Foster's Two Belts Spark Reds Sweep Over Mets
Cincinnati’s George Foster homered twice to power a 4-1 victory in game one and a 4-3 win in game two, giving him 41 homers on the season and 116 RBIs as the Reds swept the Mets. Foster drove in four runs, first major league four-homer pace since 1973. Paul Moskau earned the win in relief. Ken Griffey also homered, while Doug Capilla and Moskau combined on the two wins. The Cardinals pounded the Padres 12-4 behind Tyson's six RBIs and a multi-homer Phils win over the Astros.
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Major League Leaders and Rivalry Highlights
John Cadelaria pitched five hits for Pittsburgh as Bill Robinson hit a two run homer, giving the Pirates a 1 victory over the San Francisco Giants in their 2st win in 22 home games. Phil Niekro six hitter helped the Atlanta Braves to a 5-3 win over the Expos in game one. Tony Perez delivered a three run single in Expos 7-2 victory in game two. Bill Buckner fueled the Cubs with five RBIs in a 2 loss to the Dodgers. George Brett, Otin, and Mayberry paced the Royals past the Red Sox as AL racing tightened. White Sox moved atop AL West with a 3-1 win over Milwaukee. Richie Zisk and Oscar Gamble homered as Wilbur Wood matched a five hit game. Andres Mora two run homer lifted Orioles past Twins 3-2, while Mike Torrez four hit pitching backed by Reggie Jackson and Roy White in the Yankees 5-2 win over the Rangers. Chicago leads AL West with .57 percent.
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Seaver Happy On Return To New York
Tom Seaver, back with the Cincinnati Reds for a four game set after leaving the Mets in June, greets old teammates at Shea Stadium. He and Mets pitcher Jerry Koosman square off Sunday as Seaver says he feels fully part of the Reds and eager to pitch.
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