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AUGUST 1987
1987 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 :Andre Dawson hits three home runs, his 29th, 30th and 31st, and drives in all five Chicago runs as the Cubs beat the Phillies 53.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 1, 1987Los Angeles Dodgers 5, Atlanta Braves 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Bob Welch L : David Palmer S : Matt YoungChicago Cubs 5, Philadelphia Phillies 3 at Wrigley Field W : Les Lancaster L : Tom Hume S : Lee SmithSan Francisco Giants 7, Cincinnati Reds 3 at Riverfront Stadium W : Mike LaCoss L : Bill GullicksonSan Diego Padres 6, Houston Astros 0 at Astrodome W : Eric Nolte L : Jeff HeathcockNew York Mets 12, Montreal Expos 4 at Stade Olympique W : Terry Leach L : Floyd YoumansSt. Louis Cardinals 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 6 (10 inn.) at Busch Stadium II W : Todd Worrell L : Barry JonesCalifornia Angels 4, Seattle Mariners 3 at Anaheim Stadium W : Willie Fraser L : Mike Moore S : De Wayne BuiceKansas City Royals 4, Boston Red Sox 0 at Royals Stadium W : Charlie Leibrandt L : Jeff SellersChicago White Sox 3, Milwaukee Brewers 2 at County Stadium W : Dave LaPoint L : Bill Wegman S : Ray SearageDetroit Tigers 10, New York Yankees 5 at Yankee Stadium W : Frank Tanana L : Dennis RasmussenOakland Athletics 3, Minnesota Twins 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Dave Stewart L : Frank ViolaBaltimore Orioles 7, Texas Rangers 1 at Arlington Stadium W : Ken Dixon L : Paul Kilgus S : Mike GriffinCleveland Indians 3, Toronto Blue Jays 0 at Exhibition Stadium W : Scott Bailes L : Jim Clancy S : Sammy StewartCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Eric Davis becomes the 7th player in ML history to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in one season by drilling his 30th homer in the bottom of the 11th to give the Reds a 54 win over the Giants.
Royals rookie 3B Kevin Seitzer goes 6-for-6 with two home runs and seven RBIs in a 135 rout of the Red Sox, tying the American League record for hits in a 9-inning game. Seitzer will add two hits tomorrow, and four on the 4th: his total of 12 in three games is the 3rd highest in AL history.
Rangers pitcher Bobby Witt ties the major-league record by striking out four consecutive Orioles in the 2nd inning of a 52 win. Witt finishes the game with 11 strikeouts.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 2, 1987Atlanta Braves 10, Los Angeles Dodgers 5 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Zane Smith L : Ken HowellChicago Cubs 3, Philadelphia Phillies 2 (10 inn.) at Wrigley Field W : Lee Smith L : Jeff CalhounCincinnati Reds 5, San Francisco Giants 4 (11 inn.) at Riverfront Stadium W : Jeff Montgomery L : Jeff RobinsonHouston Astros 6, San Diego Padres 0 at Astrodome W : Mike Scott L : Mark GrantNew York Mets 7, Montreal Expos 4 at Stade Olympique W : Ron Darling L : Bob Sebra S : Roger McDowellSt. Louis Cardinals 9, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 at Busch Stadium II W : Joe Magrane L : Hipolito PenaSeattle Mariners 5, California Angels 4 at Anaheim Stadium W : Steve Shields L : Greg MintonKansas City Royals 13, Boston Red Sox 5 at Royals Stadium W : Mark Gubicza L : Bob StanleyChicago White Sox 7, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at County Stadium W : Bill Long L : Chris Bosio S : Bobby ThigpenNew York Yankees 8, Detroit Tigers 5 at Yankee Stadium W : Rick Rhoden L : Jeff Robinson S : Dave RighettiOakland Athletics 6, Minnesota Twins 5 (11 inn.) at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Gene Nelson L : Jeff ReardonTexas Rangers 5, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Arlington Stadium W : Bobby Witt L : Mike BoddickerToronto Blue Jays 11, Cleveland Indians 5 at Exhibition Stadium W : Dave Stieb L : Darrel Akerfelds S : Gary LavelleCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Joe Niekro is caught with a file on the mound and is ejected during the 4th inning of Minnesota's 113 win over California. He will be suspended for 10 games by American League president Bobby Brown, who doesn't buy Niekro's story that he had been filing his nails on the bench and stuck the file in his back pocket when the inning started.
Jack Morris ties the AL record with five wild pitches in a 42, 10-inning loss to the Royals. Morris will scatter 24 wild pitches this season to set a new ML record. Juan Guzman will top it with 26, in 1993.
