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MAY 1986
1986 Teams
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IN THE NEWS :Zane Smith strikes out 12 batters as the Braves beat the Mets 7–2, ending New York's club-record-tying 11-game winning streak.
For the second day in a row, the Dodgers beat the Cubs, 4–0. Yesterday' winner was Bob Welch with a CG win; today the W goes to Rick Honeycutt .
SCOREBOARD : MAY 2, 1986New York Mets 8, Cincinnati Reds 7 at Riverfront Stadium W : Sid Fernandez L : Bill Gullickson S : Jesse OroscoLos Angeles Dodgers 3, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Dodger Stadium W : Jerry Reuss L : John Tudor S : Ken HowellHouston Astros 6, Montreal Expos 3 at Stade Olympique W : Bob Knepper L : Floyd Youmans S : Dave SmithAtlanta Braves 7, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Veteran's Stadium W : David Palmer L : Steve CarltonPittsburgh Pirates 4, San Diego Padres 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Mike Bielecki L : Dave Dravecky S : Jim WinnChicago Cubs 6, San Francisco Giants 5 at Candlestick Park W : Matt Keough L : Mark Davis S : Jay BallerOakland Athletics 4, Boston Red Sox 1 at Fenway Park W : Joaquin Andujar L : Al NipperCleveland Indians 7, Chicago White Sox 5 (10 inn.) at Comiskey Park I W : Ernie Camacho L : Dave SchmidtMinnesota Twins 10, Detroit Tigers 1 at Tiger Stadium W : Mike Smithson L : Jack MorrisKansas City Royals 5, Baltimore Orioles 0 at Royals Stadium W : Bret Saberhagen L : Mike FlanaganMilwaukee Brewers 5, California Angels 4 at County Stadium W : Juan Nieves L : Don Sutton S : Dan PlesacTexas Rangers 7, New York Yankees 0 at Yankee Stadium W : Ed Correa L : Bob ShirleySeattle Mariners 3, Toronto Blue Jays 2 (11 inn.) at Exhibition Stadium W : Pete Ladd L : Mark EichhornCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Kirby Puckett hits a home run on the game's first pitch (from Walt Terrell ) for the 2nd consecutive night, but the Twins lose to the Tigers 7–4. The night before Puckett hit Jack Morris 's first pitch for a home run to spark the Twins to a 10–1 victory.
Cubs 3B Ron Cey hits his 300th and 301st home runs and Chicago scores four times in the top of the 9th to beat San Francisco 6–5.
Don Mattingly ties the major-league record with three sacrifice flies in the Yankees 9–4 win over the Rangers.
It's not the baseball that stinks today. A skunk wanders onto the field
in the 7th inning at Jack Murphy Stadium and holds up the Padres-Pirates game for 7 minutes. The incident gives life to the rumor that a group of skunks live under the stadium, existing on peanuts and other food dropped by fans. The Bucs score 3 in the 8th and 1 in the 9th to beat the Padres, 7–6.
SCOREBOARD : MAY 3, 1986New York Mets 4, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Riverfront Stadium W : Bob Ojeda L : John Denny S : Jesse OroscoLos Angeles Dodgers 3, St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Dodger Stadium W : Fernando Valenzuela L : Tim ConroyMontreal Expos 7, Houston Astros 6 (10 inn.) at Stade Olympique W : Jeff Reardon L : Frank DiPinoAtlanta Braves 10, Philadelphia Phillies 4 at Veteran's Stadium W : Rick Mahler L : Shane RawleyPittsburgh Pirates 7, San Diego Padres 6 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Cecilio Guante L : Rich Gossage S : Pat ClementsChicago Cubs 6, San Francisco Giants 5 at Candlestick Park W : George Frazier L : Greg Minton S : Jay BallerBoston Red Sox 4, Oakland Athletics 3 at Fenway Park W : Sammy Stewart L : Chris Codiroli S : Bob StanleyCleveland Indians 8, Chicago White Sox 7 at Comiskey Park I W : Rich Yett L : Bill DawleyDetroit Tigers 7, Minnesota Twins 4 at Tiger Stadium W : Walt Terrell L : John ButcherBaltimore Orioles 3, Kansas City Royals 2 at Royals Stadium W : Ken Dixon L : Mark Gubicza S : Don AaseMilwaukee Brewers 4, California Angels 3 (10 inn.) at County Stadium W : Mark Clear L : Donnie MooreNew York Yankees 9, Texas Rangers 4 at Yankee Stadium W : Bob Tewksbury L : Bobby Witt S : Rod ScurrySeattle Mariners 4, Toronto Blue Jays 2 at Exhibition Stadium W : Mike Morgan L : Jim Acker S : Pete LaddCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Paul Richards dies. The innovative Richards is probably best known for designing the oversized catcher's glove used to catch knuckleballer Hoyt Wilhelm .
