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IN THE NEWS : George Brett hits his 200th career home run in the 8th inning off Rangers rookie Mitch Williams as Kansas City defeats Texas 5–3. Ruben Sierra collects his first ML hit for the Rangers, a 3-run homer.
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 1, 1986Chicago Cubs 7, Atlanta Braves 3 at Wrigley Field W : Guy Hoffman L : Zane SmithSt. Louis Cardinals 2, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Riverfront Stadium W : Danny Cox L : Chris Welsh S : Todd WorrellHouston Astros 8, Montreal Expos 4 at Astrodome W : Bob Knepper L : Joe HeskethSan Francisco Giants 7, New York Mets 3 at Shea Stadium W : Mike Krukow L : Ron DarlingPhiladelphia Phillies 16, San Diego Padres 5 at Veteran's Stadium W : Steve Carlton L : Andy HawkinsPittsburgh Pirates 12, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Rick Rhoden L : Bob WelchCalifornia Angels 7, Baltimore Orioles 4 at Anaheim Stadium W : Mike Witt L : Scott McGregor S : Doug CorbettCleveland Indians 9, Milwaukee Brewers 7 at Cleveland Stadium W : Scott Bailes L : Bob McClure S : Ernie CamachoKansas City Royals 5, Texas Rangers 3 at Royals Stadium W : Charlie Leibrandt L : Jose GuzmanBoston Red Sox 6, Minnesota Twins 3 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Roger Clemens L : Mark PortugalNew York Yankees 7, Oakland Athletics 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Tommy John L : Dave LeiperSeattle Mariners 9, Detroit Tigers 1 at Kingdome W : Bill Swift L : Frank Tanana S : Mark HuismannChicago White Sox 6, Toronto Blue Jays 4 at Exhibition Stadium W : Richard Dotson L : Jimmy KeyCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Oakland draws seven walks in a 7-run first inning against Detroit and ultimately wins 7–1.
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 2, 1986Pittsburgh Pirates 9, Atlanta Braves 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Rick Reuschel L : David PalmerChicago Cubs 8, Cincinnati Reds 6 at Riverfront Stadium W : Rick Sutcliffe L : Bill Gullickson S : Lee SmithSt. Louis Cardinals 9, Houston Astros 2 at Astrodome W : John Tudor L : Mike MaddenNew York Mets 11, San Diego Padres 2 at Shea Stadium W : Dwight Gooden L : La Marr HoytPhiladelphia Phillies 13, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 at Veteran's Stadium W : Shane Rawley L : Jerry ReussBoston Red Sox 3, Cleveland Indians 1 at Fenway Park W : Oil Can Boyd L : Neal Heaton S : Steve CrawfordCalifornia Angels 8, New York Yankees 7 at Anaheim Stadium W : Chuck Finley L : Dave RighettiTexas Rangers 1, Chicago White Sox 0 at Comiskey Park I W : Charlie Hough L : Joe Cowley S : Greg HarrisMilwaukee Brewers 7, Kansas City Royals 2 at County Stadium W : Teddy Higuera L : Danny JacksonOakland Athletics 7, Detroit Tigers 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Chris Codiroli L : Dan PetryToronto Blue Jays 3, Minnesota Twins 1 at Exhibition Stadium W : Jim Clancy L : Bert Blyleven S : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 3, 1986Atlanta Braves 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Rick Mahler L : Cecilio Guante S : Paul AssenmacherCincinnati Reds 5, Chicago Cubs 3 at Riverfront Stadium W : Ted Power L : Jay Baller S : John FrancoSt. Louis Cardinals 3, Houston Astros 1 at Astrodome W : Greg Mathews L : Jim Deshaies S : Todd WorrellSan Francisco Giants 7, Montreal Expos 6 at Stade Olympique W : Vida Blue L : Floyd Youmans S : Mark DavisSan Diego Padres 5, New York Mets 4 at Shea Stadium W : Andy Hawkins L : Sid Fernandez S : Rich GossageLos Angeles Dodgers 11, Philadelphia Phillies 4 at Veteran's Stadium W : Fernando Valenzuela L : Mike MadduxBaltimore Orioles 4, Seattle Mariners 2 at Memorial Stadium W : Mike Boddicker L : Milt Wilcox S : Don AaseBoston Red Sox 5, Cleveland Indians 1 at Fenway Park W : Mike Brown L : Don SchulzeCalifornia Angels 4, New York Yankees 2 at Anaheim Stadium W : Don Sutton L : Dennis Rasmussen S : Terry ForsterTexas Rangers 4, Chicago White Sox 1 at Comiskey Park I W : Ed Correa L : Joel Davis S : Mitch WilliamsKansas City Royals 4, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at County Stadium W : Bret Saberhagen L : Tim LearyOakland Athletics 6, Detroit Tigers 4 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Curt Young L : Dave LaPoint S : Jose RijoToronto Blue Jays 6, Minnesota Twins 5 at Exhibition Stadium W : Mark Eichhorn L : Keith Atherton S : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Joe Niekro no-hits the Angels for 7 2/3 innings before Gary Pettis doubles, and Niekro combines with Al Holland for an easy 11–0 one-hitter. Dave Winfield homers twice for the Yankees.