Tom Candiotti tosses a one hitter as the Indians beat the Yankees, 20. Mike Easler 's leadoff single in the 8th is the only hit.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 3, 1987Los Angeles Dodgers 7, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Riverfront Stadium W : Orel Hershiser L : Ted PowerHouston Astros 5, San Francisco Giants 3 (13 inn.) at Astrodome W : Juan Agosto L : Joe PriceSt. Louis Cardinals 5, Montreal Expos 2 at Stade Olympique W : Ricky Horton L : Bryn Smith S : Todd WorrellNew York Mets 3, Philadelphia Phillies 2 (11 inn.) at Shea Stadium W : Roger McDowell L : Kent TekulvePittsburgh Pirates 6, Chicago Cubs 4 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Doug Drabek L : Greg Maddux S : Jim GottMinnesota Twins 11, California Angels 3 at Anaheim Stadium W : Dan Schatzeder L : Mike WittToronto Blue Jays 14, Chicago White Sox 5 at Comiskey Park I W : Jeff Musselman L : Floyd BannisterCleveland Indians 2, New York Yankees 0 at Cleveland Stadium W : Tom Candiotti L : Steve TroutKansas City Royals 4, Detroit Tigers 2 (10 inn.) at Tiger Stadium W : Jerry Don Gleaton L : Jack MorrisSeattle Mariners 4, Oakland Athletics 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Mike Morgan L : Joaquin Andujar S : Edwin NunezBoston Red Sox 11, Texas Rangers 2 at Arlington Stadium W : Bruce Hurst L : Jose GuzmanCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 4, 1987Atlanta Braves 12, San Diego Padres 7 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Charlie Puleo L : Eric ShowCincinnati Reds 10, Los Angeles Dodgers 4 at Riverfront Stadium W : Guy Hoffman L : Tim LearyHouston Astros 5, San Francisco Giants 4 at Astrodome W : Jeff Heathcock L : Craig Lefferts S : Dave SmithMontreal Expos 10, St. Louis Cardinals 5 at Stade Olympique W : Bob McClure L : Lee Tunnell S : Jeff ParrettNew York Mets 5, Philadelphia Phillies 3 at Shea Stadium W : Dwight Gooden L : Bruce RuffinChicago Cubs 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 (11 inn.) at Three Rivers Stadium W : Mike Mason L : Brett GideonCalifornia Angels 12, Minnesota Twins 3 at Anaheim Stadium W : Don Sutton L : Steve Carlton S : Gary LucasToronto Blue Jays 4, Chicago White Sox 1 at Comiskey Park I W : John Cerutti L : Neil Allen S : Tom HenkeCleveland Indians 15, New York Yankees 3 at Cleveland Stadium W : Ken Schrom L : Tommy JohnKansas City Royals 8, Detroit Tigers 4 at Tiger Stadium W : Danny Jackson L : Dan PetryMilwaukee Brewers 9, Baltimore Orioles 8 (12 inn.) at County Stadium W : Mark Knudson L : Mark WilliamsonOakland Athletics 9, Seattle Mariners 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Steve Ontiveros L : Lee GuettermanBoston Red Sox 8, Texas Rangers 6 at Arlington Stadium W : Calvin Schiraldi L : Dale MohorcicCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 5, 1987San Diego Padres 7, Atlanta Braves 3 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Jimmy Jones L : Doyle Alexander S : Rich GossageCincinnati Reds 6, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at Riverfront Stadium W : Ron Robinson L : Fernando Valenzuela S : John FrancoHouston Astros 6, San Francisco Giants 5 (11 inn.) at Astrodome W : Larry Andersen L : Jeff RobinsonMontreal Expos 2, St. Louis Cardinals 1 (13 inn.) at Stade Olympique W : Randy St.claire L : Ken DayleyNew York Mets 13, Philadelphia Phillies 3 at Shea Stadium W : John Mitchell L : Kevin Gross S : Randy MyersPittsburgh Pirates 10, Chicago Cubs 0 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Brian Fisher L : Jamie MoyerCalifornia Angels 6, Minnesota Twins 1 at Anaheim Stadium W : John Candelaria L : Bert BlylevenToronto Blue Jays 3, Chicago White Sox 2 at Comiskey Park I W : Jimmy Key L : Richard Dotson S : Tom HenkeNew York Yankees 5, Cleveland Indians 2 at Cleveland Stadium W : Brad Arnsberg L : Phil Niekro S : Dave RighettiDetroit Tigers 4, Kansas City Royals 2 at Tiger Stadium W : Walt Terrell L : Bret SaberhagenMilwaukee Brewers 5, Baltimore Orioles 1 at County Stadium W : Teddy Higuera L : Eric BellOakland Athletics 3, Seattle Mariners 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Jose Rijo L : Scott Bankhead S : Gene NelsonTexas Rangers 9, Boston Red Sox 8 at Arlington Stadium W : Jose Guzman L : Joe SambitoCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Rich Gossage earns his 287th career save in San Diego's 74 win over Atlanta to move past Bruce Sutter into 2nd place on the all-time list.