SCOREBOARD : MAY 4, 1986New York Mets 7, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Riverfront Stadium W : Ron Darling L : Mario Soto S : Roger McDowellSt. Louis Cardinals 3, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 at Dodger Stadium W : Bob Forsch L : Orel Hershiser S : Todd WorrellMontreal Expos 7, Houston Astros 6 at Stade Olympique W : Jeff Reardon L : Dave SmithPhiladelphia Phillies 5, Atlanta Braves 1 at Veteran's Stadium W : Kevin Gross L : Joe JohnsonPittsburgh Pirates 5, San Diego Padres 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Jim Winn L : Craig LeffertsSan Francisco Giants 2, Chicago Cubs 1 (10 inn.) at Candlestick Park W : Mike LaCoss L : Rick SutcliffeSan Francisco Giants 2, Chicago Cubs 1 at Candlestick Park W : Roger Mason L : George Frazier S : Jeff RobinsonBoston Red Sox 4, Oakland Athletics 1 at Fenway Park W : Roger Clemens L : Rick Langford S : Bob StanleyCleveland Indians 6, Chicago White Sox 4 (10 inn.) at Comiskey Park I W : Scott Bailes L : Bob JamesDetroit Tigers 4, Minnesota Twins 1 at Tiger Stadium W : Frank Tanana L : Bert Blyleven S : Willie HernandezKansas City Royals 11, Baltimore Orioles 1 at Royals Stadium W : Dennis Leonard L : Scott McGregorMilwaukee Brewers 5, California Angels 3 at County Stadium W : Teddy Higuera L : Kirk McCaskill S : Mark ClearTexas Rangers 4, New York Yankees 3 at Yankee Stadium W : Mitch Williams L : Ron Guidry S : Greg HarrisToronto Blue Jays 3, Seattle Mariners 2 at Exhibition Stadium W : Tom Henke L : Mike MooreCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : MAY 6, 1986Chicago Cubs 7, Los Angeles Dodgers 6 at Wrigley Field W : Lee Smith L : Tom NiedenfuerCincinnati Reds 2, Atlanta Braves 0 at Riverfront Stadium W : Bill Gullickson L : David Palmer S : John FrancoNew York Mets 4, Houston Astros 0 at Shea Stadium W : Dwight Gooden L : Bob KnepperMontreal Expos 8, Philadelphia Phillies 0 at Veteran's Stadium W : Andy McGaffigan L : Steve CarltonSan Francisco Giants 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Mike Krukow L : Rick ReuschelSan Diego Padres 3, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Busch Stadium II W : Gene Walter L : Ken Dayley S : Rich GossageCalifornia Angels 6, Boston Red Sox 2 at Fenway Park W : Terry Forster L : Oil Can Boyd S : Doug CorbettNew York Yankees 10, Chicago White Sox 6 at Comiskey Park I W : Brian Fisher L : Bill DawleyCleveland Indians 6, Kansas City Royals 1 at Cleveland Stadium W : Tom Candiotti L : Bud BlackMilwaukee Brewers 10, Seattle Mariners 0 at County Stadium W : Juan Nieves L : Bill SwiftBaltimore Orioles 5, Minnesota Twins 3 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Storm Davis L : Frank Viola S : Don AaseTexas Rangers 4, Detroit Tigers 2 at Arlington Stadium W : Charlie Hough L : Dave LaPoint S : Greg HarrisOakland Athletics 17, Toronto Blue Jays 3 at Exhibition Stadium W : Moose Haas L : Jimmy KeyCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Garry Maddox , an 8-time Gold Glove winner, retires. Only Roberto Clemente and Willie Mays have won more Gold Gloves in the outfield.
SCOREBOARD : MAY 7, 1986Los Angeles Dodgers 8, Chicago Cubs 4 at Wrigley Field W : Tom Niedenfuer L : Jay BallerNew York Mets 3, Houston Astros 2 at Shea Stadium W : Sid Fernandez L : Nolan Ryan S : Jesse OroscoMontreal Expos 8, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Veteran's Stadium W : Floyd Youmans L : Shane Rawley S : Tim BurkeSan Francisco Giants 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Bill Laskey L : Larry McWilliams S : Jeff RobinsonSt. Louis Cardinals 4, San Diego Padres 3 (12 inn.) at Busch Stadium II W : Todd Worrell L : Rich GossageCalifornia Angels 6, Toronto Blue Jays 2 at Anaheim Stadium W : Don Sutton L : Jim Clancy S : Doug CorbettNew York Yankees 5, Chicago White Sox 1 at Comiskey Park I W : Tommy John L : Floyd Bannister S : Dave RighettiCleveland Indians 7, Kansas City Royals 1 at Cleveland Stadium W : Neal Heaton L : Bret SaberhagenMinnesota Twins 5, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Mike Smithson L : Mike FlanaganOakland Athletics 7, Milwaukee Brewers 6 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Joaquin Andujar L : Bill Wegman S : Steve OntiverosBoston Red Sox 11, Seattle Mariners 5 at Kingdome W : Al Nipper L : Milt WilcoxTexas Rangers 2, Detroit Tigers 1 at Arlington Stadium W : Dwayne Henry L : Jack Morris S : Greg HarrisCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Chuck Cottier is fired as manager of the Mariners. He will be replaced tomorrow by Dick Williams , who resigned as manager of the Padres in February.
