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APRIL 1986
1986 Teams
Atlanta Braves Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox California Angels Chicago White Sox Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Houston Astros Kansas City Royals Los Angeles Dodgers Milwaukee Brewers Minnesota Twins Montreal Expos New York Yankees New York Mets Oakland Athletics Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates San Diego Padres Seattle Mariners San Francisco Giants St. Louis Cardinals Texas Rangers Toronto Blue Jays
IN THE NEWS :Pascual Perez , Len Barker , Terry Forster , and Rick Camp .
IN THE NEWS :Pedro Guerrero , the Dodgers most productive hitter, ruptures a tendon in his left knee while sliding into 3B in an exhibition game. He will be sidelined for at least three months and not have his first hit until September.
IN THE NEWS :Tiger Stadium , Boston's Dwight Evans achieves a ML first by hitting a home run off Jack Morris on the first pitch of the entire season. But Detroit's Kirk Gibson later hits two homers of his own, adds two singles and drives in five runs to lead the Tigers to a 6–5 victory.
IN THE NEWS :Jim Presley belts a grand slam with two out in the bottom of the 10th to give the Mariners an 8–4 season-opening win over the Angels.
Rookie Will Clark thrills the crowd by hitting a home run in his first at bat, and off no less than Nolan Ryan . The Giants beat the Astros 8–3.
The Royals are the first defending champions—besides the Yankees—in 61 years to open at Yankee Stadium , and they start the season on the wrong foot by losing, 4–2. New York scores all four runs off starter Bud Black , who gives up a three-run homer to Butch Wynegar in the 2nd. Hal McRae accounts for both KC runs with a two-run homer off starter Ron Guidry , one of two hits Guidry gives up in five innings. Guidry wins his first opener with relief help from Rod Scurry and Dave Righetti .
At Chicago, Tom Seaver makes his major-league record 16th Opening Day start, but the White Sox vet loses to the Brewers, 5–3.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 8, 1986Atlanta Braves 6, Montreal Expos 0 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Rick Mahler L : Bryn SmithSan Francisco Giants 8, Houston Astros 3 at Astrodome W : Mike Krukow L : Nolan Ryan S : Mark DavisSan Diego Padres 1, Los Angeles Dodgers 0 at Dodger Stadium W : Dave Dravecky L : Orel HershiserNew York Mets 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Dwight Gooden L : Rick ReuschelSt. Louis Cardinals 2, Chicago Cubs 1 at Busch Stadium II W : John Tudor L : Rick SutcliffeNew York Yankees 4, Kansas City Royals 2 at Yankee Stadium W : Ron Guidry L : Bud Black S : Dave RighettiMinnesota Twins 3, Oakland Athletics 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Frank Viola L : Chris Codiroli S : Ron DavisSeattle Mariners 8, California Angels 4 (10 inn.) at Kingdome W : Pete Ladd L : Ken ForschTexas Rangers 6, Toronto Blue Jays 3 at Arlington Stadium W : Jose Guzman L : Dave Stieb S : Greg HarrisCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 9, 1986Philadelphia Phillies 5, Cincinnati Reds 3 (11 inn.) at Riverfront Stadium W : Steve Bedrosian L : Ted PowerSan Francisco Giants 4, Houston Astros 1 at Astrodome W : Scott Garrelts L : Mike Scott S : Greg MintonLos Angeles Dodgers 1, San Diego Padres 0 at Dodger Stadium W : Bob Welch L : Andy HawkinsBaltimore Orioles 4, Cleveland Indians 3 at Memorial Stadium W : Don Aase L : Scott BailesMilwaukee Brewers 4, Chicago White Sox 3 at Comiskey Park I W : Tim Leary L : Richard Dotson S : Ray SearageDetroit Tigers 6, Boston Red Sox 5 (10 inn.) at Tiger Stadium W : Willie Hernandez L : Bob StanleyKansas City Royals 7, New York Yankees 4 at Yankee Stadium W : Steve Farr L : Ed Whitson S : Dan QuisenberryMinnesota Twins 5, Oakland Athletics 4 