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IN THE NEWS :Bert Blyleven fires a 2-hitter and strikes out a club-record 15 batters to become the 10th pitcher with 3,000 career strikeouts. Kirby Puckett hits for the cycle to lead the Twins to a romp 10–1 over the A's.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 1, 1986Los Angeles Dodgers 9, Cincinnati Reds 5 at Dodger Stadium W : Rick Honeycutt L : Mario Soto S : Ken HowellNew York Mets 3, Montreal Expos 1 at Shea Stadium W : Dwight Gooden L : Floyd Youmans S : Roger McDowellPhiladelphia Phillies 4, Chicago Cubs 3 (11 inn.) at Veteran's Stadium W : Kent Tekulve L : Frank DiPinoPittsburgh Pirates 4, St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Rick Rhoden L : Greg MathewsHouston Astros 6, San Diego Padres 3 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Bob Knepper L : La Marr Hoyt S : Dave SmithSan Francisco Giants 3, Atlanta Braves 1 at Candlestick Park W : Vida Blue L : Rick Mahler S : Scott GarreltsBoston Red Sox 5, Kansas City Royals 3 at Fenway Park W : Bruce Hurst L : Danny Jackson S : Joe SambitoDetroit Tigers 5, Chicago White Sox 4 at Comiskey Park I W : Walt Terrell L : Richard Dotson S : Willie HernandezCleveland Indians 4, New York Yankees 3 at Cleveland Stadium W : Phil Niekro L : Ron Guidry S : Ernie CamachoNew York Yankees 5, Cleveland Indians 3 at Cleveland Stadium W : Brian Fisher L : Tom Candiotti S : Dave RighettiTexas Rangers 7, Milwaukee Brewers 2 at County Stadium W : Bobby Witt L : Tim Leary S : Dale MohorcicTexas Rangers 8, Milwaukee Brewers 6 at County Stadium W : Ed Correa L : Bob Gibson S : Jeff RussellMinnesota Twins 10, Oakland Athletics 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Bert Blyleven L : Curt YoungCalifornia Angels 3, Seattle Mariners 2 at Kingdome W : Don Sutton L : Mark Langston S : Donnie MooreBaltimore Orioles 7, Toronto Blue Jays 3 at Exhibition Stadium W : Ken Dixon L : Jimmy KeyCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Alejandro Pena and Tom Niedenfuer combine to one-hit the Reds 7–1, allowing only Eddie Milner 's leadoff home run off Pena in the 6th inning. It is the 5th time Milner has collected the only hit in a one-hitter, tying Cesar Tovar 's ML record.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 2, 1986Los Angeles Dodgers 7, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Dodger Stadium W : Tom Niedenfuer L : Ron RobinsonNew York Mets 4, Montreal Expos 1 at Shea Stadium W : Rick Aguilera L : Bob Sebra S : Jesse OroscoPhiladelphia Phillies 12, Chicago Cubs 2 at Veteran's Stadium W : Kevin Gross L : Scott SandersonSt. Louis Cardinals 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Three Rivers Stadium W : John Tudor L : Larry McWilliamsHouston Astros 5, San Diego Padres 4 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Mike Scott L : Eric Show S : Dave SmithSan Francisco Giants 7, Atlanta Braves 5 at Candlestick Park W : Frank Williams L : Doyle Alexander S : Juan BerenguerKansas City Royals 13, Boston Red Sox 2 at Fenway Park W : Mark Gubicza L : Tom Seaver S : Bud BlackChicago White Sox 5, Detroit Tigers 3 at Comiskey Park I W : Floyd Bannister L : Jack MorrisCleveland Indians 6, New York Yankees 5 (10 inn.) at Cleveland Stadium W : Dickie Noles L : Dave RighettiMilwaukee Brewers 9, Texas Rangers 8 at County Stadium W : Dan Plesac L : Mitch Williams S : Mark ClearMinnesota Twins 8, Oakland Athletics 0 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Mike Smithson L : Joaquin AndujarSeattle Mariners 7, California Angels 3 at Kingdome W : Mark Huismann L : Kirk McCaskillBaltimore Orioles 5, Toronto Blue Jays 2 at Exhibition Stadium W : Scott McGregor L : Jim Clancy S : Don AaseCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Willie McCovey , Bobby Doerr , and Ernie Lombardi are inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
At Comiskey Park , Russ Morman homers and singles in the 4th inning in his first ML game as the Sox beat the Tigers, 10–1. He ties Billy Martin 's debut with his two hits in one inning. A Kirk Gibson homer is the only score for Detroit, while Harold Baines and Carlton Fisk add homers for Chicago.
