High scoring games dominate American League action
Line scores show multiple 7 to 9 run games across divisions with homer output from Cle Beil Mil Moore Money and others. Notable results include Texas over Toronto 7 0, Oakland 6 1, New York 3 9, Boston 6 8 0 and California 7 3 1 with various pitchers and late surges.
Bench comes off bench to lift Reds past Pirates in ninth
Johnny Bench delivered a pinch hit homer in the bottom of the ninth to give Cincinnati a 3 2 win over Pittsburgh and keep them 1 1/2 games behind the San Francisco Giants in the NL West. George Foster homered for the Reds, while the Giants beat the Expos in 10 innings.
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Major League Baseball Roundup Impacts From Key Games
Reds win on a walk and Evans scored as Par k moved to third on a single. Expos tie game in ninth on Valent ines two run homer after Parrish earlier hit a three run shot for Montreal. Phillies beat Dodgers as Hebner homer and McBride leadoff shot lead to win. Astros edge Cardinals on Cruz walk off homer. Padres top Mets on Winfield three run shot with Fingers saving. Cubs edge Braves in 11th on Trillo bases loaded single.
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Two lead LPGA Ladies Open after second round
Donna Horton White and JoAnn Dost share the six under par 140 lead at the LPGA $100,000, 72 hole event in Toronto. Beth Stone and Mary Dwyer sit one stroke back at 139 while four players tie for third at four under. Dost shot a 67 with eight birdies and White had a 71 with an eagle despite a late double bogey.
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