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SEPTEMBER 1986
1986 Teams
Atlanta Braves Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox California Angels Chicago White Sox Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Houston Astros Kansas City Royals Los Angeles Dodgers Milwaukee Brewers Minnesota Twins Montreal Expos New York Yankees New York Mets Oakland Athletics Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates San Diego Padres Seattle Mariners San Francisco Giants St. Louis Cardinals Texas Rangers Toronto Blue Jays
IN THE NEWS :Jose Canseco goes 4-for-5 and hits his 28th home run to become the first ML player with 100 RBI this season. Oakland defeats New York 98.
After winning 73 in game 1, Texas Rangers pinch hitters Oddibe McDowell and Darrell Porter blast 9th inning back-to-back homers off Boston's Steve Crawford in game 2, but Boston wins 86. Nine homers are hit in the twinbill.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 1, 1986St. Louis Cardinals 5, Atlanta Braves 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Ray Soff L : Jim Acker S : Todd WorrellHouston Astros 6, Chicago Cubs 4 at Wrigley Field W : Danny Darwin L : Ed Lynch S : Dave SmithCincinnati Reds 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 at Riverfront Stadium W : Ted Power L : Mike Bielecki S : John FrancoMontreal Expos 7, Los Angeles Dodgers 6 at Stade Olympique W : Jeff Reardon L : Ken HowellNew York Mets 5, San Francisco Giants 2 at Shea Stadium W : Roger McDowell L : Mark DavisPhiladelphia Phillies 5, San Diego Padres 4 at Veteran's Stadium W : Kent Tekulve L : Craig LeffertsBoston Red Sox 6, Texas Rangers 4 at Fenway Park W : Bruce Hurst L : Ed Correa S : Steve CrawfordBaltimore Orioles 9, California Angels 3 at Anaheim Stadium W : Scott McGregor L : Mike WittChicago White Sox 4, Kansas City Royals 0 at Royals Stadium W : Floyd Bannister L : Charlie LeibrandtMinnesota Twins 9, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Neal Heaton L : Juan Nieves S : George FrazierOakland Athletics 9, New York Yankees 8 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Bill Krueger L : Mike Armstrong S : Dave VonOhlenDetroit Tigers 6, Seattle Mariners 5 at Kingdome W : Jack Morris L : Mike MorganToronto Blue Jays 5, Cleveland Indians 4 at Exhibition Stadium W : Tom Henke L : Ernie CamachoCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 2, 1986Atlanta Braves 4, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Rick Mahler L : John Tudor S : Gene GarberHouston Astros 8, Chicago Cubs 7 (18 inn.)W : Hal Lanier L : Gene Michael S : Danny DarwinCincinnati Reds 9, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 at Riverfront Stadium W : Bill Gullickson L : Bob KipperMontreal Expos 1, Los Angeles Dodgers 0 at Stade Olympique W : Floyd Youmans L : Bob WelchSan Francisco Giants 4, New York Mets 3 at Shea Stadium W : Mike Krukow L : Dwight Gooden S : Scott GarreltsSan Diego Padres 6, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Veteran's Stadium W : Dave LaPoint L : Jeff BittigerBoston Red Sox 8, Texas Rangers 6 at Fenway Park W : Sammy Stewart L : Jose Guzman S : Calvin SchiraldiCalifornia Angels 10, Baltimore Orioles 1 at Anaheim Stadium W : Don Sutton L : Mike FlanaganChicago White Sox 3, Kansas City Royals 0 at Royals Stadium W : Steve Carlton L : Danny Jackson S : Bobby ThigpenMinnesota Twins 4, Milwaukee Brewers 0 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Bert Blyleven L : Pete VuckovichNew York Yankees 9, Oakland Athletics 8 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Brian Fisher L : Jay Howell S : Dave RighettiDetroit Tigers 7, Seattle Mariners 5 at Kingdome W : Bill Campbell L : Lee Guetterman S : Jim SlatonCleveland Indians 9, Toronto Blue Jays 5 at Exhibition Stadium W : Ken Schrom L : Jim Clancy S : Frank WillsCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :
Pitching in the 3rd inning against the Mets, Giants rookie Terry Mulholland snags a hard grounder off Keith Hernandez but can't retrieve the ball from the webbing of his glove. Thinking fast, Mulholland runs towards first and tosses his mitt to 1B Bob Brenly for the out. The Giants come up short, losing 42.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 3, 1986St. Louis Cardinals 5, Atlanta Braves 3 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Danny Cox L : Zane Smith S : Todd WorrellHouston Astros 8, Chicago Cubs 2 at Wrigley Field W : Mike Scott L : Scott SandersonPittsburgh Pirates 5, Cincinnati Reds 3 (10 inn.) at Riverfront Stadium W : Barry Jones L : John FrancoLos Angeles Dodgers 5, Montreal Expos 3 at Stade Olympique W : Rick Honeycutt L : Bob Sebra S : Ken HowellNew York Mets 4, San Francisco Giants 2 at Shea Stadium W : Bob Ojeda L : Terry MulhollandSan Diego Padres 7, Philadelphia Phillies 5 at Veteran's Stadium W : Bob Stoddard L : Steve Bedrosian S : Lance McCullersBoston Red Sox 4, Texas Rangers 3 at Fenway Park W : Bob Stanley L : Dale MohorcicCalifornia Angels 5, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Anaheim Stadium W : Kirk McCaskill L : Odell JonesKansas City Royals 2, Chicago White Sox 1 (10 inn.) at Royals Stadium W : Bud Black L : Gene NelsonMinnesota Twins 11, Milwaukee Brewers 5 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Mike Smithson L : Teddy HigueraOakland Athletics 5, New York Yankees 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Dave Stewart L : Tim StoddardSeattle Mariners 3, Detroit Tigers 2 at Kingdome W : Mike Trujillo L : Bryan KellyToronto Blue Jays 3, Cleveland Indians 1 at Exhibition Stadium W : Dave Stieb L : Tom Candiotti S : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 5, 1986Atlanta Braves 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Paul Assenmacher L : Rick RhodenCincinnati Reds 11, Chicago Cubs 2 at Riverfront Stadium W : Tom Browning L : Rick SutcliffeSt. Louis Cardinals 8, Houston Astros 5 at Astrodome W : Ray Soff L : Aurelio LopezSan Francisco Giants 8, Montreal Expos 4 at Stade Olympique W : Scott Garrelts L : Tim BurkePhiladelphia Phillies 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 0 at Veteran's Stadium W : Don Carman L : Orel Hershiser S : Steve BedrosianSeattle Mariners 8, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Memorial Stadium W : Mike Moore L : Ken DixonBoston Red Sox 12, Minnesota Twins 2 at Fenway Park W : Roger Clemens L : Frank ViolaNew York Yankees 7, California Angels 4 at Anaheim Stadium W : Doug Drabek L : Ray Chadwick S : Dave RighettiChicago White Sox 5, Toronto Blue Jays 0 at Comiskey Park I W : Richard Dotson L : Joe JohnsonCleveland Indians 13, Milwaukee Brewers 5 at County Stadium W : Phil Niekro L : Bill WegmanDetroit Tigers 9, Oakland Athletics 4 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Chuck Cary L : Dave VonOhlen S : Mark ThurmondTexas Rangers 7, Kansas City Royals 6 at Arlington Stadium W : Bobby Witt L : Scott Bankhead S : Greg HarrisCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Bob Horner finally connects with the sacks full to give the Braves a 42 win over Pittsburgh. It will be his only career grand slam. Horner's record will be broken by Sammy Sosa .
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 6, 1986Atlanta Braves 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : David Palmer L : Stan Fansler S : Jeff DedmonCincinnati Reds 5, Chicago Cubs 1 at Riverfront Stadium W : Ted Power L : Dennis EckersleyHouston Astros 7, St. Louis Cardinals 6 at Astrodome W : Charlie Kerfeld L : Todd WorrellMontreal Expos 3, San Francisco Giants 1 at Stade Olympique W : Bob McClure L : Frank Williams S : Jeff ReardonNew York Mets 4, San Diego Padres 3 at Shea Stadium W : Jesse Orosco L : Lance McCullersLos Angeles Dodgers 3, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Veteran's Stadium W : Fernando Valenzuela L : Kevin GrossSeattle Mariners 6, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Memorial Stadium W : Mike Morgan L : Mike BoddickerBoston Red Sox 