Pirates OF Barry Bonds , the son of former ML star Bobby Bonds , goes 4-for-5 with his first ML home run (off Craig McMurtry ) as Pittsburgh whips Atlanta 12–3.
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 4, 1986Pittsburgh Pirates 12, Atlanta Braves 3 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Mike Bielecki L : Joe Johnson S : Jim WinnCincinnati Reds 2, Chicago Cubs 0 at Riverfront Stadium W : Tom Browning L : Scott SandersonHouston Astros 4, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Astrodome W : Mike Scott L : Ray Burris S : Dave SmithSan Francisco Giants 4, Montreal Expos 2 at Stade Olympique W : Jeff Robinson L : Jeff ReardonNew York Mets 4, San Diego Padres 2 at Shea Stadium W : Roger McDowell L : Gene WalterPhiladelphia Phillies 8, Los Angeles Dodgers 7 at Veteran's Stadium W : Kevin Gross L : Orel Hershiser S : Steve BedrosianSeattle Mariners 5, Baltimore Orioles 1 at Memorial Stadium W : Mike Moore L : Ken DixonBoston Red Sox 6, Cleveland Indians 4 at Fenway Park W : Bob Woodward L : Phil Niekro S : Bob StanleyNew York Yankees 11, California Angels 0 at Anaheim Stadium W : Joe Niekro L : Ron RomanickTexas Rangers 5, Chicago White Sox 2 at Comiskey Park I W : Bobby Witt L : Tom Seaver S : Mickey MahlerKansas City Royals 8, Milwaukee Brewers 6 at County Stadium W : Dennis Leonard L : Juan Nieves S : Dan QuisenberryDetroit Tigers 8, Oakland Athletics 5 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Jack Morris L : Eric Plunk S : Willie HernandezMinnesota Twins 10, Toronto Blue Jays 4 at Exhibition Stadium W : Frank Viola L : Dave StiebCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 5, 1986Los Angeles Dodgers 1, Houston Astros 0 at Dodger Stadium W : Rick Honeycutt L : Manny Hernandez S : Ken HowellPhiladelphia Phillies 7, Montreal Expos 3 at Stade Olympique W : Charles Hudson L : Jay TibbsNew York Mets 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 0 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Bob Ojeda L : Bob KipperAtlanta Braves 4, San Diego Padres 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Zane Smith L : Dave Dravecky S : Gene GarberSt. Louis Cardinals 4, Chicago Cubs 3 at Busch Stadium II W : Bob Forsch L : Matt Keough S : Todd WorrellBaltimore Orioles 7, Seattle Mariners 1 at Memorial Stadium W : Storm Davis L : Mark LangstonChicago White Sox 9, Oakland Athletics 5 at Comiskey Park I W : Neil Allen L : Moose HaasKansas City Royals 8, Minnesota Twins 2 at Royals Stadium W : Scott Bankhead L : Mike SmithsonMilwaukee Brewers 7, Boston Red Sox 5 at County Stadium W : Bill Wegman L : Jeff Sellers S : Mark ClearCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Hey, they're just home videos! Padres manager Steve Boros gets tossed out of the game with the Braves even before it starts when he tries to give umpire Charlie Williams a videotape of a disputed play in last night's 4–2 loss to Atlanta.
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 6, 1986Los Angeles Dodgers 3, Houston Astros 2 at Dodger Stadium W : Ken Howell L : Bob KnepperMontreal Expos 10, Philadelphia Phillies 9 (10 inn.) at Stade Olympique W : Tim Burke L : Dave RuckerPittsburgh Pirates 7, New York Mets 1 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Rick Rhoden L : Ron Darling S : Bob WalkNew York Mets 10, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Roger McDowell L : Jose DeLeonSan Diego Padres 3, Atlanta Braves 2 (11 inn.) at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Gene Walter L : Jeff DedmonCincinnati Reds 5, San Francisco Giants 3 at Candlestick Park W : Chris Welsh L : Scott Garrelts S : Ron RobinsonChicago Cubs 9, St. Louis Cardinals 3 at Busch Stadium II W : Jay Baller L : Danny CoxChicago White Sox 6, Oakland Athletics 4 at Comiskey Park I W : Richard Dotson L : Rick Langford S : Joel McKeonCleveland Indians 3, California Angels 0 at Cleveland Stadium W : Ken Schrom L : Kirk McCaskillToronto Blue Jays 12, Detroit Tigers 2 at Tiger Stadium W : Doyle Alexander L : Walt TerrellKansas City Royals 6, Minnesota Twins 1 at Royals Stadium W : Charlie Leibrandt L : Juan AgostoBoston Red Sox 3, Milwaukee Brewers 0 at County Stadium W : Roger Clemens L : Danny DarwinBaltimore Orioles 5, New York Yankees 2 at Yankee Stadium W : Scott McGregor L : Ron Guidry S : Don AaseTexas Rangers 6, Seattle Mariners 5 (10 inn.) at Arlington Stadium W : Mitch Williams L : Pete LaddCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : University of Arkansas's Jeff King , The Sporting News college player of the year, is the first choice in the June draft. The Pirates take the third baseman. U. of Texas P Greg Swindell is the next pick by Cleveland. Neither will sign for six weeks but Swindell will be in the major leagues after going 2–1 in the minors. The Giants take UNLV's Matt Williams with the 3rd pick; Texas, picking 4th, selects Kevin Brown , followed by high schooler Kent Mercker (Braves), Gary Sheffield (Brewers) and Brad Brink (Phillies). After being skipped over because scouts are convinced the Heisman Trophy winner is headed to the NFL, Bo Jackson is taken in the 4th round by the Royals. College Pitcher of the Year Mike Loynd is taken by Texas in the 7th Round. A total of 331 high schoolers are drafted, the most since 1979, due mainly to the dissolution of the January draft.
