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1989
1989 Teams
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IN THE NEWS : Eight days after banning Pete Rose from baseball for life, Commissioner Bart Giamatti dies suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 51.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 1, 1989Atlanta Braves 5, Chicago Cubs 1 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 14,255) W : Derek Lilliquist L : Steve Wilson S : Mike StantonLos Angeles Dodgers 2, Montreal Expos 0 at Dodger Stadium (att. 24,844) W : Tim Belcher L : Mark LangstonCincinnati Reds 11, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 15,623) W : Ron Robinson L : Bob PattersonSan Francisco Giants 7, New York Mets 1 at Candlestick Park (att. 29,413) W : Scott Garrelts L : Ron DarlingHouston Astros 6, St. Louis Cardinals 3 at Busch Stadium II (att. 33,086) W : Jim Deshaies L : John CostelloSeattle Mariners 7, Boston Red Sox 2 at Fenway Park (att. 31,581) W : Scott Bankhead L : Mike Smithson S : Mike JacksonChicago White Sox 10, Baltimore Orioles 1 at Comiskey Park I (att. 11,574) W : Eric King L : Bob MilackiDetroit Tigers 2, Cleveland Indians 1 (12 inn.) at Tiger Stadium (att. 14,576) W : Paul Gibson L : Doug JonesMilwaukee Brewers 6, Oakland Athletics 5 (10 inn.) at County Stadium (att. 17,465) W : Chuck Crim L : Todd BurnsNew York Yankees 11, California Angels 5 at Yankee Stadium (att. 23,421) W : Walt Terrell L : Terry Clark S : Lee GuettermanKansas City Royals 5, Texas Rangers 3 (12 inn.) at Arlington Stadium (att. 21,036) W : Rick Luecken L : Kenny Rogers S : Jeff MontgomeryToronto Blue Jays 7, Minnesota Twins 3 at Skydome (att. 49,350) W : Todd Stottlemyre L : Mark GuthrieCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 2, 1989Chicago Cubs 10, Atlanta Braves 3 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 41,020) W : Greg Maddux L : Marty ClaryLos Angeles Dodgers 4, Montreal Expos 3 at Dodger Stadium (att. 30,580) W : Jay Howell L : Tim BurkeCincinnati Reds 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 25,682) W : Tom Browning L : Bob WalkSan Diego Padres 3, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 23,161) W : Bruce Hurst L : Ken Howell S : Mark DavisSan Francisco Giants 6, New York Mets 2 at Candlestick Park (att. 31,066) W : Rick Reuschel L : Frank ViolaSt. Louis Cardinals 13, Houston Astros 5 at Busch Stadium II (att. 47,580) W : Ted Power L : Bob ForschBoston Red Sox 6, Seattle Mariners 5 at Fenway Park (att. 33,615) W : Dennis Lamp L : Mike Dunne S : Lee SmithBaltimore Orioles 2, Chicago White Sox 1 at Comiskey Park I (att. 17,678) W : Brian Holton L : Greg Hibbard S : Gregg OlsonDetroit Tigers 10, Cleveland Indians 4 at Tiger Stadium (att. 17,207) W : Jeff Robinson L : Steve DavisOakland Athletics 7, Milwaukee Brewers 2 at County Stadium (att. 36,980) W : Dave Stewart L : Tom FilerNew York Yankees 2, California Angels 1 at Yankee Stadium (att. 23,508) W : Greg Cadaret L : Mike WittTexas Rangers 6, Kansas City Royals 3 at Arlington Stadium (att. 33,550) W : Nolan Ryan L : Terry Leach S : Jeff RussellToronto Blue Jays 4, Minnesota Twins 2 at Skydome (att. 49,291) W : John Cerutti L : Roy Smith S : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : It is 100 degrees in Texas and the Royals and Rangers are equally hot as seven batters get hit by pitches, the 3rd time this century this has happened, as notes historian Joe Dittmar. The Royals put the game out of reach with a 3-run homer by Bo Jackson in the 7th to win, 13–2. When Mike MacFarlane is plunked in the 8th, the 5th Royal hit, he rushes the mound and tackles reliever Craig McMurtry .
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 3, 1989Atlanta Braves 8, Chicago Cubs 5 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 25,189) W : Pete Smith L : Mike Bielecki S : Mike StantonMontreal Expos 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 0 at Dodger Stadium (att. 37,011) W : Kevin Gross L : Orel HershiserPittsburgh Pirates 3, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 24,175) W : Doug Drabek L : Scott Scudder S : Bill LandrumSan Diego Padres 9, Philadelphia Phillies 5 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 24,956) W : Andy Benes L : Dennis Cook S : Mark DavisSan Francisco Giants 4, New York Mets 0 at Candlestick Park (att. 44,084) W : Don Robinson L : Bob OjedaSt. Louis Cardinals 4, Houston Astros 3 at Busch Stadium II (att. 41,181) W : Todd Worrell L : Danny DarwinSeattle Mariners 3, Boston Red Sox 2 at Fenway Park (att. 35,035) W : Erik Hanson L : Oil Can Boyd S : Mike SchoolerChicago White Sox 4, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Comiskey Park I (att. 17,101) W : Melido Perez L : Jeff Ballard S : Bobby ThigpenDetroit Tigers 12, Cleveland Indians 3 at Tiger Stadium (att. 18,130) W : Jack Morris L : Tom CandiottiOakland Athletics 5, Milwaukee Brewers 0 at County Stadium (att. 30,583) W : Storm Davis L : Jaime Navarro S : Gene NelsonNew York Yankees 5, California Angels 2 at Yankee Stadium (att. 40,170) W : Andy Hawkins L : Bert Blyleven S : Lance McCullersKansas City Royals 13, Texas Rangers 2 at Arlington Stadium (att. 18,144) W : Mark Gubicza L : Kevin BrownMinnesota Twins 9, Toronto Blue Jays 4 at Skydome (att. 49,073) W : Rick Aguilera L : Mike FlanaganCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Fred Lynn hits his 300th career home run to help the Tigers to a 5–1 win over Kansas City.