Backup Corps Sizzles For Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves split a doubleheader with Houston, losing 8-5 in game one but winning 6-4 in game two to snap a five game slide. Manager Joe Torre used three rookies and two reserve infielders in the nightcap, with Dale Murphy homering in the eighth. Mark Bailey starred for Houston with two homers. Rick Mahler earned the nightcap win.
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Brewers
Hernandez Powers Mets Past Phillies For NL East Lead
Keith Hernandez belted a fourth inning three run homer and added a double as the Mets built an 8 1 lead and rolled to a 10 5 win over the Phillies at Veterans Stadium. Ron Darling earned the win, with backup help from Wally Backman and Mookie Wilson, boosting New York’s edge in the division.
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Royals Deliver 16-0 Thrashing of A’s in Kansas City
Gubicza earns win as Kansas City routs Oakland 16-0 on 17 hits and strong support. George Brett belts a three-run homer, Steve Balboni adds a three-run shot, while Bill Krueger and reliever Gorman Heimueller falter early.
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Moffet Wins 100m Breaststroke to Lead Olympic Team
John Moffet set a world record in the men’s 100-meter breaststroke at Indiana University Natatorium to clinch a spot on the U S Olympic swimming team. He finished 1 02 13 to 1 02 16 over rival Steve Lundquist, with Lundquist later sidelined by a shoulder injury but praising Moffet as a great competitor. Heath also broke a US record in the 200 free prelims, while Tracy Caulkins dominated the 400 IM as Olympic trials continued.
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