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Mike Smithson L : Jay HowellCalifornia Angels 9, Seattle Mariners 5 at Kingdome W : Jim Slaton L : Mark LangstonToronto Blue Jays 3, Texas Rangers 1 at Arlington Stadium W : Doyle Alexander L : Ed Correa S : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 10, 1986Montreal Expos 6, Atlanta Braves 3 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Jay Tibbs L : Gene Garber S : Tim BurkeHouston Astros 4, San Francisco Giants 0 at Astrodome W : Bob Knepper L : Vida BlueSan Diego Padres 3, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 at Dodger Stadium W : Mark Thurmond L : Rick Honeycutt S : Rich GossageSt. Louis Cardinals 4, Chicago Cubs 2 at Busch Stadium II W : Rick Ownbey L : Dennis Eckersley S : Todd WorrellBaltimore Orioles 5, Cleveland Indians 1 at Memorial Stadium W : Ken Dixon L : Jim Kern S : Rich BordiMilwaukee Brewers 8, Chicago White Sox 5 at Comiskey Park I W : Danny Darwin L : Bob JamesBoston Red Sox 4, Detroit Tigers 2 at Tiger Stadium W : Al Nipper L : Dan Petry S : Joe SambitoNew York Yankees 6, Kansas City Royals 5 (10 inn.) at Yankee Stadium W : Dave Righetti L : Alan HargesheimerOakland Athletics 3, Minnesota Twins 0 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Moose Haas L : John Butcher S : Jay HowellSeattle Mariners 5, California Angels 2 at Kingdome W : Matt Young L : Don SuttonToronto Blue Jays 11, Texas Rangers 10 at Arlington Stadium W : Tom Henke L : Greg HarrisCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 11, 1986Houston Astros 2, Atlanta Braves 1 at Astrodome W : Charlie Kerfeld L : David Palmer S : Dave SmithSan Francisco Giants 9, Los Angeles Dodgers 8 (12 inn.) at Dodger Stadium W : Jeff Robinson L : Tom Niedenfuer S : Jim GottNew York Mets 9, Philadelphia Phillies 7 at Veteran's Stadium W : Bob Ojeda L : Kevin Gross S : Jesse OroscoChicago Cubs 5, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Steve Trout L : Larry McWilliams S : Lee SmithSan Diego Padres 4, Cincinnati Reds 3 (11 inn.) at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Tim Stoddard L : Ted PowerSt. Louis Cardinals 9, Montreal Expos 1 at Busch Stadium II W : Bob Forsch L : Joe HeskethBoston Red Sox 7, Chicago White Sox 2 at Comiskey Park I W : Roger Clemens L : Floyd BannisterDetroit Tigers 7, Cleveland Indians 2 at Cleveland Stadium W : Walt Terrell L : Phil NiekroToronto Blue Jays 6, Kansas City Royals 2 at Royals Stadium W : Jim Clancy L : Mark GubiczaMinnesota Twins 5, Seattle Mariners 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Bert Blyleven L : Milt Wilcox S : Ron DavisNew York Yankees 3, Milwaukee Brewers 2 at Yankee Stadium W : Bob Tewksbury L : Bill Wegman S : Rod ScurryCalifornia Angels 10, Oakland Athletics 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Ron Romanick L : Rick Langford S : Ken ForschTexas Rangers 5, Baltimore Orioles 4 at Arlington Stadium W : Ricky Wright L : Don AaseCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Dennis Leonard shuts out Toronto 1–0 on three hits. Leonard, a 3-time 20-game winner, had undergone four knee operations since tearing a tendon during the 1983 season.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 12, 1986Houston Astros 4, Atlanta Braves 3 at Astrodome W : Nolan Ryan L : Rick Mahler S : Dave SmithSan Francisco Giants 7, Los Angeles Dodgers 6 (11 inn.) at Dodger Stadium W : Greg Minton L : Dennis PowellPhiladelphia Phillies 9, New York Mets 8 (14 inn.) at Veteran's Stadium W : Charles Hudson L : Randy NiemannPittsburgh Pirates 3, Chicago Cubs 1 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Rick Rhoden L : Lee Smith S : Cecilio GuanteCincinnati Reds 3, San Diego Padres 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Ron Robinson L : Tim StoddardSt. Louis Cardinals 6, Montreal Expos 3 at Busch Stadium II W : John Tudor L : Floyd Youmans S : Todd WorrellChicago White Sox 3, Boston Red Sox 1 at Comiskey Park I W : Tom Seaver L : Bruce Hurst S : Dave SchmidtCleveland Indians 6, Detroit Tigers 2 at Cleveland Stadium W : Ken Schrom L : Jack Morris S : Ernie CamachoKansas City Royals 1, Toronto Blue Jays 0 at Royals Stadium W : Dennis Leonard L : Jim AckerSeattle Mariners 10, Minnesota Twins 4 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Mike Morgan L : Frank ViolaNew York Yankees 7, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at Yankee Stadium W : Dennis Rasmussen L : Teddy Higuera S : Dave RighettiCalifornia Angels 9, Oakland Athletics 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Kirk McCaskill L : Joaquin AndujarTexas Rangers 2, Baltimore Orioles 1 at Arlington Stadium W : Greg Harris L : Brad HavensCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 13, 1986Atlanta Braves 8, Houston Astros 7 at Astrodome W : Joe Johnson L : Mike Scott S : Gene GarberLos Angeles Dodgers 3, San Francisco Giants 2 at Dodger Stadium W : Orel Hershiser L : Scott GarreltsPhiladelphia Phillies 4, New York Mets 2 at Veteran's Stadium W : Shane Rawley L : Rick AguileraPittsburgh Pirates 8, Chicago Cubs 0 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Rick Reuschel L : Rick SutcliffeSan Diego Padres 7, Cincinnati Reds 6 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Rich Gossage L : Joe PriceMontreal Expos 3, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Busch Stadium II W : Bryn Smith L : Kurt Kepshire S : Jeff ReardonBoston Red Sox 12, Chicago White Sox 2 at Comiskey Park I W : Tim Lollar L : Joe CowleyCleveland Indians 8, Detroit Tigers 2 at Cleveland Stadium W : Scott Bailes L : Frank TananaKansas City Royals 7, Toronto Blue Jays 4 at Royals Stadium W : Bud Black L : Dave Stieb S : Steve FarrSeattle Mariners 4, Minnesota Twins 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Mike Moore L : Mike SmithsonNew York Yankees 3, Milwaukee Brewers 2 at Yankee Stadium W : Ron Guidry L : Jaime Cocanower S : Dave RighettiOakland Athletics 11, California Angels 7 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Chris Codiroli L : Mike WittBaltimore Orioles 3, Texas Rangers 2 at Arlington Stadium W : Scott McGregor L : Jose Guzman S : Don AaseCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 14, 1986St. Louis Cardinals 6, New York Mets 2 (13 inn.) at Shea Stadium W : Pat Perry L : Randy NiemannPittsburgh Pirates 3, Philadelphia Phillies 1 (10 inn.) at Veteran's Stadium W : Cecilio Guante L : Steve Bedrosian S : Jim WinnSan Diego Padres 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 (11 inn.) at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Craig Lefferts L : Ed Vande BergKansas City Royals 8, Boston Red Sox 2 at Fenway Park W : Charlie Leibrandt L : Oil Can BoydCalifornia Angels 7, Seattle Mariners 6 at Anaheim Stadium W : Donnie Moore L : Pete LaddDetroit Tigers 10, Chicago White Sox 8 at Comiskey Park I W : Dan Petry L : Richard Dotson S : Willie HernandezTexas Rangers 10, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at County Stadium W : Ed Correa L : Tim LearyOakland Athletics 7, Minnesota Twins 6 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Keith Atherton L : Roy Smith S : Jay HowellBaltimore Orioles 2, Toronto Blue Jays 1 at Exhibition Stadium W : Mike Boddicker L : Doyle AlexanderCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 17, 1986Chicago Cubs 7, Montreal Expos 6 (13 inn.) at Stade Olympique W : Lee Smith L : Jeff ReardonSan Francisco Giants 4, San Diego Padres 1 at Candlestick Park W : Mike Krukow L : Andy HawkinsBoston Red Sox 6, Kansas City Royals 2 at Fenway Park W : Roger Clemens L : Mark GubiczaMinnesota Twins 4, California Angels 1 at Anaheim Stadium W : Frank Viola L : Kirk McCaskillDetroit Tigers 10, Chicago White Sox 6 at Comiskey