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 4, 1989San Diego Padres 10, Atlanta Braves 9 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 5,332) W : Pat Clements L : Joe Boever S : Mark DavisSan Francisco Giants 9, Cincinnati Reds 8 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 15,140) W : Ernie Camacho L : John Franco S : Steve BedrosianLos Angeles Dodgers 7, Houston Astros 5 at Astrodome (att. 19,058) W : Mike Morgan L : Mike Scott S : Jay HowellChicago Cubs 7, New York Mets 3 at Shea Stadium (att. 46,049) W : Rick Sutcliffe L : David Cone S : Les LancasterPittsburgh Pirates 7, Philadelphia Phillies 5 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 13,317) W : Bob Patterson L : Mike Maddux S : Bill LandrumSt. Louis Cardinals 4, Montreal Expos 1 at Busch Stadium II (att. 42,610) W : Jose DeLeon L : Dennis Martinez S : Dan QuisenberryBaltimore Orioles 5, Cleveland Indians 4 at Memorial Stadium (att. 32,875) W : Mark Williamson L : Rod NicholsToronto Blue Jays 5, Chicago White Sox 2 at Comiskey Park I (att. 9,318) W : Jimmy Key L : Richard Dotson S : Tom HenkeDetroit Tigers 5, Kansas City Royals 1 at Tiger Stadium (att. 17,412) W : Doyle Alexander L : Bret Saberhagen S : Mike HennemanNew York Yankees 2, California Angels 1 at Yankee Stadium (att. 23,191) W : Clay Parker L : Jim Abbott S : Dave RighettiBoston Red Sox 8, Oakland Athletics 5 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 32,697) W : John Dopson L : Mike Moore S : Lee SmithTexas Rangers 8, Minnesota Twins 5 at Arlington Stadium (att. 13,693) W : Brad Arnsberg L : Mike Dyer S : Jeff RussellCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 5, 1989San Diego Padres 7, Atlanta Braves 5 (10 inn.) at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 1,528) W : Mark Grant L : Joe Boever S : Mark DavisCincinnati Reds 6, San Francisco Giants 5 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 16,389) W : Jack Armstrong L : Mike LaCoss S : John FrancoHouston Astros 3, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 at Astrodome (att. 11,212) W : Juan Agosto L : Alejandro Pena S : Larry AndersenNew York Mets 3, Chicago Cubs 2 at Shea Stadium (att. 39,352) W : Sid Fernandez L : Mitch WilliamsPhiladelphia Phillies 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 12,484) W : Jeff Parrett L : Bob PattersonMontreal Expos 6, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Busch Stadium II (att. 24,788) W : Pascual Perez L : Ken HillBaltimore Orioles 3, Cleveland Indians 1 at Memorial Stadium (att. 19,985) W : Bob Milacki L : John Farrell S : Gregg OlsonCalifornia Angels 8, Milwaukee Brewers 4 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 22,951) W : Kirk McCaskill L : Mark Knudson S : Willie FraserToronto Blue Jays 6, Chicago White Sox 1 at Comiskey Park I (att. 7,858) W : Dave Stieb L : Steve RosenbergDetroit Tigers 10, Kansas City Royals 2 at Tiger Stadium (att. 12,742) W : Kevin Ritz L : Tom GordonOakland Athletics 13, Boston Red Sox 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 28,541) W : Curt Young L : Roger ClemensNew York Yankees 12, Seattle Mariners 2 at Kingdome (att. 14,905) W : Eric Plunk L : Randy JohnsonMinnesota Twins 8, Texas Rangers 4 at Arlington Stadium (att. 11,320) W : Kevin Tapani L : Jamie MoyerCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 6, 1989San Francisco Giants 7, Atlanta Braves 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 2,735) W : Scott Garrelts L : Derek LilliquistCincinnati Reds 9, Los Angeles Dodgers 5 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 14,448) W : Rosario Rodriguez L : Ray SearageSan Diego Padres 3, Houston Astros 2 at Astrodome (att. 16,249) W : Calvin Schiraldi L : Jim Deshaies S : Mark DavisMontreal Expos 11, Pittsburgh Pirates 6 at Stade Olympique (att. 17,330) W : Mark Langston L : Randy KramerSt. Louis Cardinals 3, New York Mets 2 at Shea Stadium (att. 38,283) W : Frank DiPino L : Ron Darling S : Ken DayleyPhiladelphia Phillies 9, Chicago Cubs 1 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 17,272) W : Bruce Ruffin L : Greg MadduxCleveland Indians 9, Baltimore Orioles 0 at Memorial Stadium (att. 29,405) W : Bud Black L : Curt SchillingMilwaukee Brewers 7, California Angels 4 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 22,459) W : Chris Bosio L : Dan Petry S : Dan PlesacToronto Blue Jays 4, Chicago White Sox 2 at Comiskey Park I (att. 7,350) W : Todd Stottlemyre L : Eric King S : Duane WardDetroit Tigers 11, Kansas City Royals 5 at Tiger Stadium (att. 12,903) W : Edwin Nunez L : Charlie Leibrandt S : Brian DuBoisOakland Athletics 7, Boston Red Sox 5 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 25,037) W : Bob Welch L : Mike Smithson S : Dennis EckersleyNew York Yankees 5, Seattle Mariners 3 at Kingdome (att. 13,364) W : Walt Terrell L : Brian Holman S : Dave RighettiTexas Rangers 3, Minnesota Twins 2 at Arlington Stadium (att. 10,276) W : Charlie Hough L : David West S : Jeff RussellCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 7, 1989San Francisco Giants 7, Atlanta Braves 5 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 4,474) W : Steve Bedrosian L : Mike StantonLos Angeles Dodgers 8, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 15,044) W : Fernando Valenzuela L : Tom BrowningHouston Astros 2, San Diego Padres 1 at Astrodome (att. 13,995) W : Jim Clancy L : Bruce Hurst S : Dave SmithPittsburgh Pirates 7, Montreal Expos 4 at Stade Olympique (att. 16,390) W : Bob Walk L : John Candelaria S : Bill LandrumNew York Mets 13, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Shea Stadium (att. 23,354) W : Frank Viola L : Ted PowerChicago Cubs 6, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 13,058) W : Mike Bielecki L : Ken HowellMilwaukee Brewers 7, California Angels 1 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 24,012) W : Tom Filer L : Mike WittToronto Blue Jays 12, Cleveland Indians 4 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 6,098) W : John Cerutti L : Tom CandiottiNew York Yankees 6, Seattle Mariners 4 at Kingdome (att. 11,166) W : Rich Gossage L : Mike Schooler S : Dave RighettiBaltimore Orioles 8, Texas Rangers 3 at Arlington Stadium W : Jeff Ballard L : Nolan Ryan S : Mark WilliamsonBaltimore Orioles 9, Texas Rangers 6 at Arlington Stadium (att. 15,759) W : Pete Harnisch L : Bobby WittCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Kansas City's George Brett singles for his 2,500th career hit in a 6–0 win over the Twins.