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JULY 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
SCOREBOARD : JULY 1, 1986San Francisco Giants 9, Atlanta Braves 6 (10 inn.) at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Jeff Robinson L : Joe JohnsonChicago Cubs 1, Montreal Expos 0W : Buck Rodgers L : Gene Michael S : Dave GumpertSan Diego Padres 7, Houston Astros 4 at Astrodome W : Eric Show L : Mark Knudson S : Rich GossagePhiladelphia Phillies 5, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 (12 inn.) at Three Rivers Stadium W : Tom Hume L : Larry McWilliamsNew York Mets 2, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Busch Stadium II W : Sid Fernandez L : Danny Cox S : Roger McDowellBaltimore Orioles 7, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at Memorial Stadium W : Mike Flanagan L : Bill Wegman S : Rich BordiBoston Red Sox 9, Toronto Blue Jays 7 at Fenway Park W : Tom Seaver L : Doyle Alexander S : Joe SambitoChicago White Sox 5, California Angels 3 at Anaheim Stadium W : Floyd Bannister L : Mike Cook S : Bob JamesNew York Yankees 5, Detroit Tigers 4 (10 inn.) at Yankee Stadium W : Dave Righetti L : Willie HernandezCleveland Indians 9, Oakland Athletics 0 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : John Butcher L : Rick LangfordSeattle Mariners 8, Kansas City Royals 5 at Kingdome W : Pete Ladd L : Dan QuisenberryTexas Rangers 5, Minnesota Twins 0 at Arlington Stadium W : Charlie Hough L : Mark PortugalCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Roger Clemens suffer his first loss as Toronto scores three times in the 8th inning to down Boston 4–2. Clemens was one game short of the American League record for consecutive wins at the start of a season.
SCOREBOARD : JULY 2, 1986Atlanta Braves 7, San Francisco Giants 4 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Zane Smith L : Scott GarreltsChicago Cubs 5, Montreal Expos 4 at Wrigley Field W : Lee Smith L : Bob McClureCincinnati Reds 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 (10 inn.) at Riverfront Stadium W : John Franco L : Ed Vande BergHouston Astros 8, San Diego Padres 1 at Astrodome W : Mike Scott L : Andy HawkinsPittsburgh Pirates 4, Philadelphia Phillies 3 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Rick Rhoden L : Don CarmanNew York Mets 4, St. Louis Cardinals 3 at Busch Stadium II W : Doug Sisk L : Bob Forsch S : Jesse OroscoMilwaukee Brewers 1, Baltimore Orioles 0 at Memorial Stadium W : Juan Nieves L : Ken DixonToronto Blue Jays 4, Boston Red Sox 2 at Fenway Park W : Jimmy Key L : Roger Clemens S : Tom HenkeCalifornia Angels 4, Chicago White Sox 3 at Anaheim Stadium W : Mike Witt L : Neil AllenDetroit Tigers 8, New York Yankees 3 at Yankee Stadium W : Dave LaPoint L : Ron Guidry S : Willie HernandezCleveland Indians 7, Oakland Athletics 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Dickie Noles L : Bill Mooneyham S : Scott BailesSeattle Mariners 5, Kansas City Royals 3 at Kingdome W : Mike Morgan L : Scott Bankhead S : Matt YoungTexas Rangers 10, Minnesota Twins 2 at Arlington Stadium W : Mike Mason L : Mike SmithsonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : JULY 3, 1986Atlanta Braves 3, Montreal Expos 1 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : David Palmer L : Joe Hesketh S : Gene GarberLos Angeles Dodgers 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Dodger Stadium W : Bob Welch L : Rick ReuschelNew York Mets 6, Houston Astros 5 (10 inn.) at Shea Stadium W : Jesse Orosco L : Frank DiPinoPhiladelphia Phillies 7, Cincinnati Reds 3 at Veteran's Stadium W : Bruce Ruffin L : John Denny S : Tom HumeSan Diego Padres 4, Chicago Cubs 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : La Marr Hoyt L : Dennis EckersleySan Francisco Giants 1, St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Candlestick Park W : Mike Krukow L : Rick OwnbeyToronto Blue Jays 8, Boston Red Sox 5 at Fenway Park W : John Cerutti L : Oil Can Boyd S : Tom HenkeMinnesota Twins 11, Baltimore Orioles 7 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Bert Blyleven L : Mike BoddickerNew York Yankees 9, Detroit Tigers 5 at Yankee Stadium W : Alfonso Pulido L : Eric King S : Dave RighettiCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Comiskey Park , with the score 1–1 in the bottom of the 8th, Sox OF John Cangelosi leads off with a drive to the RF corner. A fans leans out of the stands and appears to touch the ball as he tumbles onto the field. Anticipating an interference call, Yankee OF Claudell Washington slows down, while the speedy Cangelosi easily makes 3B. The umps don't see any interference and Cangelosi remains on 3B, and scores on a sac fly. Sox win 2–1.