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 6, 1987San Diego Padres 7, Atlanta Braves 4 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Lance McCullers L : Gene Garber S : Rich GossageNew York Mets 7, Chicago Cubs 6 at Shea Stadium W : Roger McDowell L : Lee SmithSt. Louis Cardinals 5, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Veteran's Stadium W : John Tudor L : Tom Hume S : Todd WorrellMontreal Expos 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Jeff Parrett L : Jim Gott S : Tim BurkeCleveland Indians 14, Toronto Blue Jays 5 at Cleveland Stadium W : Scott Bailes L : Jim ClancyDetroit Tigers 12, New York Yankees 5 at Tiger Stadium W : Frank Tanana L : Ron GuidryMilwaukee Brewers 11, Baltimore Orioles 8 at County Stadium W : Jay Aldrich L : Mike Griffin S : Chuck CrimMinnesota Twins 9, Oakland Athletics 4 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Frank Viola L : Dave StewartSeattle Mariners 15, California Angels 4 at Kingdome W : Mike Moore L : Willie FraserCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 7, 1987Atlanta Braves 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at Dodger Stadium W : Zane Smith L : Bob WelchNew York Mets 7, Chicago Cubs 1 at Shea Stadium W : Ron Darling L : Rick SutcliffePhiladelphia Phillies 15, St. Louis Cardinals 5 at Veteran's Stadium W : Shane Rawley L : Joe MagranePittsburgh Pirates 9, Montreal Expos 3 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Bob Walk L : Bob Sebra S : Brett GideonSan Diego Padres 7, Houston Astros 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Mark Davis L : Mike Scott S : Lance McCullersSan Francisco Giants 3, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Candlestick Park W : Mike LaCoss L : Bill GullicksonBaltimore Orioles 9, Texas Rangers 2 at Memorial Stadium W : Ken Dixon L : Paul KilgusBoston Red Sox 4, Kansas City Royals 3 at Fenway Park W : Jeff Sellers L : Charlie LeibrandtMilwaukee Brewers 7, Chicago White Sox 4 (10 inn.) at Comiskey Park I W : Mark Clear L : Bobby Thigpen S : Dan PlesacToronto Blue Jays 15, Cleveland Indians 1 at Cleveland Stadium W : Dave Stieb L : Darrel AkerfeldsDetroit Tigers 8, New York Yankees 0 at Tiger Stadium W : Jeff Robinson L : Rick RhodenMinnesota Twins 9, Oakland Athletics 4 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Joe Niekro L : Dennis LampSeattle Mariners 14, California Angels 0 at Kingdome W : Mark Langston L : Kirk McCaskillCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 8, 1987Atlanta Braves 9, Los Angeles Dodgers 7 at Dodger Stadium W : David Palmer L : Orel HershiserChicago Cubs 5, New York Mets 3 at Shea Stadium W : Mike Mason L : Don Schulze S : Lee SmithSt. Louis Cardinals 9, Philadelphia Phillies 5 at Veteran's Stadium W : Todd Worrell L : Don CarmanPittsburgh Pirates 5, Montreal Expos 2 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Doug Drabek L : Bryn Smith S : John SmileySan Diego Padres 4, Houston Astros 3 (10 inn.) at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Rich Gossage L : Dave MeadsSan Francisco Giants 5, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Candlestick Park W : Atlee Hammaker L : Tom BrowningTexas Rangers 11, Baltimore Orioles 5 at Memorial Stadium W : Bobby Witt L : Mike Boddicker S : Mitch WilliamsBoston Red Sox 8, Kansas City Royals 3 at Fenway Park W : Bruce Hurst L : Mark GubiczaMilwaukee Brewers 5, Chicago White Sox 3 at Comiskey Park I W : Ray Burris L : Jose DeLeon S : Chuck CrimChicago White Sox 8, Milwaukee Brewers 6 at Comiskey Park I W : Floyd Bannister L : Chris Bosio S : Bobby ThigpenCleveland Indians 3, Toronto Blue Jays 1 at Cleveland Stadium W : Tom Candiotti L : Jose NunezNew York Yankees 7, Detroit Tigers 0 at Tiger Stadium W : Tommy John L : Eric KingMinnesota Twins 9, Oakland Athletics 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Steve Carlton L : Curt YoungSeattle Mariners 5, California Angels 3 at Kingdome W : Mike Morgan L : Mike Witt S : Bill WilkinsonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Lee Smith , Scott Sanderson beats the Mets, 63, at Shea Stadium . The loser is Doc Gooden , who snaps his 10-game winning streak against the Cubs. He'll start another streak of 12 wins.