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 7, 1986Houston Astros 7, Los Angeles Dodgers 5 at Dodger Stadium W : Aurelio Lopez L : Ken Howell S : Dave SmithPhiladelphia Phillies 3, Montreal Expos 1 at Stade Olympique W : Shane Rawley L : Andy McGaffiganNew York Mets 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Dwight Gooden L : Rick Reuschel S : Jesse OroscoAtlanta Braves 4, San Diego Padres 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Rick Mahler L : La Marr Hoyt S : Paul AssenmacherSan Francisco Giants 6, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Candlestick Park W : Mike Krukow L : Bill GullicksonSt. Louis Cardinals 3, Chicago Cubs 2 at Busch Stadium II W : John Tudor L : Rick SutcliffeChicago White Sox 10, Oakland Athletics 3 at Comiskey Park I W : Joe Cowley L : Chris CodiroliCalifornia Angels 8, Cleveland Indians 2 at Cleveland Stadium W : Mike Witt L : Tom CandiottiDetroit Tigers 2, Toronto Blue Jays 1 at Tiger Stadium W : Frank Tanana L : Jimmy Key S : Willie HernandezMinnesota Twins 4, Kansas City Royals 1 at Royals Stadium W : Bert Blyleven L : Danny JacksonMilwaukee Brewers 3, Boston Red Sox 0 at County Stadium W : Teddy Higuera L : Oil Can BoydBaltimore Orioles 7, New York Yankees 5 at Yankee Stadium W : Mike Boddicker L : Tommy John S : Don AaseTexas Rangers 7, Seattle Mariners 5 at Arlington Stadium W : Jose Guzman L : Matt Young S : Greg HarrisTexas Rangers 3, Seattle Mariners 2 at Arlington Stadium W : Charlie Hough L : Lee Guetterman S : Greg HarrisCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : In the longest 9-inning game by time in American League history, Baltimore's Lee Lacy goes 4-for-6 with three home runs and six RBI as the Orioles club the Yankees 18–9. The game features nine pitchers, 36 hits, and 16 walks, and takes 4:16 to complete.
Floyd Youmans pitches a one-hitter and hits his first ML home run as the Expos rout the Phillies 12–0. Glenn Wilson 's infield single in the 2nd is the only hit off Youmans, who walks 7.
