Triple play helps Sandberg Cubs foil Pirates 3-2
Ryne Sandberg delivered a two run homer in the eighth inning to lift the Chicago Cubs over the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2. The Cubs turned a second inning triple play started by Sandberg on Rick Rhoden. Steve Trout earned the win and Lee Smith saved.
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Padres Clinch Win As Dravecky Gains Eighth Victory
Gene Richards drove in two for San Diego while lefty Dave Dravecky became the NL’s first eight-game winner. Dravecky allowed one run on a Gary Matthews homer in six innings, adding his sixth complete game in a 6 1/3 inning effort.
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Blue Jays on verge of division lead in strong stretch
Toronto surges with eight wins in 12 to grab a half game atop the AL East before hosting Baltimore. Cliff Johnson and Jorge Orta boost the lineup while Dave Stieb anchors a pitching staff posting a 3.43 ERA. Upshaw, Garcia, Griffin, Bonnell, Barfield pace offense as Cox’s club eyes a sustained run.
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FBI DEA warn ballplayers about bribery drugs and betting
The FBI and DEA will warn major league players about bribery illegal betting and illicit drugs in joint sessions. The program follows a successful NBA initiative and is planned for NFL teams as well, highlighting crime linkages to sports and consequences for athletes.
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