In a 154 Tiger mauling of the Yankees, New York catcher Rick Cerone takes the mound. Again, he walks one batter and allows no runs, the second time in three weeks he's caught and pitched in the same game.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 9, 1987Los Angeles Dodgers 5, Atlanta Braves 2 at Dodger Stadium W : Shawn Hillegas L : Charlie Puleo S : Tim CrewsChicago Cubs 6, New York Mets 3 at Shea Stadium W : Scott Sanderson L : Dwight Gooden S : Lee SmithPhiladelphia Phillies 8, St. Louis Cardinals 7 (14 inn.) at Veteran's Stadium W : Wally Ritchie L : Ricky HortonPittsburgh Pirates 4, Montreal Expos 3 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Mike Dunne L : Jeff Parrett S : Jim GottSan Diego Padres 4, Houston Astros 3 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Eric Show L : Bob Knepper S : Rich GossageSan Francisco Giants 3, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Candlestick Park W : Mike Krukow L : Ted Power S : Don RobinsonSan Francisco Giants 5, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Candlestick Park W : Kelly Downs L : Guy Hoffman S : Craig LeffertsBaltimore Orioles 5, Texas Rangers 4 at Memorial Stadium W : John Habyan L : Charlie HoughKansas City Royals 8, Boston Red Sox 3 at Fenway Park W : John Davis L : Steve CrawfordMilwaukee Brewers 8, Chicago White Sox 4 at Comiskey Park I W : Juan Nieves L : Neil AllenToronto Blue Jays 5, Cleveland Indians 1 at Cleveland Stadium W : John Cerutti L : Ken SchromDetroit Tigers 15, New York Yankees 4 at Tiger Stadium W : Dan Petry L : Dennis RasmussenMinnesota Twins 7, Oakland Athletics 5 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Bert Blyleven L : Steve Ontiveros S : Jeff ReardonCalifornia Angels 7, Seattle Mariners 5 at Kingdome W : De Wayne Buice L : Dennis PowellCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Kevin Gross becomes the 2nd pitcher in eight days to be ejected for scuffing the baseball when umpires discover sandpaper in his glove during the 5th inning of a 42 win over the Cubs. Like Joe Niekro , Gross will be suspended for 10 games, and won't get his glove returned until August, 1991.
Cardinals 1B Jack Clark sets an National League record by drawing a walk in his 16th consecutive game, a 60 win over Pittsburgh.
Paul Molitor singles in the 3rd inning against the Rangers to run his hit streak to 25 games. The Brewers win in the 12th 43.
At Seattle, Oakland's super rookie Mark McGwire belts his 38th homer, a solo shot off Mike Moore , to tie the ML rookie record for homers in a season.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 10, 1987Cincinnati Reds 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at Dodger Stadium W : Frank Williams L : Fernando Valenzuela S : John FrancoMontreal Expos 2, New York Mets 1 at Shea Stadium W : Dennis Martinez L : John Mitchell S : Tim BurkePhiladelphia Phillies 4, Chicago Cubs 2 at Veteran's Stadium W : Todd Frohwirth L : Jamie Moyer S : Steve BedrosianSt. Louis Cardinals 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 0 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Bob Forsch L : Brian FisherSan Diego Padres 2, Atlanta Braves 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Jimmy Jones L : Doyle AlexanderSan Francisco Giants 6, Houston Astros 5 at Candlestick Park W : Don Robinson L : Dave MeadsBaltimore Orioles 4, Cleveland Indians 3 at Memorial Stadium W : Mark Williamson L : Don Gordon S : Tom NiedenfuerBoston Red Sox 9, Toronto Blue Jays 1 at Fenway Park W : Roger Clemens L : Jim ClancyChicago White Sox 8, Detroit Tigers 4 at Comiskey Park I W : Richard Dotson L : Walt TerrellKansas City Royals 10, New York Yankees 1 at Royals Stadium W : Danny Jackson L : Brad ArnsbergMilwaukee Brewers 4, Texas Rangers 3 (12 inn.) at County Stadium W : Jay Aldrich L : Jeff RussellOakland Athletics 15, Seattle Mariners 4 at Kingdome W : Dave Stewart L : Scott BankheadCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 11, 1987Los Angeles Dodgers 7, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Dodger Stadium W : Bob Welch L : Jeff MontgomeryNew York Mets 6, Montreal Expos 2 at Shea Stadium W : Terry Leach L : Floyd YoumansPhiladelphia Phillies 9, Chicago Cubs 8 (13 inn.) at Veteran's Stadium W : Kevin