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 8, 1989St. Louis Cardinals 11, Chicago Cubs 8 at Wrigley Field (att. 35,231) W : Cris Carpenter L : Mitch Williams S : Dan QuisenberryCincinnati Reds 5, Atlanta Braves 1 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 18,044) W : Scott Scudder L : Pete SmithHouston Astros 5, San Francisco Giants 2 at Astrodome (att. 24,405) W : Mark Portugal L : Don Robinson S : Danny DarwinPhiladelphia Phillies 4, Montreal Expos 3 at Stade Olympique (att. 18,151) W : Jason Grimsley L : Kevin Gross S : Roger McDowellNew York Mets 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Shea Stadium (att. 36,902) W : Bob Ojeda L : Doug DrabekSan Diego Padres 1, Los Angeles Dodgers 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 30,349) W : Andy Benes L : Orel Hershiser S : Mark DavisCalifornia Angels 2, Boston Red Sox 1 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 32,408) W : Bert Blyleven L : Mike Boddicker S : Bryan HarveyCleveland Indians 5, Toronto Blue Jays 4 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 13,489) W : Doug Jones L : Jim AckerDetroit Tigers 7, Chicago White Sox 5 at Tiger Stadium (att. 14,586) W : Jack Morris L : Greg Hibbard S : Mike HennemanKansas City Royals 6, Minnesota Twins 0 at Royals Stadium (att. 28,435) W : Mark Gubicza L : Roy SmithNew York Yankees 5, Oakland Athletics 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 43,626) W : Dale Mohorcic L : Dave StewartMilwaukee Brewers 7, Seattle Mariners 3 at Kingdome (att. 11,214) W : Jaime Navarro L : Clint ZavarasTexas Rangers 3, Baltimore Orioles 1 at Arlington Stadium (att. 15,080) W : Kevin Brown L : Dave Johnson S : Jeff RussellCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : California's Devon White steals four bases including 2B, 3B, and home in the same inning in the Angels 8–5 win over Boston. The Angels score three in the 8th to break a tie.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 9, 1989Chicago Cubs 3, St. Louis Cardinals 2 (10 inn.) at Wrigley Field (att. 37,633) W : Paul Assenmacher L : Ken DayleyAtlanta Braves 2, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 18,082) W : Tom Glavine L : Tim Leary S : Dwayne HenryHouston Astros 4, San Francisco Giants 1 at Astrodome (att. 37,711) W : Mike Scott L : Kelly DownsMontreal Expos 6, Philadelphia Phillies 5 at Stade Olympique (att. 22,981) W : Tim Burke L : Jeff ParrettPittsburgh Pirates 8, New York Mets 5 (12 inn.) at Shea Stadium (att. 41,722) W : Dorn Taylor L : Jeff Innis S : Bob PattersonSan Diego Padres 3, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 32,539) W : Ed Whitson L : John Wetteland S : Mark DavisCalifornia Angels 8, Boston Red Sox 5 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 42,033) W : Willie Fraser L : Rob Murphy S : Bryan HarveyToronto Blue Jays 7, Cleveland Indians 5 (16 inn.) at Cleveland Stadium (att. 15,154) W : Frank Wills L : Jeff KaiserChicago White Sox 13, Detroit Tigers 3 at Tiger Stadium (att. 18,791) W : Melido Perez L : Jeff RobinsonKansas City Royals 3, Minnesota Twins 1 at Royals Stadium (att. 37,418) W : Bret Saberhagen L : Rick Aguilera S : Jeff MontgomeryOakland Athletics 7, New York Yankees 0 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 43,760) W : Mike Moore L : Clay ParkerMilwaukee Brewers 7, Seattle Mariners 3 at Kingdome (att. 11,179) W : Jerry Reuss L : Erik HansonBaltimore Orioles 4, Texas Rangers 2 (10 inn.) at Arlington Stadium (att. 30,332) W : Gregg Olson L : Drew HallCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Five days after hitting a home run for the Yankees in a 12–2 win over the Mariners, Deion Sanders returns a punt 68 yards for a touchdown in his NFL debut with the Atlanta Falcons. Sanders hit .234 in 14 games for New York this year in his first attempt at playing two sports professionally.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 10, 1989Chicago Cubs 4, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Wrigley Field (att. 37,281) W : Scott Sanderson L : Ken Hill S : Mitch WilliamsCincinnati Reds 5, Atlanta Braves 4 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 12,779) W : John Franco L : Dwayne HenrySan Francisco Giants 5, Houston Astros 3 at Astrodome (att. 26,004) W : Bob Knepper L : Rick Rhoden S : Craig LeffertsPhiladelphia Phillies 4, Montreal Expos 2 at Stade Olympique (att. 22,630) W : Pat Combs L : Pascual Perez S : Roger McDowellPittsburgh Pirates 4, New York Mets 1 at Shea Stadium (att. 45,024) W : John Smiley L : Sid Fernandez S : Bob KipperLos Angeles Dodgers 14, San Diego Padres 8 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 19,342) W : Ramon Martinez L : Dennis RasmussenCalifornia Angels 2, Boston Red Sox 1 (14 inn.) at Anaheim Stadium (att. 37,980) W : Bob McClure L : Dennis LampToronto Blue Jays 5, Cleveland Indians 4 (10 inn.) at Cleveland Stadium (att. 12,045) W : Jim Acker L : Steve OlinDetroit Tigers 6, Chicago White Sox 5 at Tiger Stadium (att. 15,597) W : Mike Henneman L : Bobby ThigpenMinnesota Twins 8, Kansas City Royals 2 at Royals Stadium (att. 28,853) W : Allan Anderson L : Tom GordonOakland Athletics 6, New York Yankees 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 44,071) W : Storm Davis L : Eric PlunkMilwaukee Brewers 7, Seattle Mariners 1 at Kingdome (att. 8,888) W : Mark Knudson L : Randy JohnsonTexas Rangers 8, Baltimore Orioles 1 at Arlington Stadium (att. 13,783) W : Jamie Moyer L : Dave SchmidtCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 11, 1989Chicago Cubs 4, Montreal Expos 3 at Wrigley Field (att. 29,190) W : Greg Maddux L : Mark Langston S : Mitch WilliamsLos Angeles Dodgers 8, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Dodger Stadium (att. 19,699) W : Tim Belcher L : Ron RobinsonNew York Mets 5, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 18,690) W : Ron Darling L : Bruce Ruffin S : Randy MyersSan Diego Padres 7, Houston Astros 3 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 12,705) W : Calvin Schiraldi L : Jim DeshaiesSan Francisco Giants 3, Atlanta Braves 2 at Candlestick Park (att. 11,930) W : Scott Garrelts L : Tony Castillo S : Steve BedrosianPittsburgh Pirates 3, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Busch Stadium II (att. 25,642) W : Neal Heaton L : Ricky Horton S : Doug BairBaltimore Orioles 6, Chicago White Sox 3 at Memorial Stadium (att. 21,581) W : Jeff Ballard L : Steve Rosenberg S : Gregg OlsonKansas City Royals 6, Minnesota Twins 1 at Royals Stadium (att. 23,948) W : Larry McWilliams L : Mike DyerSeattle Mariners 2, Boston Red Sox 1 at Kingdome (att. 14,567) W : Brian Holman L : John Dopson S : Mike SchoolerCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : The Indians fire manager Doc Edwards and replace him for the remainder of the season with scout John Hart.