3, Minnesota Twins 2 at Fenway Park W : Oil Can Boyd L : George FrazierCalifornia Angels 9, New York Yankees 2 at Anaheim Stadium W : Mike Witt L : Joe NiekroToronto Blue Jays 4, Chicago White Sox 0 at Comiskey Park I W : Jimmy Key L : Floyd BannisterCleveland Indians 17, Milwaukee Brewers 9 at County Stadium W : Greg Swindell L : Juan NievesOakland Athletics 5, Detroit Tigers 4 (10 inn.) at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Joaquin Andujar L : Bill CampbellTexas Rangers 6, Kansas City Royals 4 at Arlington Stadium W : Ed Correa L : Steve Farr S : Dale MohorcicCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Floyd Youmans and Tim Burke combine to one-hit the Giants but lose 10 as Mike Krukow tosses a 2-hit shutout. Mike Aldrete 's first-inning double drives in the game's only run.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 7, 1986Pittsburgh Pirates 3, Atlanta Braves 1 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Bob Kipper L : Cliff Speck S : Barry JonesChicago Cubs 11, Cincinnati Reds 3 at Riverfront Stadium W : Greg Maddux L : Bill GullicksonHouston Astros 6, St. Louis Cardinals 3 at Astrodome W : Jeff Calhoun L : Greg Mathews S : Dave SmithSan Francisco Giants 1, Montreal Expos 0 at Stade Olympique W : Mike Krukow L : Floyd YoumansNew York Mets 7, San Diego Padres 1 at Shea Stadium W : Dwight Gooden L : Dave LaPointNew York Mets 6, San Diego Padres 5 at Shea Stadium W : Doug Sisk L : Craig Lefferts S : Roger McDowellPhiladelphia Phillies 2, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 at Veteran's Stadium W : Kent Tekulve L : Ken HowellBaltimore Orioles 8, Seattle Mariners 0 at Memorial Stadium W : Scott McGregor L : Mark LangstonBoston Red Sox 9, Minnesota Twins 0 at Fenway Park W : Bruce Hurst L : Neal HeatonCalifornia Angels 7, New York Yankees 2 at Anaheim Stadium W : Don Sutton L : Dennis Rasmussen S : Gary LucasChicago White Sox 4, Toronto Blue Jays 3 at Comiskey Park I W : Gene Nelson L : Jim Clancy S : Bobby ThigpenMilwaukee Brewers 7, Cleveland Indians 2 at County Stadium W : Pete Vuckovich L : Ken Schrom S : Dan PlesacOakland Athletics 8, Detroit Tigers 4 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Curt Young L : Dan Petry S : Bill MooneyhamKansas City Royals 5, Texas Rangers 2 at Arlington Stadium W : Danny Jackson L : Charlie HoughCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 9, 1986Chicago Cubs 8, Philadelphia Phillies 6 (10 inn.) at Wrigley Field W : Lee Smith L : Steve BedrosianHouston Astros 9, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Astrodome W : Mike Scott L : Tom BrowningLos Angeles Dodgers 9, Atlanta Braves 5 at Dodger Stadium W : Rick Honeycutt L : Zane Smith S : Alejandro PenaMontreal Expos 9, New York Mets 7 at Shea Stadium W : Tim Burke L : Jesse Orosco S : Jeff ReardonSt. Louis Cardinals 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Ricky Horton L : Rick Reuschel S : Todd WorrellSan Francisco Giants 7, San Diego Padres 0 at Candlestick Park W : Mike LaCoss L : La Marr HoytBoston Red Sox 7, Baltimore Orioles 5 at Memorial Stadium W : Al Nipper L : Rich Bordi S : Joe SambitoChicago White Sox 4, Oakland Athletics 1 at Comiskey Park I W : Joe Cowley L : Dave Stewart S : Bobby ThigpenCalifornia Angels 8, Cleveland Indians 1 at Cleveland Stadium W : Kirk McCaskill L : Tom CandiottiMilwaukee Brewers 3, Detroit Tigers 1 at Tiger Stadium W : Teddy Higuera L : Frank Tanana S : Dan PlesacKansas City Royals 11, Minnesota Twins 3 at Royals Stadium W : Mark Gubicza L : Mike Smithson S : Steve FarrSeattle Mariners 3, Texas Rangers 1 at Arlington Stadium W : Edwin Nunez L : Jose Guzman S : Mike TrujilloNew York Yankees 3, Toronto Blue Jays 1 at Exhibition Stadium W : Ron Guidry L : Mark Eichhorn S : Dave RighettiCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Eric Davis leads the Reds to a 142 pasting of the host Giants by belting three home runs, scoring five runs and knocking in 4. His first two homers are off starter Vida Blue .