Gross L : Bob TewksburySt. Louis Cardinals 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Ken Dayley L : Rick Reuschel S : Todd WorrellSan Diego Padres 7, Atlanta Braves 6 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Mark Davis L : Gene GarberHouston Astros 7, San Francisco Giants 3 at Candlestick Park W : Jeff Heathcock L : Mike LaCoss S : Larry AndersenCleveland Indians 6, Baltimore Orioles 3 at Memorial Stadium W : Scott Bailes L : Dave Schmidt S : Doug JonesToronto Blue Jays 8, Boston Red Sox 3 at Fenway Park W : Jimmy Key L : Bob StanleyDetroit Tigers 9, Chicago White Sox 6 at Comiskey Park I W : Frank Tanana L : Scott Nielsen S : Willie HernandezKansas City Royals 8, New York Yankees 5 at Royals Stadium W : Bret Saberhagen L : Ron Guidry S : Jerry Don GleatonTexas Rangers 7, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at County Stadium W : Greg Harris L : Mark KnudsonMinnesota Twins 7, California Angels 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Frank Viola L : John CandelariaSeattle Mariners 8, Oakland Athletics 2 at Kingdome W : Mike Moore L : Jose RijoCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Doyle Alexander to the Tigers in exchange for minor leaguer John Smoltz . Alexander will help lead the Tigers to the American League East title by posting a perfect 9-0 record, while Smoltz will anchor the Braves for the 1990s.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 12, 1987Los Angeles Dodgers 1, Cincinnati Reds 0 at Dodger Stadium W : Tim Leary L : Bill Gullickson S : Matt YoungNew York Mets 4, Montreal Expos 2 at Shea Stadium W : Ron Darling L : Bob Sebra S : Roger McDowellPhiladelphia Phillies 13, Chicago Cubs 7 at Veteran's Stadium W : Jeff Calhoun L : Ed LynchPittsburgh Pirates 11, St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Bob Walk L : Joe MagraneAtlanta Braves 2, San Diego Padres 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Zane Smith L : Eric NolteSan Francisco Giants 8, Houston Astros 1 at Candlestick Park W : Atlee Hammaker L : Mike Scott S : Don RobinsonCleveland Indians 8, Baltimore Orioles 6 at Memorial Stadium W : Darrel Akerfelds L : Mike Griffin S : Doug JonesToronto Blue Jays 10, Boston Red Sox 4 at Fenway Park W : Dave Stieb L : Jeff SellersDetroit Tigers 8, Chicago White Sox 7 at Comiskey Park I W : Willie Hernandez L : Bobby ThigpenKansas City Royals 2, New York Yankees 1 at Royals Stadium W : Charlie Leibrandt L : Rick RhodenTexas Rangers 12, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at County Stadium W : Paul Kilgus L : Ray BurrisCalifornia Angels 8, Minnesota Twins 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Kirk McCaskill L : Les StrakerSeattle Mariners 4, Oakland Athletics 3 at Kingdome W : Mark Langston L : Gene Nelson S : Bill WilkinsonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :1905 St. Louis Browns , who played an 11-inning game with no outfield putouts.
Paul Molitor keeps his hit streak alive at 28 games when he homers with two out in the 9th inning against the O's. Baltimore still wins 54.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 13, 1987Chicago Cubs 7, New York Mets 5 at Wrigley Field W : Frank DiPino L : Roger McDowell S : Lee SmithCincinnati Reds 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 at Dodger Stadium W : Rob Murphy L : Orel Hershiser S : John FrancoMontreal Expos 9, Pittsburgh Pirates 7 at Stade Olympique W : Andy McGaffigan L : Brett Gideon S : Bob McClureSan Diego Padres 5, Atlanta Braves 3 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Mark Grant L : David Palmer S : Lance McCullersSan Francisco Giants 7, Houston Astros 6 (11 inn.) at Candlestick Park W : Craig Lefferts L : Rocky ChildressPhiladelphia Phillies 4, St. Louis Cardinals 2 (13 inn.) at Busch Stadium II W : Steve Bedrosian L : Ken Dayley S : Wally RitchieBaltimore Orioles 5, Milwaukee Brewers 4 at Memorial Stadium W : Mike Boddicker L : Chris Bosio S : Tom NiedenfuerDetroit Tigers 4, Kansas City Royals 1 at Royals Stadium W : Jack Morris L : Mark GubiczaCalifornia Angels 5, Minnesota Twins 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Mike Witt L : Steve CarltonChicago White Sox 10, Toronto Blue Jays 3 at Exhibition Stadium W : Floyd Bannister L : Phil NiekroCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Mark McGwire slugs his 39th home run of the season, off Don Sutton in the 6th inning, in a 12-inning 76 win over California, breaking the major-league record for rookies shared by Wally Berger and Frank Robinson . McGwire will finish the season with a whopping 49 homers.