SCOREBOARD : JULY 4, 1986Montreal Expos 11, Atlanta Braves 5 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Floyd Youmans L : Rick MahlerPittsburgh Pirates 6, Los Angeles Dodgers 4 at Dodger Stadium W : Mike Bielecki L : Fernando ValenzuelaNew York Mets 2, Houston Astros 1 at Shea Stadium W : Dwight Gooden L : Dave SmithCincinnati Reds 4, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Veteran's Stadium W : Tom Browning L : Kevin Gross S : Ron RobinsonSan Diego Padres 2, Chicago Cubs 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Rich Gossage L : Ray FontenotSan Francisco Giants 6, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Candlestick Park W : Mike LaCoss L : Ray BurrisBoston Red Sox 6, Seattle Mariners 5 at Fenway Park W : Jeff Sellers L : Jim Beattie S : Joe SambitoChicago White Sox 2, New York Yankees 1 at Comiskey Park I W : Richard Dotson L : Bob TewksburyCleveland Indians 10, Kansas City Royals 3 at Cleveland Stadium W : Phil Niekro L : Danny JacksonMilwaukee Brewers 5, Oakland Athletics 4 at County Stadium W : Dan Plesac L : Doug BairBaltimore Orioles 12, Minnesota Twins 7 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Brad Havens L : Frank Pastore S : Don AaseTexas Rangers 2, Detroit Tigers 1 at Arlington Stadium W : Jose Guzman L : Jack Morris S : Greg HarrisCalifornia Angels 9, Toronto Blue Jays 1 at Exhibition Stadium W : Don Sutton L : Dave StiebCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : JULY 5, 1986Montreal Expos 12, Atlanta Braves 5 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Bryn Smith L : Craig McMurtry S : Dan SchatzederPittsburgh Pirates 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 0 at Dodger Stadium W : Bob Walk L : Orel HershiserHouston Astros 2, New York Mets 1 at Shea Stadium W : Charlie Kerfeld L : Roger McDowellCincinnati Reds 7, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Veteran's Stadium W : Chris Welsh L : Charles HudsonChicago Cubs 3, San Diego Padres 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Dave Gumpert L : Craig Lefferts S : Lee SmithSt. Louis Cardinals 7, San Francisco Giants 4 (10 inn.) at Candlestick Park W : Todd Worrell L : Juan Berenguer S : Ken DayleySeattle Mariners 9, Boston Red Sox 5 at Fenway Park W : Mike Moore L : Al Nipper S : Matt YoungNew York Yankees 8, Chicago White Sox 0 at Comiskey Park I W : Dennis Rasmussen L : Joe CowleyCleveland Indians 10, Kansas City Royals 5 at Cleveland Stadium W : Ken Schrom L : Bret SaberhagenMilwaukee Brewers 2, Oakland Athletics 1 at County Stadium W : Danny Darwin L : Eric PlunkMinnesota Twins 7, Baltimore Orioles 6 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Frank Viola L : Mike FlanaganTexas Rangers 9, Detroit Tigers 3 at Arlington Stadium W : Ed Correa L : Walt TerrellToronto Blue Jays 7, California Angels 3 at Exhibition Stadium W : Jim Clancy L : Ron RomanickCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Bob Horner becomes the 11th player to hit four home runs in a game, but it isn't enough as the Braves fall to the Expos 11–8. Horner is only the second to hit his four home runs in a losing cause; Ed Delahanty of the Phillies on was the first, on July 13, 1896 . On the winning side, Al Newman cracks his first ML home run, off Zane Smith ; it'll be his only homer, as Newman will go to the American League next year and set the junior circuit record by going to bat 1,893 times without a 4-bagger.
In the A's 6–3 win over Milwaukee, Tony Phillips of the A's, ties the ML mark with 12 assists at 2B. It'll be matched again next month.
SCOREBOARD : JULY 6, 1986Montreal Expos 11, Atlanta Braves 8 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Tim Burke L : Zane Smith S : Jeff ReardonLos Angeles Dodgers 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Dodger Stadium W : Rick Honeycutt L : Jim Winn S : Ken HowellNew York Mets 5, Houston Astros 3 at Shea Stadium W : Sid Fernandez L : Mark Knudson S : Roger McDowellPhiladelphia Phillies 12, Cincinnati Reds 5 at Veteran's Stadium W : Tom Hume L : Joe Price S : Kent TekulveSan Diego Padres 2, Chicago Cubs 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Andy Hawkins L : Scott Sanderson S : Rich GossageSan Francisco Giants 8, St. Louis Cardinals 3 at Candlestick Park W : Scott Garrelts L : Danny CoxBoston Red Sox 7, Seattle Mariners 3 at Fenway Park W : Tom Seaver L : Mark Langston S : Bob StanleyChicago White Sox 5, New York Yankees 2 at Comiskey Park I W : Floyd Bannister L : Doug Drabek S : Bob JamesCleveland Indians 5, Kansas City Royals 0 at Cleveland Stadium W : Tom Candiotti L : Dennis LeonardOakland Athletics 6, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at County Stadium W : Jose Rijo L : Tim Leary S : Steve OntiverosBaltimore Orioles 1, Minnesota Twins 0 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Ken Dixon L : Neal Heaton S : Don AaseDetroit Tigers 5, Texas Rangers 2 at Arlington Stadium W : Frank Tanana L : Bobby Witt S : Willie HernandezCalifornia Angels 8, Toronto Blue Jays 2 at Exhibition Stadium W : Kirk McCaskill L : Dennis LampCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Gary Redus and Juan Samuel -- hit home runs off Atlanta's David Palmer .