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 10, 1986Chicago Cubs 8, Philadelphia Phillies 7 at Wrigley Field W : Guy Hoffman L : Kent Tekulve S : Lee SmithLos Angeles Dodgers 5, Houston Astros 1 at Dodger Stadium W : Orel Hershiser L : Jim DeshaiesNew York Mets 6, Montreal Expos 1 at Shea Stadium W : Ron Darling L : Sergio ValdezSt. Louis Cardinals 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Ray Soff L : Barry Jones S : Todd WorrellSan Diego Padres 9, Atlanta Braves 4 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Lance McCullers L : Gene GarberCincinnati Reds 14, San Francisco Giants 2 at Candlestick Park W : Ted Power L : Vida BlueBoston Red Sox 9, Baltimore Orioles 4 at Memorial Stadium W : Roger Clemens L : Ken Dixon S : Calvin SchiraldiOakland Athletics 6, Chicago White Sox 2 at Comiskey Park I W : Jose Rijo L : Pete FilsonCalifornia Angels 7, Cleveland Indians 6 (14 inn.) at Cleveland Stadium W : Chuck Finley L : Rich YettDetroit Tigers 11, Milwaukee Brewers 7 at Tiger Stadium W : Walt Terrell L : Chris Bosio S : Mark ThurmondTexas Rangers 3, Seattle Mariners 2 (10 inn.) at Arlington Stadium W : Greg Harris L : Matt YoungCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 11, 1986Los Angeles Dodgers 14, Houston Astros 6 at Dodger Stadium W : Fernando Valenzuela L : Bob KnepperSan Diego Padres 9, Atlanta Braves 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Ed Wojna L : David PalmerSan Francisco Giants 2, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Candlestick Park W : Kelly Downs L : Bill Gullickson S : Scott GarreltsBaltimore Orioles 8, Boston Red Sox 6 at Memorial Stadium W : Don Aase L : Steve CrawfordOakland Athletics 2, Chicago White Sox 1 at Comiskey Park I W : Joaquin Andujar L : Richard DotsonDetroit Tigers 8, Milwaukee Brewers 0 at Tiger Stadium W : Jack Morris L : Juan NievesKansas City Royals 7, Seattle Mariners 6 (10 inn.) at Royals Stadium W : Dan Quisenberry L : Mark HuismannMinnesota Twins 6, Texas Rangers 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Frank Viola L : Charlie HoughNew York Yankees 3, Toronto Blue Jays 1 at Exhibition Stadium W : Doug Drabek L : Jimmy Key S : Dave RighettiNew York Yankees 7, Toronto Blue Jays 5 at Exhibition Stadium W : Brian Fisher L : Tom Henke S : Dave RighettiCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Ray Miller and replace him with coach Tom Kelly .
In his first major league at bat, Oakland's Terry Steinbach homers at Cleveland. It comes off Greg Swindell in a 93 victory. Mike Witt (18-8) is the winner.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 12, 1986Cincinnati Reds 8, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at Dodger Stadium W : Chris Welsh L : Brian HoltonPhiladelphia Phillies 6, New York Mets 3 at Veteran's Stadium W : Bruce Ruffin L : Dwight Gooden S : Steve BedrosianChicago Cubs 9, Pittsburgh Pirates 8 (10 inn.) at Three Rivers Stadium W : Frank DiPino L : Don Robinson S : Dave GumpertHouston Astros 5, San Diego Padres 3 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Charlie Kerfeld L : Lance McCullers S : Dave SmithSan Francisco Giants 11, Atlanta Braves 2 at Candlestick Park W : Mike Krukow L : Jim AckerMontreal Expos 4, St. Louis Cardinals 3 (11 inn.) at Busch Stadium II W : Andy McGaffigan L : Joe Boever S : Jeff ReardonChicago White Sox 3, California Angels 2 (10 inn.) at Comiskey Park I W : Bobby Thigpen L : Chuck FinleyCleveland Indians 9, Oakland Athletics 3 at Cleveland Stadium W : Greg Swindell L : Bill KruegerDetroit Tigers 5, Baltimore Orioles 3 at Tiger Stadium W : Eric King L : Scott McGregorSeattle Mariners 4, Kansas City Royals 2 (10 inn.) at Royals Stadium W : Mark Langston L : Dan QuisenberryMilwaukee Brewers 4, Toronto Blue Jays 1 at County Stadium W : John Henry Johnson L : Jim Clancy S : Mark ClearMinnesota Twins 4, Texas Rangers 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Neal Heaton L : Ed Correa S : Keith AthertonBoston Red Sox 7, New York Yankees 2 at Yankee Stadium W : Bruce Hurst L : Scott NielsenCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Bert Blyleven , who will yield a ML-record 50 this season.