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SEPTEMBER 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 :
The Red Sox trade two heroes from their 1986 American League Championship team, sending DH Don Baylor to the Twins and OF Dave Henderson to the Giants for players to be named later.
In a 3–2 loss to the Cubs, Houston's Billy Hatcher becomes the first player this season to be ejected for using an illegal corked bat, and will eventually be suspended for 10 games by National League president Bart Giamatti . Hatcher claims he borrowed the bat from P Dave Smith and only used it in batting practice. Baseball has seen a rash of protests regarding allegedly doctored bats this season, partly in response to the record number of home runs being hit.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 1, 1987Chicago Cubs 3, Houston Astros 2 at Astrodome W : Jamie Moyer L : Manny Hernandez S : Lee SmithPhiladelphia Phillies 7, Los Angeles Dodgers 5 at Dodger Stadium W : Wally Ritchie L : Tim Leary S : Steve BedrosianAtlanta Braves 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 0 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Zane Smith L : Brian FisherNew York Mets 9, San Diego Padres 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : David Cone L : Jimmy Jones S : Randy MyersSan Francisco Giants 14, Montreal Expos 4 at Candlestick Park W : Rick Reuschel L : Floyd YoumansCincinnati Reds 7, St. Louis Cardinals 4 at Busch Stadium II W : Guy Hoffman L : Ricky HortonSeattle Mariners 5, Baltimore Orioles 0 at Memorial Stadium W : Scott Bankhead L : John HabyanTexas Rangers 6, Chicago White Sox 4 at Comiskey Park I W : Jose Guzman L : Bill Long S : Mitch WilliamsDetroit Tigers 6, Cleveland Indians 5 (12 inn.) at Tiger Stadium W : Willie Hernandez L : Don GordonMilwaukee Brewers 2, Kansas City Royals 0 at Royals Stadium W : Teddy Higuera L : Bret SaberhagenBoston Red Sox 9, Minnesota Twins 0 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Jeff Sellers L : Joe NiekroOakland Athletics 8, New York Yankees 3 at Yankee Stadium W : Steve Ontiveros L : Charles HudsonToronto Blue Jays 4, California Angels 3 (10 inn.) at Exhibition Stadium W : Jeff Musselman L : Mike WittCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :
Tom Candiotti pitches his 2nd one-hitter of the season, but also walks seven batters and makes an error as the Indians lose to Detroit 2–1. Matt Nokes ' single with two out in the 8th is the Tigers' only hit. Feller, in 1954, is the last Tribe hurler to lose a one-hitter.
For the second time this season, Houston's Kevin Bass drills homers from each side of the plate. He totals three homers for the 2nd time in a month as the Astros drub the Cubs, 10–1.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 2, 1987Houston Astros 10, Chicago Cubs 1 at Astrodome W : Mike Scott L : Rick SutcliffePhiladelphia Phillies 6, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 at Dodger Stadium W : Don Carman L : Orel HershiserPittsburgh Pirates 2, Atlanta Braves 0 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Bob Walk L : Tom Glavine S : Jim GottNew York Mets 4, San Diego Padres 3 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Dwight Gooden L : Ed WhitsonMontreal Expos 7, San Francisco Giants 3 at Candlestick Park W : Pascual Perez L : Mike LaCoss S : Tim BurkeCincinnati Reds 3, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Busch Stadium II W : Frank Williams L : Danny Cox S : John FrancoSeattle Mariners 8, Baltimore Orioles 6 at Memorial Stadium W : Mark Langston L : Jeff Ballard S : Jerry ReedChicago White Sox 5, Texas Rangers 0 at Comiskey Park I W : Dave LaPoint L : Paul KilgusDetroit Tigers 2, Cleveland Indians 1 at Tiger Stadium W : Jack Morris L : Tom CandiottiMilwaukee Brewers 3, Kansas City Royals 2 at Royals Stadium W : Bill Wegman L : Charlie Leibrandt S : Dan PlesacMinnesota Twins 5, Boston Red Sox 4 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Les Straker L : Al Nipper S : Jeff ReardonNew York Yankees 3, Oakland Athletics 2 (10 inn.) at Yankee Stadium W : Dave Righetti L : Rick HoneycuttToronto Blue Jays 7, California Angels 6 at Exhibition Stadium W : David Wells L : De Wayne BuiceCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 4, 1987Atlanta Braves 7, Montreal Expos 4 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Rick Mahler L : Neal HeatonCincinnati Reds 4, Chicago Cubs 3 at Wrigley Field W : Frank Williams L : Lee Smith S : John FrancoHouston Astros 2, Pittsburgh Pirates 0 at Astrodome W : Nolan Ryan L : Mike Bielecki S : Juan AgostoNew York Mets 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 at Dodger Stadium W : Rick Aguilera L : Shawn HillegasSan Francisco Giants 3, Philadelphia Phillies 2 (10 inn.) at Candlestick