Park I W : Jack Morris L : Juan Agosto S : Willie HernandezCleveland Indians 6, New York Yankees 4 at Cleveland Stadium W : Phil Niekro L : Bob Tewksbury S : Scott BailesTexas Rangers 7, Milwaukee Brewers 5 at County Stadium W : Greg Harris L : Ray SearageBaltimore Orioles 5, Toronto Blue Jays 3 at Exhibition Stadium W : Mike Flanagan L : Jimmy Key S : Don AaseToronto Blue Jays 7, Baltimore Orioles 4 at Exhibition Stadium W : Tom Henke L : Tippy MartinezCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Bobby Witt is lifted in a game in Milwaukee. Why? Witt also walks 8, and throws four wild pitches, allowing two runs. Texas rallies for three runs in the 9th to win 7–5.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 18, 1986Atlanta Braves 6, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : David Palmer L : Fernando Valenzuela S : Bruce SutterPittsburgh Pirates 4, Chicago Cubs 0 at Wrigley Field W : Rick Rhoden L : Rick SutcliffeHouston Astros 6, Cincinnati Reds 4 at Riverfront Stadium W : Mike Scott L : Mario Soto S : Dave SmithSt. Louis Cardinals 4, Montreal Expos 2 at Stade Olympique W : John Tudor L : Joe Hesketh S : Todd WorrellNew York Mets 5, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Shea Stadium W : Ron Darling L : Steve Carlton S : Jesse OroscoSan Francisco Giants 6, San Diego Padres 1 at Candlestick Park W : Scott Garrelts L : Mark ThurmondTexas Rangers 12, Baltimore Orioles 3 at Memorial Stadium W : Mike Mason L : Scott McGregorBoston Red Sox 2, Chicago White Sox 1 at Fenway Park W : Bruce Hurst L : Tom SeaverCalifornia Angels 6, Minnesota Twins 5 at Anaheim Stadium W : Mike Witt L : Mike Smithson S : Donnie MooreDetroit Tigers 6, Cleveland Indians 1 at Tiger Stadium W : Frank Tanana L : Ken SchromMilwaukee Brewers 6, New York Yankees 5 at County Stadium W : Dan Plesac L : Brian FisherOakland Athletics 4, Seattle Mariners 1 at Kingdome W : Chris Codiroli L : Mike Moore S : Jay HowellKansas City Royals 6, Toronto Blue Jays 4 at Exhibition Stadium W : Dennis Leonard L : Dave Stieb S : Dan QuisenberryCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Jose Rijo sets a club record with 16 strikeouts in eight innings as the A's beat Seattle 7–2. The two clubs combine for 30 strikeouts overall, setting the modern major-league record for a 9-inning game.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 19, 1986Atlanta Braves 3, Los Angeles Dodgers 0 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Zane Smith L : Orel HershiserPittsburgh Pirates 14, Chicago Cubs 8 at Wrigley Field W : Rick Reuschel L : Scott SandersonHouston Astros 4, Cincinnati Reds 3 at Riverfront Stadium W : Bob Knepper L : Tom Browning S : Dave SmithSt. Louis Cardinals 9, Montreal Expos 6 (17 inn.) at Stade Olympique W : Tim Conroy L : Floyd YoumansNew York Mets 3, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Shea Stadium W : Dwight Gooden L : Shane RawleySan Francisco Giants 6, San Diego Padres 5 at Candlestick Park W : Mark Davis L : Lance McCullers S : Greg MintonBaltimore Orioles 10, Texas Rangers 4 at Memorial Stadium W : Mike Boddicker L : Mickey Mahler S : Don AaseBoston Red Sox 3, Chicago White Sox 2 at Fenway Park W : Oil Can Boyd L : Juan AgostoCalifornia Angels 5, Minnesota Twins 4 at Anaheim Stadium W : Jim Slaton L : John Butcher S : Donnie MooreCleveland Indians 8, Detroit Tigers 6 at Tiger Stadium W : Scott Bailes L : Dan Petry S : Ernie CamachoMilwaukee Brewers 4, New York Yankees 3 (11 inn.) at County Stadium W : Bob McClure L : Rod ScurryOakland Athletics 7, Seattle Mariners 2 at Kingdome W : Jose Rijo L : Mark LangstonToronto Blue Jays 6, Kansas City Royals 5 at Exhibition Stadium W : Doyle Alexander L : Bud Black S : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Vida Blue wins his 200th career game, combining with Jeff Robinson to shut out the Padres 4–0.