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 13, 1986Cincinnati Reds 3, Los Angeles Dodgers 0 at Dodger Stadium W : Tom Browning L : Bob WelchPhiladelphia Phillies 6, New York Mets 5 at Veteran's Stadium W : Dan Schatzeder L : Roger McDowell S : Steve BedrosianPittsburgh Pirates 5, Chicago Cubs 2 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Bob Patterson L : Greg Maddux S : Don RobinsonSan Diego Padres 4, Houston Astros 3 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Craig Lefferts L : Dave SmithAtlanta Braves 4, San Francisco Giants 1 at Candlestick Park W : Rick Mahler L : Terry MulhollandMontreal Expos 5, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Busch Stadium II W : Dennis Martinez L : Greg Mathews S : Jeff ReardonCalifornia Angels 3, Chicago White Sox 2 (15 inn.) at Comiskey Park I W : Gary Lucas L : Bill Dawley S : Terry ForsterCleveland Indians 8, Oakland Athletics 6 at Cleveland Stadium W : Bryan Oelkers L : Bill Mooneyham S : Frank WillsDetroit Tigers 7, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Tiger Stadium W : Willie Hernandez L : Mike FlanaganKansas City Royals 5, Seattle Mariners 4 at Royals Stadium W : Dennis Leonard L : Bill Swift S : Bud BlackToronto Blue Jays 7, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at County Stadium W : Joe Johnson L : Pete Vuckovich S : Mark EichhornTexas Rangers 14, Minnesota Twins 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Mike Mason L : Bert BlylevenNew York Yankees 11, Boston Red Sox 6 at Yankee Stadium W : Dennis Rasmussen L : Tom Seaver S : Bob ShirleyCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Bob Brenly , a catcher subbing at 3B, ties a major-league record by committing four errors in one inning of San Francisco's 76 victory over the Braves. Brenly atones for his errors with a homer in the 5th, a game-tying 2-run single in the 7th, and a 2-out game-winning home run in the bottom of the 9th.
Bo Jackson slugs his first ML home runa 475-foot blast believed to be the longest to date at Royals Stadiumas Kansas City downs Seattle 103.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 14, 1986Cincinnati Reds 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at Dodger Stadium W : Ron Robinson L : Tom Niedenfuer S : John FrancoPhiladelphia Phillies 6, New York Mets 0 at Veteran's Stadium W : Kevin Gross L : Sid FernandezPittsburgh Pirates 9, Chicago Cubs 2 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Rick Reuschel L : Drew HallSan Diego Padres 3, Houston Astros 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Craig Lefferts L : Mike ScottSan Francisco Giants 7, Atlanta Braves 6 at Candlestick Park W : Scott Garrelts L : Paul AssenmacherSt. Louis Cardinals 10, Montreal Expos 2 at Busch Stadium II W : Danny Cox L : Bob SebraChicago White Sox 3, California Angels 1 at Comiskey Park I W : Joe Cowley L : Kirk McCaskillCleveland Indians 5, Oakland Athletics 2 at Cleveland Stadium W : Ken Schrom L : Jose Rijo S : Doug JonesDetroit Tigers 7, Baltimore Orioles 0 at Tiger Stadium W : Frank Tanana L : John HabyanKansas City Royals 10, Seattle Mariners 3 at Royals Stadium W : Mark Gubicza L : Mike MooreMilwaukee Brewers 5, Toronto Blue Jays 0 at County Stadium W : Teddy Higuera L : Dave StiebMinnesota Twins 7, Texas Rangers 6 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : George Frazier L : Dale MohorcicNew York Yankees 11, Boston Red Sox 5 at Yankee Stadium W : Ron Guidry L : Al Nipper S : Dave RighettiCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 16, 1986Atlanta Braves 3, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Doyle Alexander L : Orel Hershiser S : Gene GarberHouston Astros 6, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Riverfront Stadium W : Bob Knepper L : Bill Gullickson S : Larry AndersenMontreal Expos 4, Chicago Cubs 1 at Stade Olympique W : Jay Tibbs L : Rick SutcliffePhiladelphia Phillies 9, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 at Veteran's Stadium W : Kent Tekulve L : Mike BieleckiSan Francisco Giants 4, San Diego Padres 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Mike Krukow L : Ed Wojna S : Mark DavisNew York Mets 4, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Busch Stadium II W : Rick Aguilera L : Tim Conroy S : Jesse OroscoBoston Red Sox 2, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at Fenway Park W : Roger Clemens L : Juan NievesBoston Red Sox 9, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at Fenway Park W : Calvin Schiraldi L : Mark ClearCalifornia Angels 6, Kansas City Royals 5 at Anaheim Stadium W : Gary Lucas L : Dan QuisenberryMinnesota Twins 7, Cleveland Indians 3 at Cleveland Stadium W : Mark Portugal L : Scott BailesNew York Yankees 8, Baltimore Orioles 1 at Yankee Stadium W : Doug Drabek L : Scott McGregor S : Bob ShirleyTexas Rangers 10, Oakland Athletics 6 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Ron Meridith L : Dave VonOhlen S : Greg HarrisSeattle Mariners 7, Chicago White Sox 0 at Kingdome W : Mike Morgan L : Richard DotsonToronto Blue Jays 6, Detroit Tigers 4 at Exhibition Stadium W : Jimmy Key L : Walt Terrell S : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Shea Stadium as Dwight Gooden tosses a 6-hitter. The Mets will win 108 games this season, most in the NL since the 1975 Reds .