Park W : Don Robinson L : Wally RitchieSt. Louis Cardinals 4, San Diego Padres 2 at Busch Stadium II W : Todd Worrell L : Mark DavisBaltimore Orioles 5, Oakland Athletics 2 at Memorial Stadium W : Mike Boddicker L : Gene NelsonBoston Red Sox 5, Cleveland Indians 2 at Fenway Park W : Roger Clemens L : Scott Bailes S : Wes GardnerKansas City Royals 6, Chicago White Sox 2 at Royals Stadium W : Melido Perez L : Richard DotsonMinnesota Twins 2, Milwaukee Brewers 1 (12 inn.) at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Juan Berenguer L : Dan PlesacNew York Yankees 8, California Angels 4 at Yankee Stadium W : Bill Gullickson L : Kirk McCaskill S : Pat ClementsDetroit Tigers 11, Texas Rangers 2 at Arlington Stadium W : Doyle Alexander L : Charlie HoughToronto Blue Jays 6, Seattle Mariners 5 (10 inn.) at Exhibition Stadium W : Jose Nunez L : Dennis PowellCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Carlton Fisk clubs his 300th career home run off Danny Jackson , but the White Sox lose to the Royals 4–2.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 5, 1987Montreal Expos 4, Atlanta Braves 1 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Dennis Martinez L : Kevin Coffman S : Tim BurkeCincinnati Reds 10, Chicago Cubs 5 at Wrigley Field W : Dennis Rasmussen L : Ed LynchHouston Astros 5, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 at Astrodome W : Bob Knepper L : Doug DrabekNew York Mets 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at Dodger Stadium W : Ron Darling L : Fernando Valenzuela S : Roger McDowellSan Francisco Giants 6, Philadelphia Phillies 3 at Candlestick Park W : Dave Dravecky L : Shane Rawley S : Kelly DownsSan Diego Padres 4, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Busch Stadium II W : Mark Grant L : Greg Mathews S : Lance McCullersOakland Athletics 7, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Memorial Stadium W : Curt Young L : Eric BellCleveland Indians 15, Boston Red Sox 2 at Fenway Park W : John Farrell L : Bob StanleyKansas City Royals 4, Chicago White Sox 2 at Royals Stadium W : Danny Jackson L : Jose DeLeonMinnesota Twins 2, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Keith Atherton L : Chuck CrimNew York Yankees 7, California Angels 6 at Yankee Stadium W : Ron Guidry L : Don Sutton S : Dave RighettiTexas Rangers 8, Detroit Tigers 7 at Arlington Stadium W : Steve Howe L : Willie HernandezToronto Blue Jays 3, Seattle Mariners 0 at Exhibition Stadium W : Mike Flanagan L : Mike Campbell S : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :
Milwaukee's Teddy Higuera hurls his 3rd straight shutout, beating the Twins, 6–0, on two hits. Glenn Braggs , Rob Deer, and Bill Schroeder homer to back Teddy.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 6, 1987Montreal Expos 5, Atlanta Braves 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Floyd Youmans L : Zane Smith S : Joe HeskethChicago Cubs 3, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Wrigley Field W : Les Lancaster L : Ted Power S : Lee SmithPittsburgh Pirates 4, Houston Astros 3 at Astrodome W : Mike Dunne L : Manny Hernandez S : Jim GottLos Angeles Dodgers 3, New York Mets 2 (16 inn.) at Dodger Stadium W : Tim Belcher L : Randy MyersSan Francisco Giants 4, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Candlestick Park W : Rick Reuschel L : Freddie ToliverSt. Louis Cardinals 6, San Diego Padres 4 at Busch Stadium II W : John Tudor L : Eric Show S : Todd WorrellBaltimore Orioles 7, Oakland Athletics 6 at Memorial Stadium W : Tom Niedenfuer L : Dennis EckersleyCleveland Indians 3, Boston Red Sox 1 at Fenway Park W : Darrel Akerfelds L : Jeff Sellers S : Doug JonesChicago White Sox 5, Kansas City Royals 4 (11 inn.) at Royals Stadium W : Bobby Thigpen L : John DavisMilwaukee Brewers 6, Minnesota Twins 0 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Teddy Higuera L : Steve CarltonCalifornia Angels 3, New York Yankees 1 at Yankee Stadium W : John Candelaria L : Tommy John S : De Wayne BuiceTexas Rangers 9, Detroit Tigers 3 at Arlington Stadium W : Jose Guzman L : Jeff RobinsonToronto Blue Jays 3, Seattle Mariners 2 (11 inn.) at Exhibition Stadium W : Jose Nunez L : Edwin NunezCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Brian Fisher , Pirate closer Jeff Robinson strikes out three Cubs on nine pitches, in the 8th inning. The Pirates win, 3–2. Both Cubs runs come on homers, by Leon Durham and Keith Moreland.