Bench Receives Heartfelt Farewell On Johnny Bench Night
Reds legend Johnny Bench was honored at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati with a ceremony and gifts on Johnny Bench Night before delivering a two run homer against the Houston Astros in his 12th homer of the season. The 35 year old catcher retires after this season after a 16 year career with 10 Gold Gloves and 13 All Star selections.
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Matthews delivers clutch homer as Phillies top Cardinals
Gary Matthews homered and drove in two to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4 2. John Denny worked eight innings for the win as Philadelphia stays tied for first in the NL East with Pittsburgh. Whitey Herzog’s Cardinals fall further back with 15 games left. Al Holland earned his 20th save.
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Yastrzemski Becomes MLB Iron Man With 3299th Game
Boston slugger Carl Yastrzemski set the all time record by appearing in his 3299th major league game. The 44 year old Red Sox star, retiring after 23 seasons, received a standing ovation at Fenway Park as he started at first base against the Detroit Tigers. Boston won 3 2 despite Yastrzemski going 0 for 4.
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Whitworth Seeks 85th LPGA Victory to Tie Snead Record
Kathy Whitworth carded a par 72 to extend her Safeco Classic lead to three strokes after three rounds at Meridian Valley Country Club. The 44-year-old veteran would become the winningest professional golfer with 85 victories if she triumphs, tying Sam Snead’s 84 PGA era wins.
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Fuzzy Zoeller Opens Commanding Lead in Las Vegas Pro Classic
Fuzzy Zoeller shot 64 to lead by six strokes in the Las Vegas Pro Celebrity Classic after four rounds. Hale Irwin and Rex Caldwell shared second at 273 while David Graham stood at 274. the purse totals 1,050,000 with 750,000 official.
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