SCOREBOARD : JULY 7, 1986Los Angeles Dodgers 1, St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Dodger Stadium W : Alejandro Pena L : Bob Forsch S : Ken HowellHouston Astros 12, Montreal Expos 1 at Stade Olympique W : Mike Scott L : Dennis MartinezCincinnati Reds 7, New York Mets 6 at Shea Stadium W : Ron Robinson L : Randy Niemann S : John FrancoPhiladelphia Phillies 7, Atlanta Braves 3 at Veteran's Stadium W : Shane Rawley L : David Palmer S : Steve BedrosianPittsburgh Pirates 3, San Diego Padres 1 (10 inn.) at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Cecilio Guante L : Rich GossageOakland Athletics 6, Boston Red Sox 4 at Fenway Park W : Dave Stewart L : Roger Clemens S : Doug BairChicago White Sox 4, Cleveland Indians 3 at Comiskey Park I W : Bob James L : Ernie CamachoBaltimore Orioles 8, Kansas City Royals 1 at Royals Stadium W : Mike Boddicker L : Charlie LeibrandtCalifornia Angels 3, Milwaukee Brewers 1 (16 inn.) at County Stadium W : Terry Forster L : Dan Plesac S : Doug CorbettMinnesota Twins 10, Detroit Tigers 8 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Mike Smithson L : Randy O'Neal S : Keith AthertonNew York Yankees 14, Texas Rangers 3 at Arlington Stadium W : Scott Nielsen L : Charlie HoughToronto Blue Jays 7, Seattle Mariners 5 at Exhibition Stadium W : Jimmy Key L : Mike Morgan S : Bill CaudillCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : JULY 8, 1986St. Louis Cardinals 1, Los Angeles Dodgers 0 at Dodger Stadium W : Tim Conroy L : Bob Welch S : Ricky HortonHouston Astros 4, Montreal Expos 1 at Stade Olympique W : Nolan Ryan L : Jay Tibbs S : Charlie KerfeldCincinnati Reds 5, New York Mets 4 (10 inn.) at Shea Stadium W : John Franco L : Roger McDowellPhiladelphia Phillies 8, Atlanta Braves 2 at Veteran's Stadium W : Bruce Ruffin L : Rick MahlerSan Diego Padres 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : La Marr Hoyt L : Rick Reuschel S : Craig LeffertsChicago Cubs 4, San Francisco Giants 1 at Candlestick Park W : Dennis Eckersley L : Mike KrukowBoston Red Sox 8, Oakland Athletics 7 at Fenway Park W : Oil Can Boyd L : Rick Langford S : Steve CrawfordChicago White Sox 6, Cleveland Indians 2 at Comiskey Park I W : Neil Allen L : Bryan Oelkers S : Dave SchmidtBaltimore Orioles 8, Kansas City Royals 4 (13 inn.) at Royals Stadium W : Odell Jones L : Dan QuisenberryCalifornia Angels 14, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at County Stadium W : John Candelaria L : Juan NievesDetroit Tigers 5, Minnesota Twins 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Eric King L : Bert Blyleven S : Willie HernandezTexas Rangers 6, New York Yankees 1 at Arlington Stadium W : Mike Mason L : Alfonso PulidoSeattle Mariners 8, Toronto Blue Jays 5 at Exhibition Stadium W : Mark Huismann L : John Cerutti S : Matt YoungCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Dale Murphy does not play in the Braves 7–3 win over the Phillies, ending his consecutive-game streak at 740. Murphy hadn't missed a game since September 1981 .
The Padres trade P Tim Stoddard to the Yankees for P Ed Whitson , who had become the target of such fan abuse in New York that manager Lou Piniella would no longer pitch him in Yankee Stadium .