At Wrigley, the Pirates and Cubs go 13 innings and end 8–8 as darkness calls the game. It will be finished August 11.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 20, 1986Los Angeles Dodgers 7, Atlanta Braves 3 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Bob Welch L : Rick MahlerPittsburgh Pirates 10, Chicago Cubs 8 (17 inn.)W : Jim Leyland L : Gene Michael S : Barry JonesHouston Astros 6, Cincinnati Reds 4 at Riverfront Stadium W : Mike Madden L : Bill Gullickson S : Charlie KerfeldMontreal Expos 2, St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Stade Olympique W : Jay Tibbs L : Ricky HortonNew York Mets 8, Philadelphia Phillies 0 at Shea Stadium W : Sid Fernandez L : Kevin GrossSan Francisco Giants 4, San Diego Padres 0 at Candlestick Park W : Vida Blue L : Dave Dravecky S : Jeff RobinsonBaltimore Orioles 6, Texas Rangers 1 at Memorial Stadium W : Storm Davis L : Jose GuzmanBoston Red Sox 6, Chicago White Sox 2 at Fenway Park W : Mike Brown L : Floyd BannisterCalifornia Angels 8, Minnesota Twins 5 at Anaheim Stadium W : Terry Forster L : Ron DavisNew York Yankees 5, Milwaukee Brewers 4 (10 inn.) at County Stadium W : Dave Righetti L : Mark ClearOakland Athletics 9, Seattle Mariners 3 at Kingdome W : Moose Haas L : Matt YoungKansas City Royals 6, Toronto Blue Jays 4 at Exhibition Stadium W : Charlie Leibrandt L : Dennis Lamp S : Dan QuisenberryCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 21, 1986Atlanta Braves 8, Houston Astros 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Joe Johnson L : Nolan RyanNew York Mets 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 at Shea Stadium W : Roger McDowell L : Pat ClementsSan Francisco Giants 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 at Candlestick Park W : Roger Mason L : Rick HoneycuttDetroit Tigers 5, Boston Red Sox 4 at Fenway Park W : Walt Terrell L : Al Nipper S : Willie HernandezOakland Athletics 6, California Angels 2 at Anaheim Stadium W : Joaquin Andujar L : Ron Romanick S : Steve OntiverosCleveland Indians 7, Baltimore Orioles 0 at Cleveland Stadium W : Tom Candiotti L : Mike FlanaganNew York Yankees 8, Kansas City Royals 4 at Royals Stadium W : Ed Whitson L : Bret SaberhagenMinnesota Twins 5, Seattle Mariners 2 at Kingdome W : Frank Viola L : Milt WilcoxToronto Blue Jays 7, Texas Rangers 6 at Exhibition Stadium W : Mark Eichhorn L : Greg Harris S : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Kirk Gibson sprains his ankle when his foot slips off the bag at Fenway. He'll be out till June 3. The Red Sox win today, 6–4, behind Roger Clemens (3–0).