At Cleveland, the Yankees set a major-league record by scoring 10 runs in the 5th inning. They have five walks, a HBP, and six hits including two homers to score. New York wins, 10–6.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 3, 1986Los Angeles Dodgers 2, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Dodger Stadium W : Orel Hershiser L : Bill Gullickson S : Ken HowellNew York Mets 4, Montreal Expos 3 (10 inn.) at Shea Stadium W : Roger McDowell L : Bob McClurePhiladelphia Phillies 6, Chicago Cubs 2 at Veteran's Stadium W : Steve Bedrosian L : Frank DiPinoPittsburgh Pirates 3, St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Rick Reuschel L : Danny CoxSan Diego Padres 5, Houston Astros 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Andy Hawkins L : Mark Knudson S : Rich GossageAtlanta Braves 4, San Francisco Giants 2 at Candlestick Park W : David Palmer L : Kelly Downs S : Gene GarberBoston Red Sox 5, Kansas City Royals 3 at Fenway Park W : Al Nipper L : Charlie Leibrandt S : Calvin SchiraldiChicago White Sox 10, Detroit Tigers 1 at Comiskey Park I W : Joe Cowley L : Randy O'NealNew York Yankees 12, Cleveland Indians 8 at Cleveland Stadium W : Rod Scurry L : Phil Niekro S : Brian FisherTexas Rangers 7, Milwaukee Brewers 6 at County Stadium W : Jeff Russell L : Danny Darwin S : Dale MohorcicOakland Athletics 5, Minnesota Twins 4 (11 inn.) at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Doug Bair L : Keith Atherton S : Jay HowellSeattle Mariners 6, California Angels 3 at Kingdome W : Pete Ladd L : Ray ChadwickToronto Blue Jays 6, Baltimore Orioles 4 at Exhibition Stadium W : John Cerutti L : Mike Flanagan S : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Jose DeLeon (2-0) beats Boston's Roger Clemens (17-4) for the 2nd time in five days 1–0 at Fenway Park . DeLeon and the White Sox also won 7–2 on July 30th.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 4, 1986Chicago Cubs 4, New York Mets 2 at Wrigley Field W : Dennis Eckersley L : Ron Darling S : Lee SmithLos Angeles Dodgers 7, Houston Astros 3 at Dodger Stadium W : Fernando Valenzuela L : Charlie KerfeldMontreal Expos 5, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Jay Tibbs L : Barry Jones S : Jeff ReardonAtlanta Braves 4, San Diego Padres 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Jim Acker L : Dave Dravecky S : Gene GarberCincinnati Reds 2, San Francisco Giants 1 at Candlestick Park W : John Denny L : Terry Mulholland S : John FrancoSt. Louis Cardinals 3, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Busch Stadium II W : Todd Worrell L : Dan SchatzederChicago White Sox 1, Boston Red Sox 0 at Fenway Park W : Jose DeLeon L : Roger Clemens S : Dave SchmidtMinnesota Twins 6, California Angels 5 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Frank Pastore L : Donnie MooreMilwaukee Brewers 5, New York Yankees 4 at Yankee Stadium W : Teddy Higuera L : Doug Drabek S : Mark ClearSeattle Mariners 9, Oakland Athletics 8 at Kingdome W : Karl Best L : Bill Mooneyham S : Mike MooreBaltimore Orioles 12, Toronto Blue Jays 2 at Exhibition Stadium W : Mike Boddicker L : Joe JohnsonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Steve Carlton for seven runs in 3 1/3 innings to win 11–6. Carlton records his 4,000th strikeout to join Nolan Ryan as the only pitchers to reach that plateau. The Giants will release Carlton on the 7th and he will join the White Sox.
After Detroit wins the opener, 6–5, game two starts off with Detroit's first two hitters -- Lou Whitaker and Alan Trammell -- belting homers off Cleveland's Jose Roman . It is the 3rd time in a month this has occurred. Whitaker hits another as Detroit wins the shootout, 11–9.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 5, 1986Chicago Cubs 8, New York Mets 5 at Wrigley Field W : Lee Smith L : Roger McDowellHouston Astros 10, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 at Dodger Stadium W : Aurelio Lopez L : Ken Howell S : Dave SmithMontreal Expos 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 0 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Dennis Martinez L : Mike BieleckiAtlanta Braves 3, San Diego Padres 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Cliff Speck L : Ed Whitson S : Ed OlwineCincinnati Reds 11, San Francisco Giants 6 at Candlestick Park W : Mario Soto L : Steve CarltonSt. Louis Cardinals 7, Philadelphia Phillies 4 at Busch Stadium II W : Bob Forsch L : Mike MadduxBaltimore Orioles 9, Texas Rangers 2 at Memorial Stadium W : Storm Davis L : Jose GuzmanChicago White Sox 3, Boston Red Sox 1 at Fenway Park W : Richard Dotson L : Oil Can Boyd S : Gene NelsonDetroit Tigers 6, Cleveland Indians 5 at Tiger Stadium W : Mark Thurmond L : Scott Bailes S : Bill CampbellDetroit Tigers 11, Cleveland Indians 9 at Tiger Stadium W : Frank Tanana L : John Butcher S : Randy O'NealCalifornia Angels 13, Minnesota Twins 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Mike Witt L : Allan AndersonMilwaukee Brewers 2, New York Yankees 1 (10 inn.) at Yankee Stadium W : Dan Plesac L : Dave Righetti S : Mark ClearOakland Athletics 10, Seattle Mariners 4 at Kingdome W : Curt Young L : Jim BeattieKansas City Royals 8, Toronto Blue Jays 6 at Exhibition Stadium W : Scott Bankhead L : Dennis Lamp S : Steve FarrCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Toby Harrah 's grand slam in the 2nd gives the Rangers a 5–0 lead, but Baltimore rallies for nine runs in the 4th, thanks to grand slams by Larry Sheets and Jim Dwyer , the 5th time in ML history a team has hit two grand slams in one inning. Bobby Witt and Jeff Russell serve up the gopher balls.
