Gutty pitching and errors doom Phillies in Pittsburgh
Don Robinson pitched his first complete game as the Pirates beat the Phillies 9 3 aided by six Phillies errors including two by Mike Schmidt in a Memorial Day matchup. Bake McBride and Randy Lerch each drove in runs while Robinson added a two run single. Lacy Berra Parker and Law sparked a fifth inning burst as Pittsburgh took control.
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Garnet Valley Jags Rally Past Kennett Square In Playoff
Garnet Valley overcame four first inning errors to beat Kennett Square 10 5 in a Class AA District One playoff. Wade Douglas earned the win, improving to 4 0, as Garnet Valley surged with timely hits from Beck McNulty and Griffith. The Jags’ defense settled after the rough start, while Kennett’s Ferranto yielded seven runs on nine hits across five innings.
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Mets pick Strawberry in 1980 draft outlook
The New York Mets held the first pick in today's draft of high school and college players and were expected to select Darryl Strawberry, a 6 foot 4 inch Los Angeles Crenshaw High School outfielder. Strawberry has batted .400 with 6 homers and 21 RBI in 14 games, stolen eight bases, and also posted a 1-1 pitching record with three saves.
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Madlock appeals suspension, Kuhn to decide today
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Bill Madlock may play while Commissioner Bowie Kuhn reviews his appeal of a 15 day suspension and $5,000 fine for striking umpire Jerry Crawford in the face with his glove. The NL upheld the penalty, but Kuhn postponed it until hearings can be held today.
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Padres face split with Winfield as trade deadline nears
Trade deadline nears forcing San Diego Padres president Ballard Smith to decide whether to keep star Dave Winfield or trade him. Offer of 7.2 million over six years rejected. adviser seeks near 15 million over ten. Winfield becomes free agent after season, Mets and Dodgers among interested suitors. potential trade partners must be in the same league.
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