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 22, 1986Houston Astros 3, Atlanta Braves 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Charlie Kerfeld L : Duane WardChicago Cubs 3, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Wrigley Field W : Jay Baller L : Pat PerryMontreal Expos 8, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Stade Olympique W : Andy McGaffigan L : Charles Hudson S : Tim BurkeNew York Mets 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 at Shea Stadium W : Bob Ojeda L : Bob KipperSan Francisco Giants 10, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at Candlestick Park W : Mike Krukow L : Dennis PowellBoston Red Sox 6, Detroit Tigers 4 at Fenway Park W : Roger Clemens L : Jack Morris S : Bob StanleyCalifornia Angels 5, Oakland Athletics 1 at Anaheim Stadium W : Kirk McCaskill L : Rick LangfordBaltimore Orioles 5, Cleveland Indians 2 at Cleveland Stadium W : Ken Dixon L : Phil Niekro S : Don AaseNew York Yankees 5, Kansas City Royals 1 at Royals Stadium W : Bob Tewksbury L : Mark Gubicza S : Dave RighettiChicago White Sox 5, Milwaukee Brewers 4 at County Stadium W : Joel Davis L : Danny Darwin S : Bob JamesMinnesota Twins 7, Seattle Mariners 1 at Kingdome W : Mike Smithson L : Mike MorganTexas Rangers 10, Toronto Blue Jays 1 at Exhibition Stadium W : Bobby Witt L : Jim Clancy S : Mickey MahlerCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 23, 1986Houston Astros 3, Atlanta Braves 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Julio Solano L : Zane Smith S : Dave SmithChicago Cubs 6, St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Wrigley Field W : Scott Sanderson L : Rick OwnbeySan Diego Padres 7, Cincinnati Reds 4 at Riverfront Stadium W : Andy Hawkins L : John Denny S : Rich GossagePhiladelphia Phillies 5, Montreal Expos 4 at Stade Olympique W : Steve Carlton L : Joe Hesketh S : Steve BedrosianLos Angeles Dodgers 6, San Francisco Giants 4 at Candlestick Park W : Fernando Valenzuela L : Scott GarreltsDetroit Tigers 3, Boston Red Sox 1 at Fenway Park W : Frank Tanana L : Bruce Hurst S : Willie HernandezCalifornia Angels 5, Oakland Athletics 0 at Anaheim Stadium W : Mike Witt L : Chris CodiroliCleveland Indians 5, Baltimore Orioles 1 at Cleveland Stadium W : Ken Schrom L : Scott McGregor S : Scott BailesNew York Yankees 2, Kansas City Royals 1 at Royals Stadium W : Dennis Rasmussen L : Dennis Leonard S : Brian FisherChicago White Sox 2, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at County Stadium W : Tom Seaver L : Dan Plesac S : Bob JamesSeattle Mariners 4, Minnesota Twins 3 (10 inn.) at Kingdome W : Karl Best L : Mark PortugalTexas Rangers 9, Toronto Blue Jays 8 at Exhibition Stadium W : Mitch Williams L : Dennis Lamp S : Greg HarrisCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Graig Nettles ties the score with a solo home run in the bottom of the 12th inning, Padres reliever Craig Lefferts belts his first ML home run to beat the Giants, 9–8.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 25, 1986Montreal Expos 4, Chicago Cubs 2 (11 inn.) at Wrigley Field W : Jeff Reardon L : Matt KeoughHouston Astros 3, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Astrodome W : Nolan Ryan L : Tom BrowningAtlanta Braves 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 at Dodger Stadium W : Joe Johnson L : Bob WelchPhiladelphia Phillies 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Kevin Gross L : Rick Reuschel S : Steve BedrosianSan Diego Padres 9, San Francisco Giants 8 (12 inn.) at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Craig Lefferts L : Greg MintonNew York Mets 9, St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Busch Stadium II W : Dwight Gooden L : Ricky HortonToronto Blue Jays 2, Baltimore Orioles 1 (10 inn.) at Memorial Stadium W : Mark Eichhorn L : Don AaseChicago White Sox 9, Detroit Tigers 7 at Tiger Stadium W : Gene Nelson L : Randy O'Neal S : Bob JamesKansas City Royals 6, Boston Red Sox 0 at Royals Stadium W : Charlie Leibrandt L : Oil Can