The Mets release outfielder George Foster , the last National League player to hit 50 home runs in one season. Foster will play 15 games for the White Sox before retiring for good.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 6, 1986New York Mets 7, Chicago Cubs 6 (12 inn.) at Wrigley Field W : Roger McDowell L : George FrazierNew York Mets 7, Chicago Cubs 6W : Davey Johnson L : Gene Michael S : Rick AndersonLos Angeles Dodgers 7, Houston Astros 4 at Dodger Stadium W : Rick Honeycutt L : Matt Keough S : Tom NiedenfuerMontreal Expos 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Floyd Youmans L : Rick Rhoden S : Jeff ReardonAtlanta Braves 4, San Diego Padres 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Paul Assenmacher L : La Marr Hoyt S : Gene GarberSan Francisco Giants 2, Cincinnati Reds 1 (14 inn.) at Candlestick Park W : Jeff Robinson L : Carl WillisSt. Louis Cardinals 2, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Busch Stadium II W : Greg Mathews L : Don Carman S : Todd WorrellTexas Rangers 13, Baltimore Orioles 11 at Memorial Stadium W : Mitch Williams L : Rich Bordi S : Dale MohorcicBoston Red Sox 9, Chicago White Sox 0 at Fenway Park W : Bruce Hurst L : Floyd BannisterMinnesota Twins 5, California Angels 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Bert Blyleven L : Don SuttonNew York Yankees 5, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at Yankee Stadium W : Ron Guidry L : Juan Nieves S : Brian FisherOakland Athletics 7, Seattle Mariners 5 at Kingdome W : Jay Howell L : Matt YoungToronto Blue Jays 8, Kansas City Royals 0 at Exhibition Stadium W : Jimmy Key L : Danny JacksonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 7, 1986New York Mets 12, Chicago Cubs 3 at Wrigley Field W : Rick Aguilera L : Scott SandersonMontreal Expos 5, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Andy McGaffigan L : Don Robinson S : Bob McClureSt. Louis Cardinals 6, Philadelphia Phillies 5 at Busch Stadium II W : John Tudor L : Kevin Gross S : Todd WorrellTexas Rangers 9, Baltimore Orioles 8 at Memorial Stadium W : Jeff Russell L : Brad Havens S : Dale MohorcicCalifornia Angels 4, Seattle Mariners 3 (11 inn.) at Anaheim Stadium W : Donnie Moore L : Pete LaddDetroit Tigers 15, Cleveland Indians 1 at Tiger Stadium W : Jack Morris L : Phil NiekroDetroit Tigers 6, Cleveland Indians 2 at Tiger Stadium W : Mark Thurmond L : Ken Schrom S : Bill CampbellMilwaukee Brewers 10, New York Yankees 2 at Yankee Stadium W : Tim Leary L : Joe Niekro S : John Henry JohnsonToronto Blue Jays 5, Kansas City Royals 4 at Exhibition Stadium W : Mark Eichhorn L : Steve Farr S : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 8, 1986Atlanta Braves 7, San Francisco Giants 6 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Doyle Alexander L : Mike LaCoss S : Gene GarberChicago Cubs 2, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Wrigley Field W : Steve Trout L : Bruce Ruffin S : Lee SmithCincinnati Reds 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 0 at Riverfront Stadium W : Bill Gullickson L : Orel HershiserCincinnati Reds 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 at Riverfront Stadium W : Chris Welsh L : Alejandro PenaHouston Astros 5, San Diego Padres 0 at Astrodome W : Mike Scott L : Lance McCullersMontreal Expos 5, New York Mets 3 at Stade Olympique W : Bryn Smith L : Bob Ojeda S : Jeff ReardonSt. Louis Cardinals 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 at Busch Stadium II W : Danny Cox L : Rick Reuschel S : Ricky HortonCleveland Indians 3, Baltimore Orioles 0 at Memorial Stadium W : Tom Candiotti L : Mike Boddicker S : Ernie CamachoCalifornia Angels 6, Seattle Mariners 4 at Anaheim Stadium W : Vern Ruhle L : Bill Swift S : Doug CorbettBoston Red Sox 6, Detroit Tigers 1 at Tiger Stadium W : Tom Seaver L : Randy O'NealChicago White Sox 12, Milwaukee Brewers 6 at County Stadium W : Joe Cowley L : Danny Darwin S : Gene NelsonNew York Yankees 2, Kansas City Royals 0 at Yankee Stadium W : Tommy John L : Charlie Leibrandt S : Dave RighettiOakland Athletics 5, Minnesota Twins 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Joaquin Andujar L : Mike Smithson S : Doug BairTexas Rangers 9, Toronto Blue