Valenzuela Shines in first spring relief outing for Dodgers
Fernando Valenzuela pitched two innings in relief in the Dodgers 8-7 10 inning win over Boston his first spring appearance. He called it relaxed and Dodgers manager Lasorda praised his outing. Jay Johnstone drove in the winning run in the bottom of the 10th as Rick Monday added two RBIs.
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Boston
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Valenzuela
Jay Johnstone
Rick Monday
Dave Stapleton
Red Sox
J.R. Richard
Houston
Baseball Roundup Highlights Spring Wins and Clashes
Pete Falcone struggled as Cincinnati used a six run fifth to beat the Mets 7-2. George Bjorkman delivered a ninth inning double to force a tie before St Louis edged Toronto 4-3. Expos blanked Rangers 3-0 behind Burris six innings two hits. Larry Christensen and Phillies routed Detroit 8-1 with Bo Diaz driving in three. Norris shutout Cleveland 3-1 for Oakland. Lollar allowed four hits in seven as San Diego beat Milwaukee 5-1 with Templeton and Edward driving runs. Roenicke spoiled Chicago’s day with a ninth inning homer for Baltimore 4-3 over the White Sox. Cubs won fourth straight 3-2 over San Francisco on Kennedy’s eighth inning run. Jackson homered as Angels beat Seattle 6-3 after trying out for a job. Brett’s 11th inning RBI capped Kansas City’s 4-4 tie with Pittsburgh alongside his four hit game and homer.
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Expos acquire Al Oliver to boost lineup in Montreal
Montreal obtained Al Oliver from Texas in a pregame trade for Larry Parrish and Dave Hostetler. Oliver, a left handed bat, will bat cleanup between Andre Dawson and Gary Carter as Warren Cromartie shifts to right field.
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Gary Carter
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Royals acquire Vida Blue to bolster rotation in AL West
In Fort Myers, Florida, the Kansas City Royals obtain veteran pitcher Vida Blue from the San Francisco Giants plus minor leaguer Bob Tufts. The deal strengthens a shaky rotation by adding Blue to Dennis Leonard and Larry Gura, aiming to reduce risk of losing streaks and improve title hopes.
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Arizona names Ben Lindsey new basketball coach
After a three month national search Arizona selects Ben Lindsey of Fort Hays State as head coach to replace Fred Snowden. Lindsey, 42, led Grand Canyon College of Phoenix to two NAIA titles and faces a program that finished 9 18 last season in the Pacific 10. Lindsey accepts while Jack Hartman declines the post. Snowden remains in athletic department administration.
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