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 8, 1986Houston Astros 3, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 at Dodger Stadium W : Mike Scott L : Fernando Valenzuela S : Dave SmithMontreal Expos 12, Philadelphia Phillies 0 at Stade Olympique W : Floyd Youmans L : Mike MadduxNew York Mets 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Sid Fernandez L : Larry McWilliams S : Jesse OroscoSan Diego Padres 4, Atlanta Braves 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Mark Thurmond L : Joe JohnsonCincinnati Reds 7, San Francisco Giants 3 at Candlestick Park W : John Denny L : Mike LaCossSan Francisco Giants 3, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Candlestick Park W : Jeff Robinson L : Ted PowerChicago Cubs 14, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Busch Stadium II W : Steve Trout L : Greg MathewsChicago White Sox 8, Oakland Athletics 5 at Comiskey Park I W : Joel Davis L : Curt Young S : Dave SchmidtCleveland Indians 11, California Angels 4 at Cleveland Stadium W : Neal Heaton L : Jim SlatonToronto Blue Jays 4, Detroit Tigers 2 at Tiger Stadium W : Mark Eichhorn L : Randy O'Neal S : Tom HenkeMinnesota Twins 5, Kansas City Royals 2 at Royals Stadium W : Mark Portugal L : Bret Saberhagen S : Frank PastoreMilwaukee Brewers 7, Boston Red Sox 3 at County Stadium W : Tim Leary L : Mike Brown S : Dan PlesacBaltimore Orioles 18, New York Yankees 9 at Yankee Stadium W : Ken Dixon L : Ed Whitson S : Tippy MartinezTexas Rangers 5, Seattle Mariners 4 (10 inn.) at Arlington Stadium W : Mitch Williams L : Karl BestCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 9, 1986Los Angeles Dodgers 6, Cincinnati Reds 5 at Dodger Stadium W : Tom Niedenfuer L : Tom Browning S : Ken HowellPhiladelphia Phillies 3, New York Mets 2 (10 inn.) at Shea Stadium W : Don Carman L : Doug Sisk S : Steve BedrosianPittsburgh Pirates 6, Chicago Cubs 5 (11 inn.) at Three Rivers Stadium W : Don Robinson L : Jay BallerHouston Astros 5, San Diego Padres 3 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Jim Deshaies L : Eric Show S : Aurelio LopezMontreal Expos 5, St. Louis Cardinals 4 at Busch Stadium II W : Tim Burke L : Todd Worrell S : Jeff ReardonCalifornia Angels 3, Chicago White Sox 0 at Comiskey Park I W : Don Sutton L : Tom SeaverCleveland Indians 6, Oakland Athletics 5 at Cleveland Stadium W : Scott Bailes L : Jose RijoNew York Yankees 9, Detroit Tigers 7 (11 inn.) at Tiger Stadium W : Ed Whitson L : Bill Scherrer S : Bob ShirleySeattle Mariners 5, Kansas City Royals 3 at Royals Stadium W : Mark Langston L : Dennis Leonard S : Mark HuismannMilwaukee Brewers 3, Baltimore Orioles 2 at County Stadium W : Dan Plesac L : Storm DavisMinnesota Twins 3, Texas Rangers 2 (10 inn.) at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Keith Atherton L : Mitch WilliamsToronto Blue Jays 5, Boston Red Sox 1 at Exhibition Stadium W : Dave Stieb L : Bob WoodwardCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : The National League announces that Yale University president A. Bartlett Giamatti will be its next president, after Chub Feeney 's retirement in December.
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 10, 1986Los Angeles Dodgers 1, Cincinnati Reds 0 at Dodger Stadium W : Tom Niedenfuer L : John FrancoNew York Mets 8, Philadelphia Phillies 4 (11 inn.) at Shea Stadium W : Roger McDowell L : Randy LerchPittsburgh Pirates 6, Chicago Cubs 4 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Bob Kipper L : Dennis Eckersley S : Cecilio GuanteHouston Astros 12, San Diego Padres 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Bob Knepper L : Dave DraveckySan Francisco Giants 3, Atlanta Braves 0 at Candlestick Park W : Vida Blue L : Zane Smith S : Jeff RobinsonMontreal Expos 4, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Busch Stadium II W : Jay Tibbs L : Bob Forsch S : Jeff ReardonChicago White Sox 7, California Angels 3 at Comiskey Park I W : Neil Allen L : Ron Romanick S : Bob JamesCleveland Indians 8, Oakland Athletics 7 at Cleveland Stadium W : Rich Yett L : Jose RijoNew York Yankees 6, Detroit Tigers 3 at Tiger Stadium W : Joe Niekro L : Walt Terrell S : Dave RighettiKansas City Royals 9, Seattle Mariners 5 at Royals Stadium W : Steve Farr L : Milt WilcoxMilwaukee Brewers 6, Baltimore Orioles 3 at County Stadium W : Bill Wegman L : Scott McGregorTexas Rangers 14, Minnesota Twins 10 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Jeff Russell L : Ron Davis S : Greg HarrisBoston Red Sox 4, Toronto Blue Jays 3 (10 inn.) at Exhibition Stadium W : Bob Stanley L : Mark EichhornCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 11, 1986Los Angeles Dodgers 5, Cincinnati Reds 4 (11 inn.) at Dodger Stadium W : Ed Vande Berg L : John FrancoNew York Mets 5, Philadelphia Phillies 3 at Shea Stadium W : Ron Darling L : Steve Carlton S : Jesse OroscoPittsburgh Pirates 5, Chicago Cubs 3 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Rick Rhoden L : Guy Hoffman S : Don RobinsonSan Diego Padres 11, Houston Astros 7 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Lance McCullers L : Frank DiPinoAtlanta Braves 2, San Francisco Giants 1 (10 inn.) at Candlestick Park W : Gene Garber L : Greg MintonMontreal Expos 4, St. Louis Cardinals 3 (10 inn.) at Busch Stadium II W : Jeff Reardon L : Greg Bargar S : Bert RobergeCalifornia Angels 12, Chicago White Sox 11 at Comiskey Park I W : Kirk McCaskill L : Richard Dotson S : Terry ForsterCleveland Indians 7, Oakland Athletics 4 at Cleveland Stadium W : Ken Schrom L : Rick Langford S : Scott BailesDetroit Tigers 9, New York Yankees 3 at Tiger Stadium W : Frank Tanana L : Ron Guidry S : Willie HernandezSeattle Mariners 12, Kansas City Royals 2 at Royals Stadium W : Mike Morgan L : Charlie LeibrandtBaltimore Orioles 4, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at County Stadium W : Mike Boddicker L : Danny Darwin S : Don AaseTexas Rangers 6, Minnesota Twins 2 (16 inn.) at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Mitch Williams L : Roy Lee JacksonBoston Red Sox 3, Toronto Blue Jays 2 at Exhibition Stadium W : Roger Clemens L : Doyle Alexander S : Bob StanleyCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Juan Beniquez joins Lee Lacy as the 2nd unlikely Oriole to hit three home runs in a game this month, connecting for three solo shots in Baltimore's 7–5 loss to the Yankees. Between them, Beniquez and Lacy will hit 17 home runs this season.
