Mitchell earns first major league win with five-hitter
New York Mets rout Philadelphia 8-1 as John Mitchell allows five hits in a seven inning win connected by four Mets homers off Don Carman. Howard Johnson Kevin McReynolds Mookie Wilson and Rafael Santana homer in first four innings. Phillies manager Lee Elia confronts team after the loss.
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John Felske
Lee Elia
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Mike Schmidt
Gary Carter
Blue Jays Rally For 15-6 Comeback Over Brewers
Toronto overturns a 6-0 deficit with a nine run seventh inning highlighted by Lloyd Moseby two run triple and Tony Fernandez two run single. Fernandez and Moseby sparked the rally after walks to lead off. Barfield added an RBI double as Jeff Musselman earned the win.
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Reds rout Indians in Midwest League game
Cedar Rapids toppled Waterloo 10 to 0 as Joe Lazor allowed only two hits before elbow trouble ended his night. Reliever Joe Bruno earned the save as Cedar Rapids pulled away with five runs in the fifth, aided by errors. Memorial Stadium hosts next game.
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Phillies Fire Felske Hire internal Lee Elia To Finish Season
The Philadelphia Phillies dismissed manager John Felske after 61 games and promoted coach Lee Elia to finish the season. Club president Bill Giles says no outside candidates were considered, while critics note the move heightens pressure on minority hiring in baseball.
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Darrell Johnson
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Howser funeral held for ex Royals manager in Tallahassee
Funeral services for Dick Howser, former Kansas City Royals manager and Florida State coach, were held at Fellowship Baptist Church in Tallahassee. Howser died in Kansas City after an 11 month brain cancer battle aged 51, survived by wife Nancy and two daughters. He led the Royals to the 1985 World Series title and briefly managed in 1987 after a brain tumor was removed.
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