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 14, 1987Chicago Cubs 6, New York Mets 1 at Wrigley Field W : Scott Sanderson L : John MitchellHouston Astros 8, Atlanta Braves 4 at Astrodome W : Bob Knepper L : Charlie PuleoMontreal Expos 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Stade Olympique W : Bob McClure L : John SmileyCincinnati Reds 2, San Diego Padres 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Ted Power L : Eric Show S : John FrancoSan Diego Padres 15, Cincinnati Reds 8 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Greg Booker L : Guy HoffmanLos Angeles Dodgers 4, San Francisco Giants 3 at Candlestick Park W : Shawn Hillegas L : Kelly Downs S : Tim CrewsSt. Louis Cardinals 8, Philadelphia Phillies 4 at Busch Stadium II W : Greg Mathews L : Bruce Ruffin S : Todd WorrellMilwaukee Brewers 6, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Memorial Stadium W : Juan Nieves L : Eric Bell S : Chuck CrimBoston Red Sox 9, Texas Rangers 3 at Fenway Park W : Bruce Hurst L : Steve HoweTexas Rangers 9, Boston Red Sox 4 at Fenway Park W : Charlie Hough L : Al NipperOakland Athletics 7, California Angels 6 (12 inn.) at Anaheim Stadium W : Rick Rodriguez L : De Wayne Buice S : Dennis EckersleyKansas City Royals 7, Detroit Tigers 5 at Royals Stadium W : Bud Black L : Walt Terrell S : Dan QuisenberryMinnesota Twins 6, Seattle Mariners 3 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Bert Blyleven L : Mike MorganCleveland Indians 6, New York Yankees 5 at Yankee Stadium W : Tom Candiotti L : Brad Arnsberg S : Doug JonesToronto Blue Jays 3, Chicago White Sox 2 at Exhibition Stadium W : John Cerutti L : Jose DeLeon S : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 15, 1987Chicago Cubs 7, New York Mets 3 at Wrigley Field W : Jamie Moyer L : Terry Leach S : Frank DiPinoHouston Astros 8, Atlanta Braves 0 at Astrodome W : Danny Darwin L : Rick MahlerMontreal Expos 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Stade Olympique W : Tim Burke L : Brian FisherSan Francisco Giants 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 0 at Candlestick Park W : Dave Dravecky L : Fernando ValenzuelaPhiladelphia Phillies 5, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Busch Stadium II W : Kevin Gross L : Bob Forsch S : Steve BedrosianBaltimore Orioles 2, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at Memorial Stadium W : Mike Flanagan L : Teddy HigueraBoston Red Sox 7, Texas Rangers 6 at Fenway Park W : Wes Gardner L : Steve HoweOakland Athletics 13, California Angels 3 at Anaheim Stadium W : Dave Stewart L : John CandelariaDetroit Tigers 8, Kansas City Royals 4 at Royals Stadium W : Eric King L : Danny Jackson S : Mike HennemanMinnesota Twins 14, Seattle Mariners 4 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Roy Smith L : Lee GuettermanNew York Yankees 11, Cleveland Indians 2 at Yankee Stadium W : Dennis Rasmussen L : Ken Schrom S : Tim StoddardChicago White Sox 1, Toronto Blue Jays 0 at Exhibition Stadium W : Richard Dotson L : Jim ClancyCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
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The wind is blowing out at Wrigley as the Mets pound the Cubs 2310 at Wrigley Field, setting a club record for runs scored in a game.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 16, 1987New York Mets 23, Chicago Cubs 10 at Wrigley Field W : Ron Darling L : Greg MadduxHouston Astros 6, Atlanta Braves 2 at Astrodome W : Jim Deshaies L : Zane SmithMontreal Expos 10, Pittsburgh Pirates 7 at Stade Olympique W : Jeff Parrett L : Brett GideonCincinnati Reds 2, San Diego Padres 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Ron Robinson L : Ed Whitson S : John FrancoSan Francisco Giants 1, Los Angeles Dodgers 0 (10 inn.) at Candlestick Park W : Mike LaCoss L : Tim LearyPhiladelphia Phillies 4, St. Louis Cardinals 3 at Busch Stadium II W : Shane Rawley L : John Tudor S : Steve BedrosianMilwaukee Brewers 6, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Memorial Stadium W : Chuck Crim L : Dave Schmidt S : Dan PlesacBoston Red Sox 12, Texas Rangers 2 at Fenway Park W : Bob Stanley L : Greg HarrisOakland Athletics 9, California Angels 6 at Anaheim Stadium W : Greg Cadaret L : Chuck Finley S : Dennis EckersleyDetroit Tigers 10, Kansas City Royals 6 at Royals Stadium W : Jeff Robinson L : Jerry Don GleatonMinnesota Twins 5, Seattle Mariners 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Frank Viola L : Mike MooreCleveland Indians 1, New York Yankees 0 at Yankee Stadium W : Rich Yett L : Ron Guidry S : Doug JonesToronto Blue Jays 6, Chicago White Sox 4 at Exhibition Stadium W : Mark Eichhorn L : Ray Searage S : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
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SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 18, 1987Atlanta Braves 9, Chicago Cubs 5 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Rick Mahler L : Ed Lynch S : Jim AckerPittsburgh Pirates 7, Cincinnati Reds 4 at Riverfront Stadium W : Bob Walk L : Rob Murphy S : Jim GottHouston Astros 4, St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Astrodome W : Nolan Ryan L : Danny Cox S : Dave SmithMontreal Expos 2, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 at Stade Olympique W : Tim Burke L : Orel Hershiser S : Bob McClureNew York Mets 7, San Francisco Giants 2 at Shea Stadium W : Dwight Gooden L : Atlee HammakerSan Diego Padres 9, Philadelphia Phillies 4 (11 inn.) at Veteran's Stadium W : Rich Gossage L : Wally RitchieBaltimore Orioles 4, California Angels 1 at Anaheim Stadium W : Ken Dixon L : Kirk McCaskill S : John HabyanBoston Red Sox 14, Chicago White Sox 8 at Comiskey Park I W : Al Nipper L : Floyd BannisterCleveland Indians 9, Milwaukee Brewers 8 (12 inn.) at Cleveland Stadium W : John Farrell L : Ray BurrisDetroit Tigers 11, Minnesota Twins 2 at Tiger Stadium W : Jack Morris L : Steve CarltonToronto Blue Jays 2, Oakland Athletics 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Dave Stieb L : Dennis Eckersley S : Tom HenkeNew York Yankees 4, Seattle Mariners 3 at Kingdome W : Tim Stoddard L : Bill Wilkinson S : Dave RighettiTexas Rangers 3, Kansas City Royals 1 at Arlington Stadium W : Charlie Hough L : Mark GubiczaCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Paul Molitor collects four hits to extend his hit streak to 34 games and tie Dom DiMaggio for 11th spot on the all-time list. The Brewers beat Cleveland 132. Rob Deer has a grand slam for the Brewers, and tomorrow will hit anotherjust the 11th player in history to hit grand slams in consecutive games.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 19, 1987Chicago Cubs 9, Atlanta Braves 1 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Scott Sanderson L : Charlie PuleoPittsburgh Pirates 10, Cincinnati Reds 9 at Riverfront Stadium W : Doug Drabek L : Tom BrowningHouston Astros 2, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Astrodome W : Bob Knepper L : Joe Magrane S : Larry AndersenLos Angeles Dodgers 10, Montreal Expos 9 at Stade Olympique W : Alejandro Pena L : Jeff Parrett S : Tim CrewsSan Francisco Giants 10, New York Mets 6 (10 inn.) at Shea Stadium W : Scott Garrelts L : Roger McDowellPhiladelphia Phillies 6, San Diego Padres 5 at Veteran's Stadium W : Bruce Ruffin L : Mark Grant S : Jeff CalhounBaltimore Orioles 2, California Angels 1 at Anaheim Stadium W : Mike Boddicker L : Don Sutton S : Tom NiedenfuerChicago White Sox 8, Boston Red Sox 3 at Comiskey Park I W : Jose DeLeon L : Bruce Hurst S : Bobby ThigpenMilwaukee Brewers 13, Cleveland Indians 2 at Cleveland Stadium W : Juan Nieves L : Tom CandiottiDetroit Tigers 7, Minnesota Twins 1 at Tiger Stadium W : Walt Terrell L : Bert BlylevenOakland Athletics 7, Toronto Blue Jays 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Dave Stewart L : John CeruttiNew York Yankees 8, Seattle Mariners 0 at Kingdome W : Charles Hudson L : Mike MorganKansas City Royals 11, Texas Rangers 6 at Arlington Stadium W : Bob Stoddard L : Bobby Witt S : John DavisCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Rick Reuschel to the Giants for pitchers Jeff Robinson and Scott Medvin .