SCOREBOARD : MAY 9, 1986Philadelphia Phillies 7, Atlanta Braves 6 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Kevin Gross L : Joe Johnson S : Steve BedrosianSan Diego Padres 6, Chicago Cubs 2 at Wrigley Field W : Andy Hawkins L : Rick SutcliffeMontreal Expos 8, Los Angeles Dodgers 4 at Stade Olympique W : Jeff Reardon L : Fernando ValenzuelaNew York Mets 2, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Shea Stadium W : Bob Ojeda L : Mario Soto S : Roger McDowellHouston Astros 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Charlie Kerfeld L : Jim Winn S : Dave SmithSan Francisco Giants 2, St. Louis Cardinals 1 (10 inn.) at Busch Stadium II W : Mike LaCoss L : Todd Worrell S : Mark DavisKansas City Royals 7, Baltimore Orioles 4 at Memorial Stadium W : Bud Black L : Ken Dixon S : Steve FarrMilwaukee Brewers 16, California Angels 5 at Anaheim Stadium W : Danny Darwin L : Kirk McCaskillChicago White Sox 4, Cleveland Indians 3 at Cleveland Stadium W : Gene Nelson L : Scott BailesMinnesota Twins 8, Detroit Tigers 7 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Bert Blyleven L : Randy O'Neal S : Juan AgostoBoston Red Sox 9, Oakland Athletics 6 (10 inn.) at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Bob Stanley L : Keith Atherton S : Joe SambitoSeattle Mariners 13, Toronto Blue Jays 3 at Kingdome W : Mike Moore L : Dave StiebCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : MAY 10, 1986Atlanta Braves 3, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Zane Smith L : Charles Hudson S : Paul AssenmacherChicago Cubs 6, San Diego Padres 5 at Wrigley Field W : Dennis Eckersley L : La Marr Hoyt S : Lee SmithMontreal Expos 3, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 (11 inn.) at Stade Olympique W : Dan Schatzeder L : Ken HowellNew York Mets 5, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Shea Stadium W : Ron Darling L : Tom BrowningHouston Astros 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Bob Knepper L : Rick Rhoden S : Frank DiPinoSt. Louis Cardinals 6, San Francisco Giants 3 at Busch Stadium II W : Ray Burris L : Roger Mason S : Ken DayleyBaltimore Orioles 5, Kansas City Royals 2 at Memorial Stadium W : Mike Boddicker L : Dennis Leonard S : Don AaseMilwaukee Brewers 4, California Angels 2 at Anaheim Stadium W : Juan Nieves L : Mike Witt S : Dan PlesacChicago White Sox 4, Cleveland Indians 0 (11 inn.) at Cleveland Stadium W : Gene Nelson L : Scott BailesMinnesota Twins 12, Detroit Tigers 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Frank Viola L : Frank TananaBoston Red Sox 4, Oakland Athletics 2 (10 inn.) at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Bruce Hurst L : Steve OntiverosSeattle Mariners 8, Toronto Blue Jays 7 (11 inn.) at Kingdome W : Pete Ladd L : Tom HenkeNew York Yankees 4, Texas Rangers 3 at Arlington Stadium W : Ron Guidry L : Greg Harris S : Dave RighettiCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : MAY 11, 1986Philadelphia Phillies 2, Atlanta Braves 1 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Steve Bedrosian L : Craig McMurtryChicago Cubs 9, San Diego Padres 5 at Wrigley Field W : Steve Trout L : Mark Thurmond S : Lee SmithMontreal Expos 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at Stade Olympique W : Joe Hesketh L : Bob Welch S : Jeff ReardonCincinnati Reds 3, New York Mets 2 at Shea Stadium W : Bill Gullickson L : Dwight Gooden S : John FrancoPittsburgh Pirates 4, Houston Astros 3 (12 inn.) at Three Rivers Stadium W : Jose DeLeon L : Charlie KerfeldSt. Louis Cardinals 4, San Francisco Giants 3 at Busch Stadium II W : Todd Worrell L : Mike KrukowBaltimore Orioles 4, Kansas City Royals 3 at Memorial Stadium W : Storm Davis L : Charlie Leibrandt S : Don AaseCalifornia Angels 5, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at Anaheim Stadium W : Jim Slaton L : Bill Wegman S : Doug CorbettChicago White Sox 5, Cleveland Indians 4 at Cleveland Stadium W : Joel McKeon L : Tom Candiotti S : Bob JamesDetroit Tigers 4, Minnesota Twins 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Dan Petry L : Mike SmithsonBoston Red Sox 6, Oakland Athletics 5 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Oil Can Boyd L : Moose Haas S : Joe SambitoToronto Blue Jays 4, Seattle Mariners 3 at Kingdome W : Jimmy Key L : Bill Swift S : Mark EichhornTexas Rangers 6, New York Yankees 3 at Arlington Stadium W : Mike Mason L : Joe Niekro S : Greg HarrisTexas Rangers 9, New York Yankees 1 at Arlington Stadium W : Jose Guzman L : Bob TewksburyCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Tom Paciorek goes 5-for-6 to lead the Rangers' 22-hit attack.
SCOREBOARD : MAY 12, 1986Philadelphia Phillies 5, Houston Astros 1 at Astrodome W : Shane Rawley L : Jim DeshaiesCincinnati Reds 4, Montreal Expos 3 at Stade Olympique W : Ted Power L : Bert RobergeNew York Mets 1, Atlanta Braves 0 at Shea Stadium W : Roger McDowell L : Paul AssenmacherBaltimore Orioles 4, Chicago White Sox 3 at Memorial Stadium W : Rich Bordi L : Bob JamesCalifornia Angels 7, Boston Red Sox 1 at Anaheim Stadium W : Don Sutton L : Al NipperTexas Rangers 19, Cleveland Indians 2 at Cleveland Stadium W : Charlie Hough L : Neal Heaton S : Mickey MahlerKansas City Royals 6, Detroit Tigers 5 at Royals Stadium W : Danny Jackson L : Dave LaPoint S : Mark HuismannNew York Yankees 9, Minnesota Twins 8 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Dennis Rasmussen L : Mark Portugal S : Dave RighettiToronto Blue Jays 5, Oakland Athletics 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Jim Clancy L : Joaquin Andujar S : Mark EichhornSeattle Mariners 6, Milwaukee Brewers 0 at Kingdome W : Matt Young L : Teddy HigueraCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Randy Ready and Ernest Riles walk to open the game, Cecil Cooper hits a bouncer to 1B Alvin Davis , who throws to 2B to force Riles. Cooper beats the return throw to 1B, but Ready is thrown out trying to score, and Cooper is thrown out at 2B trying to advance during the play at the plate.