The 5th-place Cubs (23-33) fire manager Jim Frey and 3B coach Don Zimmer . John Vukovich will manage for two games before new manager Gene Michael takes over.
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 13, 1986Atlanta Braves 3, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Rick Mahler L : John Denny S : Gene GarberSt. Louis Cardinals 1, Chicago Cubs 0 (10 inn.) at Wrigley Field W : Greg Mathews L : Rick Sutcliffe S : Todd WorrellChicago Cubs 3, St. Louis Cardinals 2 (11 inn.) at Wrigley Field W : Lee Smith L : Todd WorrellSan Francisco Giants 3, Houston Astros 1 at Astrodome W : Mark Davis L : Mike ScottNew York Mets 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 at Shea Stadium W : Jesse Orosco L : Pat ClementsPhiladelphia Phillies 2, Montreal Expos 1 at Veteran's Stadium W : Shane Rawley L : Tim BurkeLos Angeles Dodgers 6, San Diego Padres 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Fernando Valenzuela L : Mark ThurmondNew York Yankees 3, Baltimore Orioles 1 at Memorial Stadium W : Bob Tewksbury L : Storm Davis S : Dave RighettiBoston Red Sox 5, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at Fenway Park W : Oil Can Boyd L : Teddy Higuera S : Bob StanleyKansas City Royals 10, California Angels 2 at Anaheim Stadium W : Bret Saberhagen L : Jim SlatonCleveland Indians 11, Minnesota Twins 2 at Cleveland Stadium W : Tom Candiotti L : Bert BlylevenTexas Rangers 2, Oakland Athletics 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Jose Guzman L : Curt Young S : Greg HarrisSeattle Mariners 11, Chicago White Sox 10 at Kingdome W : Matt Young L : Bill DawleyDetroit Tigers 10, Toronto Blue Jays 5 at Exhibition Stadium W : Eric King L : Jim ClancyCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 14, 1986Cincinnati Reds 2, Atlanta Braves 1 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Ron Robinson L : Paul Assenmacher S : John FrancoSt. Louis Cardinals 1, Chicago Cubs 0 at Wrigley Field W : Ray Burris L : Scott Sanderson S : Todd WorrellHouston Astros 7, San Francisco Giants 3 at Astrodome W : Jim Deshaies L : Terry Mulholland S : Aurelio LopezNew York Mets 5, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 at Shea Stadium W : Sid Fernandez L : Mike BieleckiPhiladelphia Phillies 7, Montreal Expos 6 at Veteran's Stadium W : Randy Lerch L : Bert Roberge S : Steve BedrosianSan Diego Padres 12, Los Angeles Dodgers 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Eric Show L : Orel HershiserNew York Yankees 4, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Memorial Stadium W : Dennis Rasmussen L : Scott McGregor S : Dave RighettiMilwaukee Brewers 2, Boston Red Sox 0 at Fenway Park W : Tim Leary L : Mike Brown S : Dan PlesacCalifornia Angels 6, Kansas City Royals 5 at Anaheim Stadium W : Doug Corbett L : Bud BlackMinnesota Twins 9, Cleveland Indians 3 at Cleveland Stadium W : Keith Atherton L : Neal HeatonOakland Athletics 3, Texas Rangers 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Eric Plunk L : Ed Correa S : Steve OntiverosSeattle Mariners 7, Chicago White Sox 3 at Kingdome W : Mark Langston L : Tom Seaver S : Matt YoungToronto Blue Jays 6, Detroit Tigers 5 at Exhibition Stadium W : Tom Henke L : Willie HernandezCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 15, 1986Cincinnati Reds 9, Atlanta Braves 7 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Tom Browning L : Zane Smith S : Ted PowerChicago Cubs 4, St. Louis Cardinals 3 (11 inn.) at Wrigley Field W : Ray Fontenot L : Todd WorrellSan Francisco Giants 7, Houston Astros 2 at Astrodome W : Vida Blue L : Bob KnepperNew York Mets 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 at Shea Stadium W : Bob Ojeda L : Bob WalkNew York Mets 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 at Shea Stadium W : Rick Aguilera L : Bob Kipper S : Roger McDowellMontreal Expos 2, Philadelphia Phillies 0 at Veteran's Stadium W : Andy McGaffigan L : Charles Hudson S : Jeff ReardonLos Angeles Dodgers 6, San Diego Padres 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Rick Honeycutt L : Dave DraveckyBaltimore Orioles 4, New York Yankees 3 at Memorial Stadium W : Mike Boddicker L : Brian Fisher S : Don AaseMilwaukee Brewers 7, Boston Red Sox 3 