BoydMinnesota Twins 7, California Angels 4 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Bert Blyleven L : Jim SlatonNew York Yankees 10, Cleveland Indians 3 at Yankee Stadium W : Joe Niekro L : Tom Candiotti S : Dave RighettiOakland Athletics 11, Seattle Mariners 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Moose Haas L : Matt YoungMilwaukee Brewers 11, Texas Rangers 1 at Arlington Stadium W : Teddy Higuera L : Jose GuzmanCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Metrodome roof, causing suspended lights and speakers to sag toward the field. The roof is reinflated and California rallies for six runs in the 9th to win 7–6.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 26, 1986Montreal Expos 4, Chicago Cubs 2 at Wrigley Field W : Tim Burke L : George Frazier S : Jeff ReardonHouston Astros 1, Cincinnati Reds 0 at Astrodome W : Mike Scott L : Bill GullicksonAtlanta Braves 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 4 (10 inn.) at Dodger Stadium W : Bruce Sutter L : Ed Vande Berg S : Jeff DedmonPhiladelphia Phillies 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Charles Hudson L : Larry McWilliams S : Steve BedrosianSan Francisco Giants 3, San Diego Padres 2 (10 inn.) at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Jeff Robinson L : Eric ShowNew York Mets 4, St. Louis Cardinals 3 at Busch Stadium II W : Sid Fernandez L : Danny Cox S : Jesse OroscoBaltimore Orioles 11, Toronto Blue Jays 5 at Memorial Stadium W : Brad Havens L : Tom HenkeChicago White Sox 5, Detroit Tigers 4 (11 inn.) at Tiger Stadium W : Bob James L : Bill CampbellBoston Red Sox 6, Kansas City Royals 1 at Royals Stadium W : Al Nipper L : Bret SaberhagenCalifornia Angels 7, Minnesota Twins 6 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : T.R. Bryden L : Ron Davis S : Donnie MooreCleveland Indians 3, New York Yankees 2 at Yankee Stadium W : Don Schulze L : Bob Shirley S : Ernie CamachoOakland Athletics 5, Seattle Mariners 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Joaquin Andujar L : Milt WilcoxMilwaukee Brewers 10, Texas Rangers 2 at Arlington Stadium W : Tim Leary L : Ed CorreaCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :John Tudor 's 18-game winning streak at Busch Stadium . Kevin Mitchell hits his first ML home run for the Mets.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 27, 1986Chicago Cubs 12, Montreal Expos 10 at Wrigley Field W : Ray Fontenot L : Jeff Reardon S : Jay BallerHouston Astros 6, Cincinnati Reds 0 at Astrodome W : Bob Knepper L : John DennyLos Angeles Dodgers 7, Atlanta Braves 4 at Dodger Stadium W : Jerry Reuss L : Zane Smith S : Tom NiedenfuerPittsburgh Pirates 13, Philadelphia Phillies 5 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Mike Bielecki L : Steve Carlton S : Bob WalkSan Diego Padres 6, San Francisco Giants 4 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Dave Dravecky L : Mike Krukow S : Rich GossageNew York Mets 5, St. Louis Cardinals 3 at Busch Stadium II W : Bob Ojeda L : John TudorToronto Blue Jays 8, Baltimore Orioles 0 at Memorial Stadium W : Jim Clancy L : Ken DixonDetroit Tigers 4, Chicago White Sox 1 at Tiger Stadium W : Jack Morris L : Joel DavisCalifornia Angels 8, Minnesota Twins 7 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : T.R. Bryden L : Roy Smith S : Donnie MooreCleveland Indians 9, New York Yankees 7 at Yankee Stadium W : Scott Bailes L : Dave Righetti S : Rich YettOakland Athletics 1, Seattle Mariners 0 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Rick Langford L : Mike Morgan S : Jay HowellTexas Rangers 6, Milwaukee Brewers 2 at Arlington Stadium W : Bobby Witt L : Juan NievesCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Roger Clemens strikes out 20 batters in a 3–1 win over Seattle, breaking the major-league record of 19 shared by Nolan Ryan , Steve Carlton , and Tom Seaver . Clemens doesn't walk a batter, allows just three hits, and ties the American League record (Ryan and Davis) with eight consecutive strikeouts in the middle innings.