SCOREBOARD : MAY 13, 1986San Francisco Giants 6, Chicago Cubs 5 at Wrigley Field W : Greg Minton L : Lee Smith S : Bill LaskeyHouston Astros 3, Philadelphia Phillies 2 (11 inn.) at Astrodome W : Julio Solano L : Dave RuckerMontreal Expos 4, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Stade Olympique W : Floyd Youmans L : Mario Soto S : Jeff ReardonAtlanta Braves 6, New York Mets 3 at Shea Stadium W : Joe Johnson L : Rick Aguilera S : Bruce SutterSan Diego Padres 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Eric Show L : Mike Bielecki S : Lance McCullersLos Angeles Dodgers 6, St. Louis Cardinals 5 (13 inn.) at Busch Stadium II W : Rick Honeycutt L : Ken DayleyBaltimore Orioles 3, Chicago White Sox 1 at Memorial Stadium W : Don Aase L : Floyd BannisterCalifornia Angels 5, Boston Red Sox 4 at Anaheim Stadium W : Ron Romanick L : Mike Brown S : Doug CorbettCleveland Indians 3, Texas Rangers 2 (10 inn.) at Cleveland Stadium W : Rich Yett L : Greg HarrisKansas City Royals 4, Detroit Tigers 2 (11 inn.) at Royals Stadium W : Steve Farr L : Willie HernandezNew York Yankees 6, Minnesota Twins 4 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Tommy John L : Bert Blyleven S : Dave RighettiOakland Athletics 6, Toronto Blue Jays 3 (10 inn.) at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Bill Mooneyham L : Dennis LampSeattle Mariners 8, Milwaukee Brewers 5 at Kingdome W : Mike Morgan L : Tim Leary S : Pete LaddCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Reggie Jackson of the Angels homers off Boston's Roger Clemens to move past Mickey Mantle on the all-time list with 537, but Boston scores three runs in the top of the 9th to win 8–5.
SCOREBOARD : MAY 14, 1986San Francisco Giants 11, Chicago Cubs 3 at Wrigley Field W : Mike LaCoss L : Rick SutcliffeHouston Astros 6, New York Mets 2 at Astrodome W : Bob Knepper L : Bob OjedaMontreal Expos 3, Atlanta Braves 2 at Stade Olympique W : Bryn Smith L : Zane Smith S : Jeff ReardonPhiladelphia Phillies 8, Cincinnati Reds 6 at Veteran's Stadium W : Don Carman L : John Franco S : Steve BedrosianSan Diego Padres 10, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Dave Dravecky L : Bob Kipper S : Rich GossageLos Angeles Dodgers 8, St. Louis Cardinals 3 at Busch Stadium II W : Fernando Valenzuela L : Tim ConroyBaltimore Orioles 8, Minnesota Twins 3 at Memorial Stadium W : Ken Dixon L : Juan AgostoBoston Red Sox 8, California Angels 5 at Anaheim Stadium W : Roger Clemens L : T.R. Bryden S : Joe SambitoDetroit Tigers 8, Texas Rangers 2 at Tiger Stadium W : Walt Terrell L : Bobby WittKansas City Royals 5, Cleveland Indians 0 at Royals Stadium W : Mark Gubicza L : Phil NiekroChicago White Sox 3, New York Yankees 2 at Yankee Stadium W : Joel McKeon L : Brian Fisher S : Bob JamesOakland Athletics 9, Toronto Blue Jays 4 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Curt Young L : Dave StiebMilwaukee Brewers 9, Seattle Mariners 6 at Kingdome W : Dan Plesac L : Mike MooreCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Tony Phillips (5-for-5) hits for the cycle and drives in four runs as Oakland beats Baltimore 8–4.
SCOREBOARD : MAY 16, 1986Atlanta Braves 6, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Rick Mahler L : Bob ForschCincinnati Reds 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Riverfront Stadium W : John Denny L : Rick Rhoden S : John FrancoHouston Astros 9, Chicago Cubs 6 at Astrodome W : Julio Solano L : Jay Baller S : Dave SmithLos Angeles Dodgers 4, New York Mets 3 (11 inn.) at Dodger Stadium W : Ken Howell L : Jesse OroscoMontreal Expos 3, San Diego Padres 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Joe Hesketh L : Andy Hawkins S : Jeff ReardonPhiladelphia Phillies 3, San Francisco Giants 0 at Candlestick Park W : Steve Carlton L : Roger Mason S : Kent TekulveOakland Athletics 8, Baltimore Orioles 4 at Memorial Stadium W : Moose Haas L : Storm DavisTexas Rangers 4, Boston Red Sox 1 at Fenway Park W : Jose Guzman L : Bruce HurstChicago White Sox 4, Kansas City Royals 2 at Comiskey Park I W : Richard Dotson L : Charlie Leibrandt S : Bob JamesCalifornia Angels 11, Detroit Tigers 1 at Tiger Stadium W : Mike Witt L : Dan PetryMilwaukee Brewers 7, Minnesota Twins 6 at County Stadium W : Mark Clear L : Ron DavisSeattle Mariners 7, New York Yankees 3 at Yankee Stadium W : Mark Langston L : Joe Niekro S : Pete LaddToronto Blue Jays 7, Cleveland Indians 6 at Exhibition Stadium W : Jim Acker L : Tom Candiotti S : Mark EichhornCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : MAY 17, 1986Atlanta Braves 2, St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Joe Johnson L : Danny Cox S : Bruce SutterPittsburgh Pirates 4, Cincinnati Reds 0 at Riverfront Stadium W : Rick Reuschel L : Mario SotoHouston Astros 5, Chicago