Ryan Ryan's Fireball Dominates Batters In 1980s Shadow
New York based UPI profile on Nolan Ryan peers into the pitcher’s fearsome speed and control. Griffin praises Ryan while recalling the Boston incident and Ryan’s measured, responsible response. Others including Koufax and Williams weigh in on Ryan’s elite power and precision.
Out of Order Eight Innings In Twins Win Over Indians
Danny Thompson batted out of order for eight innings before switching to his proper spot in the ninth and driving in the winning run as the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 11 10 in extras. The controversy centered on the scoreboard lineup and an unappealed batting order dispute. The broader AL results include Oakland over Baltimore in 15 innings and Texas and California winning, among others.
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McNally retires from baseball after Montreal move
Dave McNally, longtime Baltimore ace, told Montreal Expos he is retiring at 32 due to disappointment with his performance this year. He noted pride in his career, had 12 Orioles seasons with four 20 win campaigns, and finishes with a 184 119 lifetime mark and four World Series wins as part of his career record. He was traded to Montreal in winter with Bill Kirkpatrick and Rich Coggins for Ken Singleton and Mike Torrez.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule from National League and American League
The National League standings show Pittsburgh and Chicago tied near the top with strong records, while Montreal and St. Louis trail. West lead is Cincinnati and Los Angeles with 34 wins each, Oakland and Kansas City lead the American League. Monday results include St. Louis over Atlanta and Pittsburgh beating Cincinnati. Today's games feature key matchups across both leagues with pitchers listed for each contest.
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Rangers' Sundberg hits first grand slam past Red Sox
Texas Rangers catcher Jim Sundberg belted a grand slam off Rick Wise in Fenway Park’s left field during a 12-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey, attending his first game of the season, watched as Boston yielded four Texas homers despite optimistic remarks from Yawkey.
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Web of Marriage Spiders in Louisiana Ballpark Wedding Tale
A 1870 Louisiana wedding tale uses spider decor on a three mile avenue to honor Durand daughters with the rookies Fred Lynn and Jim Rice. Boston and Texas slugged four homers and a grand slam as the Red Sox beat the Rangers 9 6. Keither’s pitching was dented by the Rangers attack while Boston’s Bernie Carbo and Jeff Burroughs homered.
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