at Fenway Park W : Juan Nieves L : Jeff Sellers S : Mark ClearKansas City Royals 6, California Angels 5 at Anaheim Stadium W : Charlie Leibrandt L : Ron Romanick S : Dan QuisenberryMinnesota Twins 7, Cleveland Indians 3 at Cleveland Stadium W : Frank Viola L : Don Schulze S : Frank PastoreOakland Athletics 9, Texas Rangers 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Chris Codiroli L : Bobby Witt S : Doug BairSeattle Mariners 10, Chicago White Sox 5 at Kingdome W : Steve Fireovid L : Joel McKeonToronto Blue Jays 9, Detroit Tigers 6 at Exhibition Stadium W : Dennis Lamp L : Chuck Cary S : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Rangers knuckleballer Charlie Hough pitches a one-hitter against the Angels but loses 2–1. With two outs to go for a no-hitter, George Wright drops Jack Howell 's fly ball for an error. A single ties the score, and two passed balls by Orlando Mercado bring the 2nd runner around.
The Orioles trade Dennis Martinez , whose ERA had swelled to over 5.00 the last three seasons, to the Expos for a player to be named later.
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 16, 1986Atlanta Braves 4, Cincinnati Reds 3 (10 inn.) at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Gene Garber L : John FrancoChicago Cubs 7, Philadelphia Phillies 5 at Wrigley Field W : Jamie Moyer L : Steve Carlton S : Lee SmithNew York Mets 4, Montreal Expos 1 (10 inn.) at Stade Olympique W : Doug Sisk L : Jeff ReardonSt. Louis Cardinals 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 2W : Whitey Herzog L : Jim Leyland S : Danny CoxSan Diego Padres 4, San Francisco Giants 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Andy Hawkins L : Bill LaskeyDetroit Tigers 5, Baltimore Orioles 4 at Memorial Stadium W : Frank Tanana L : Ken Dixon S : John PacellaCalifornia Angels 2, Texas Rangers 1 at Anaheim Stadium W : Kirk McCaskill L : Charlie HoughToronto Blue Jays 9, Milwaukee Brewers 2 at County Stadium W : Doyle Alexander L : Bill Wegman S : Don GordonBoston Red Sox 10, New York Yankees 1 at Yankee Stadium W : Roger Clemens L : Ron GuidryKansas City Royals 3, Oakland Athletics 2 (11 inn.) at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Bud Black L : Jose Rijo S : Dan QuisenberryCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 17, 1986Atlanta Braves 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 (10 inn.) at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Paul Assenmacher L : Ken HowellPhiladelphia Phillies 11, Chicago Cubs 8 at Wrigley Field W : Kent Tekulve L : Ray FontenotCincinnati Reds 5, Houston Astros 4 at Riverfront Stadium W : Chris Welsh L : Manny Hernandez S : John FrancoMontreal Expos 4, New York Mets 2 at Stade Olympique W : Joe Hesketh L : Bruce Berenyi S : Tim BurkeSt. Louis Cardinals 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Greg Mathews L : Rick ReuschelSan Diego Padres 8, San Francisco Giants 5 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Craig Lefferts L : Jeff Robinson S : Rich GossageDetroit Tigers 6, Baltimore Orioles 3 at Memorial Stadium W : Randy O'Neal L : Storm Davis S : Willie HernandezCalifornia Angels 4, Texas Rangers 0 at Anaheim Stadium W : Mike Witt L : Mickey MahlerSeattle Mariners 5, Cleveland Indians 2 at Cleveland Stadium W : Mike Morgan L : Phil NiekroToronto Blue Jays 2, Milwaukee Brewers 1 (12 inn.) at County Stadium W : Tom Henke L : Dan PlesacMinnesota Twins 4, Chicago White Sox 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Mike Smithson L : Richard Dotson S : Keith AthertonBoston Red Sox 7, New York Yankees 6 at Yankee Stadium W : Bob Stanley L : Joe Niekro S : Joe SambitoKansas City Royals 2, Oakland Athletics 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Danny Jackson L : Bill Mooneyham S : Dan QuisenberryCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : California's Don Sutton becomes the 19th pitcher in ML history to win 300 games, beating the Rangers 3–1 on a 3-hitter.
Padre reliever Tim Stoddard slugs a solo homer in the 3rd off the Giants Mike LaCoss , and then is lifted an inning later. The Giants win 6–3. For Stoddard, his first homer comes in his last major league at bat. He'll appear in another 128 games but never swing a bat.