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 12, 1989Chicago Cubs 2, Montreal Expos 0 at Wrigley Field (att. 36,333) W : Mike Bielecki L : Bryn SmithLos Angeles Dodgers 5, Cincinnati Reds 4 at Dodger Stadium (att. 22,606) W : Jay Howell L : Rob DibblePhiladelphia Phillies 2, New York Mets 1 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 22,953) W : Roger McDowell L : Don AaseSan Diego Padres 9, Houston Astros 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 16,509) W : Bruce Hurst L : Jim ClancyAtlanta Braves 6, San Francisco Giants 5 at Candlestick Park (att. 11,077) W : Jay Aldrich L : Steve Bedrosian S : Mike StantonPittsburgh Pirates 5, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Busch Stadium II (att. 25,370) W : Bob Walk L : Joe MagraneChicago White Sox 11, Baltimore Orioles 1 at Memorial Stadium (att. 19,629) W : Eric King L : Pete HarnischCalifornia Angels 7, New York Yankees 6 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 28,260) W : Bob McClure L : Chuck CaryCleveland Indians 1, Detroit Tigers 0 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 5,523) W : Bud Black L : Frank TananaKansas City Royals 6, Texas Rangers 5 at Royals Stadium (att. 19,477) W : Rick Luecken L : Kenny RogersMinnesota Twins 8, Toronto Blue Jays 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 14,849) W : David West L : Todd StottlemyreMilwaukee Brewers 7, Oakland Athletics 6 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 23,862) W : Don August L : Matt Young S : Dan PlesacSeattle Mariners 5, Boston Red Sox 3 at Kingdome (att. 9,690) W : Scott Bankhead L : Eric Hetzel S : Mike SchoolerCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Fay Vincent is elected baseball's 8th commissioner, succeeding the late Bart Giamatti , whom he served as deputy commissioner.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 13, 1989Chicago Cubs 3, Montreal Expos 1 at Wrigley Field (att. 34,870) W : Scott Sanderson L : Kevin Gross S : Les LancasterHouston Astros 3, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 at Dodger Stadium (att. 21,715) W : Mark Portugal L : Orel Hershiser S : Danny DarwinNew York Mets 10, Philadelphia Phillies 4 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 20,062) W : Bob Ojeda L : Jason GrimsleySan Diego Padres 3, Atlanta Braves 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 14,541) W : Mark Davis L : Dwayne HenrySan Francisco Giants 8, Cincinnati Reds 7 (13 inn.) at Candlestick Park (att. 13,827) W : Ernie Camacho L : Rosario RodriguezPittsburgh Pirates 0, St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Busch Stadium II (att. 28,561) W : L : Chicago White Sox 3, Baltimore Orioles 0 at Memorial Stadium (att. 16,484) W : Greg Hibbard L : Dave Johnson S : Bobby ThigpenCalifornia Angels 4, New York Yankees 3 (10 inn.) at Anaheim Stadium (att. 30,670) W : Greg Minton L : Dave RighettiDetroit Tigers 3, Cleveland Indians 1 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 5,068) W : Jack Morris L : Tom CandiottiKansas City Royals 3, Texas Rangers 2 at Royals Stadium (att. 20,011) W : Bret Saberhagen L : Charlie HoughMinnesota Twins 3, Toronto Blue Jays 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 14,903) W : Kevin Tapani L : John Cerutti S : Jeff ReardonOakland Athletics 7, Milwaukee Brewers 6 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 21,246) W : Dennis Eckersley L : Chuck CrimSeattle Mariners 7, Boston Red Sox 4 at Kingdome (att. 8,837) W : Jerry Reed L : Mike Boddicker S : Mike SchoolerCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : The ML owners approve the sale of the Mariners to Jeff Smulyan and Michael Browning for $77 million, the highest price ever paid for an American League club.
Jeff Reardon saves Minnesota's 2–0 win over Toronto to become the first pitcher ever to record at least 30 saves in five consecutive seasons.
Houston's Mike Scott (20-8) becomes a 20-game winner for the first time by beating the Dodgers, 11–3. He is the first ML pitcher to reach that plateau this season.
In St. Louis, the Cards draw just 1,519—a stadium record—for a game with the Pirates.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 14, 1989Houston Astros 11, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at Dodger Stadium (att. 13,206) W : Mike Scott L : John WettelandAtlanta Braves 13, San Diego Padres 4 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 23,394) W : Tom Glavine L : Ed WhitsonSan Francisco Giants 4, Cincinnati Reds 3 (12 inn.) at Candlestick Park (att. 15,969) W : Ernie Camacho L : Norm CharltonPittsburgh Pirates 4, St. Louis Cardinals 3 at Busch Stadium II (att. 1,519) W : Bob Patterson L : Ken Dayley S : Bob KipperCleveland Indians 4, Detroit Tigers 0 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 7,300) W : Rod Nichols L : Kevin Ritz S : Jesse OroscoTexas Rangers 10, Kansas City Royals 4 at Royals Stadium (att. 25,857) W : Mike Jeffcoat L : Tom GordonMinnesota Twins 2, Toronto Blue Jays 0 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 14,262) W : Mark Guthrie L : Mike Flanagan S : Jeff ReardonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 15, 1989Houston Astros 4, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Astrodome (att. 13,581) W : Rick Rhoden L : Jack Armstrong S : Dave SmithLos Angeles Dodgers 5, Atlanta Braves 0 at Dodger Stadium (att. 37,405) W : Ramon Martinez L : Tommy GreeneNew York Mets 5, Montreal Expos 0 at Stade Olympique (att. 24,545) W : David Cone L : Dennis MartinezPhiladelphia Phillies 2, St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Veteran's Stadium W : Pat Combs L : Ken HillSt. Louis Cardinals 7, Philadelphia Phillies 6 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 22,579) W : John Costello L : Roger McDowellChicago Cubs 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 12,607) W : Rick Sutcliffe L : Stan BelindaSan Diego Padres 5, San Francisco Giants 3 at Candlestick Park (att. 33,920) W : Dennis Rasmussen L : Bob Knepper S : Greg HarrisBaltimore Orioles 5, Kansas City Royals 2 at Memorial Stadium (att. 38,029) W : Bob Milacki L : Steve Crawford S : Gregg OlsonBoston Red Sox 7, Oakland Athletics 2 at Fenway Park (att. 33,533) W : Roger Clemens L : Mike MooreChicago White Sox 3, California Angels 1 at Comiskey Park I W : Melido Perez L : Jim AbbottCalifornia Angels 2, Chicago White Sox 1 at Comiskey Park I (att. 11,202) W : Chuck Finley L : Richard Dotson S : Bryan HarveyMilwaukee Brewers 6, Texas Rangers 2 at County