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 7, 1987San Diego Padres 11, Atlanta Braves 4 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Jimmy Jones L : Tom GlavinePittsburgh Pirates 3, Chicago Cubs 2 at Wrigley Field W : Brian Fisher L : Jamie Moyer S : Jeff RobinsonCincinnati Reds 3, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 (13 inn.) at Riverfront Stadium W : Tom Hume L : Brian HoltonHouston Astros 4, San Francisco Giants 2 at Astrodome W : Mike Scott L : Mike LaCossMontreal Expos 9, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Stade Olympique W : Pascual Perez L : Danny CoxPhiladelphia Phillies 5, New York Mets 3 at Shea Stadium W : Don Carman L : Dwight Gooden S : Steve BedrosianDetroit Tigers 12, Baltimore Orioles 4 at Memorial Stadium W : Jack Morris L : Jeff BallardNew York Yankees 9, Boston Red Sox 5 at Fenway Park W : Rick Rhoden L : Bruce Hurst S : Tim StoddardKansas City Royals 5, California Angels 2 at Anaheim Stadium W : Charlie Leibrandt L : Mike Witt S : Gene GarberSeattle Mariners 6, Cleveland Indians 4 at Cleveland Stadium W : Mark Langston L : Tom Candiotti S : Jerry ReedToronto Blue Jays 5, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at County Stadium W : Duane Ward L : Dan Plesac S : Tom HenkeMinnesota Twins 8, Chicago White Sox 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Jeff Bittiger L : Dave LaPointOakland Athletics 2, Texas Rangers 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Dave Stewart L : Mitch WilliamsCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Gene Michael and replaces him with Frank Lucchesi .
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 8, 1987Atlanta Braves 4, San Diego Padres 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Pete Smith L : Ed Whitson S : Jim AckerPittsburgh Pirates 4, Chicago Cubs 1 at Wrigley Field W : Vicente Palacios L : Rick Sutcliffe S : Jim GottLos Angeles Dodgers 5, Cincinnati Reds 3 at Riverfront Stadium W : Orel Hershiser L : Ron Robinson S : Alejandro PenaSan Francisco Giants 6, Houston Astros 4 at Astrodome W : Don Robinson L : Larry AndersenMontreal Expos 4, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Stade Olympique W : Bryn Smith L : Bob Forsch S : Andy McGaffiganNew York Mets 5, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Shea Stadium W : Terry Leach L : Bruce Ruffin S : Doug SiskBoston Red Sox 8, New York Yankees 6 at Fenway Park W : Al Nipper L : Bill Gullickson S : Calvin SchiraldiKansas City Royals 4, California Angels 2 at Anaheim Stadium W : Mark Gubicza L : Willie Fraser S : John DavisSeattle Mariners 7, Cleveland Indians 0 at Cleveland Stadium W : Mike Morgan L : Rich YettMilwaukee Brewers 6, Toronto Blue Jays 4 at County Stadium W : Chris Bosio L : Dave Stieb S : Chuck CrimChicago White Sox 4, Minnesota Twins 3 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Floyd Bannister L : Bert Blyleven S : Bobby ThigpenTexas Rangers 12, Oakland Athletics 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Charlie Hough L : Gene NelsonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Nolan Ryan strikes out 16 Giants in eight innings during Houston's 4–2 victory to take over the ML strikeout lead with 226. Ryan will finish the season with 270 strikeouts, tops in the major leagues.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 9, 1987Atlanta Braves 3, San Diego Padres 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : David Palmer L : Eric Nolte S : Jim AckerPittsburgh Pirates 4, Chicago Cubs 3 at Wrigley Field W : Jeff Robinson L : Lee Smith S : Jim GottCincinnati Reds 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 at Riverfront Stadium W : Tom Browning L : Tim BelcherHouston Astros 4, San Francisco Giants 2 at Astrodome W : Nolan Ryan L : Atlee Hammaker S : Dave SmithMontreal Expos 8, St. Louis Cardinals 3 at Stade Olympique W : Dennis Martinez L : Joe MagraneNew York Mets 11, Philadelphia Phillies 5 at Shea Stadium W : Rick Aguilera L : Shane RawleyDetroit Tigers 7, Baltimore Orioles 4 at Memorial Stadium W : Walt Terrell L : Ken Dixon S : Willie HernandezDetroit Tigers 6, Baltimore Orioles 0 at Memorial Stadium W : Doyle Alexander L : Mike BoddickerBoston Red Sox 5, New York Yankees 3 at Fenway Park W : Roger Clemens L : Charles HudsonSeattle Mariners 9, Cleveland Indians 4 at Cleveland Stadium W : Mike Moore L : Jamie EasterlyMilwaukee Brewers 6, Toronto Blue Jays 4 at County Stadium W : Mark Clear L : David WellsMinnesota Twins 2, Chicago White Sox 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Frank Viola L : Jim WinnOakland Athletics 11, Texas Rangers 7 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Greg Cadaret L : Bobby WittCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Howard Johnson steals his 30th base of the season in the Mets 6–4, 10-inning loss to the Cardinals, becoming the 8th player ever to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in a season. Mets starter Ron Darling tears ligaments in his thumb while fielding a Vince Coleman bunt during the game and will miss the rest of the season.