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 18, 1986Los Angeles Dodgers 5, Atlanta Braves 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Fernando Valenzuela L : Craig McMurtry S : Tom NiedenfuerChicago Cubs 5, Philadelphia Phillies 4 (10 inn.) at Wrigley Field W : Lee Smith L : Steve BedrosianCincinnati Reds 3, Houston Astros 2 at Riverfront Stadium W : Ron Robinson L : Dave SmithMontreal Expos 7, New York Mets 4 at Stade Olympique W : Floyd Youmans L : Dwight Gooden S : Jeff ReardonPittsburgh Pirates 2, St. Louis Cardinals 1 (12 inn.) at Three Rivers Stadium W : Don Robinson L : Todd WorrellSan Francisco Giants 6, San Diego Padres 3 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Mike LaCoss L : Mark Thurmond S : Juan BerenguerDetroit Tigers 6, Baltimore Orioles 1 at Memorial Stadium W : Eric King L : Scott McGregorCalifornia Angels 5, Texas Rangers 1 at Anaheim Stadium W : Don Sutton L : Jose GuzmanCleveland Indians 5, Seattle Mariners 1 at Cleveland Stadium W : Ken Schrom L : Jim Beattie S : Scott BailesMilwaukee Brewers 3, Toronto Blue Jays 1 at County Stadium W : Teddy Higuera L : Jim ClancyMinnesota Twins 10, Chicago White Sox 9 (10 inn.) at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Ron Davis L : Gene NelsonBoston Red Sox 5, New York Yankees 2 at Yankee Stadium W : Oil Can Boyd L : Bob ShirleyOakland Athletics 1, Kansas City Royals 0 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Curt Young L : Bret SaberhagenCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 19, 1986Los Angeles Dodgers 9, Atlanta Braves 4 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Orel Hershiser L : Zane SmithHouston Astros 6, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Riverfront Stadium W : Jim Deshaies L : Mario SotoPittsburgh Pirates 4, Montreal Expos 2 at Stade Olympique W : Bob Kipper L : Bryn Smith S : Cecilio GuantePhiladelphia Phillies 5, St. Louis Cardinals 3 at Veteran's Stadium W : Kevin Gross L : Ray Burris S : Don CarmanSan Diego Padres 8, San Francisco Giants 3 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Eric Show L : Terry MulhollandDetroit Tigers 7, Baltimore Orioles 5 at Memorial Stadium W : Jack Morris L : Don Aase S : Willie HernandezCleveland Indians 8, Seattle Mariners 1 at Cleveland Stadium W : Tom Candiotti L : Mike MooreChicago White Sox 9, Minnesota Twins 8 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Floyd Bannister L : Allan Anderson S : Bob JamesTexas Rangers 3, Oakland Athletics 2 at Arlington Stadium W : Ed Correa L : Eric PlunkToronto Blue Jays 10, New York Yankees 9 (10 inn.) at Exhibition Stadium W : Bill Caudill L : Dave RighettiCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : After leading the club to a 26-38 record, Tony LaRussa is fired as manager of the White Sox and replaced by Jim Fregosi . LaRussa will be hired to manage the A's early next month.
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 20, 1986Cincinnati Reds 6, Atlanta Braves 4 at Riverfront Stadium W : Tom Browning L : Jeff Dedmon S : John FrancoCincinnati Reds 8, Atlanta Braves 5 at Riverfront Stadium W : Bill Gullickson L : Joe JohnsonSan Diego Padres 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 4 at Dodger Stadium W : Lance McCullers L : Ken Howell S : Rich GossageMontreal Expos 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Stade Olympique W : Andy McGaffigan L : Bob Walk S : Bob McClureNew York Mets 10, Chicago Cubs 3 at Shea Stadium W : Sid Fernandez L : Scott SandersonSt. Louis Cardinals 9, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Veteran's Stadium W : Bob Forsch L : Charles HudsonSan Francisco Giants 3, Houston Astros 1 at Candlestick Park W : Vida Blue L : Bob Knepper S : Juan BerenguerBaltimore Orioles 14, Boston Red Sox 3 at Fenway Park W : Mike Boddicker L : Mike BrownSeattle Mariners 5, Chicago White Sox 3 at Comiskey Park I W : Mark Langston L : Tom Seaver S : Matt YoungCalifornia Angels 6, Kansas City Royals 2 at Royals Stadium W : Ron Romanick L : Dennis LeonardMilwaukee Brewers 1, Detroit Tigers 0 at County Stadium W : Tim Leary L : Walt TerrellMinnesota Twins 9, Cleveland Indians 8 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Frank Viola L : Dickie Noles S : Keith AthertonTexas Rangers 10, Oakland Athletics 7 at Arlington Stadium W : Bobby Witt L : Chris Codiroli S : Greg HarrisNew York Yankees 10, Toronto Blue Jays 8 (10 inn.) at Exhibition Stadium W : Brian Fisher L : Don GordonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Bo Jackson , college football's Heisman Trophy winner in 1985 and the first pick (by Tampa Bay) in the NFL draft, stuns observers nationwide by signing with the Kansas City Royals instead.
