Frederick News Briefs from August 24 1988
Frederick MD report highlights local events and notices. The August 24 1988 issue notes community updates, municipal items, and brief occurrences affecting residents.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1989
Page
22
Frederick MD report highlights local events and notices. The August 24 1988 issue notes community updates, municipal items, and brief occurrences affecting residents.
Orioles draftee Ben McDonald pitched three innings allowing one run and five hits before 6,515 fans and media at McCurdy Field. He faced Winston-Salem, threw 45 pitches with 24 strikes and 21 balls, and endured a balk and a wild pitch. A triple play in the second and a double play in the third aided him, as he admitted a C grade and noted the long layoff before aiming to pitch again this weekend.
Frederick Keys defeat Winston-Salem Spirits 6-4 at McCurdy Field before 6515 fans. Ben McDonald debuts professionally and partakes in the club’s inaugural triple play in the second inning. Jack Voigt’s 100th hit of the season delivers the go ahead run in the eighth as Frederick sweeps Winston-Salem and narrows the gap to the Cannons.
Keith Moreland delivered a two run pinch double in the seventh as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 to complete a three game sweep. Bob Milacki pitched eight innings for Baltimore, improving to 8-11 with Gregg Olson earning his 19th save. Milwaukee starter Tom Filer took the loss after surrendering the decisive runs. Ed Romero drove in Milwaukee's lone run with a fifth inning single.
The Baltimore Orioles announced a franchise single month attendance high as 599040 fans attended August games, with 32302 in the final Milwaukee game and an August average of 35238 across 17 home dates, surpassing the previous 519264 July 1985 figure.
Baltimore Orioles place second baseman Bill Ripken on the 15 day disabled list with a strained right shoulder and purchase Tim Hulett's contract to bolster infield, as third baseman Craig Worthington also suffers a shoulder strain and may be day to day.
Cincinnati AP reports Pete Rose was banned from baseball by Commissioner A Bartlett Giamatti, removing him from the game he spent a lifetime shaping. Rose reflects on his life in baseball, calling himself a Hall of Famer with 4 256 hits and 2 200 runs, while recalling key moments and his enduring identity as Charlie Hustle.
Rick Reuschel and two relievers held New York to five hits as San Francisco shut out the Mets 5-0 for a second straight win. Williams drove in two, and Cone suffered his first home loss this season. The Giants bolster NL West lead as Matt Williams homered and doubled, while Brett Butler stole and scored in the unearned first-inning run.
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