Stadium (att. 18,290) W : Jaime Navarro L : Jamie MoyerMinnesota Twins 8, Detroit Tigers 4 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 22,156) W : Rick Aguilera L : Brian DuBois S : Tim DrummondSeattle Mariners 3, New York Yankees 1 at Yankee Stadium (att. 32,044) W : Erik Hanson L : Andy HawkinsToronto Blue Jays 5, Cleveland Indians 2 at Skydome (att. 49,444) W : Jimmy Key L : Greg Swindell S : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 16, 1989Houston Astros 3, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Astrodome (att. 22,902) W : Jim Deshaies L : Ron RobinsonLos Angeles Dodgers 1, Atlanta Braves 0 at Dodger Stadium (att. 23,192) W : Tim Belcher L : Joe BoeverMontreal Expos 10, New York Mets 1 at Stade Olympique (att. 32,228) W : Pascual Perez L : Sid FernandezPittsburgh Pirates 8, Chicago Cubs 6 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 15,668) W : John Smiley L : Greg MadduxBaltimore Orioles 7, Kansas City Royals 5 at Memorial Stadium (att. 44,591) W : Gregg Olson L : Terry LeachBoston Red Sox 5, Oakland Athletics 2 at Fenway Park (att. 33,778) W : John Dopson L : Storm Davis S : Dennis LampChicago White Sox 2, California Angels 1 at Comiskey Park I (att. 11,935) W : Shawn Hillegas L : Kirk McCaskill S : Bobby ThigpenMilwaukee Brewers 5, Texas Rangers 3 at County Stadium (att. 44,115) W : Don August L : John Barfield S : Dan PlesacMinnesota Twins 8, Detroit Tigers 7 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 31,727) W : Allan Anderson L : Doyle Alexander S : Gary WayneNew York Yankees 4, Seattle Mariners 1 at Yankee Stadium (att. 22,922) W : Eric Plunk L : Randy Johnson S : Lee GuettermanToronto Blue Jays 3, Cleveland Indians 2 (11 inn.) at Skydome (att. 49,218) W : David Wells L : Doug JonesCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 17, 1989Houston Astros 1, Cincinnati Reds 0 at Astrodome (att. 17,820) W : Mark Portugal L : Tom BrowningLos Angeles Dodgers 4, Atlanta Braves 3 (11 inn.) at Dodger Stadium (att. 31,192) W : Alejandro Pena L : Joe BoeverMontreal Expos 1, New York Mets 0 at Stade Olympique (att. 32,811) W : Mark Langston L : Ron DarlingPhiladelphia Phillies 9, St. Louis Cardinals 5 (12 inn.) at Veteran's Stadium W : Dennis Cook L : Matt KinzerSt. Louis Cardinals 2, Philadelphia Phillies 0 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 23,043) W : Cris Carpenter L : Ken Howell S : John CostelloPittsburgh Pirates 2, Chicago Cubs 0 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 21,081) W : Doug Drabek L : Mike BieleckiSan Francisco Giants 5, San Diego Padres 3 at Candlestick Park W : Scott Garrelts L : Greg Harris S : Steve BedrosianSan Diego Padres 6, San Francisco Giants 1 at Candlestick Park (att. 25,543) W : Bruce Hurst L : Rick ReuschelKansas City Royals 7, Baltimore Orioles 0 at Memorial Stadium (att. 42,254) W : Bret Saberhagen L : Dave JohnsonBoston Red Sox 7, Oakland Athletics 6 at Fenway Park (att. 33,148) W : Greg Harris L : Bob Welch S : Lee SmithCalifornia Angels 6, Chicago White Sox 3 at Comiskey Park I (att. 16,215) W : Mike Witt L : Eric King S : Bryan HarveyTexas Rangers 4, Milwaukee Brewers 2 at County Stadium (att. 22,129) W : Bobby Witt L : Chris Bosio S : Kenny RogersDetroit Tigers 9, Minnesota Twins 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 24,489) W : Steve Searcy L : Mike DyerSeattle Mariners 3, New York Yankees 0 at Yankee Stadium (att. 35,251) W : Brian Holman L : Walt Terrell S : Mike SchoolerToronto Blue Jays 2, Cleveland Indians 1 (10 inn.) at Skydome (att. 49,501) W : Jim Acker L : Scott BailesCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 18, 1989Chicago Cubs 10, New York Mets 6 at Wrigley Field (att. 38,138) W : Dean Wilkins L : Frank Viola S : Mitch WilliamsSt. Louis Cardinals 3, Montreal Expos 2 at Stade Olympique (att. 14,644) W : Jose DeLeon L : Bryn Smith S : Scott TerryPittsburgh Pirates 6, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 7,665) W : Bob Patterson L : Jason Grimsley S : Randy KramerOakland Athletics 4, Cleveland Indians 2 (10 inn.) at Cleveland Stadium (att. 5,931) W : Dennis Eckersley L : Steve OlinChicago White Sox 4, Kansas City Royals 2 at Royals Stadium (att. 23,722) W : Barry Jones L : Jeff Montgomery S : Bobby ThigpenCalifornia Angels 6, Minnesota Twins 3 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 12,984) W : Bert Blyleven L : David WestTexas Rangers 5, Seattle Mariners 2 at Arlington Stadium (att. 4,654) W : Cecilio Guante L : Mike JacksonBoston Red Sox 6, Toronto Blue Jays 3 at Skydome (att. 49,579) W : Mike Boddicker L : John Cerutti S : Rob MurphyCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : San Diego's Mark Davis becomes the 7th pitcher ever to save 40 games in a season by nailing down the Padres' 5–1 win over the Reds. He will finish the season with 44 saves, one shy of Bruce Sutter 's National League record.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 19, 1989Atlanta Braves 3, Houston Astros 0 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 3,425) W : Gary Eave L : Mike Scott S : Mike StantonNew York Mets 5, Chicago Cubs 2 at Wrigley Field (att. 35,937) W : Bob Ojeda L : Steve Wilson S : Dwight GoodenSan Diego Padres 5, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 20,068) W : Andy Benes L : Scott Scudder S : Mark DavisSt. Louis Cardinals 5, Montreal Expos 0 at Stade Olympique (att. 8,740) W : Bob Tewksbury L : Mark GardnerPittsburgh Pirates 4, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 8,156) W : Jeff Robinson L : Bruce Ruffin S : Bill LandrumSan Francisco Giants 3, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 at Candlestick Park (att. 20,668) W : Mike LaCoss L : Orel Hershiser S : Steve BedrosianBaltimore Orioles 6, Detroit Tigers 2 at Memorial Stadium (att. 22,378) W : Bob Milacki L : Jack Morris S : Mark WilliamsonOakland Athletics 5, Cleveland Indians 1 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 6,085) W : Mike Moore L : Rod NicholsKansas City Royals 5, Chicago White Sox 3 at Royals Stadium (att. 19,748) W : Larry McWilliams L : Richard Dotson S : Steve FarrCalifornia Angels 7, Minnesota Twins 3 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 13,757) W : Chuck Finley L : Kevin Tapani S : Bryan HarveyTexas Rangers 5, Seattle Mariners 3 at Arlington Stadium (att. 10,478) W : Brad Arnsberg L : Jerry Reed S : Jeff RussellToronto Blue Jays 6, Boston Red Sox 5 (13 inn.) at Skydome (att. 49,352) W : Tom Henke L : Greg HarrisCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 20, 1989Houston Astros 7, Atlanta Braves 6 (14 inn.) at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 2,794) W : Larry Andersen L : Joe Boever S : Brian MeyerPhiladelphia Phillies 9, Chicago Cubs 8 at Wrigley Field (att. 21,620) W : Don Carman L : Les Lancaster S : Roger McDowellSan Diego Padres 3, Cincinnati Reds 1 (10 inn.) at Riverfront Stadium (att. 11,852) W : Greg Harris L : Norm Charlton S : Mark DavisPittsburgh Pirates 9, Montreal Expos 1 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 11,926) W : Neal Heaton L : Kevin GrossSan Francisco Giants 8, Los Angeles Dodgers 7 at Candlestick Park (att. 21,420) W : Trevor Wilson L : Mike HartleySt. Louis Cardinals 5, New York Mets 3 at Busch Stadium II (att. 35,884) W : Frank DiPino L : David Cone S : Ken DayleyBaltimore Orioles 9, Detroit Tigers 2 at Memorial Stadium (att. 30,644) W : Jeff Ballard L : Frank TananaOakland Athletics 8, Cleveland Indians 6 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 6,186) W : Storm Davis L : Greg Swindell S : Dennis EckersleyChicago White Sox 7, Kansas City Royals 2 at Royals Stadium (att. 21,320) W : Melido Perez L : Mark GubiczaCalifornia Angels 9, Minnesota Twins 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 15,694) W : Jim Abbott L : Mark GuthrieTexas Rangers 3, Seattle Mariners 2 at Arlington Stadium (att. 10,684) W : Mike Jeffcoat L : Keith Comstock S : Jeff RussellBoston Red Sox 10, Toronto Blue Jays 3 at Skydome (att. 49,571) W : Roger Clemens L : Jimmy KeyCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 21, 1989Atlanta Braves 3, Houston Astros 0 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 2,117) W : Tommy Greene L : Jim DeshaiesChicago Cubs 9, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Wrigley Field (att. 22,885) W : Greg Maddux L : Terry MulhollandSan Diego Padres 11, Cincinnati Reds 7 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 12,522) W : Pat Clements L : John FrancoMontreal Expos 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 6,753) W : Dennis Martinez L : John Smiley S : Tim BurkeSan Francisco Giants 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at Candlestick Park (att. 24,896) W : Kelly Downs L : Ramon Martinez S : Steve BedrosianNew York Mets 6, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Busch Stadium II (att. 36,600) W : Sid Fernandez L : Ricky HortonCleveland Indians 5, California Angels 4 (17 inn.) at Cleveland Stadium (att. 4,735) W : Scott Bailes L : Rich MonteleoneOakland Athletics 2, Minnesota Twins 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 16,779) W : Bob Welch L : Rick Aguilera S : Dennis EckersleyMilwaukee Brewers 14, New York Yankees 1 at Yankee Stadium W : Mark Knudson L : Greg CadaretNew York Yankees 5, Milwaukee Brewers 4 (10 inn.) at Yankee Stadium (att. 11,230) W : Lee Guetterman L : Dan PlesacSeattle Mariners 8, Texas Rangers 3 at Arlington Stadium (att. 10,268) W : Randy Johnson L : Jamie MoyerCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Dave Stewart becomes the first pitcher since Jim Palmer (1975-78) to win 20 games in three straight seasons by beating the Twins 5–2. It is also Stewart's 100th ML win.
The Cards' Leon "Bull" Durham is suspended indefinitely for "failing to comply with the ML drug testing program."
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 22, 1989Cincinnati Reds 8, Atlanta Braves 3 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 4,273) W : Ron Robinson L : Derek LilliquistChicago Cubs 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Wrigley Field (att. 34,040) W : Mike Bielecki L : Doug Drabek S : Mitch WilliamsLos Angeles Dodgers 2, San Diego Padres 1 at Dodger Stadium (att. 24,887) W : Tim Belcher L : Bruce HurstNew York Mets 3, Montreal Expos 2 at Shea Stadium (att. 16,640) W : Ron Darling L : John Candelaria S : Randy MyersHouston Astros 3, San Francisco Giants 1 at Candlestick Park (att. 33,020) W : Mark Portugal L : Scott Garrelts S : Dan SchatzederSt. Louis Cardinals 2, Philadelphia Phillies 1 (10 inn.) at Busch Stadium II (att. 45,685) W : John Costello L : Roger McDowellNew York Yankees 5, Baltimore Orioles 4 at Memorial Stadium (att. 47,721) W : Walt Terrell L : Brian Holton S : Dave RighettiBoston Red Sox 9, Detroit Tigers 7 at Tiger Stadium (att. 16,341) W : Rob Murphy L : Edwin Nunez S : Lee SmithKansas City Royals 9, Seattle Mariners 2 at Royals Stadium W : Bret Saberhagen L : Brian HolmanSeattle Mariners 2, Kansas City Royals 0 at Royals Stadium (att. 29,286) W : Bill Swift L : Tom Gordon S : Mike SchoolerToronto Blue Jays 7, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at County Stadium (att. 15,569) W : Dave Stieb L : Jerry ReussOakland Athletics 5, Minnesota Twins 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 34,830) W : Dave Stewart L : Mike Dyer S : Gene NelsonChicago White Sox 9, Texas Rangers 6 at Arlington Stadium (att. 15,655) W : Barry Jones L : Cecilio Guante S : Bobby ThigpenCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 23, 1989Cincinnati Reds 11, Atlanta Braves 5 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 7,674) W : Norm Charlton L : Jay AldrichChicago Cubs 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Wrigley Field (att. 36,849) W : Les Lancaster L : Doug BairSan Diego Padres 7, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 at Dodger Stadium (att. 24,348) W : Calvin Schiraldi L : Fernando Valenzuela S : Greg HarrisNew York Mets 13, Montreal Expos 6 at Shea Stadium (att. 36,844) W : Frank Viola L : Mark LangstonSan Francisco Giants 3, Houston Astros 1 at Candlestick Park (att. 46,664) W : Rick Reuschel L : Mike ScottSt. Louis Cardinals 11, Philadelphia Phillies 5 at Busch Stadium II (att. 38,936) W : Frank DiPino L : Dennis CookBaltimore Orioles 10, New York Yankees 2 at Memorial Stadium (att. 48,308) W : Bob Milacki L : Eric PlunkCleveland Indians 4, California Angels 3 at Cleveland Stadium W : Bud Black L : Mike Witt S : Doug JonesCleveland Indians 6, California Angels 2 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 8,453) W : Tom Candiotti L : Bert BlylevenBoston Red Sox 