Stretching Playoffs Has Advantages, Disadvantages
The MLB expanded the LCS to a best four-out-of-seven, mirroring the World Series. Proponents say it favors the better team by giving them a longer path, while critics warn it lengths the season and shifts top playoff drama into cooler October weather.
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Chicago Cubs
San Diego Padres
Cubs
Cub
Bobby Dernier
Wrigley Field
Dernier
Eric Shaw
LCS
San Diego
Padres
Kurt Bevacqua
Steve Garvey
Leon Durham
Tigers
Detroit
Players Association
Rick Dempsey
Baltimore Orioles
Toronto
Montreal
Mark McCallum analyzes series math in post season play
The author surveys how team weaknesses and playoff formats affect championship chances. He cites the Dodgers errors burdening pitching rotations into the World Series, recalls 1982 attempts to extend ace starts, and notes shifts in pennant races. Weather and climate influence post season feasibility.
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Dodger
Atlanta
Joe Torre
Phil Niekro
Niekro
Torre
Angels
Gene Mauch
USC Aiken Pacers Rout Augusta College in 17 13 Scrimmage
USC Aiken Pacer hitters powered a 20 hit attack led by Bob Polewski Jeff Limoncelli and Bob Scott as they outslugged Augusta College 17 13. Scott hit a grand slam and six RBIs while Russell Whittle earned the win after four innings of work. The two teams meet Clemson in an Oct 16 doubleheader starting at 4 p.m.
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Augusta
Bob Polewski
Jeff Limoncelli
Bob Scott
Usc-Aiken
Augusta College
Pacers
Jaguar
Scott
USC Aiken
Ken Morgan
Trent Mercer
Russell Whittle
Scott Rabb
Clemson
Cardinals Rally Past Dodgers to Trim Series Deficit
In Game 3 of the NL playoffs the Cardinals beat the Dodgers 4-2 behind Danny Cox. Vince Coleman and Willie McGee spearheaded the attack with two hits apiece and timely baserunning as St. Louis captured a win after dropping the first two games. Coleman stole a base and scored twice. Pendleton made key defensive plays. Herr belted a solo homer and drove in a run. Cox earned the win, with Horton and others finishing the relief effort as Los Angeles pitchers walked a playoff record 13 batters.
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ST. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
Vince Coleman
Willie McGee
Cardinals
Los Angeles Dodgers
Danny Cox
Tommy Herr
Los Angeles
John Tudor
Jerry Reuss
Coleman
McGee
Herr
L.A
Cox
Tudor
Joaquin Andujar
Dodgers
Bob Welch
Fernando Valenzuela
Orel Hershiser
Welch
Bruce Kison
Pittsburgh
Mike Scioscia
Terry Pendleton
Ken Landreaux
Pendleton
Greg Brock
Candy Maldonado
Maldonado
Whitey Herzog
Brock
Mike Marshall
Landreaux
Horton
Houston
Philadelphia
Tom Lasorda
Herzog
John McSherry
Jack Clark
Andy van Slyke
Darrell Porter
Ozzie Smith
Mike Cuellar
Baltimore
Burt Hooton
Sciascia
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Anderson
Mariano Duncan
Bill Madlock
Guerrero
Marshall
Smith
Steve Sax
Sax
Porter
Michelin
TODAT
Tyler Tire & Auto Ot
Richland Ave. W
Chuck Armour
W. Richland Ave
Aiken
Aiken Carpet Mart
Whiskey Rd
Spectracide
Coward-Corley Seed Co., Inc
Park Ave
Dial
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