Cubs 1 at Astrodome W : Mike Scott L : Steve TroutLos Angeles Dodgers 6, New York Mets 2 at Dodger Stadium W : Tom Niedenfuer L : Sid FernandezSan Diego Padres 5, Montreal Expos 3 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : La Marr Hoyt L : Andy McGaffigan S : Rich GossageSan Francisco Giants 12, Philadelphia Phillies 7 at Candlestick Park W : Mike Krukow L : Shane Rawley S : Greg MintonBaltimore Orioles 8, Oakland Athletics 2 at Memorial Stadium W : Scott McGregor L : Rick LangfordBoston Red Sox 8, Texas Rangers 2 at Fenway Park W : Oil Can Boyd L : Charlie HoughChicago White Sox 7, Kansas City Royals 6 at Comiskey Park I W : Bob James L : Mark HuismannDetroit Tigers 10, California Angels 4 at Tiger Stadium W : Dave LaPoint L : Jim SlatonMilwaukee Brewers 4, Minnesota Twins 1 at County Stadium W : Teddy Higuera L : Mark PortugalNew York Yankees 11, Seattle Mariners 6 at Yankee Stadium W : Bob Tewksbury L : Matt YoungToronto Blue Jays 11, Cleveland Indians 5 at Exhibition Stadium W : Jimmy Key L : Neal HeatonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : MAY 18, 1986Atlanta Braves 5, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Zane Smith L : John Tudor S : Paul AssenmacherCincinnati Reds 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Riverfront Stadium W : Tom Browning L : Mike Bielecki S : Ron RobinsonChicago Cubs 5, Houston Astros 2 at Astrodome W : Guy Hoffman L : Bob Knepper S : Lee SmithNew York Mets 8, Los Angeles Dodgers 4 at Dodger Stadium W : Randy Niemann L : Jerry ReussMontreal Expos 8, San Diego Padres 3 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Floyd Youmans L : Mark ThurmondSan Francisco Giants 4, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Candlestick Park W : Scott Garrelts L : Freddie Toliver S : Jeff RobinsonBaltimore Orioles 13, Oakland Athletics 4 at Memorial Stadium W : Rich Bordi L : Chris CodiroliBoston Red Sox 5, Texas Rangers 4 (10 inn.) at Fenway Park W : Bob Stanley L : Greg HarrisChicago White Sox 5, Kansas City Royals 1 at Comiskey Park I W : Floyd Bannister L : Bret SaberhagenMinnesota Twins 5, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at County Stadium W : Bert Blyleven L : Tim LearyNew York Yankees 11, Seattle Mariners 3 at Yankee Stadium W : Dennis Rasmussen L : Mike MorganToronto Blue Jays 10, Cleveland Indians 2 at Exhibition Stadium W : Jim Clancy L : Don SchulzeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :SCOREBOARD : MAY 20, 1986Atlanta Braves 8, Chicago Cubs 3 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : David Palmer L : Scott SandersonPittsburgh Pirates 4, Houston Astros 2 at Astrodome W : Bob Walk L : Nolan RyanLos Angeles Dodgers 4, Montreal Expos 0 at Dodger Stadium W : Fernando Valenzuela L : Bryn SmithSan Diego Padres 4, Philadelphia Phillies 3 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Eric Show L : Kevin Gross S : Rich GossageNew York Mets 2, San Francisco Giants 1 at Candlestick Park W : Bob Ojeda L : Mike LaCoss S : Roger McDowellCincinnati Reds 5, St. Louis Cardinals 3 at Busch Stadium II W : Bill Gullickson L : Greg Bargar S : John FrancoCalifornia Angels 6, Baltimore Orioles 4 at Memorial Stadium W : Kirk McCaskill L : Mike Boddicker S : Donnie MooreBoston Red Sox 17, Minnesota Twins 7 at Fenway Park W : Roger Clemens L : Frank ViolaChicago White Sox 2, Toronto Blue Jays 1 at Comiskey Park I W : Joel Davis L : John CeruttiDetroit Tigers 12, Seattle Mariners 0 at Tiger Stadium W : Walt Terrell L : Mike MooreMilwaukee Brewers 12, Cleveland Indians 9 at County Stadium W : Dan Plesac L : Jamie EasterlyOakland Athletics 2, New York Yankees 1 at Yankee Stadium W : Curt Young L : Ron Guidry S : Jay HowellTexas Rangers 4, Kansas City Royals 0 at Arlington Stadium W : Mike Mason L : Dennis LeonardCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : MAY 21, 1986Atlanta Braves 9, Chicago Cubs 8 (13 inn.) at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Jeff Dedmon L : George FrazierPittsburgh Pirates 2, Houston Astros 1 at Astrodome W : Rick Rhoden L : Mike ScottLos Angeles Dodgers 6, Montreal Expos 1 at Dodger Stadium W : Orel Hershiser L : Jay TibbsSan Diego Padres 7, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Dave Dravecky L : Charles HudsonNew York Mets 7, San Francisco Giants 4 at Candlestick Park W : Ron Darling L : Roger MasonSt. Louis Cardinals 8, Cincinnati Reds 3 at Busch Stadium II W : Bob Forsch L : John Denny S : Ken DayleyBaltimore Orioles 2, California Angels 1 at Memorial Stadium W : Storm Davis L : Mike Witt S : Don AaseBoston Red Sox 3, Minnesota Twins 2 at Fenway Park W : Sammy Stewart L : Mark Portugal S : Bob StanleyChicago White Sox 5, Toronto Blue Jays 4 at Comiskey Park I W : Gene Nelson L : Jim AckerDetroit Tigers 6, Seattle Mariners 4 at Tiger