Jays 7 at Arlington Stadium W : Greg Harris L : Mark EichhornCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 9, 1986San Francisco Giants 4, Atlanta Braves 3 (10 inn.) at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Scott Garrelts L : Jeff DedmonPhiladelphia Phillies 4, Chicago Cubs 2 at Wrigley Field W : Charles Hudson L : Dennis Eckersley S : Steve BedrosianCincinnati Reds 6, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 at Riverfront Stadium W : John Denny L : Fernando Valenzuela S : John FrancoHouston Astros 6, San Diego Padres 2 at Astrodome W : Jim Deshaies L : Andy Hawkins S : Charlie KerfeldNew York Mets 10, Montreal Expos 8 at Stade Olympique W : Roger McDowell L : Jeff Reardon S : Jesse OroscoPittsburgh Pirates 8, St. Louis Cardinals 5 at Busch Stadium II W : Bob Walk L : Ray Burris S : Don RobinsonCleveland Indians 8, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Memorial Stadium W : Jose Roman L : Storm DavisCalifornia Angels 5, Seattle Mariners 0 at Anaheim Stadium W : John Candelaria L : Mike MorganBoston Red Sox 8, Detroit Tigers 7 at Tiger Stadium W : Al Nipper L : Frank Tanana S : Calvin SchiraldiMilwaukee Brewers 1, Chicago White Sox 0 at County Stadium W : Teddy Higuera L : Jose DeLeonNew York Yankees 3, Kansas City Royals 2 at Yankee Stadium W : Brian Fisher L : Bud BlackMinnesota Twins 9, Oakland Athletics 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Frank Viola L : Dave StewartTexas Rangers 7, Toronto Blue Jays 6 (10 inn.) at Arlington Stadium W : Greg Harris L : Bill CaudillCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Bob Forsch hits a grand slam to lead the Cardinals to a 5–4 win over the Pirates, and reliever Todd Worrell records his 24th save to break the ML rookie record set by Doug Corbett in 1980.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 10, 1986San Francisco Giants 4, Atlanta Braves 3 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Juan Berenguer L : Gene Garber S : Scott GarreltsChicago Cubs 4, Philadelphia Phillies 0 at Wrigley Field W : Ed Lynch L : Mike MadduxLos Angeles Dodgers 5, Cincinnati Reds 0 at Riverfront Stadium W : Dennis Powell L : Mario SotoSan Diego Padres 5, Houston Astros 3 at Astrodome W : Dave Dravecky L : Bob Knepper S : Rich GossageNew York Mets 7, Montreal Expos 2 at Stade Olympique W : Sid Fernandez L : Dennis Martinez S : Rick AndersonSt. Louis Cardinals 5, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 at Busch Stadium II W : Bob Forsch L : Mike Bielecki S : Todd WorrellCleveland Indians 6, Baltimore Orioles 3 at Memorial Stadium W : Scott Bailes L : Ken Dixon S : Ernie CamachoCalifornia Angels 4, Seattle Mariners 0 at Anaheim Stadium W : Mike Witt L : Mark LangstonBoston Red Sox 9, Detroit Tigers 6 at Tiger Stadium W : Joe Sambito L : Bill Campbell S : Calvin SchiraldiMilwaukee Brewers 5, Chicago White Sox 4 (11 inn.) at County Stadium W : Mark Clear L : Dave SchmidtKansas City Royals 13, New York Yankees 3 at Yankee Stadium W : Scott Bankhead L : Dennis RasmussenOakland Athletics 6, Minnesota Twins 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Curt Young L : Neal Heaton S : Jay HowellOakland Athletics 6, Minnesota Twins 5 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Jose Rijo L : Keith Atherton S : Jay HowellToronto Blue Jays 8, Texas Rangers 7 (10 inn.) at Arlington Stadium W : Mark Eichhorn L : Mitch WilliamsCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Barry Jones , the winning pitcher who strikes out the side, and Barry Bonds , who hit the game winning RBI, were in the minors when the game started. Loser Frank DiPino started the season with Houston.