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 17, 1986Atlanta Braves 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Jeff Dedmon L : Fernando ValenzuelaHouston Astros 6, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Riverfront Stadium W : Danny Darwin L : Chris WelshMontreal Expos 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 at Stade Olympique W : Randy St.claire L : Barry Jones S : Jeff ReardonPittsburgh Pirates 4, Montreal Expos 1 at Stade Olympique W : Bob Kipper L : Bob Sebra S : Don RobinsonNew York Mets 4, Chicago Cubs 2 at Shea Stadium W : Dwight Gooden L : Dennis EckersleySt. Louis Cardinals 8, Philadelphia Phillies 5 at Veteran's Stadium W : Bob Forsch L : Bruce Ruffin S : Todd WorrellSan Diego Padres 5, San Francisco Giants 4 (10 inn.) at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Lance McCullers L : Mark DavisBoston Red Sox 4, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at Fenway Park W : Oil Can Boyd L : Mark KnudsonCalifornia Angels 3, Kansas City Royals 1 (10 inn.) at Anaheim Stadium W : Doug Corbett L : Bud BlackCleveland Indians 5, Minnesota Twins 2 at Cleveland Stadium W : Greg Swindell L : Mike Smithson S : Frank WillsBaltimore Orioles 8, New York Yankees 3 at Yankee Stadium W : Eric Bell L : Bob Tewksbury S : Don AaseTexas Rangers 4, Oakland Athletics 0 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Ed Correa L : Rick Rodriguez S : Mitch WilliamsChicago White Sox 3, Seattle Mariners 0 at Kingdome W : Floyd Bannister L : Mark Langston S : Bobby ThigpenDetroit Tigers 8, Toronto Blue Jays 6 at Exhibition Stadium W : Jack Morris L : Jim Clancy S : Willie HernandezCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Reggie Jackson belts three homers in a game in a 183 laugher over Kansas City. At the age of 40 years, four months, Reggie joins Stan Musial and Babe Ruth as the only 40+ player to accomplish the feat. Reggie scores four times and has seven RBIs
IN THE NEWS :Joe Cowley , who had been demoted to the minors earlier in the season, pitches an ugly no-hitter against the Angels. Cowley walks seven batters and allows a sacrifice fly as Chicago wins 71. For Cowley, this win is his high note, as he won't record another big league victory, going 04 with the Phils in 1987.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 19, 1986San Francisco Giants 4, Atlanta Braves 0 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Kelly Downs L : Rick Mahler S : Jeff RobinsonChicago Cubs 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Wrigley Field W : Scott Sanderson L : Hipolito PenaLos Angeles Dodgers 9, Cincinnati Reds 7 at Riverfront Stadium W : Brian Holton L : John Franco S : Tom NiedenfuerHouston Astros 5, San Diego Padres 4 at Astrodome W : Charlie Kerfeld L : Dave LaPoint S : Dave SmithMontreal Expos 3, St. Louis Cardinals 2 (11 inn.) at Stade Olympique W : Bob McClure L : Pat PerryPhiladelphia Phillies 4, New York Mets 3 at Shea Stadium W : Kevin Gross L : Sid Fernandez S : Steve BedrosianBaltimore Orioles 3, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at Memorial Stadium W : Ken Dixon L : Teddy HigueraChicago White Sox 7, California Angels 1 at Anaheim Stadium W : Joe Cowley L : Kirk McCaskillDetroit Tigers 8, New York Yankees 3 at Tiger Stadium W : Dan Petry L : Dennis Rasmussen S : Eric KingOakland Athletics 5, Cleveland Indians 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Curt Young L : Phil NiekroSeattle Mariners 6, Kansas City Royals 5 at Kingdome W : Matt Young L : Bud BlackTexas Rangers 4, Minnesota Twins 1 at Arlington Stadium W : Charlie Hough L : Bert BlylevenToronto Blue Jays 6, Boston Red Sox 4 at Exhibition Stadium W : Dave Stieb L : Tom Seaver S : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Tony Gwynn steals five bases in a 106 loss to the Astros, tying the modern National League record for steals in one game.