SCOREBOARD : JULY 9, 1986Los Angeles Dodgers 8, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Dodger Stadium W : Fernando Valenzuela L : Greg MathewsMontreal Expos 2, Houston Astros 1 at Stade Olympique W : Floyd Youmans L : Bob KnepperCincinnati Reds 11, New York Mets 1 at Shea Stadium W : Tom Browning L : Dwight GoodenAtlanta Braves 7, Philadelphia Phillies 3 at Veteran's Stadium W : Doyle Alexander L : Kevin Gross S : Gene GarberPittsburgh Pirates 6, San Diego Padres 4 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Mike Bielecki L : Lance McCullers S : Don RobinsonChicago Cubs 4, San Francisco Giants 3 (10 inn.) at Candlestick Park W : Lee Smith L : Juan Berenguer S : Ray FontenotBoston Red Sox 7, Oakland Athletics 6 at Fenway Park W : Jeff Sellers L : Curt Young S : Joe SambitoCleveland Indians 6, Chicago White Sox 3 at Comiskey Park I W : Phil Niekro L : Richard DotsonKansas City Royals 3, Baltimore Orioles 0 at Royals Stadium W : Danny Jackson L : Rich Bordi S : Bud BlackCalifornia Angels 6, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at County Stadium W : Don Sutton L : Teddy Higuera S : Donnie MooreDetroit Tigers 7, Minnesota Twins 0 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Jack Morris L : Allan AndersonNew York Yankees 5, Texas Rangers 4 at Arlington Stadium W : Bob Tewksbury L : Jose Guzman S : Dave RighettiToronto Blue Jays 6, Seattle Mariners 5 at Exhibition Stadium W : Bill Caudill L : Mike Moore S : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Oil Can Boyd (11-6) flies into a rage after learning that he has been left off the American League All-Star team and storms out of Fenway Park prior to Boston's game against the Angels. He will be suspended indefinitely by the Red Sox and eventually scuffle with local police before checking into a hospital for psychiatric testing. The weirdness continues as the Angels score three in the 12th to take a 7–4 lead. Boston then scores three to tie and when Fischer replaces Cook, he balks in Dwight Evans with the winning run.
SCOREBOARD : JULY 10, 1986Houston Astros 11, Philadelphia Phillies 4 at Astrodome W : Mark Knudson L : Charles HudsonLos Angeles Dodgers 11, Chicago Cubs 4 at Dodger Stadium W : Orel Hershiser L : Jamie MoyerMontreal Expos 8, Cincinnati Reds 6 at Stade Olympique W : Bryn Smith L : Chris Welsh S : Jeff ReardonNew York Mets 5, Atlanta Braves 1 at Shea Stadium W : Bob Ojeda L : Zane SmithSan Diego Padres 4, St. Louis Cardinals 3 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Craig Lefferts L : John TudorSan Francisco Giants 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Candlestick Park W : Vida Blue L : Bob Walk S : Scott GarreltsBoston Red Sox 8, California Angels 7 (12 inn.) at Fenway Park W : Tim Lollar L : Mike CookBaltimore Orioles 5, Chicago White Sox 3 at Comiskey Park I W : Mike Flanagan L : Joe Cowley S : Brad HavensCleveland Indians 9, Texas Rangers 6 at Cleveland Stadium W : Ken Schrom L : Ed Correa S : Ernie CamachoSeattle Mariners 4, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at County Stadium W : Steve Fireovid L : Danny Darwin S : Pete LaddNew York Yankees 11, Minnesota Twins 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Dennis Rasmussen L : Frank ViolaToronto Blue Jays 8, Oakland Athletics 4 at Exhibition Stadium W : Jim Clancy L : Eric PlunkCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : JULY 11, 1986Philadelphia Phillies 4, Houston Astros 1 at Astrodome W : Don Carman L : Mike Scott S : Steve BedrosianChicago Cubs 6, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at Dodger Stadium W : Scott Sanderson L : Rick Honeycutt S : Lee SmithCincinnati Reds 3, Montreal Expos 2 at Stade Olympique W : Bill Gullickson L : Andy McGaffigan S : John FrancoNew York Mets 11, Atlanta Braves 0 at Shea Stadium W : Sid Fernandez L : David PalmerSt. Louis Cardinals 4, San Diego Padres 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Danny Cox L : Andy Hawkins S : Todd WorrellPittsburgh Pirates 8, San Francisco Giants 4 at Candlestick Park W : Jim Winn L : Steve Carlton S : Don RobinsonCalifornia Angels 5, Boston Red Sox 0 at Fenway Park W : Kirk McCaskill L : Tom SeaverBaltimore Orioles 4, Chicago White Sox 2 at Comiskey Park I W : Ken Dixon L : Floyd Bannister S : Don AaseCleveland Indians 7, Texas Rangers 2 at Cleveland Stadium W : Tom Candiotti L : Bobby WittKansas City Royals 4, Detroit Tigers 3 at Royals Stadium W : Steve Farr L : Walt TerrellDetroit Tigers 8, Kansas City Royals 7 (11 inn.) at Royals Stadium W : Willie Hernandez L : Mark Gubicza S : Bill CampbellSeattle Mariners 9, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at County Stadium W : Mike Morgan L : Tim LearyNew York Yankees 9, Minnesota Twins 3 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Doug