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 11, 1986Atlanta Braves 11, San Diego Padres 6 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Rick Mahler L : Ed WhitsonPittsburgh Pirates 10, Chicago Cubs 7 at Wrigley Field W : Rick Rhoden L : Jamie Moyer S : Don RobinsonSan Francisco Giants 13, Cincinnati Reds 4 at Riverfront Stadium W : Mark Davis L : Tom Browning S : Frank WilliamsHouston Astros 7, Los Angeles Dodgers 6 at Astrodome W : Dave Smith L : Ken HowellSt. Louis Cardinals 5, Montreal Expos 4 at Stade Olympique W : Greg Mathews L : Floyd Youmans S : Todd WorrellNew York Mets 8, Philadelphia Phillies 4 at Veteran's Stadium W : Dwight Gooden L : Don CarmanBaltimore Orioles 3, Toronto Blue Jays 1 at Memorial Stadium W : Mike Flanagan L : Jimmy Key S : Don AaseMinnesota Twins 2, California Angels 0 at Anaheim Stadium W : Bert Blyleven L : Don SuttonDetroit Tigers 5, Boston Red Sox 0 at Tiger Stadium W : Jack Morris L : Oil Can BoydChicago White Sox 6, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at County Stadium W : Floyd Bannister L : Chris BosioNew York Yankees 6, Cleveland Indians 5 at Yankee Stadium W : Brian Fisher L : Frank WillsSeattle Mariners 6, Oakland Athletics 4 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Pete Ladd L : Doug BairCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Don Baylor sets an American League record when he is hit by a pitch for the 25th time, breaking the season record he held with Bill Freehan (1968) and Kid Elberfeld (1911). The Royals Bud Black does the plunking in a 5–1 win. Baylor will end the season being hit 35 times: the major-league record is 50 by Ron Hunt .
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 12, 1986San Diego Padres 4, Atlanta Braves 3 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : La Marr Hoyt L : Zane Smith S : Rich GossageChicago Cubs 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 at Wrigley Field W : Scott Sanderson L : Larry McWilliams S : Lee SmithSan Francisco Giants 2, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Riverfront Stadium W : Vida Blue L : Bill Gullickson S : Scott GarreltsHouston Astros 3, Los Angeles Dodgers 0 at Astrodome W : Nolan Ryan L : Rick Honeycutt S : Charlie KerfeldMontreal Expos 10, St. Louis Cardinals 3 at Stade Olympique W : Bob Sebra L : John TudorPhiladelphia Phillies 3, New York Mets 1 at Veteran's Stadium W : Kevin Gross L : Rick AguileraToronto Blue Jays 3, Baltimore Orioles 0 at Memorial Stadium W : Jim Clancy L : Scott McGregorCalifornia Angels 5, Minnesota Twins 4 (12 inn.) at Anaheim Stadium W : Gary Lucas L : Ron DavisDetroit Tigers 7, Chicago White Sox 3 at Tiger Stadium W : Mark Thurmond L : Steve CarltonKansas City Royals 5, Boston Red Sox 1 at Royals Stadium W : Danny Jackson L : Bruce Hurst S : Steve FarrKansas City Royals 6, Boston Red Sox 5 at Royals Stadium W : Mark Gubicza L : Bob Stanley S : Dan QuisenberryNew York Yankees 6, Cleveland Indians 4 at Yankee Stadium W : Tim Stoddard L : Rich Yett S : Dave RighettiOakland Athletics 3, Seattle Mariners 2 (10 inn.) at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Jay Howell L : Pete LaddMilwaukee Brewers 7, Texas Rangers 2 at Arlington Stadium W : Tim Leary L : Charlie HoughCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 13, 1986Atlanta Braves 8, San Diego Padres 7 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Gene Garber L : Rich GossageChicago Cubs 9, Pittsburgh Pirates 8 at Wrigley Field W : Frank DiPino L : Don Robinson S : Lee SmithCincinnati Reds 8, San Francisco Giants 6 at Riverfront Stadium W : John Franco L : Scott Garrelts S : Ron RobinsonLos Angeles Dodgers 5, Houston Astros 3 at Astrodome W : Orel Hershiser L : Mike Scott S : Tom NiedenfuerSt. Louis Cardinals 6, Montreal Expos 2 at Stade Olympique W : Danny Cox L : Bryn SmithPhiladelphia Phillies 8, New York Mets 4 at Veteran's Stadium W : Bruce Ruffin L : Bob OjedaBaltimore Orioles 7, Toronto Blue Jays 6 (13 inn.) at Memorial Stadium W : Don Aase L : Luis AquinoMinnesota Twins 6, California Angels 2 at Anaheim Stadium W : Frank Viola L : Vern RuhleDetroit Tigers 5, Chicago White Sox 2 at Tiger Stadium W : Randy O'Neal L : Joe CowleyBoston Red Sox 5, Kansas City Royals 2 at Royals Stadium W : Tom Seaver L : Charlie Leibrandt S : Calvin SchiraldiNew York Yankees 4, Cleveland Indians 0 at Yankee Stadium W : Tommy John L : Tom Candiotti S : Dave RighettiOakland Athletics 4, Seattle Mariners 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Dave Stewart L : Mike Morgan S : Jay HowellTexas Rangers 5, Milwaukee Brewers 4 (12 inn.) at Arlington Stadium W : Greg Harris L : John Henry JohnsonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Pete Rose is 3-for-4 as the Reds win, 2–0.