Detroit's Tom Brookens homers in the 5th off Ted Higuera , snapping the Brewer pitchers' scoreless streak of 32 innings. Higuera's mark tops Ray Searage 's team record of 30 innings (August 26, 1984 - April 19, 1985 ). The Brewers rally for four runs in the 8th to top the Tigers.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 11, 1987Los Angeles Dodgers 5, Atlanta Braves 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Fernando Valenzuela L : Kevin CoffmanChicago Cubs 8, Montreal Expos 4 at Wrigley Field W : Les Lancaster L : Floyd YoumansCincinnati Reds 4, San Francisco Giants 3 at Riverfront Stadium W : Dennis Rasmussen L : Dave Dravecky S : Rob MurphySt. Louis Cardinals 6, New York Mets 4 (10 inn.) at Shea Stadium W : Ken Dayley L : Jesse OroscoPittsburgh Pirates 4, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Veteran's Stadium W : Doug Drabek L : Kevin Gross S : Jim GottSan Diego Padres 11, Houston Astros 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Eric Show L : Mike ScottBoston Red Sox 9, Baltimore Orioles 3 at Fenway Park W : Jeff Sellers L : John HabyanTexas Rangers 7, California Angels 2 at Anaheim Stadium W : Jose Guzman L : John CandelariaMinnesota Twins 13, Cleveland Indians 10 (11 inn.) at Cleveland Stadium W : Jeff Reardon L : Don Gordon S : Juan BerenguerMilwaukee Brewers 5, Detroit Tigers 2 at County Stadium W : Teddy Higuera L : Mike HennemanKansas City Royals 9, Oakland Athletics 0 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Bret Saberhagen L : Steve OntiverosChicago White Sox 5, Seattle Mariners 1 at Kingdome W : Jose DeLeon L : Mike Campbell S : Bobby ThigpenToronto Blue Jays 6, New York Yankees 5 (10 inn.) at Exhibition Stadium W : David Wells L : Dave RighettiCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 12, 1987Atlanta Braves 10, Los Angeles Dodgers 9 (10 inn.) at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Jim Acker L : Alejandro PenaMontreal Expos 7, Chicago Cubs 1 at Wrigley Field W : Pascual Perez L : Jamie MoyerSan Francisco Giants 7, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Riverfront Stadium W : Rick Reuschel L : Ted PowerSt. Louis Cardinals 8, New York Mets 1 at Shea Stadium W : Greg Mathews L : Dwight GoodenPittsburgh Pirates 12, Philadelphia Phillies 4 at Veteran's Stadium W : Mike Dunne L : Don CarmanBoston Red Sox 4, Baltimore Orioles 3 at Fenway Park W : Bruce Hurst L : Tom NiedenfuerTexas Rangers 4, California Angels 3 at Anaheim Stadium W : Charlie Hough L : Mike Witt S : Steve HoweCleveland Indians 5, Minnesota Twins 4 at Cleveland Stadium W : Doug Jones L : Juan BerenguerMilwaukee Brewers 11, Detroit Tigers 2 at County Stadium W : Bill Wegman L : Jack MorrisKansas City Royals 10, Oakland Athletics 7 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Charlie Leibrandt L : Dave Stewart S : Gene GarberSeattle Mariners 12, Chicago White Sox 2 at Kingdome W : Scott Bankhead L : Bill LongToronto Blue Jays 13, New York Yankees 1 at Exhibition Stadium W : Jimmy Key L : Rick RhodenCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Floyd Bannister faces the minimum 27 batters in a 2–0 one-hitter against Seattle, striking out 10 while walking none. Hard-luck loser Mark Langston pitches a 2-hitter for the Mariners.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 13, 1987Los Angeles Dodgers 6, Atlanta Braves 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Orel Hershiser L : Pete Smith S : Brad HavensChicago Cubs 5, Montreal Expos 2 at Wrigley Field W : Rick Sutcliffe L : Bryn SmithSan Francisco Giants 6, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Riverfront Stadium W : Mike LaCoss L : Tom Browning S : Don RobinsonNew York Mets 4, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Shea Stadium W : David Cone L : Danny Cox S : Randy MyersPittsburgh Pirates 6, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Veteran's Stadium W : Brian Fisher L : Bruce RuffinSan Diego Padres 10, Houston Astros 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Jimmy Jones L : Jim DeshaiesTexas Rangers 8, California Angels 2 at Anaheim Stadium W : Jeff Russell L : Jerry Reuss S : Mitch WilliamsMinnesota Twins 7, Cleveland Indians 3 (10 inn.) at Cleveland Stadium W : Jeff Reardon L : Tom CandiottiDetroit Tigers 5, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at County Stadium W : Walt Terrell L : Chris BosioKansas City Royals 6, Oakland Athletics 5 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Mark Gubicza L : Rick Honeycutt S : Gene GarberChicago White Sox 2, Seattle Mariners 0 at Kingdome W : Floyd Bannister L : Mark LangstonNew York Yankees 8, Toronto Blue Jays 5 at Exhibition Stadium W : Charles Hudson L : John Cerutti S : Dave RighettiCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Ernie Whitt leads the parade with three round trippers, Rance Mulliniks and George Bell hit 2, and Lloyd Moseby , Rob Ducey , and Fred McGriff each add one. Mike Hart hits one for Baltimore to tie the 2-team major-league record of 11. In the 7th inning, the Jays Kelly Gruber makes an out and, in his next at bat in the frame, hits into a DP tie a major-league record for most outs-inning. Cal Ripken 's streak of 8,243 consecutive innings (908 games) is broken when he is lifted in the 8th for pinch runner Ron Washington .