6, Detroit Tigers 1 at Tiger Stadium (att. 22,783) W : Mike Boddicker L : Kevin Ritz S : Rob MurphySeattle Mariners 8, Kansas City Royals 0 at Royals Stadium (att. 35,102) W : Scott Bankhead L : Larry McWilliamsMilwaukee Brewers 4, Toronto Blue Jays 1 at County Stadium (att. 24,640) W : Don August L : Todd Stottlemyre S : Dan PlesacMinnesota Twins 5, Oakland Athletics 3 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 38,791) W : Allan Anderson L : Mike Moore S : Roy SmithTexas Rangers 6, Chicago White Sox 4 at Arlington Stadium (att. 22,570) W : Kenny Rogers L : Jose Segura S : Jeff RussellCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 24, 1989Atlanta Braves 6, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 4,689) W : Gary Eave L : Scott ScudderChicago Cubs 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Wrigley Field (att. 37,904) W : Steve Wilson L : Jeff Robinson S : Jeff PicoSan Diego Padres 1, Los Angeles Dodgers 0 at Dodger Stadium (att. 37,969) W : Andy Benes L : Orel Hershiser S : Mark DavisMontreal Expos 6, New York Mets 5 at Shea Stadium (att. 36,769) W : Joe Hesketh L : Julio Machado S : Tim BurkeSan Francisco Giants 10, Houston Astros 2 at Candlestick Park (att. 50,871) W : Mike LaCoss L : Jim ClancySt. Louis Cardinals 2, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Busch Stadium II (att. 38,795) W : Ted Power L : Jeff Parrett S : John CostelloNew York Yankees 2, Baltimore Orioles 0 at Memorial Stadium (att. 51,173) W : Chuck Cary L : Jeff Ballard S : Dave RighettiCleveland Indians 5, California Angels 4 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 14,841) W : Jesse Orosco L : Willie FraserBoston Red Sox 4, Detroit Tigers 2 at Tiger Stadium (att. 16,601) W : Oil Can Boyd L : Jack Morris S : Lee SmithKansas City Royals 4, Seattle Mariners 1 at Royals Stadium (att. 24,518) W : Steve Farr L : Clint Zavaras S : Jeff MontgomeryMilwaukee Brewers 8, Toronto Blue Jays 3 at County Stadium (att. 17,485) W : Tom Filer L : John Cerutti S : Chuck CrimOakland Athletics 9, Minnesota Twins 3 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 22,565) W : Storm Davis L : Kevin Tapani S : Dennis EckersleyTexas Rangers 5, Chicago White Sox 4 (10 inn.) at Arlington Stadium (att. 23,631) W : Jeff Russell L : Steve RosenbergCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Boston's Wade Boggs goes 4-for-5 in a 7–4 win over the Yankees to become the first player in ML history to achieve both 200 hits and 100 walks in four consecutive seasons. It is Boggs's 7th straight 200-hit season overall, extending his own modern ML record. Dwight Evans also puts his name in the record books by belting his 20th homer. He is the only current player with 20 or more homers in each of the last nine years,
The Red Sox say that they will not exercise their option on Jim Rice 's contract next season, while Bob Stanley , the team's all-time save leader with 132, announces his retirement.
At Montreal, the Cubs blow a chance to clinch a tie in the National League East, losing 4–3 in 10 innings, but back into the tie anyway when St. Louis lost later on (as noted by Don Mankowski). Andre Dawson homers twice off Bryn Smith , his second a bizarre inside-the-park blow to give the Cubs a 3-2 lead. Dawson flies deep to CF Dave Martinez , who catches the ball but suffers a painful muscle-pull doing so and drops to the ground. Dawson keeps running as Martinez's teammates surround him. The ball is finally thrown in after Dawson touches home plate. Although at no time did the ball touch the ground or the fence, the umpires award Dawson a homer over the howls of protest. Martinez misses the remainder of the series.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 25, 1989Atlanta Braves 5, Houston Astros 3 at Astrodome (att. 18,547) W : Charlie Puleo L : Dan Schatzeder S : Mike StantonLos Angeles Dodgers 5, San Francisco Giants 2 at Dodger Stadium (att. 23,007) W : John Wetteland L : Don Robinson S : Alejandro PenaMontreal Expos 4, Chicago Cubs 3 (10 inn.) at Stade Olympique (att. 10,305) W : Tim Burke L : Scott SandersonPhiladelphia Phillies 2, New York Mets 1 at Shea Stadium (att. 18,001) W : Pat Combs L : Bob Ojeda S : Roger McDowellPittsburgh Pirates 4, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 4,278) W : Neal Heaton L : Jose DeLeon S : Bill LandrumCincinnati Reds 5, San Diego Padres 3 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 34,076) W : Rob Dibble L : Greg Harris S : John FrancoBoston Red Sox 7, New York Yankees 4 at Fenway Park (att. 32,759) W : Roger Clemens L : Kevin Mmahat S : Lee SmithChicago White Sox 10, Minnesota Twins 2 at Comiskey Park I (att. 6,975) W : Richard Dotson L : Mark GuthrieToronto Blue Jays 2, Detroit Tigers 0 at Tiger Stadium (att. 15,990) W : Jimmy Key L : Brian DuBois S : Tom HenkeBaltimore Orioles 5, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at County Stadium (att. 12,284) W : Pete Harnisch L : Teddy Higuera S : Gregg OlsonTexas Rangers 3, Oakland Athletics 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 32,701) W : Drew Hall L : Todd Burns S : Jeff RussellCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : The Cubs become the first team to clinch a division title this season, wrapping up the National League East with a 3–2 win over the Expos. Mitch Williams strikes out Mike Fitzgerald to win the game.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 26, 1989Houston Astros 3, Atlanta Braves 2 at Astrodome (att. 13,063) W : Jim Deshaies L : Tommy Greene S : Danny DarwinLos Angeles Dodgers 2, San Francisco Giants 1 at Dodger Stadium (att. 27,622) W : Ramon Martinez L : Kelly Downs S : Jay HowellChicago Cubs 3, Montreal Expos 2 at Stade Olympique (att. 11,615) W : Greg Maddux L : Dennis Martinez S : Mitch WilliamsNew York Mets 3, Philadelphia Phillies 0 at Shea Stadium (att. 17,385) W : Sid Fernandez L : Jason GrimsleyPittsburgh Pirates 4, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 8,101) W : Bob Patterson L : Ken Hill S : Bill LandrumSan Diego Padres 3, Cincinnati Reds 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 12,535) W : Dennis Rasmussen L : Jack Armstrong S : Mark DavisBoston Red Sox 9, New York Yankees 5 at Fenway Park (att. 31,932) W : Eric Hetzel L : Andy HawkinsKansas City Royals 4, California Angels 0 