Pirates edge Mets 3 2 in tense ten inning win
Pirates pitcher John Candelaria earned a 3 2 victory over the Mets striking out 12 in nine innings and aided by a Bill Robinson double and Richie Zisk single for the deciding run. Bob Robertson added a two run homer and Koosman allowed all three Pirates runs. Braves routed Padres 9 1 in another NL game.
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Tigers Sweep Milwaukee In Twinbill Openers
Tigers beat Milwaukee 8-7 in the first game and 6-5 in the nightcap as Ed Rodriguez earned the loss and a wild pitch sparked Detroit’s ninth inning rally in game one. John Hiller closed out both wins for Detroit, who swept the Brewers.
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Yankees and Red Sox Postponed Again at Fenway Park
The Yankees and Red Sox moved their postponed second game to later in the series with Fenway’s crowd likely to be large. Boston manager Darrell Johnson considered lineup changes as the clubs plan to use right handed starters in the next two games and Ed Figueroa was slated to face Dick Pole while Dock Ellis would duel Luis Tiant in the series finale.
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Celtics Suns ready for game 4 in Phoenix
The Celtics lead the series 2-1 after two home wins as Boston and Phoenix prepare for Game Four in Phoenix. Coaches Heinsohn and MacLeod trade verbal jabs while players focus on defense and an aggressive, hard-fought matchup that has seen a high foul count and a dozen ejections.
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Blyleven Traded to Rangers in Six Man Deal
Blyleven and infielder Danny Thompson moved from Minnesota to Texas in a six man trade. Minnesota received Roy Smalley Mike Cubbage Bill Singer and minor leaguer Jim Gideon. Blyleven signed a three year 550000 contract and aimed to win 100 games with Texas. Thompson agreed to a Texas salary of 38000 with Minnesota skeptical teammates predicting 15 to 20 wins for Blyleven this season.
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Portland hires Jack Ramsay to replace Lennie Wilkens
Portland, Ore AP says new Trail Blazers coach Jack Ramsay vows a healthy Bill Walton is key to turning the team around. Lennie Wilkens, fired after completing two years of a four year contract, reflects on the decision amid injuries and management moves. Ramsay, former Buffalo Braves coach, signs a two year deal with an option year and sees the job as the best coaching opportunity in pro basketball.
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