Braves Sign Messersmith In Surprise Pact With Braves
SAN DIEGO AP Andy Messersmith agreed to terms with the Atlanta Braves on Saturday and was to be in uniform for the game against the San Diego Padres. Ted Turner said Messersmith would pitch tonight as talks remained private, with multi year, multimillion expectations hinted by Braves officials.
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Cubs Edge Cardinals 4-3 in tight battle
Chicago right-hander Bill Bonham allowed four hits through seven innings as the Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3. Jerry Morales delivered a go ahead two run single in the seventh after a Cardinals rally, with Chicago's offense adding three doubles and a triple in a nine hit attack. Leveraging Rosello and Cardenal's earlier hits, Morales sealed the win for Chicago against Bob Forsch. Regulars Bonham and Forsch led a pitching duel flanked by key hits from Brock Harris and Fairly.
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Pirates Rally To Defeat Phillies In Extras 5-4
In a National League opener, Pittsburgh edges Philadelphia 5-4 in 11 innings after an unearned first inning run caused by an Ollie Brown error. Rich Hebner and Dave Parker spark a Pirates comeback with a ninth inning tying run and Stargell reaches career milestone with his 1999th RBI.
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Oates Out With Broken Left Shoulder
Philadelphia catcher Johnny Gates suffers a broken left shoulder in a home plate collision with Dave Parkes of Pittsburgh. He will be sidelined 6-8 weeks as Bob Boone replaces him. Pirates win 5-4 in 11 innings.
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Mets Edge Expos 1 0 as Matlack Shuts Montreal
New York Mets pitcher Don Matlack improved to 16 12 with a 1 0 win over the Montreal Expos. He allowed no runner past second, struck out four, and received support from Felix Millan whose fourth inning double produced the decisive run. Bud Harrelson opened the frame with a triple after a misplayed ball by Ellis Valentine.
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