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 20, 1987Atlanta Braves 13, Chicago Cubs 4 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Jim Acker L : Jamie MoyerCincinnati Reds 5, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Riverfront Stadium W : Ted Power L : Mike Dunne S : John FrancoHouston Astros 5, St. Louis Cardinals 4 at Astrodome W : Rocky Childress L : Ken Dayley S : Juan AgostoLos Angeles Dodgers 7, Montreal Expos 2 at Stade Olympique W : Fernando Valenzuela L : Neal Heaton S : Matt YoungNew York Mets 7, San Francisco Giants 4 at Shea Stadium W : David Cone L : Kelly Downs S : Randy MyersPhiladelphia Phillies 10, San Diego Padres 2 at Veteran's Stadium W : Freddie Toliver L : Eric Show S : Wally RitchieBaltimore Orioles 4, California Angels 2 (12 inn.) at Anaheim Stadium W : Mark Williamson L : De Wayne BuiceMilwaukee Brewers 14, Cleveland Indians 2 at Cleveland Stadium W : Teddy Higuera L : Ken SchromDetroit Tigers 8, Minnesota Twins 0 at Tiger Stadium W : Doyle Alexander L : Joe NiekroToronto Blue Jays 7, Oakland Athletics 6 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Gary Lavelle L : Greg Cadaret S : Tom HenkeSeattle Mariners 4, New York Yankees 3 (12 inn.) at Kingdome W : Jerry Reed L : Brad ArnsbergTexas Rangers 5, Chicago White Sox 1 at Arlington Stadium W : Jose Guzman L : Richard DotsonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Dale Murphy hits his 300th career home run as Atlanta beats Pittsburgh, 54. He stroked his 1500th hit on August 5th.
Andre Dawson belts his 39th and 40th home runs of the season and Lee Smith picks up his 30th save in Chicago's 75 win over the Astros.
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 21, 1987Atlanta Braves 5, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Zane Smith L : John Smiley S : Ed OlwineChicago Cubs 7, Houston Astros 5 at Wrigley Field W : Frank DiPino L : Jim Deshaies S : Lee SmithSt. Louis Cardinals 2, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Riverfront Stadium W : John Tudor L : Guy Hoffman S : Todd WorrellSan Francisco Giants 6, Montreal Expos 3 at Stade Olympique W : Dave Dravecky L : Dennis Martinez S : Don RobinsonSan Diego Padres 6, New York Mets 2 at Shea Stadium W : Jimmy Jones L : Ron DarlingPhiladelphia Phillies 2, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 (11 inn.) at Veteran's Stadium W : Kent Tekulve L : Matt YoungPhiladelphia Phillies 7, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at Veteran's Stadium W : Shane Rawley L : Tim LearyBoston Red Sox 11, Minnesota Twins 3 at Fenway Park W : Roger Clemens L : Frank Viola S : Wes GardnerCalifornia Angels 3, Toronto Blue Jays 1 at Anaheim Stadium W : Jerry Reuss L : Phil Niekro S : Greg MintonCleveland Indians 12, Detroit Tigers 4 at Cleveland Stadium W : Jamie Easterly L : Dan Petry S : Don GordonCleveland Indians 8, Detroit Tigers 3 at Cleveland Stadium W : John Farrell L : Frank TananaMilwaukee Brewers 3, Kansas City Royals 0 at County Stadium W : Len Barker L : Danny Jackson S : Chuck CrimOakland Athletics 6, New York Yankees 4 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Steve Ontiveros L : Ron Guidry S : Jay HowellSeattle Mariners 3, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Kingdome W : Mike Moore L : Mike FlanaganChicago White Sox 5, Texas Rangers 1 at Arlington Stadium W : Bill Long L : Paul KilgusCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : AUGUST 22, 1987Atlanta Braves 10, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Tom Glavine L : Bob WalkHouston Astros 5, Chicago Cubs 4 (11 inn.) at Wrigley Field W : Larry Andersen L : Frank DiPino S : Dave SmithSt. Louis Cardinals 9, Cincinnati Reds 7 at Riverfront Stadium W : Pat Perry L : Rob Murphy S : Ken DayleyMontreal Expos 5, San Francisco Giants 4 (10 inn.) at Stade Olympique W : Tim Burke L : Craig LeffertsSan Diego Padres 8, New York Mets 3 at Shea Stadium W : Mark Davis L : Sid Fernandez S : Rich GossagePhiladelphia Phillies 2, Los Angeles Dodgers 0 at Veteran's Stadium W : Mike Maddux L : Rick Honeycutt S : Kent TekulveBoston Red Sox 6, Minnesota Twins 5 at Fenway Park W : Calvin Schiraldi L : Les StrakerToronto Blue Jays 2, California Angels 0 at Anaheim Stadium W : Jose Nunez L : Mike Witt S : Tom HenkeDetroit Tigers 8, Cleveland Indians 6 at Cleveland Stadium W : Mike Henneman L : Scott Bailes S : Eric KingKansas City Royals 8, Milwaukee Brewers 7 at County Stadium W : Jerry Don Gleaton L : Mark KnudsonOakland Athletics 6, New York Yankees 0 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Gene Nelson L : Steve TroutSeattle Mariners 14, Baltimore Orioles 6 at Kingdome W : Mark Langston L : Dave SchmidtTexas Rangers 8, Chicago White Sox 6 at Arlington Stadium W : Charlie Hough L : Dave LaPoint S : Mitch WilliamsCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
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