The season ends for Phils C Darren Daulton when he tears the ACL in his left knee in a home plate collision with the Cards' Mike Heath . St. Louis wins, 8–6.
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 21, 1986Atlanta Braves 7, Cincinnati Reds 6 at Riverfront Stadium W : Rick Mahler L : Chris Welsh S : Gene GarberSan Diego Padres 8, Los Angeles Dodgers 7 (14 inn.) at Dodger Stadium W : Lance McCullers L : Alejandro PenaPittsburgh Pirates 14, Montreal Expos 1 at Stade Olympique W : Rick Rhoden L : Jay TibbsChicago Cubs 8, New York Mets 6 at Shea Stadium W : Ray Fontenot L : Jesse Orosco S : Lee SmithSt. Louis Cardinals 8, Philadelphia Phillies 6 at Veteran's Stadium W : Todd Worrell L : Don Carman S : Ken DayleySan Francisco Giants 2, Houston Astros 1 at Candlestick Park W : Scott Garrelts L : Mark Knudson S : Juan BerenguerBoston Red Sox 7, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Fenway Park W : Roger Clemens L : Ken DixonChicago White Sox 7, Seattle Mariners 6 at Comiskey Park I W : Neil Allen L : Bill Swift S : Bill DawleyCalifornia Angels 4, Kansas City Royals 3 at Royals Stadium W : Kirk McCaskill L : Charlie Leibrandt S : Terry ForsterDetroit Tigers 4, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at County Stadium W : Bill Campbell L : Mark Clear S : Willie HernandezCleveland Indians 7, Minnesota Twins 5 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Don Schulze L : Mark Portugal S : Ernie CamachoTexas Rangers 3, Oakland Athletics 2 at Arlington Stadium W : Charlie Hough L : Rick LangfordNew York Yankees 4, Toronto Blue Jays 2 (10 inn.) at Exhibition Stadium W : Dave Righetti L : Dennis Lamp S : Alfonso PulidoCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : San Francisco sweeps a doubleheader from Houston 4–2 and 3–2 and leapfrogs past the Astros into first place in the National League West.
SCOREBOARD : JUNE 22, 1986Cincinnati Reds 5, Atlanta Braves 2 at Riverfront Stadium W : John Denny L : Craig McMurtry S : Ron RobinsonSan Diego Padres 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 4 at Dodger Stadium W : Craig Lefferts L : Tom NiedenfuerMontreal Expos 2, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 at Stade Olympique W : Joe Hesketh L : Rick Reuschel S : Jeff ReardonNew York Mets 4, Chicago Cubs 2 at Shea Stadium W : Ron Darling L : Rick SutcliffeSt. Louis Cardinals 7, Philadelphia Phillies 4 at Veteran's Stadium W : Greg Mathews L : Mike Maddux S : Todd WorrellSan Francisco Giants 4, Houston Astros 2 at Candlestick Park W : Mike Krukow L : Manny HernandezSan Francisco Giants 3, Houston Astros 2 at Candlestick Park W : Juan Berenguer L : Dave Smith S : Chuck HensleyBaltimore Orioles 4, Boston Red Sox 0 at Fenway Park W : Storm Davis L : Jeff Sellers S : Don AaseChicago White Sox 10, Seattle Mariners 4 at Comiskey Park I W : Richard Dotson L : Mike MorganKansas City Royals 7, California Angels 4 at Royals Stadium W : Scott Bankhead L : Mike Witt S : Dan QuisenberryMilwaukee Brewers 5, Detroit Tigers 4 at County Stadium W : Bob Gibson L : Dave LaPointCleveland Indians 4, Minnesota Twins 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Phil Niekro L : Mike SmithsonTexas Rangers 5, Oakland Athletics 4 at Arlington Stadium W : Dale Mohorcic L : Jose Rijo S : Greg HarrisToronto Blue Jays 15, New York Yankees 1 at Exhibition Stadium W : Jimmy Key L : Joe NiekroCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : The Phillies set a club record with 11 doubles, and Juan Samuel hits a pair of 3-run home runs in a 19–1 drubbing of the Cubs at Veterans Stadium .
Mike LaCoss pitches a 3-hitter and belts his first ML home run, off position player Dane Iorg , as the Giants pound the Padres 18–1. Tying a ML record, 14 Giants get hits and 13 come around to score in the game. In his next at bat, on June 29th, LaCoss will belt the 2nd and last homer of what will be a 14-year career. That homer will be served up by Tom Browning of the Reds. Iorg gives up four runs in his inning, but does strike out CF Randy Kutcher .
The Braves tie the National League record for a 9-inning game by leaving 18 runners on base in a 6–5 win over the Dodgers.