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 14, 1986Atlanta Braves 7, San Diego Padres 3 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Jeff Dedmon L : Gene WalterCincinnati Reds 2, San Francisco Giants 0 at Riverfront Stadium W : John Denny L : Kelly DownsHouston Astros 3, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 at Astrodome W : Larry Andersen L : Fernando Valenzuela S : Dave SmithMontreal Expos 5, Chicago Cubs 4 (10 inn.) at Stade Olympique W : Andy McGaffigan L : Ron DavisNew York Mets 4, St. Louis Cardinals 3 at Shea Stadium W : Roger McDowell L : Todd WorrellSt. Louis Cardinals 5, New York Mets 1 at Shea Stadium W : Ricky Horton L : Rick AndersonPhiladelphia Phillies 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 7 at Veteran's Stadium W : Kent Tekulve L : Barry JonesBaltimore Orioles 12, Cleveland Indians 2 at Cleveland Stadium W : Storm Davis L : Jose RomanChicago White Sox 8, Detroit Tigers 2 at Tiger Stadium W : Jose DeLeon L : Frank TananaBoston Red Sox 11, Kansas City Royals 6 at Royals Stadium W : Al Nipper L : Bud Black S : Calvin SchiraldiMinnesota Twins 14, Seattle Mariners 1 at Kingdome W : Mark Portugal L : Mark LangstonTexas Rangers 8, Milwaukee Brewers 2 at Arlington Stadium W : Mike Loynd L : Teddy HigueraCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 15, 1986Houston Astros 3, Atlanta Braves 0 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Bob Knepper L : Jim AckerCincinnati Reds 7, San Diego Padres 2 at Riverfront Stadium W : Mario Soto L : Dave Dravecky S : Rob MurphySan Diego Padres 7, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Riverfront Stadium W : Eric Show L : Tom BrowningMontreal Expos 5, Chicago Cubs 2 at Stade Olympique W : Dennis Martinez L : Steve Trout S : Andy McGaffiganMontreal Expos 5, Chicago Cubs 1 at Stade Olympique W : Tim Burke L : Ed Lynch S : Bob McClureSt. Louis Cardinals 4, New York Mets 2 (10 inn.) at Shea Stadium W : Pat Perry L : Jesse Orosco S : Todd WorrellPittsburgh Pirates 6, Philadelphia Phillies 5 at Veteran's Stadium W : Cecilio Guante L : Dan Schatzeder S : Don RobinsonPhiladelphia Phillies 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Veteran's Stadium W : Mike Maddux L : Jim Winn S : Steve BedrosianSan Francisco Giants 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 at Candlestick Park W : Mike Krukow L : Dennis PowellBoston Red Sox 8, Detroit Tigers 5 at Fenway Park W : Roger Clemens L : Walt Terrell S : Joe SambitoCalifornia Angels 6, Oakland Athletics 4 at Anaheim Stadium W : John Candelaria L : Jose Rijo S : Donnie MooreMilwaukee Brewers 4, Chicago White Sox 3 at Comiskey Park I W : Dan Plesac L : Bill DawleyCleveland Indians 3, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Cleveland Stadium W : Frank Wills L : Don Aase S : Ernie CamachoNew York Yankees 7, Kansas City Royals 4 at Royals Stadium W : Doug Drabek L : Scott Bankhead S : Dave RighettiSeattle Mariners 1, Minnesota Twins 0 at Kingdome W : Mike Moore L : Keith AthertonToronto Blue Jays 6, Texas Rangers 1 at Exhibition Stadium W : Joe Johnson L : Ed Correa S : Mark EichhornCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 16, 1986Houston Astros 7, Atlanta Braves 4 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Matt Keough L : Rick Mahler S : Dave SmithCincinnati Reds 4, San Diego Padres 1 at Riverfront Stadium W : Bill Gullickson L : Ed Whitson S : John FrancoChicago Cubs 5, Montreal Expos 0 at Stade Olympique W : Jamie Moyer L : Floyd YoumansSt. Louis Cardinals 3, New York Mets 1 (11 inn.) at Shea Stadium W : Greg Mathews L : Roger McDowell S : Todd WorrellPittsburgh Pirates 6, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Veteran's Stadium W : Rick Rhoden L : Kevin GrossPhiladelphia Phillies 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 0 at Veteran's Stadium W : Tom Hume L : Larry McWilliams S : Kent TekulveLos Angeles Dodgers 6, San Francisco Giants 5 at Candlestick Park W : Bob Welch L : Mike LaCoss S : Tom NiedenfuerDetroit Tigers 12, Boston Red Sox 6 at Fenway Park W : Jack Morris L : Oil Can BoydCalifornia Angels 5, Oakland Athletics 2 at Anaheim Stadium W : Mike Witt L : Curt YoungMilwaukee Brewers 6, Chicago White Sox 5 at Comiskey Park I W : John Henry Johnson L : Gene Nelson S : Mark ClearCleveland Indians 2, Baltimore Orioles 1 at Cleveland Stadium W : Phil Niekro L : Mike Flanagan S : Bryan OelkersKansas City Royals 4, New York Yankees 2 at Royals Stadium W : Danny Jackson L : Dennis Rasmussen S : Bud BlackSeattle Mariners 7, Minnesota Twins 6 at Kingdome W : Pete Ladd L : Keith AthertonToronto Blue Jays 13, Texas Rangers 1 at Exhibition Stadium W : Jimmy Key L : Charlie HoughCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Rey Quinones , Mike Brown , and P Mike Trujillo to the Mariners for SS Spike Owen , OF Dave Henderson and John Christenson.