Drabek L : Neal Heaton S : Brian FisherToronto Blue Jays 6, Oakland Athletics 5 at Exhibition Stadium W : Mark Eichhorn L : Jose Rijo S : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : JULY 12, 1986Houston Astros 4, Philadelphia Phillies 3 at Astrodome W : Nolan Ryan L : Shane Rawley S : Dave SmithChicago Cubs 7, Los Angeles Dodgers 4 at Dodger Stadium W : Ed Lynch L : Tom NiedenfuerCincinnati Reds 2, Montreal Expos 0 at Stade Olympique W : John Denny L : Dennis Martinez S : Ron RobinsonNew York Mets 10, Atlanta Braves 1 at Shea Stadium W : Rick Aguilera L : Rick MahlerSt. Louis Cardinals 4, San Diego Padres 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Bob Forsch L : Ed Whitson S : Todd WorrellSan Francisco Giants 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 at Candlestick Park W : Mike Krukow L : Rick RhodenBoston Red Sox 3, California Angels 2 at Fenway Park W : Roger Clemens L : Mike WittChicago White Sox 6, Baltimore Orioles 3 at Comiskey Park I W : Gene Nelson L : Mike Boddicker S : Dave SchmidtTexas Rangers 11, Cleveland Indians 6 at Cleveland Stadium W : Charlie Hough L : John ButcherKansas City Royals 7, Detroit Tigers 4 at Royals Stadium W : Charlie Leibrandt L : Eric King S : Danny JacksonSeattle Mariners 15, Milwaukee Brewers 9 at County Stadium W : Jerry Reed L : Bill Wegman S : Mark HuismannNew York Yankees 8, Minnesota Twins 0 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Scott Nielsen L : Mike SmithsonOakland Athletics 5, Toronto Blue Jays 3 at Exhibition Stadium W : Dave Stewart L : Jimmy Key S : Steve OntiverosCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : JULY 13, 1986Philadelphia Phillies 5, Houston Astros 4 (11 inn.) at Astrodome W : Steve Bedrosian L : Dave SmithLos Angeles Dodgers 4, Chicago Cubs 3 at Dodger Stadium W : Ken Howell L : Lee SmithCincinnati Reds 10, Montreal Expos 2W : Pete Rose L : Buck Rodgers S : Tom BrowningNew York Mets 2, Atlanta Braves 0 at Shea Stadium W : Ron Darling L : Doyle AlexanderSan Diego Padres 13, St. Louis Cardinals 6 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : La Marr Hoyt L : Tim Conroy S : Bob StoddardSan Francisco Giants 11, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 at Candlestick Park W : Mike LaCoss L : Rick ReuschelCalifornia Angels 12, Boston Red Sox 3 at Fenway Park W : John Candelaria L : Jeff Sellers S : Doug CorbettChicago White Sox 7, Baltimore Orioles 0 at Comiskey Park I W : Neil Allen L : Scott McGregorTexas Rangers 5, Cleveland Indians 3 (10 inn.) at Cleveland Stadium W : Mitch Williams L : Scott BailesDetroit Tigers 5, Kansas City Royals 0 at Royals Stadium W : Jack Morris L : Scott BankheadMilwaukee Brewers 5, Seattle Mariners 0 at County Stadium W : Juan Nieves L : Mike MooreMinnesota Twins 5, New York Yankees 0 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Bert Blyleven L : Bob TewksburyOakland Athletics 10, Toronto Blue Jays 5 at Exhibition Stadium W : Curt Young L : Bill Caudill S : Dave LeiperCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Astrodome , the American League wins the All-Star Game 3–2 for its 2nd triumph in the last 15 years. AL starter Roger Clemens pitches three perfect innings to win the game's MVP Award.
SCOREBOARD : JULY 17, 1986San Francisco Giants 6, Chicago Cubs 4 at Wrigley Field W : Vida Blue L : Ed LynchCincinnati Reds 7, Philadelphia Phillies 6 (11 inn.) at Riverfront Stadium W : Ted Power L : Tom GormanNew York Mets 13, Houston Astros 2 at Astrodome W : Bob Ojeda L : Nolan RyanMontreal Expos 4, Atlanta Braves 2 at Stade Olympique W : Floyd Youmans L : Rick Mahler S : Jeff ReardonSan Diego Padres 2, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Lance McCullers L : Rick Rhoden S : Craig LeffertsSt. Louis Cardinals 12, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 at Busch Stadium II W : John Tudor L : Orel HershiserBaltimore Orioles 6, Minnesota Twins 2 at Memorial Stadium W : Ken Dixon L : Frank Viola S : Don AaseToronto Blue Jays 8, California Angels 5 at Anaheim Stadium W : Jimmy Key L : Don Sutton S : John CeruttiDetroit Tigers 2, Texas Rangers 1 at Tiger Stadium W : Walt Terrell L : Mitch WilliamsKansas City Royals 5, Cleveland Indians 1 at Royals Stadium W : Bret Saberhagen L : Tom CandiottiNew York Yankees 5, Chicago White Sox 4 at Yankee Stadium W : Dennis Rasmussen L : Richard Dotson S : Dave RighettiSeattle Mariners 5, Boston Red Sox 1 (11 inn.) at Kingdome W : Pete Ladd L : Bob StanleyCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Dick Howser , who led the club to a World Championship last season, will miss the rest of the season to undergo treatment for a brain tumor that is later revealed to be malignant. 3B coach Mike Ferraro will manage the club in Howser's absence.