Stadium W : Eric King L : Mark LangstonCleveland Indians 4, Milwaukee Brewers 2 at County Stadium W : Tom Candiotti L : Bill WegmanNew York Yankees 10, Oakland Athletics 4 at Yankee Stadium W : Joe Niekro L : Eric PlunkTexas Rangers 2, Kansas City Royals 1 (10 inn.) at Arlington Stadium W : Greg Harris L : Steve FarrCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : MAY 22, 1986Atlanta Braves 2, Chicago Cubs 0 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Joe Johnson L : Steve Trout S : Paul AssenmacherHouston Astros 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 0 at Astrodome W : Bob Knepper L : Rick ReuschelMontreal Expos 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 at Dodger Stadium W : Joe Hesketh L : Bob Welch S : Jeff ReardonSan Diego Padres 6, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Andy Hawkins L : Steve Carlton S : Craig LeffertsSan Francisco Giants 10, New York Mets 2 at Candlestick Park W : Mike Krukow L : Dwight GoodenCincinnati Reds 6, St. Louis Cardinals 4 at Busch Stadium II W : Mario Soto L : Danny Cox S : John FrancoBaltimore Orioles 6, California Angels 3 at Memorial Stadium W : Scott McGregor L : Jim Slaton S : Rich BordiToronto Blue Jays 5, Chicago White Sox 0 at Comiskey Park I W : Jimmy Key L : Richard DotsonSeattle Mariners 5, Detroit Tigers 3 at Tiger Stadium W : Matt Young L : Dan Petry S : Pete LaddCleveland Indians 5, Milwaukee Brewers 4 at County Stadium W : Neal Heaton L : Teddy Higuera S : Scott BailesNew York Yankees 4, Oakland Athletics 3 (11 inn.) at Yankee Stadium W : Dave Righetti L : Jay HowellKansas City Royals 5, Texas Rangers 4 at Arlington Stadium W : Danny Jackson L : Charlie Hough S : Bud BlackCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :SCOREBOARD : MAY 23, 1986Chicago Cubs 4, Houston Astros 1 at Wrigley Field W : Rick Sutcliffe L : Julio SolanoPhiladelphia Phillies 8, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 at Dodger Stadium W : Shane Rawley L : Jerry ReussCincinnati Reds 12, Pittsburgh Pirates 9 (12 inn.) at Three Rivers Stadium W : Ted Power L : Jose DeLeonSan Diego Padres 7, New York Mets 4 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Rich Gossage L : Jesse OroscoMontreal Expos 4, San Francisco Giants 3 at Candlestick Park W : Floyd Youmans L : Scott Garrelts S : Jeff ReardonSt. Louis Cardinals 3, Atlanta Braves 2 at Busch Stadium II W : John Tudor L : Zane Smith S : Todd WorrellCleveland Indians 3, Toronto Blue Jays 1 at Cleveland Stadium W : Don Schulze L : Jim ClancyOakland Athletics 5, Detroit Tigers 1 at Tiger Stadium W : Jose Rijo L : Dave LaPointChicago White Sox 4, Kansas City Royals 1 at Royals Stadium W : Joe Cowley L : Bret Saberhagen S : Gene NelsonMinnesota Twins 8, Milwaukee Brewers 7 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Frank Pastore L : Dan PlesacNew York Yankees 10, California Angels 5 at Yankee Stadium W : Ed Whitson L : Don SuttonBaltimore Orioles 7, Seattle Mariners 5 at Kingdome W : Ken Dixon L : Mike Morgan S : Don AaseBoston Red Sox 2, Texas Rangers 1 at Arlington Stadium W : Oil Can Boyd L : Ed Correa S : Bob StanleyCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : MAY 24, 1986Chicago Cubs 4, Houston Astros 3 at Wrigley Field W : George Frazier L : Dave Smith S : Lee SmithLos Angeles Dodgers 6, Philadelphia Phillies 0 at Dodger Stadium W : Fernando Valenzuela L : Freddie ToliverCincinnati Reds 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Bill Gullickson L : Mike BieleckiNew York Mets 5, San Diego Padres 4 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Bruce Berenyi L : Mark Thurmond S : Jesse OroscoMontreal Expos 7, San Francisco Giants 4 at Candlestick Park W : Andy McGaffigan L : Vida Blue S : Jeff ReardonSt. Louis Cardinals 9, Atlanta Braves 5 at Busch Stadium II W : Ray Burris L : David Palmer S : Todd WorrellToronto Blue Jays 9, Cleveland Indians 6 at Cleveland Stadium W : Dennis Lamp L : Jamie Easterly S : Mark EichhornDetroit Tigers 4, Oakland Athletics 1 at Tiger Stadium W : Jack Morris L : Chris CodiroliKansas City Royals 7, Chicago White Sox 6 at Royals Stadium W : Bud Black L : Bob JamesMilwaukee Brewers 6, Minnesota Twins 3 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Juan Nieves L : Frank ViolaNew York Yankees 7, California Angels 6 at Yankee Stadium W : Dave Righetti L : Donnie MooreBaltimore Orioles 5, Seattle Mariners 4 (10 inn.) at Kingdome W : Nate Snell L : Mark HuismannTexas Rangers 3, Boston Red Sox 2 at Arlington Stadium W : Mitch Williams L : Bob StanleyCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :George Brett collects his 2,000th hit, off Bryan Clark in the 4th inning of Kansas City's 2–1, 17-inning victory over the White Sox. Brett finishes the day 1-for-7, while Scott Bankhead picks up his first ML win.