Steve Carlton wins his first American League game and the 320th of his career as the White Sox beat the Brewers 7–4.
Pete Rose makes his final ML appearance, striking out as a pinch hitter against Goose Gossage . The Reds lose 9–5 to the visiting Padres. A bright spot is Barry Larkin hitting his first ML home run, off LaMarr Hoyt.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 17, 1986Atlanta Braves 4, Houston Astros 3 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Cliff Speck L : Larry Andersen S : Gene GarberSan Diego Padres 9, Cincinnati Reds 5 at Riverfront Stadium W : La Marr Hoyt L : Chris WelshChicago Cubs 2, Montreal Expos 1 at Stade Olympique W : Lee Smith L : Jeff ReardonSt. Louis Cardinals 2, New York Mets 1 at Shea Stadium W : John Tudor L : Rick Aguilera S : Pat PerryNew York Mets 9, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Shea Stadium W : Randy Niemann L : Danny Cox S : Roger McDowellPhiladelphia Phillies 5, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 at Veteran's Stadium W : Bruce Ruffin L : Rick ReuschelLos Angeles Dodgers 2, San Francisco Giants 0 at Candlestick Park W : Rick Honeycutt L : Vida Blue S : Tom NiedenfuerBoston Red Sox 7, Detroit Tigers 5 at Fenway Park W : Calvin Schiraldi L : Eric KingCalifornia Angels 7, Oakland Athletics 3 at Anaheim Stadium W : Don Sutton L : Joaquin Andujar S : Gary LucasChicago White Sox 7, Milwaukee Brewers 4 at Comiskey Park I W : Steve Carlton L : Bryan Clutterbuck S : Bobby ThigpenCleveland Indians 11, Baltimore Orioles 6 at Cleveland Stadium W : Bryan Oelkers L : Mike BoddickerKansas City Royals 5, New York Yankees 0 at Royals Stadium W : Mark Gubicza L : Ron GuidrySeattle Mariners 11, Minnesota Twins 1 at Kingdome W : Mike Morgan L : Mike SmithsonToronto Blue Jays 8, Texas Rangers 7 (11 inn.) at Exhibition Stadium W : Mark Eichhorn L : Jeff RussellCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 19, 1986Atlanta Braves 7, Chicago Cubs 2 at Wrigley Field W : Doyle Alexander L : Rick SutcliffeCincinnati Reds 6, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Riverfront Stadium W : Tom Browning L : Tim ConroyNew York Mets 6, Los Angeles Dodgers 4 at Dodger Stadium W : Ron Darling L : Fernando Valenzuela S : Roger McDowellHouston Astros 1, Pittsburgh Pirates 0 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Jim Deshaies L : Mike Bielecki S : Dave SmithSan Diego Padres 7, Montreal Expos 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Andy Hawkins L : Bryn SmithPhiladelphia Phillies 6, San Francisco Giants 5 at Candlestick Park W : Kent Tekulve L : Scott Garrelts S : Steve BedrosianOakland Athletics 4, Baltimore Orioles 1 at Memorial Stadium W : Dave Stewart L : Storm Davis S : Jay HowellMilwaukee Brewers 5, Cleveland Indians 3 at Cleveland Stadium W : Teddy Higuera L : Jose Roman S : Mark ClearCalifornia Angels 5, Detroit Tigers 2 at Tiger Stadium W : Kirk McCaskill L : Dan Petry S : Donnie MooreDetroit Tigers 8, California Angels 3 at Tiger Stadium W : Randy O'Neal L : Vern RuhleKansas City Royals 9, Texas Rangers 8 (11 inn.) at Royals Stadium W : Dan Quisenberry L : Dale MohorcicMinnesota Twins 5, Boston Red Sox 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Mark Portugal L : Al Nipper S : George FrazierSeattle Mariners 7, New York Yankees 3 at Yankee Stadium W : Mark Langston L : Tommy JohnToronto Blue Jays 5, Chicago White Sox 1 at Exhibition Stadium W : Dave Stieb L : Joe CowleyCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Walt Terrell is one out away from a no-hitter when Wally Joyner doubles. Terrell settles for a one-hit 3–0 win over the Angels. Trammell has a double and homer for Detroit.