Against Baltimore's Scott McGregor , the Twins first two batters -- Kirby Puckett and Gary Gaetti -- hit homers Puckett adds another to help the Twins to a 7–3 win. Bert Blyleven is the winner.
SCOREBOARD : JULY 18, 1986Chicago Cubs 2, San Francisco Giants 1 at Wrigley Field W : Scott Sanderson L : Mike LaCoss S : Lee SmithCincinnati Reds 6, Philadelphia Phillies 5 at Riverfront Stadium W : Tom Browning L : Bruce Ruffin S : John FrancoHouston Astros 3, New York Mets 0 at Astrodome W : Bob Knepper L : Ron DarlingMontreal Expos 5, Atlanta Braves 4 at Stade Olympique W : Tim Burke L : Jeff Dedmon S : Jeff ReardonPittsburgh Pirates 12, San Diego Padres 7 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Rick Reuschel L : Andy HawkinsLos Angeles Dodgers 4, St. Louis Cardinals 3 at Busch Stadium II W : Fernando Valenzuela L : Danny Cox S : Tom NiedenfuerMinnesota Twins 7, Baltimore Orioles 3 at Memorial Stadium W : Bert Blyleven L : Scott McGregor S : Keith AthertonToronto Blue Jays 2, California Angels 0 at Anaheim Stadium W : Jim Clancy L : Kirk McCaskill S : Mark EichhornDetroit Tigers 5, Texas Rangers 0 at Tiger Stadium W : Jack Morris L : Mike MasonCleveland Indians 3, Kansas City Royals 2 (10 inn.) at Royals Stadium W : Bryan Oelkers L : Dan QuisenberryNew York Yankees 8, Chicago White Sox 4 at Yankee Stadium W : Joe Niekro L : Floyd Bannister S : Dave RighettiOakland Athletics 6, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Joaquin Andujar L : Juan Nieves S : Steve OntiverosSeattle Mariners 10, Boston Red Sox 4 at Kingdome W : Mike Moore L : Al NipperCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Ron Darling , Tim Teufel , Bob Ojeda , and Rick Aguilera are arrested following an early-morning fight with off-duty police officers working as security guards outside a Houston bar, but are all released in time for their Astros game that evening. On January 26th Darling and Teufel will be fined $200 while charges against Ojeda and Aguilera will be dropped.
SCOREBOARD : JULY 19, 1986Chicago Cubs 11, San Francisco Giants 6 at Wrigley Field W : Guy Hoffman L : Mike Krukow S : Dave GumpertCincinnati Reds 5, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Riverfront Stadium W : Bill Gullickson L : Shane Rawley S : Ron RobinsonHouston Astros 5, New York Mets 4 at Astrodome W : Dave Smith L : Roger McDowellAtlanta Braves 7, Montreal Expos 2 at Stade Olympique W : David Palmer L : Jay Tibbs S : Gene GarberPittsburgh Pirates 4, San Diego Padres 3 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Cecilio Guante L : Craig LeffertsSt. Louis Cardinals 2, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 at Busch Stadium II W : Bob Forsch L : Bob Welch S : Todd WorrellBaltimore Orioles 1, Minnesota Twins 0 at Memorial Stadium W : Mike Flanagan L : Neal Heaton S : Don AaseCalifornia Angels 9, Toronto Blue Jays 3 at Anaheim Stadium W : John Candelaria L : Dave StiebDetroit Tigers 5, Texas Rangers 3 (12 inn.) at Tiger Stadium W : Willie Hernandez L : Greg HarrisCleveland Indians 6, Kansas City Royals 4 at Royals Stadium W : Phil Niekro L : Scott Bankhead S : Ernie CamachoChicago White Sox 8, New York Yankees 3 at Yankee Stadium W : Joe Cowley L : Scott Nielsen S : Gene NelsonOakland Athletics 3, Milwaukee Brewers 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Bill Mooneyham L : Mark Clear S : Doug BairBoston Red Sox 9, Seattle Mariners 4 at Kingdome W : Roger Clemens L : Mike MorganCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : JULY 20, 1986San Francisco Giants 5, Chicago Cubs 4 at Wrigley Field W : Scott Garrelts L : Dennis EckersleyPhiladelphia Phillies 9, Cincinnati Reds 3 at Riverfront Stadium W : Charles Hudson L : John DennyHouston Astros 9, New York Mets 8 (15 inn.) at Astrodome W : Bob Knepper L : Roger McDowellPittsburgh Pirates 4, San Diego Padres 2 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Larry McWilliams L : Dave Dravecky S : Don RobinsonLos Angeles Dodgers 7, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Busch Stadium II W : Rick Honeycutt L : Tim Conroy S : Ken HowellBaltimore Orioles 8, Minnesota Twins 3 at Memorial Stadium W : Mike Boddicker L : Mike SmithsonToronto Blue Jays 6, California Angels 3 (10 inn.) at Anaheim Stadium W : Tom Henke L : Doug Corbett S : Bill CaudillDetroit Tigers 4, Texas Rangers 0 at Tiger Stadium W : Eric King L : Jose GuzmanKansas City Royals 3, Cleveland Indians 2 at Royals Stadium W : Steve Farr L : Dickie NolesChicago White Sox 8, New York Yankees 0 at Yankee Stadium W : Neil Allen L : Bob ShirleyMilwaukee Brewers 7, Oakland Athletics 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Teddy Higuera L : Eric PlunkOakland Athletics 4, Milwaukee Brewers 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Jose Rijo L : Tim LearySeattle Mariners 9, Boston Red Sox 5 at Kingdome W : Jerry Reed L : Jeff SellersCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Jose Canseco cranks a Walt Terrell pitch into the upper deck of the CF bleachers at Tiger Stadium . The A's slugger has now hit a home run in every American League Park.