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 14, 1987Atlanta Braves 3, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Tom Glavine L : Guy Hoffman S : Jim AckerHouston Astros 8, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 at Dodger Stadium W : Nolan Ryan L : Shawn HillegasNew York Mets 6, Chicago Cubs 5 at Shea Stadium W : Rick Aguilera L : Drew Hall S : Jesse OroscoPhiladelphia Phillies 3, St. Louis Cardinals 2 (11 inn.) at Veteran's Stadium W : Jeff Calhoun L : Ken DayleyMontreal Expos 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 (14 inn.) at Three Rivers Stadium W : Andy McGaffigan L : Brett Gideon S : Jeff ParrettSan Francisco Giants 4, San Diego Padres 3 at Candlestick Park W : Craig Lefferts L : Lance McCullersChicago White Sox 8, Minnesota Twins 2 at Comiskey Park I W : Dave LaPoint L : Frank ViolaDetroit Tigers 3, Boston Red Sox 0 at Tiger Stadium W : Doyle Alexander L : Roger Clemens S : Mike HennemanKansas City Royals 8, California Angels 5 at Royals Stadium W : Bud Black L : Jack Lazorko S : Gene GarberMilwaukee Brewers 6, New York Yankees 4 at Yankee Stadium W : Dave Stapleton L : Bill Gullickson S : Mark ClearCleveland Indians 11, Seattle Mariners 8 at Kingdome W : Scott Bailes L : Mike Morgan S : Doug JonesTexas Rangers 2, Oakland Athletics 1 (11 inn.) at Arlington Stadium W : Dale Mohorcic L : Steve OntiverosToronto Blue Jays 18, Baltimore Orioles 3 at Exhibition Stadium W : Jim Clancy L : Ken DixonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Keith Hernandez collects his 2,000th ML hit as New York pounds Chicago 12–4. Earlier in the day the 2nd-place Mets obtained pitcher John Candelaria from the Angels for a pair of minor leaguers.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 15, 1987Cincinnati Reds 21, Atlanta Braves 6 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Ron Robinson L : David PalmerLos Angeles Dodgers 3, Houston Astros 2 at Dodger Stadium W : Tim Belcher L : Bob Knepper S : Alejandro PenaNew York Mets 12, Chicago Cubs 4 at Shea Stadium W : Sid Fernandez L : Greg MadduxSt. Louis Cardinals 4, Philadelphia Phillies 3 at Veteran's Stadium W : Ricky Horton L : Kevin Gross S : Todd WorrellPittsburgh Pirates 5, Montreal Expos 1 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Mike Bielecki L : Neal HeatonSan Francisco Giants 13, San Diego Padres 3 at Candlestick Park W : Atlee Hammaker L : Eric NolteChicago White Sox 6, Minnesota Twins 2 at Comiskey Park I W : Jack McDowell L : Joe NiekroDetroit Tigers 9, Boston Red Sox 8 at Tiger Stadium W : Dan Petry L : Steve Crawford S : Mike HennemanCalifornia Angels 7, Kansas City Royals 1 at Royals Stadium W : Willie Fraser L : Danny JacksonNew York Yankees 4, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at Yankee Stadium W : Al Leiter L : Juan Nieves S : Dave RighettiCleveland Indians 4, Seattle Mariners 2 at Kingdome W : Ken Schrom L : Mike MooreOakland Athletics 6, Texas Rangers 5 at Arlington Stadium W : Eric Plunk L : Dale Mohorcic S : Dennis EckersleyToronto Blue Jays 6, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Exhibition Stadium W : Mike Flanagan L : Jose MesaCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Bob Boone catches his 1,919th ML game to break the record held by Hall of Famer Al Lopez .