Texas rookie Kevin Brown , the Rangers top pick in the June draft, registers his first professional win, beating the Oakland A's, 95. Earlier in the year, teammate Bobby Witt also won his first pro game in the majors. The first Ranger to do it was David Clyde in 1973.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 20, 1986Atlanta Braves 2, San Francisco Giants 1 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Charlie Puleo L : Mike LaCossChicago Cubs 1, Pittsburgh Pirates 0 at Wrigley Field W : Jamie Moyer L : Rick Rhoden S : Lee SmithCincinnati Reds 9, Los Angeles Dodgers 5 at Riverfront Stadium W : Rob Murphy L : Dennis PowellHouston Astros 10, San Diego Padres 6 at Astrodome W : Mike Scott L : Ray HaywardSt. Louis Cardinals 3, Montreal Expos 1 at Stade Olympique W : Ricky Horton L : Sergio ValdezNew York Mets 9, Philadelphia Phillies 5 at Shea Stadium W : Ron Darling L : Tom HumeBaltimore Orioles 4, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at Memorial Stadium W : John Habyan L : Dan Plesac S : Don AaseCalifornia Angels 8, Chicago White Sox 7 at Anaheim Stadium W : Donnie Moore L : Dave SchmidtNew York Yankees 5, Detroit Tigers 2 at Tiger Stadium W : Ron Guidry L : Frank TananaCleveland Indians 6, Oakland Athletics 5 (10 inn.) at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Frank Wills L : Jay Howell S : Ernie CamachoSeattle Mariners 3, Kansas City Royals 0 at Kingdome W : Mike Trujillo L : Bret SaberhagenMinnesota Twins 3, Texas Rangers 2 at Arlington Stadium W : Frank Viola L : Mitch Williams S : George FrazierToronto Blue Jays 5, Boston Red Sox 2 at Exhibition Stadium W : Joe Johnson L : Al Nipper S : Mark EichhornCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Jimmy Jones pitches a one-hitter against the Astros, allowing only a 3rd-inning triple to opposing pitcher Bob Knepper on the way to a 50 win. He's the first National League pitcher to debut with a one-hitter since Juan Marichal .
Another rookie, the Phils Marvin Freeman wins his first ML game, beating the Mets in New York, 71. Marvin has another cause for celebration: his daughter Paris is born today.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 21, 1986San Francisco Giants 8, Atlanta Braves 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Mike Krukow L : Doyle AlexanderChicago Cubs 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Wrigley Field W : Scott Sanderson L : Hipolito Pena S : Lee SmithCincinnati Reds 8, Los Angeles Dodgers 4 at Riverfront Stadium W : Scott Terry L : Orel HershiserSan Diego Padres 5, Houston Astros 0 at Astrodome W : Jimmy Jones L : Bob KnepperSt. Louis Cardinals 7, Montreal Expos 2 at Stade Olympique W : Tim Conroy L : Jay TibbsPhiladelphia Phillies 7, New York Mets 1 at Shea Stadium W : Marvin Freeman L : John MitchellMilwaukee Brewers 5, Baltimore Orioles 4 (11 inn.) at Memorial Stadium W : Dan Plesac L : Brad HavensCalifornia Angels 3, Chicago White Sox 0 at Anaheim Stadium W : John Candelaria L : Richard Dotson S : Donnie MooreDetroit Tigers 3, New York Yankees 1 at Tiger Stadium W : Walt Terrell L : Doug Drabek S : Willie HernandezOakland Athletics 4, Cleveland Indians 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Joaquin Andujar L : Tom CandiottiKansas City Royals 8, Seattle Mariners 1 at Kingdome W : Charlie Leibrandt L : Mike MorganTexas Rangers 2, Minnesota Twins 1 at Arlington Stadium W : Bobby Witt L : Mark Portugal S : Greg HarrisBoston Red Sox 3, Toronto Blue Jays 2 at Exhibition Stadium W : Roger Clemens L : Jimmy Key S : Calvin SchiraldiCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Fernando Valenzuela becomes the National League 's first 20-game winner this season, beating the Astros 92 on two hits. He's the first Mexican to win 20 games in a season.