SCOREBOARD : JULY 21, 1986Philadelphia Phillies 3, Atlanta Braves 1 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Kent Tekulve L : Jeff Dedmon S : Steve BedrosianChicago Cubs 6, San Diego Padres 1 at Wrigley Field W : Jamie Moyer L : La Marr HoytNew York Mets 4, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Riverfront Stadium W : Rick Aguilera L : Mario Soto S : Jesse OroscoHouston Astros 8, Montreal Expos 7 at Astrodome W : Charlie Kerfeld L : Jeff ReardonSt. Louis Cardinals 8, San Francisco Giants 3 at Busch Stadium II W : Greg Mathews L : Steve CarltonKansas City Royals 6, Baltimore Orioles 1 at Memorial Stadium W : Danny Jackson L : Ken Dixon S : Steve FarrMilwaukee Brewers 5, California Angels 3 at Anaheim Stadium W : Bill Wegman L : Ron Romanick S : Dan PlesacCleveland Indians 5, Chicago White Sox 2 at Cleveland Stadium W : Rich Yett L : Joel DavisMinnesota Twins 1, Detroit Tigers 0 at Tiger Stadium W : Frank Viola L : Mark Thurmond S : Keith AthertonNew York Yankees 8, Texas Rangers 4 at Yankee Stadium W : Doug Drabek L : Bobby Witt S : Dave RighettiOakland Athletics 5, Boston Red Sox 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Curt Young L : Bruce HurstToronto Blue Jays 8, Seattle Mariners 3 at Kingdome W : John Cerutti L : Mark HuismannCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Ken Griffey hits three solo home runs but Atlanta falls to Philadelphia 5–4 in 11 innings. Griffey is the 2nd Brave this month to hit three or more home runs in a losing cause.
The Cubs fire their ball girl Marla Collins when it is revealed that she posed nude for Playboy magazine. The photos will appear in the October issue and accompany shots of Marla in her Cubs uniform and one of Harry Caray pointing to a tattoo on her right thigh. The Cubs win today 6–4 behind Ed Lynch , who ties a National League record in the 1st inning by making three putouts. The record was set in 1975 by another Cub Rick Reuschel .
The Mets win a crazy five-hour marathon with the Reds in 14 innings, winning 6–3 (as recalled by Bill Deane). Setting the tone, Darryl Strawberry is ejected after arguing a called 3rd strike in the 5th. In the 9th, Howard Johnson inadvertently kicks the ball after Reds C Bo Diaz drops a third strike. Johnson runs out of the baseline and is hit in the back with the throw from pitcher Ron Robinson . Reds coach Billy DeMars is ejected for arguing the safe call. The Mets, down 3–1, with two out, tie the game when Dave Parker who drops a routine fly ball. In the 10th, Davey Johnson sends in pitcher Rick Aguilera to hit for pitcher Doug Sisk . Aguilera walks, but is stranded. In the Reds 10th, pinch-runner Eric Davis steals 2B and 3B, bumping into Ray Knight . Knight decks Davis and both benches empty. Knight, Davis, Kevin Mitchell and Mario Soto are ejected. Gary Carter moves to 3B, McDowell comes in to pitch, and Orosco moves from the mound to RF. With two out and a runner on 2B in the 11th, Orosco returns to pitch, McDowell moves to LF, and Mookie Wilson shifts to right. Rose protests when Orosco is permitted eight warm-up pitches. Orosco whiffs Max Venable to end the inning. In the 12th, The Mets are forced to lead off the inning with Orosco and McDowell, and go down in order. McDowell returns to pitch in the 13th and gets Tony Perez to fly to Orosco in right. Howard Johnson belts a three-run homer in the 14th and McDowell retires the side in order.