Cleveland's Joe Carter joins the 30-30 club, stealing his 30th base of the season in a 5–3 loss to Seattle.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 16, 1987New York Mets 10, Montreal Expos 0 at Stade Olympique W : Dwight Gooden L : Charlie LeaPhiladelphia Phillies 8, Chicago Cubs 5 at Veteran's Stadium W : Mike Maddux L : Lee Smith S : Steve BedrosianSt. Louis Cardinals 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 at Three Rivers Stadium W : John Tudor L : Doug DrabekSan Diego Padres 3, Atlanta Braves 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Mark Grant L : Kevin CoffmanSan Francisco Giants 7, Houston Astros 1 at Candlestick Park W : Dave Dravecky L : Mike ScottChicago White Sox 13, Minnesota Twins 10 at Comiskey Park I W : Jose DeLeon L : Mike Smithson S : Bobby ThigpenDetroit Tigers 4, Boston Red Sox 1 at Tiger Stadium W : Jack Morris L : Jeff SellersCalifornia Angels 6, Kansas City Royals 4 at Royals Stadium W : Greg Minton L : Bret Saberhagen S : De Wayne BuiceMilwaukee Brewers 5, New York Yankees 4 at Yankee Stadium W : Teddy Higuera L : Tim StoddardSeattle Mariners 5, Cleveland Indians 3 at Kingdome W : Bill Wilkinson L : Sammy StewartTexas Rangers 4, Oakland Athletics 1 at Arlington Stadium W : Charlie Hough L : Dave StewartToronto Blue Jays 7, Baltimore Orioles 0 at Exhibition Stadium W : Jimmy Key L : Mike BoddickerCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 17, 1987Cincinnati Reds 3, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 (10 inn.) at Dodger Stadium W : John Franco L : Fernando ValenzuelaLos Angeles Dodgers 6, Cincinnati Reds 3 at Dodger Stadium W : Bob Welch L : Ted Power S : Alejandro PenaMontreal Expos 4, New York Mets 1 at Stade Olympique W : Pascual Perez L : David ConePhiladelphia Phillies 4, Chicago Cubs 3 at Veteran's Stadium W : Don Carman L : Jamie Moyer S : Steve BedrosianPittsburgh Pirates 1, St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Mike Dunne L : Greg Mathews S : Jim GottSan Diego Padres 7, Atlanta Braves 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium W : Eric Show L : Zane SmithSan Francisco Giants 4, Houston Astros 0 at Candlestick Park W : Rick Reuschel L : Danny DarwinChicago White Sox 9, Seattle Mariners 8 (10 inn.) at Comiskey Park I W : Bobby Thigpen L : Bill WilkinsonKansas City Royals 7, California Angels 6 at Royals Stadium W : John Davis L : Greg MintonNew York Yankees 6, Toronto Blue Jays 5 at Yankee Stadium W : Dave Righetti L : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Darrell Evans belts his 40th homer of the year. He is the first 40-year-old to hit 40 homers.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 18, 1987San Diego Padres 2, Houston Astros 1 at Astrodome W : Lance McCullers L : Dave SmithLos Angeles Dodgers 7, Atlanta Braves 4 at Dodger Stadium W : Orel Hershiser L : Pete SmithMontreal Expos 6, Philadelphia Phillies 3 at Stade Olympique W : Bryn Smith L : Bruce RuffinPittsburgh Pirates 10, New York Mets 9 at Three Rivers Stadium W : John Smiley L : Randy Myers S : Jim GottChicago Cubs 8, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Busch Stadium II W : Rick Sutcliffe L : Danny CoxBaltimore Orioles 9, Boston Red Sox 4 at Memorial Stadium W : John Habyan L : Bruce Hurst S : Jack O'ConnorBoston Red Sox 10, Baltimore Orioles 7 at Memorial Stadium W : Bob Woodward L : Jeff BallardSeattle Mariners 1, Chicago White Sox 0 at Comiskey Park I W : Mark Langston L : Floyd BannisterDetroit Tigers 7, Milwaukee Brewers 6 at Tiger Stadium W : Walt Terrell L : Bill Wegman S : Eric KingOakland Athletics 4, Kansas City Royals 0 at Royals Stadium W : Steve Ontiveros L : Mark Gubicza S : Dennis EckersleyMinnesota Twins 9, Cleveland Indians 4 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Bert Blyleven L : Darrel AkerfeldsToronto Blue Jays 6, New York Yankees 3 at Yankee Stadium W : Jim Clancy L : Neil Allen S : David WellsTexas Rangers 5, California Angels 1 at Arlington Stadium W : Jose Guzman L : Jerry ReussCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 19, 1987San Diego Padres 2, Houston Astros 1 (14 inn.) at Astrodome W : Dave Leiper L : Manny Hernandez S : Lance McCullersAtlanta Braves 10, Los Angeles Dodgers 7 at Dodger Stadium W : Joe Boever L : Matt Young S : Jim AckerMontreal Expos 