Roger Clemens no-hits the Rangers for seven 2/3 innings before Oddibe McDowell singles and Clemens settles for a 2-hit 7–1 victory that improves his record to 8-0.
At Cleveland, Pat Tabler is at bat for Toronto when pitcher John Cerutti picks Joe Carter off 1B unassisted. Cerutti beats Carter back to the bag. This same play occurred last month in an A's-Twins game.
SCOREBOARD : MAY 25, 1986Houston Astros 3, Chicago Cubs 1 (11 inn.) at Wrigley Field W : Charlie Kerfeld L : Lee Smith S : Dave SmithLos Angeles Dodgers 5, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Dodger Stadium W : Orel Hershiser L : Kevin GrossCincinnati Reds 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 at Three Rivers Stadium W : John Denny L : Bob KipperNew York Mets 4, San Diego Padres 2 (11 inn.) at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Jesse Orosco L : Craig LeffertsSan Francisco Giants 11, Montreal Expos 3 at Candlestick Park W : Mike LaCoss L : Bryn SmithAtlanta Braves 6, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Busch Stadium II W : Rick Mahler L : Tim ConroyToronto Blue Jays 8, Cleveland Indians 1 at Cleveland Stadium W : John Cerutti L : Ken SchromDetroit Tigers 2, Oakland Athletics 1 at Tiger Stadium W : Walt Terrell L : Curt YoungKansas City Royals 2, Chicago White Sox 1 (17 inn.) at Royals Stadium W : Scott Bankhead L : Bill DawleyMinnesota Twins 4, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Mike Smithson L : Bill WegmanNew York Yankees 8, California Angels 5 at Yankee Stadium W : Al Holland L : Doug CorbettBaltimore Orioles 6, Seattle Mariners 3 at Kingdome W : Mike Boddicker L : Mike MooreBoston Red Sox 7, Texas Rangers 1 at Arlington Stadium W : Roger Clemens L : Mike MasonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Jim Deshaies records his first ML win, striking out 10 Cardinals in seven innings in the Astros' 4–1 victory.
SCOREBOARD : MAY 26, 1986Chicago Cubs 9, Cincinnati Reds 6 at Wrigley Field W : Dennis Eckersley L : Scott Terry S : Lee SmithSan Diego Padres 9, Montreal Expos 6 at Stade Olympique W : Dave Dravecky L : Jeff ParrettAtlanta Braves 9, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Paul Assenmacher L : Bob WalkHouston Astros 4, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Busch Stadium II W : Jim Deshaies L : Bob Forsch S : Frank DiPinoBoston Red Sox 5, Cleveland Indians 3 at Cleveland Stadium W : Bruce Hurst L : Tom Candiotti S : Bob StanleyDetroit Tigers 5, Oakland Athletics 4 (10 inn.) at Tiger Stadium W : Willie Hernandez L : Jay HowellMilwaukee Brewers 4, Kansas City Royals 0 at Royals Stadium W : Danny Darwin L : Charlie LeibrandtMinnesota Twins 9, Toronto Blue Jays 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Mark Portugal L : Doyle AlexanderCalifornia Angels 8, New York Yankees 7 at Yankee Stadium W : Mike Witt L : Dave Righetti S : Terry ForsterSeattle Mariners 7, Baltimore Orioles 6 at Kingdome W : Mark Langston L : Storm Davis S : Matt YoungTexas Rangers 7, Chicago White Sox 2 at Arlington Stadium W : Jose Guzman L : Dave Schmidt S : Greg HarrisCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : MAY 27, 1986Cincinnati Reds 5, Chicago Cubs 4 at Wrigley Field W : Tom Browning L : Steve Trout S : Ron RobinsonMontreal Expos 5, San Diego Padres 4 at Stade Olympique W : Tim Burke L : Tim Stoddard S : Jeff ReardonNew York Mets 8, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 at Shea Stadium W : Ron Darling L : Bob WelchPhiladelphia Phillies 6, San Francisco Giants 2 at Veteran's Stadium W : Steve Carlton L : Jeff RobinsonAtlanta Braves 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 (12 inn.) at Three Rivers Stadium W : Gene Garber L : Bob WalkHouston Astros 5, St. Louis Cardinals 4 at Busch Stadium II W : Dave Smith L : Ken DayleyBoston Red Sox 2, Cleveland Indians 0 at Cleveland Stadium W : Mike Brown L : Neal Heaton S : Steve CrawfordMilwaukee Brewers 9, Kansas City Royals 1 at Royals Stadium W : Teddy Higuera L : Danny JacksonMinnesota Twins 7, Toronto Blue Jays 6 (11 inn.) at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Frank Pastore L : Tom HenkeTexas Rangers 6, Chicago White Sox 3 at Arlington Stadium W : Charlie Hough L : Richard DotsonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Joe Cowley ties a major-league record by striking out the first seven Rangers he faces, but still surrenders six runs in 4 1/3 innings and loses 6–3. He finishes with eight strikeouts. Cowley's K record will be broken by Jim Deshaies before the season's end.