Reds pitcher Mario Soto ties the major-league record by surrendering home runs to Andre Dawson , Hubie Brooks , Tim Wallach , and Mike Fitzgerald in the 4th inning of a 7–4 loss to the Expos.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 29, 1986New York Mets 10, Atlanta Braves 5 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Bruce Berenyi L : Craig McMurtry S : Roger McDowellMontreal Expos 7, Cincinnati Reds 4 at Riverfront Stadium W : Bryn Smith L : Mario SotoLos Angeles Dodgers 5, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 at Dodger Stadium W : Orel Hershiser L : Bob Patterson S : Ken HowellPhiladelphia Phillies 12, Houston Astros 4 at Veteran's Stadium W : Shane Rawley L : Nolan RyanSan Diego Padres 5, Chicago Cubs 4 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Craig Lefferts L : Ray FontenotSan Francisco Giants 2, St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Candlestick Park W : Mike LaCoss L : Bob Forsch S : Greg MintonBoston Red Sox 3, Seattle Mariners 1 at Fenway Park W : Roger Clemens L : Mike MooreBaltimore Orioles 8, Chicago White Sox 1 at Comiskey Park I W : Scott McGregor L : Gene NelsonDetroit Tigers 2, Kansas City Royals 1 at Tiger Stadium W : Frank Tanana L : Dennis LeonardMilwaukee Brewers 5, Oakland Athletics 4 at County Stadium W : Bob McClure L : Jay HowellNew York Yankees 14, Minnesota Twins 11 at Yankee Stadium W : Ed Whitson L : Mark PortugalCleveland Indians 6, Texas Rangers 5 at Arlington Stadium W : Jim Kern L : Greg Harris S : Ernie CamachoCalifornia Angels 4, Toronto Blue Jays 3 at Exhibition Stadium W : Terry Forster L : Mark Eichhorn S : Donnie MooreCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :SCOREBOARD : APRIL 30, 1986New York Mets 8, Atlanta Braves 1 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Dwight Gooden L : Joe JohnsonMontreal Expos 8, Cincinnati Reds 0 at Riverfront Stadium W : Jay Tibbs L : Tom BrowningLos Angeles Dodgers 4, Chicago Cubs 0 at Dodger Stadium W : Bob Welch L : Dennis EckersleyHouston Astros 1, Philadelphia Phillies 0 at Veteran's Stadium W : Mike Scott L : Kevin Gross S : Dave SmithSan Diego Padres 5, St. Louis Cardinals 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Mark Thurmond L : Ricky HortonSan Francisco Giants 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 (12 inn.) at Candlestick Park W : Scott Garrelts L : Bob PattersonBoston Red Sox 9, Seattle Mariners 4 at Fenway Park W : Sammy Stewart L : Edwin Nunez S : Bob StanleyChicago White Sox 8, Baltimore Orioles 6 at Comiskey Park I W : Richard Dotson L : Storm Davis S : Bob JamesKansas City Royals 7, Detroit Tigers 3 at Tiger Stadium W : Charlie Leibrandt L : Willie HernandezMilwaukee Brewers 5, Oakland Athletics 1 at County Stadium W : Teddy Higuera L : Jose RijoNew York Yankees 3, Minnesota Twins 2 at Yankee Stadium W : Joe Niekro L : Bert Blyleven S : Brian FisherCleveland Indians 6, Texas Rangers 4 at Arlington Stadium W : Don Schulze L : Jose Guzman S : Ernie CamachoToronto Blue Jays 6, California Angels 4 at Exhibition Stadium W : Doyle Alexander L : Donnie MooreCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
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