12, Philadelphia Phillies 4 at Stade Olympique W : Dennis Martinez L : Shane Rawley S : Jeff ParrettNew York Mets 5, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Rick Aguilera L : Vicente Palacios S : Roger McDowellSan Francisco Giants 5, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Candlestick Park W : Mike LaCoss L : Tom Browning S : Don RobinsonSt. Louis Cardinals 5, Chicago Cubs 3 at Busch Stadium II W : Joe Magrane L : Scott Sanderson S : Todd WorrellChicago White Sox 10, Seattle Mariners 8 at Comiskey Park I W : Bobby Thigpen L : Edwin NunezDetroit Tigers 5, Milwaukee Brewers 2 at Tiger Stadium W : Doyle Alexander L : Chris BosioOakland Athletics 9, Kansas City Royals 5 at Royals Stadium W : Storm Davis L : Melido PerezMinnesota Twins 3, Cleveland Indians 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Frank Viola L : Tom Candiotti S : Jeff ReardonNew York Yankees 4, Toronto Blue Jays 2 at Yankee Stadium W : Bill Gullickson L : Mike Flanagan S : Dave RighettiTexas Rangers 4, California Angels 3 (10 inn.) at Arlington Stadium W : Mitch Williams L : De Wayne BuiceCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 20, 1987Houston Astros 3, San Diego Padres 2 at Astrodome W : Mike Scott L : Mark DavisLos Angeles Dodgers 5, Atlanta Braves 3 at Dodger Stadium W : Tim Belcher L : Charlie Puleo S : Alejandro PenaPhiladelphia Phillies 4, Montreal Expos 1 at Stade Olympique W : Kevin Gross L : Neal Heaton S : Steve BedrosianPittsburgh Pirates 9, New York Mets 8 (14 inn.) at Three Rivers Stadium W : John Smiley L : Bob OjedaCincinnati Reds 10, San Francisco Giants 6 at Candlestick Park W : Rob Murphy L : Don RobinsonSt. Louis Cardinals 10, Chicago Cubs 2 at Busch Stadium II W : Bob Forsch L : Greg MadduxBoston Red Sox 5, Baltimore Orioles 1 at Memorial Stadium W : Roger Clemens L : Jose MesaBoston Red Sox 6, Baltimore Orioles 3 at Memorial Stadium W : Wes Gardner L : Luis DeLeonChicago White Sox 5, Seattle Mariners 3 at Comiskey Park I W : Jack McDowell L : Mike Moore S : Bobby ThigpenMilwaukee Brewers 11, Detroit Tigers 4 at Tiger Stadium W : Juan Nieves L : Jack Morris S : Chuck CrimOakland Athletics 7, Kansas City Royals 6 at Royals Stadium W : Curt Young L : Danny Jackson S : Dennis EckersleyMinnesota Twins 3, Cleveland Indians 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Les Straker L : Rich Yett S : Jeff ReardonToronto Blue Jays 6, New York Yankees 2 at Yankee Stadium W : David Wells L : Al LeiterTexas Rangers 2, California Angels 1 (10 inn.) at Arlington Stadium W : Steve Howe L : Greg MintonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Darryl Strawberry joins Howard Johnson as the first teammates ever to achieve 30 homers and 30 steals in the same season, stealing two bases in the Mets 7–1 win at Chicago. Strawberry is only the 10th member of the 30-30 club, but the 4th to accomplish the feat this season. The sinning pitcher is Doc Gooden , who had his 10-game win streak over Chicago snapped in August; however, today's win will start him on another 12-game win streak over the Cubs.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 21, 1987New York Mets 7, Chicago Cubs 1 at Wrigley Field W : Dwight Gooden L : Les LancasterPittsburgh Pirates 5, Montreal Expos 2 at Stade Olympique W : Doug Drabek L : Bob Sebra S : Jeff RobinsonLos Angeles Dodgers 4, San Francisco Giants 2 at Candlestick Park W : Bob Welch L : Kelly Downs S : Tim LearySt. Louis Cardinals 3, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Busch Stadium II W : John Tudor L : Don Carman S : Todd WorrellToronto Blue Jays 2, Baltimore Orioles 1 at Memorial Stadium W : John Cerutti L : Mike Boddicker S : Tom HenkeBoston Red Sox 9, Detroit Tigers 4 at Fenway Park W : Al Nipper L : Nate SnellChicago White Sox 5, California Angels 3 at Anaheim Stadium W : Jose DeLeon L : Chuck Finley S : Bobby ThigpenCleveland Indians 6, Oakland Athletics 3 at Cleveland Stadium W : Doug Jones L : Dave StewartSeattle Mariners 5, Kansas City Royals 1 at Kingdome W : Mike Campbell L : Bret SaberhagenCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Wade Boggs goes 2-for-4 in Boston's 8–5 loss to Detroit, reaching the 200-hit plateau for an American League -record tying 5th consecutive year. Al Simmons and Charlie Gehringer are the only other AL players to do so.