Philadelphia's Don Carman pitches a perfect game until Bob Brenly doubles leading off the 9th, and Carman ends up combining with Steve Bedrosian for a 10-inning 1–0 win over the Giants. Juan Samuel 's home run in the top of the 10th provides the game's only run, the 2nd time in Phils' history that an extra inning homer has won a 1–0 game (Northey, 1944).
Dave Winfield hits his 300th homer in a losing cause as the Yanks fall to Seattle, 5–2. Mike Trujillo wins his first game for Seattle.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 20, 1986Atlanta Braves 8, Chicago Cubs 3 at Wrigley Field W : David Palmer L : Dennis EckersleyCincinnati Reds 3, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Riverfront Stadium W : Bill Gullickson L : Bob Forsch S : John FrancoNew York Mets 7, Los Angeles Dodgers 5 at Dodger Stadium W : Sid Fernandez L : Dennis Powell S : Jesse OroscoPittsburgh Pirates 4, Houston Astros 1 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Rick Rhoden L : Bob KnepperSan Diego Padres 3, Montreal Expos 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Eric Show L : Jay Tibbs S : Rich GossagePhiladelphia Phillies 1, San Francisco Giants 0 (10 inn.) at Candlestick Park W : Don Carman L : Mike Krukow S : Steve BedrosianMilwaukee Brewers 6, Cleveland Indians 3 at Cleveland Stadium W : Bill Wegman L : Scott Bailes S : Dan PlesacDetroit Tigers 3, California Angels 0 at Tiger Stadium W : Walt Terrell L : John CandelariaTexas Rangers 7, Kansas City Royals 1 at Royals Stadium W : Charlie Hough L : Scott BankheadBoston Red Sox 9, Minnesota Twins 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Roger Clemens L : Neal HeatonNew York Yankees 5, Seattle Mariners 2 at Yankee Stadium W : Tim Stoddard L : Mike Moore S : Dave RighettiToronto Blue Jays 4, Chicago White Sox 1 at Exhibition Stadium W : Joe Johnson L : Jose DeLeonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Spike Owen ties the 20th century major-league record by scoring six runs in Boston's 24–5 thrashing of Cleveland. Rookie blue chipper Greg Swindell takes the loss, his first ML decision.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 22, 1986Chicago Cubs 3, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Wrigley Field W : Jamie Moyer L : Ted Power S : Lee SmithLos Angeles Dodgers 2, Montreal Expos 1 (10 inn.) at Dodger Stadium W : Ken Howell L : Tim BurkePittsburgh Pirates 16, Atlanta Braves 5 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Jim Winn L : Rick Mahler S : Barry JonesPhiladelphia Phillies 4, San Diego Padres 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Bruce Ruffin L : Ed WhitsonNew York Mets 5, San Francisco Giants 3 at Candlestick Park W : Dwight Gooden L : Vida Blue S : Roger McDowellSt. Louis Cardinals 6, Houston Astros 5 at Busch Stadium II W : John Tudor L : Nolan Ryan S : Todd WorrellBaltimore Orioles 8, California Angels 7 at Memorial Stadium W : Rich Bordi L : Donnie Moore S : Don AaseBoston Red Sox 6, Cleveland Indians 3 at Cleveland Stadium W : Bruce Hurst L : Ken Schrom S : Calvin SchiraldiDetroit Tigers 4, Seattle Mariners 1 at Tiger Stadium W : Eric King L : Mike MorganKansas City Royals 4, Milwaukee Brewers 2 at County Stadium W : Danny Jackson L : Juan Nieves S : Dan QuisenberryMinnesota Twins 4, Toronto Blue Jays 3 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Bert Blyleven L : Jim Clancy S : George FrazierNew York Yankees 3, Oakland Athletics 2 at Yankee Stadium W : Dennis Rasmussen L : Joaquin Andujar S : Dave RighettiTexas Rangers 11, Chicago White Sox 3 at Arlington Stadium W : Jeff Russell L : Floyd BannisterCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 23, 1986
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