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 26,578) W : Bret Saberhagen L : Kirk McCaskillMinnesota Twins 7, Chicago White Sox 1 at Comiskey Park I (att. 6,772) W : Rick Aguilera L : Melido PerezDetroit Tigers 4, Toronto Blue Jays 3 at Tiger Stadium (att. 16,185) W : Mike Henneman L : Duane WardMilwaukee Brewers 7, Baltimore Orioles 3 at County Stadium (att. 12,814) W : Jaime Navarro L : Dave JohnsonOakland Athletics 4, Texas Rangers 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 23,119) W : Dennis Eckersley L : Mike JeffcoatSeattle Mariners 3, Cleveland Indians 2 at Kingdome (att. 6,768) W : Erik Hanson L : Doug Jones S : Mike SchoolerCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : The two San Francisco Bay teams clinch their divisions. Oakland wins the American League West by beating Texas 5–0, while San Francisco loses 1–0 to the Dodgers but is assured of the National League West crown when the 2nd-place Padres lose to the Reds 2–1 in 13 innings.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 27, 1989Atlanta Braves 5, Houston Astros 4 at Astrodome (att. 12,338) W : Mark Eichhorn L : Jim Clancy S : Mike StantonLos Angeles Dodgers 1, San Francisco Giants 0 at Dodger Stadium (att. 34,210) W : Tim Belcher L : Scott GarreltsChicago Cubs 7, Montreal Expos 2 at Stade Olympique (att. 12,442) W : Mike Bielecki L : Rich Thompson S : Jeff PicoPhiladelphia Phillies 5, New York Mets 3 at Shea Stadium (att. 18,666) W : Ken Howell L : Ron Darling S : Roger McDowellPittsburgh Pirates 1, St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 5,051) W : Doug Drabek L : Joe MagraneCincinnati Reds 2, San Diego Padres 1 (13 inn.) at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 17,136) W : Norm Charlton L : Calvin SchiraldiNew York Yankees 3, Boston Red Sox 0 at Fenway Park (att. 32,685) W : Walt Terrell L : John DopsonKansas City Royals 8, California Angels 3 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 26,894) W : Tom Gordon L : Jim AbbottMinnesota Twins 6, Chicago White Sox 1 at Comiskey Park I (att. 8,004) W : Mike Dyer L : Shawn HillegasToronto Blue Jays 8, Detroit Tigers 1 at Tiger Stadium (att. 18,331) W : Dave Stieb L : Doyle Alexander S : Tom HenkeBaltimore Orioles 4, Milwaukee Brewers 0 at County Stadium (att. 14,463) W : Bob Milacki L : Jerry ReussOakland Athletics 5, Texas Rangers 0 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 32,280) W : Mike Moore L : Jamie MoyerCleveland Indians 4, Seattle Mariners 1 at Kingdome (att. 6,652) W : John Farrell L : Randy JohnsonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 29, 1989Cincinnati Reds 4, Houston Astros 3 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 17,342) W : Rob Dibble L : Brian Meyer S : John FrancoPhiladelphia Phillies 2, Montreal Expos 0 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 15,771) W : Dennis Cook L : Mark LangstonNew York Mets 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Three Rivers Stadium W : Frank Viola L : Randy KramerNew York Mets 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 0 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 16,734) W : David Cone L : Jeff RobinsonSan Francisco Giants 7, San Diego Padres 2 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 52,089) W : Mike LaCoss L : Andy BenesSt. Louis Cardinals 7, Chicago Cubs 5 at Busch Stadium II (att. 41,599) W : Ken Dayley L : Paul Assenmacher S : Scott TerryBoston Red Sox 5, Milwaukee Brewers 4 at Fenway Park (att. 32,906) W : Lee Smith L : Chuck CrimTexas Rangers 5, California Angels 0 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 27,598) W : Bobby Witt L : Mike WittChicago White Sox 2, Cleveland Indians 1 at Comiskey Park I (att. 8,133) W : Eric King L : Tom Candiotti S : Bobby ThigpenNew York Yankees 5, Detroit Tigers 1 at Yankee Stadium (att. 21,448) W : Eric Plunk L : Jack MorrisOakland Athletics 4, Kansas City Royals 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 43,470) W : Gene Nelson L : Rick LueckenMinnesota Twins 10, Seattle Mariners 7 (11 inn.) at Kingdome (att. 9,916) W : Juan Berenguer L : Mike Schooler S : Jeff ReardonToronto Blue Jays 2, Baltimore Orioles 1 (11 inn.) at Skydome (att. 49,636) W : Tom Henke L : Mark WilliamsonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : The Blue Jays earn the final spot in the playoffs by scoring three runs in the bottom of the 8th to beat Baltimore 4–3 and clinch the American League East. The surprising Orioles led the division most of the season and will finish 2nd just one season after losing 107 games.
Nolan Ryan strikes out 13 Angels in a 2–0 three-hitter to raise his season total to 301. It is his 6th 300-strikeout season, but first since 1977.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 30, 1989Houston Astros 9, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 16,167) W : Jose Cano L : Scott ScudderPhiladelphia Phillies 6, Montreal Expos 3 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 20,448) W : Bruce Ruffin L : Mark Gardner S : Roger McDowellNew York Mets 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 (11 inn.) at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 20,624) W : Randy Myers L : Bill LandrumSan Diego Padres 11, San Francisco Giants 5 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 47,787) W : Mark Grant L : Rick ReuschelChicago Cubs 6, St. Louis Cardinals 4 at Busch Stadium II (att. 43,570) W : Jeff Pico L : John Costello S : Les LancasterMilwaukee Brewers 3, Boston Red Sox 1 at Fenway Park (att. 33,243) W : Mark Knudson L : Roger Clemens S : Dan PlesacTexas Rangers 2, California Angels 0 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 34,910) W : Nolan Ryan L : Chuck FinleyChicago White Sox 8, Cleveland Indians 2 at Comiskey Park I (att. 13,189) W : Greg Hibbard L : Rod Nichols S : Bill LongNew York Yankees 9, Detroit Tigers 2 at Yankee Stadium (att. 20,313) W : Andy Hawkins L : Kevin Ritz S : Lee GuettermanKansas City Royals 6, Oakland Athletics 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 42,891) W : Bret Saberhagen L : Todd BurnsSeattle Mariners 2, Minnesota Twins 1 (10 inn.) at Kingdome (att. 33,435) W : Jerry Reed L : Jeff ReardonToronto Blue Jays 4, Baltimore Orioles 3 at Skydome (att. 49,553) W : Frank Wills L : Mark Williamson S : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)