Teddy Higuera wins his 7th straight as the Brewers down the Yankees, 7–2 in the first of two games. Robin Yount drives in four runs with a homer and double. Yount drives home another five in game 2, including his 20th homer of the season, but it is not enough as New York wins, 10–8.
The Cubs send P Dickie Noles to the Tigers for a player to be named. Noles is the player to be named later, coming back to Chicago on October 23.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 22, 1987Atlanta Braves 6, Houston Astros 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Kevin Coffman L : Bob Knepper S : Chuck CaryChicago Cubs 6, New York Mets 2 at Wrigley Field W : Rick Sutcliffe L : David ConeCincinnati Reds 5, San Diego Padres 3 at Riverfront Stadium W : Dennis Rasmussen L : Mark Grant S : John FrancoMontreal Expos 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Stade Olympique W : Pascual Perez L : Jim Gott S : Tim BurkeLos Angeles Dodgers 4, San Francisco Giants 3 at Candlestick Park W : Fernando Valenzuela L : Dave Dravecky S : Alejandro PenaSt. Louis Cardinals 3, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Busch Stadium II W : Danny Cox L : Shane Rawley S : Todd WorrellToronto Blue Jays 8, Baltimore Orioles 4 at Memorial Stadium W : David Wells L : Jeff BallardDetroit Tigers 8, Boston Red Sox 5 at Fenway Park W : Walt Terrell L : Bob Woodward S : Dickie NolesCalifornia Angels 5, Chicago White Sox 3 at Anaheim Stadium W : Mike Witt L : Bob James S : De Wayne BuiceOakland Athletics 10, Cleveland Indians 2 at Cleveland Stadium W : Rick Honeycutt L : John Farrell S : Gene NelsonMilwaukee Brewers 7, New York Yankees 2 at County Stadium W : Teddy Higuera L : Tommy John S : Paul MirabellaNew York Yankees 10, Milwaukee Brewers 8 at County Stadium W : Pat Clements L : Chuck Crim S : Dave RighettiMinnesota Twins 6, Texas Rangers 4 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Joe Niekro L : Greg Harris S : Jeff ReardonKansas City Royals 4, Seattle Mariners 3 (10 inn.) at Kingdome W : Jerry Don Gleaton L : Jerry Reed S : Gene GarberCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Bill Madlock collects his 2,000th career hit as the Tigers beat Boston 4–0 on Doyle Alexander 's 2-hitter.
Albert Hall hits for the cycle in Atlanta's 5–4 win over Houston, becoming the first Brave to do so since Bill Collins in 1910.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 23, 1987Atlanta Braves 5, Houston Astros 4 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W : Jim Acker L : Dave SmithPhiladelphia Phillies 5, Chicago Cubs 0 at Wrigley Field W : Bruce Ruffin L : Jamie MoyerSan Diego Padres 6, Cincinnati Reds 4 (13 inn.) at Riverfront Stadium W : Mark Davis L : Jeff Montgomery S : Dave LeiperNew York Mets 4, Montreal Expos 3 at Shea Stadium W : John Candelaria L : Bryn Smith S : Roger McDowellSan Francisco Giants 9, Los Angeles Dodgers 8 at Candlestick Park W : Craig Lefferts L : Orel Hershiser S : Don RobinsonPittsburgh Pirates 2, St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Busch Stadium II W : Brian Fisher L : Greg MathewsToronto Blue Jays 6, Baltimore Orioles 1 at Memorial Stadium W : Jim Clancy L : John HabyanDetroit Tigers 4, Boston Red Sox 0 at Fenway Park W : Doyle Alexander L : Bruce HurstCalifornia Angels 10, Chicago White Sox 6 at Anaheim Stadium W : Greg Minton L : Bobby ThigpenCleveland Indians 8, Oakland Athletics 6 at Cleveland Stadium W : Ed Vande Berg L : Eric Plunk S : Sammy StewartMilwaukee Brewers 8, New York Yankees 7 (10 inn.) at County Stadium W : Chuck Crim L : Dave RighettiMinnesota Twins 4, Texas Rangers 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome W : Juan Berenguer L : Jose Guzman S : Jeff ReardonKansas City Royals 9, Seattle Mariners 0 at Kingdome W : Mark Gubicza L : Mark LangstonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 24, 1987
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