SCOREBOARD : MAY 28, 1986Chicago Cubs 5, Cincinnati Reds 0 at Wrigley Field W : Rick Sutcliffe L : Bill GullicksonSan Diego Padres 10, Montreal Expos 1 at Stade Olympique W : La Marr Hoyt L : Floyd YoumansNew York Mets 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 at Shea Stadium W : Dwight Gooden L : Jerry ReussPhiladelphia Phillies 4, San Francisco Giants 0 at Veteran's Stadium W : Shane Rawley L : Scott GarreltsPittsburgh Pirates 4, Atlanta Braves 3 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Larry McWilliams L : David Palmer S : Jose DeLeonHouston Astros 4, St. Louis Cardinals 3 (11 inn.) at Busch Stadium II W : Charlie Kerfeld L : Todd WorrellDetroit Tigers 4, California Angels 1 at Anaheim Stadium W : Dan Petry L : Jim Slaton S : Eric KingBoston Red Sox 13, Cleveland Indians 7 at Cleveland Stadium W : Oil Can Boyd L : Don SchulzeKansas City Royals 4, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at Royals Stadium W : Steve Farr L : Mark ClearToronto Blue Jays 14, Minnesota Twins 8 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Jim Clancy L : Bert BlylevenBaltimore Orioles 9, Oakland Athletics 5 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Rich Bordi L : Steve OntiverosNew York Yankees 6, Seattle Mariners 5 at Kingdome W : Ed Whitson L : Mike Morgan S : Dave RighettiTexas Rangers 6, Chicago White Sox 3 at Arlington Stadium W : Ed Correa L : Joe Cowley S : Mitch WilliamsCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Mike Fitzgerald 's homer and single are the Expos only hits in their 1–0 victory over Houston. Bryn Smith and Jeff Reardon combine on a 3-hitter for Montreal.
The Yanks and Sox complete a six-player swap with Ron Kittle , along with Wayne Tolleson and C Joel Skinner coming to New York. The White Sox receive—again—Ron Hassey , along with Carlos Martinez and a player to be named later (Bill Lindsey ). Hassey was traded from the Cubs to the Yanks in December 1984 , back to Chicago (Sox) in December 1985 , back to the Bronx in February, and now to Chicago.
SCOREBOARD : MAY 30, 1986Chicago Cubs 6, Atlanta Braves 1 at Wrigley Field W : Scott Sanderson L : Rick Mahler S : Ray FontenotCincinnati Reds 6, St. Louis Cardinals 4 at Riverfront Stadium W : Joe Price L : Ray Burris S : John FrancoMontreal Expos 1, Houston Astros 0 at Astrodome W : Bryn Smith L : Mike Scott S : Jeff ReardonNew York Mets 8, San Francisco Giants 7 (10 inn.) at Shea Stadium W : Jesse Orosco L : Mark DavisPhiladelphia Phillies 2, San Diego Padres 0 at Veteran's Stadium W : Kevin Gross L : Eric ShowLos Angeles Dodgers 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 (11 inn.) at Three Rivers Stadium W : Tom Niedenfuer L : Jose DeLeon S : Jerry ReussBaltimore Orioles 3, California Angels 0 at Anaheim Stadium W : Nate Snell L : Ron Romanick S : Don AaseMilwaukee Brewers 11, Cleveland Indians 7 at Cleveland Stadium W : Juan Nieves L : Phil Niekro S : Mark ClearKansas City Royals 12, Texas Rangers 2 at Royals Stadium W : Dennis Leonard L : Bobby WittMinnesota Twins 13, Boston Red Sox 5 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Keith Atherton L : Bob WoodwardOakland Athletics 6, New York Yankees 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Curt Young L : Joe Niekro S : Bill MooneyhamSeattle Mariners 8, Detroit Tigers 7 (12 inn.) at Kingdome W : Mark Huismann L : Chuck CaryToronto Blue Jays 6, Chicago White Sox 0 at Exhibition Stadium W : Dave Stieb L : Joel DavisCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Wade Boggs raises his average to .402 with a 5-for-5 game as Boston beats Minnesota 7–2. Boggs will hit .357 this year to win his 3rd American League batting title.
SCOREBOARD : MAY 31, 1986Atlanta Braves 8, Chicago Cubs 4 at Wrigley Field W : Jeff Dedmon L : Dennis Eckersley S : Gene GarberSt. Louis Cardinals 11, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Riverfront Stadium W : Bob Forsch L : Tom BrowningHouston Astros 4, Montreal Expos 3 at Astrodome W : Frank DiPino L : Tim Burke S : Dave SmithSan Francisco Giants 7, New York Mets 3 at Shea Stadium W : Scott Garrelts L : Bob OjedaPhiladelphia Phillies 1, San Diego Padres 0 at Veteran's Stadium W : Charles Hudson L : Dave Dravecky S : Steve BedrosianPittsburgh Pirates 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 0 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Bob Kipper L : Rick Honeycutt S : Pat ClementsCalifornia Angels 2, Baltimore Orioles 0 at Anaheim Stadium W : Kirk McCaskill L : Storm DavisCleveland Indians 3, Milwaukee Brewers 2 at Cleveland Stadium W : Scott Bailes L : Dan PlesacKansas City Royals 8, Texas Rangers 1 at Royals Stadium W : Mark Gubicza L : Mike MasonBoston Red Sox 7, Minnesota Twins 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Bruce Hurst L : Mike SmithsonOakland Athletics 4, New York Yankees 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Steve Ontiveros L : Ron GuidrySeattle Mariners 7, Detroit Tigers 4 at Kingdome W : Mark Langston L : Walt Terrell S : Matt YoungToronto Blue Jays 4, Chicago White Sox 3 (11 inn.) at Exhibition Stadium W : Tom Henke L : Gene NelsonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)