SCOREBOARD : JULY 22, 1986Philadelphia Phillies 5, Atlanta Braves 4 (11 inn.) at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Steve Bedrosian L : Craig McMurtry S : Tom HumeChicago Cubs 6, San Diego Padres 4 at Wrigley Field W : Ed Lynch L : Lance McCullers S : Lee SmithNew York Mets 6, Cincinnati Reds 3 (14 inn.) at Riverfront Stadium W : Roger McDowell L : Carl WillisHouston Astros 1, Montreal Expos 0 (10 inn.) at Astrodome W : Dave Smith L : Floyd YoumansLos Angeles Dodgers 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Dennis Powell L : Cecilio Guante S : Ken HowellSt. Louis Cardinals 10, San Francisco Giants 7 at Busch Stadium II W : John Tudor L : Vida Blue S : Todd WorrellBaltimore Orioles 5, Kansas City Royals 4 at Memorial Stadium W : Don Aase L : Bud BlackMilwaukee Brewers 6, California Angels 2 at Anaheim Stadium W : Juan Nieves L : Don SuttonCleveland Indians 8, Chicago White Sox 4 at Cleveland Stadium W : Tom Candiotti L : Richard DotsonDetroit Tigers 3, Minnesota Twins 0 at Tiger Stadium W : Walt Terrell L : Bert Blyleven S : Willie HernandezNew York Yankees 9, Texas Rangers 1 at Yankee Stadium W : Dennis Rasmussen L : Ed CorreaOakland Athletics 4, Boston Red Sox 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Joaquin Andujar L : Tom Seaver S : Steve OntiverosSeattle Mariners 8, Toronto Blue Jays 7 (12 inn.) at Kingdome W : Jerry Reed L : Bill CaudillCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Tony Fernandez hits a single in the 7th with the play ending up five players touched the ball a total of eight times with the catcher getting the put out at second. Retrosheet's John Jarvis calls this the longest putout string he's recorded.
SCOREBOARD : JULY 23, 1986Philadelphia Phillies 4, Atlanta Braves 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Bruce Ruffin L : Doyle AlexanderSan Diego Padres 7, Chicago Cubs 5 at Wrigley Field W : Craig Lefferts L : Ray Fontenot S : Rich GossageNew York Mets 3, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Riverfront Stadium W : Ron Darling L : Ron Robinson S : Roger McDowellHouston Astros 4, Montreal Expos 3 (11 inn.) at Astrodome W : Aurelio Lopez L : Tim BurkeLos Angeles Dodgers 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Orel Hershiser L : Rick Reuschel S : Ken HowellSt. Louis Cardinals 4, San Francisco Giants 3 at Busch Stadium II W : Danny Cox L : Mike LaCoss S : Todd WorrellKansas City Royals 7, Baltimore Orioles 3 at Memorial Stadium W : Mark Gubicza L : Scott McGregorCalifornia Angels 3, Milwaukee Brewers 2 (10 inn.) at Anaheim Stadium W : Kirk McCaskill L : Danny DarwinCleveland Indians 7, Chicago White Sox 2 at Cleveland Stadium W : Ken Schrom L : Floyd BannisterDetroit Tigers 12, Minnesota Twins 2 at Tiger Stadium W : Jack Morris L : Allan AndersonNew York Yankees 3, Texas Rangers 2 (10 inn.) at Yankee Stadium W : Dave Righetti L : Charlie HoughOakland Athletics 9, Boston Red Sox 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Dave Stewart L : Al NipperToronto Blue Jays 6, Seattle Mariners 2 at Kingdome W : Jim Clancy L : Mike Moore S : Dave StiebCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : JULY 25, 1986Chicago Cubs 8, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at Wrigley Field W : Steve Trout L : Bob Welch S : Lee SmithCincinnati Reds 9, Montreal Expos 2 at Riverfront Stadium W : John Denny L : Dennis MartinezPhiladelphia Phillies 4, Houston Astros 2 at Veteran's Stadium W : Charles Hudson L : Jim Deshaies S : Steve BedrosianSan Francisco Giants 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Roger Mason L : Mike Bielecki S : Jeff RobinsonSt. Louis Cardinals 3, San Diego Padres 2 at Busch Stadium II W : Bob Forsch L : Ed Whitson S : Todd WorrellBaltimore Orioles 6, Chicago White Sox 2 at Memorial Stadium W : Mike Boddicker L : Neil Allen S : Don AaseBoston Red Sox 8, California Angels 1 at Anaheim Stadium W : Roger Clemens L : John CandelariaDetroit Tigers 9, Kansas City Royals 2 at Tiger Stadium W : Eric King L : Dennis LeonardMinnesota Twins 9, New York Yankees 5 at Yankee Stadium W : Neal Heaton L : Scott Nielsen S : Keith AthertonOakland Athletics 6, Toronto Blue Jays 5 (10 inn.) at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Doug Bair L : Bill CaudillMilwaukee Brewers 4, Seattle Mariners 2 at Kingdome W : Teddy Higuera L : Mike Morgan S : Mark ClearTexas Rangers 7, Cleveland Indians 5 at Arlington Stadium W : Greg Harris L : Scott BailesCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : JULY 26, 1986
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