Royals Friction Grows Amid Tumbling West Race
Friction and tension mount in Kansas City as the Royals slip 11 games behind Oakland in the AL West after the All Star break. Star player George Brett shines with a .335 average and 17 homers, while teammates report an unfriendly clubhouse and three on-field altercations involving black and white players.
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Stargell Enshrined as 200th Baseball Hall Member
Willie Pops Stargell was inducted at Cooperstown, becoming the 200th player enshrined. Surrounded by family and Hall of Famers including Williams, Musial, Banks, McCovey, and Kiner, his plaque was unveiled on the Library steps. He thanked those who inspired him and praised baseball relationships.
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Strawberries HR Helps Mets Slow Pirates Again
Darryl Strawberry hit a two run homer and Ron Darling held Pittsburgh to six hits as the Mets beat the Pirates 2-1 for their fifth straight win and a five game NL East lead. Darling improved to 9 2 lifetime vs Pittsburgh, while Montreal’s Martinez added a three hitter in a July best run.
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Walker suffers another seizure in Chicago
Chicago White Sox first baseman Greg Walker suffered a second seizure Sunday morning but was stabilized with no complications. Team physician Dr. James Boscardin said he is resting comfortably as tests begin, and Walker disclosed a childhood history of seizures until age four. He will remain hospitalized through Wednesday.
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Dodgers, Astros clash caps NL West action
Orel Hershiser pitched a five hitter to become the NL second 15-game winner, and John Shelby delivered a two-run single as the Dodgers snapped the Astros four-game win streak. Los Angeles ended a three-game skid and pulled 414 games ahead in the NL West.
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Valenzuela Misses First Start of Career With Injury
Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela was placed on the 21 day disabled list after leaving Saturday's game with Houston due to a strained left shoulder. Doctors warned of muscle slippage and ruled out immediate surgery, leaving his return timeline uncertain.
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