Benedict Returns to Start in Braves Catching Shuffle
Atlanta AP Bruce Benedict, once top catcher, is set to start again as part of a split catching duties with Alex Trevino. Trevino hit well after being acquired from Cincinnati but Benedict will start tonight against the San Francisco Giants. Joe Torre expects a gradual, even sharing of playing time as Benedict adapts after a bench period.
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Yankees Edge Tigers 2-1 in knuckleball duel
Sparky Anderson praised Phil Niekro as he matched his former NL competitor in a 2-1 Yankee win over Detroit. Niekro improved to 10-3 with a strong start, while Willie Randolph Don Mattingly and Bobby Meacham fueled New York with three doubles and two runs. Other AL results included Texas over California 6-2 and Oakland 10-2 versus Kansas City. rain halted St. Louis-Montreal.
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Seven-hitter Schmidt leads Rangers past California
Dave Schmidt threw seven strong in Texas a 6 3 win over California as Tanana allowed five hits in eight innings and Rob Wilfong drove in an eighth inning RBI. Larry Parrish Alan Bannister and Ned Yost provided the runs in the first inning for the Rangers.
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Olajuwon Heads to Rockets as No 1 Pick in NBA Draft
Akeem Olajuwon visits Nigeria amid draft eve, projecting as Houston Rockets No 1 choice. He and Ralph Sampson form potential frontcourt, while Bowie eyes Portland at No 2 amid injury comebacks. Jordan among six likely top picks.
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