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 22, 1986Atlanta Braves 9, San Diego Padres 8 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Zane Smith L : La Marr HoytMontreal Expos 5, Chicago Cubs 2 at Wrigley Field W : Floyd Youmans L : Dennis Eckersley S : Jeff ReardonSan Francisco Giants 10, Cincinnati Reds 7 at Riverfront Stadium W : Frank Williams L : Chris Welsh S : Greg MintonLos Angeles Dodgers 9, Houston Astros 2 at Astrodome W : Fernando Valenzuela L : Danny DarwinNew York Mets 5, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Shea Stadium W : Dwight Gooden L : Bob ForschPhiladelphia Phillies 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Jeff Bittiger L : Bob KipperNew York Yankees 4, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Memorial Stadium W : Bob Tewksbury L : Scott McGregor S : Dave RighettiCalifornia Angels 4, Cleveland Indians 3 at Anaheim Stadium W : Don Sutton L : Scott Bailes S : Doug CorbettCleveland Indians 7, California Angels 0 at Anaheim Stadium W : Rich Yett L : Ray ChadwickDetroit Tigers 2, Toronto Blue Jays 1 at Tiger Stadium W : Jack Morris L : Jim ClancyMinnesota Twins 2, Kansas City Royals 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Keith Atherton L : Danny JacksonOakland Athletics 5, Chicago White Sox 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Jose Rijo L : Floyd Bannister S : Jay HowellTexas Rangers 2, Seattle Mariners 0 at Kingdome W : Ed Correa L : Mark LangstonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Jim Deshaies strikes out the first eight batters on the way to a 2-hit 40 win over the Dodgers. Deshaies breaks the major-league record of 7, last tied by Joe Cowley on May 28th. He finishes with 10 strikeouts.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 23, 1986San Diego Padres 5, Atlanta Braves 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Greg Booker L : Jim Acker S : Lance McCullersMontreal Expos 10, Chicago Cubs 5 at Wrigley Field W : Randy St.claire L : Greg Maddux S : Andy McGaffiganCincinnati Reds 6, San Francisco Giants 5 at Riverfront Stadium W : Tom Browning L : Mark Davis S : Ron RobinsonHouston Astros 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 0 at Astrodome W : Jim Deshaies L : Dennis PowellNew York Mets 9, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Shea Stadium W : Bob Ojeda L : Greg Mathews S : Jesse OroscoPittsburgh Pirates 6, Philadelphia Phillies 5 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Barry Jones L : Steve BedrosianNew York Yankees 5, Baltimore Orioles 3 (10 inn.) at Memorial Stadium W : Dave Righetti L : Rich BordiCleveland Indians 5, California Angels 2 at Anaheim Stadium W : Greg Swindell L : Mike WittToronto Blue Jays 6, Detroit Tigers 3 at Tiger Stadium W : Mark Eichhorn L : Willie Hernandez S : Tom HenkeMilwaukee Brewers 8, Boston Red Sox 5 at County Stadium W : Tim Leary L : Oil Can BoydMinnesota Twins 9, Kansas City Royals 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Mike Smithson L : Dennis LeonardOakland Athletics 4, Chicago White Sox 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Rick Rodriguez L : Steve Carlton S : Bill KruegerTexas Rangers 12, Seattle Mariners 6 at Kingdome W : Charlie Hough L : Bill SwiftCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 24, 1986Chicago Cubs 8, New York Mets 2 at Wrigley Field W : Drew Hall L : Rick AguileraCincinnati Reds 4, Atlanta Braves 1 at Riverfront Stadium W : Ted Power L : Rick Mahler S : John FrancoHouston Astros 6, San Francisco Giants 0 at Astrodome W : Nolan Ryan L : Mike LaCossPittsburgh Pirates 2, Montreal Expos 1 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Don Robinson L : Bob McClureSt. Louis Cardinals 7, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Busch Stadium II W : Danny Cox L : Kevin GrossNew York Yankees 4, Baltimore Orioles 1 at Memorial Stadium W : Dennis Rasmussen L : Mike Flanagan S : Dave RighettiToronto Blue Jays 8, Detroit Tigers 2 at Tiger Stadium W : Dave Stieb L : Dan PetryKansas City Royals 2, Minnesota Twins 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Dan Quisenberry L : Bert BlylevenOakland Athletics 4, Chicago White Sox 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Steve Ontiveros L : Joe Cowley S : Jay HowellS
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