Philadelphia Phillies 10 at Wrigley Field W : Dennis Eckersley L : John Denny S : Lee SmithCincinnati Reds 5, Houston Astros 2 at Riverfront Stadium W : Tom Browning L : Mike Scott S : Ted PowerLos Angeles Dodgers 3, San Francisco Giants 1 at Dodger Stadium W : Jerry Reuss L : Dave LaPoint S : Tom NiedenfuerMontreal Expos 2, St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Stade Olympique W : Bill Gullickson L : Joaquin Andujar S : Jeff ReardonSt. Louis Cardinals 4, Montreal Expos 2 (11 inn.) at Stade Olympique W : Todd Worrell L : Jeff ReardonNew York Mets 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Rick Aguilera L : Bob Kipper S : Jesse OroscoCleveland Indians 7, California Angels 5 at Cleveland Stadium W : Jerry Reed L : Stew CliburnBoston Red Sox 2, Detroit Tigers 0 (10 inn.) at Tiger Stadium W : Bob Ojeda L : Willie Hernandez S : Steve CrawfordToronto Blue Jays 6, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at County Stadium W : Jim Clancy L : Tim Leary S : Gary LavelleMinnesota Twins 5, Kansas City Royals 3 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Dennis Burtt L : Danny Jackson S : Ron DavisNew York Yankees 6, Baltimore Orioles 5 at Yankee Stadium W : Ron Guidry L : Sammy StewartOakland Athletics 7, Chicago White Sox 4 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Jose Rijo L : Dave Wehrmeister S : Jay HowellSeattle Mariners 3, Texas Rangers 2 at Kingdome W : Mike Moore L : Dave SchmidtCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 29, 1985Atlanta Braves 3, San Diego Padres 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Rick Camp L : Lance McCullersChicago Cubs 6, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Wrigley Field W : Steve Trout L : Freddie ToliverCincinnati Reds 5, Houston Astros 0 at Riverfront Stadium W : Jay Tibbs L : Bob KnepperLos Angeles Dodgers 7, San Francisco Giants 2 at Dodger Stadium W : Bob Welch L : Roger MasonMontreal Expos 7, St. Louis Cardinals 5 at Stade Olympique W : Gary Lucas L : Ken Dayley S : Jeff ReardonNew York Mets 9, Pittsburgh Pirates 7 (10 inn.) at Three Rivers Stadium W : Jesse Orosco L : Larry McWilliamsCalifornia Angels 9, Cleveland Indians 3 at Cleveland Stadium W : Kirk McCaskill L : Curt WardleBoston Red Sox 8, Detroit Tigers 4 at Tiger Stadium W : Bob Woodward L : Juan BerenguerToronto Blue Jays 13, Milwaukee Brewers 5 at County Stadium W : Jim Acker L : Ray BurrisMinnesota Twins 6, Kansas City Royals 3 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : John Butcher L : Mark Gubicza S : Ron DavisNew York Yankees 4, Baltimore Orioles 0 at Yankee Stadium W : Joe Cowley L : Scott McGregor S : Dave RighettiNew York Yankees 9, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Yankee Stadium W : Rich Bordi L : Brad Havens S : Rod ScurryChicago White Sox 3, Oakland Athletics 0 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Tom Seaver L : Curt Young S : Bob JamesTexas Rangers 5, Seattle Mariners 2 at Kingdome W : Greg Harris L : Matt YoungCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Bret Saberhagen pitches a CG win over the Angels to win his 20th game of the year. The win gives the Royals a tie for 1st place in the A.L. West. George Brett and Jim Sundberg homer for KC.