Mets Roll Over Astros With Big Offense
New York pitcher Bob Ojeda and reliever Terry Leach combined for 8 1 3 innings as the Mets routed Houston 12-6. Darryl Strawberry homered his 19th and drove in four, Howard Johnson had three hits and four RBI, while Kevin McReynolds added a solo shot and Wally Backman contributed a squeeze bunt for a run in the fourth. The Mets stretched their NL East lead to six games over idle Pittsburgh.
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Terry Leach
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Leach
Rocky Childress
McReynolds
Danny Darwin
Strawberry
Johnson
Gary Carter
Satrifice Oy
Lenny Dykstra
Kevin Elster
Childress
Houston
Hatehér
Rafael Ramirez
Kevin Bass
Pittsburgh
Navratilova and Graf Reach Wimbledon Finals
Martina Navratilova edged Chris Evert 6-1 4-6 7-5 in a dramatic semifinal marked by a controversial line call that sparked crowd reaction. Steffi Graf cruised past Pam Shriver 6-1 6-2 to set up a title showdown, as Graf pursues a potential four Grand Slams in one year.
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Evert
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Shriver
Shepherd
Richard Lamb
Niv Falilova
Evan
Luc
Graft
Sinve Margaret Court
Chris
Bridge paddles on. world race at Savage River
Blooming ton paddler Andy Bridge, 25, trains daily in whitewater canoeing and earned silver in singles and team events at Savage River Maryland. He runs Valley Mill Boats, coaches youth, and values river life, family support, and the U S team coaching from Bill Endicott as world championships loom.
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Orioles stay competitive with AL East teams in tough stretch
The Orioles have shown improved play against AL East rivals after a rough season pace, winning 11 of 15 in a 26 game span. Manager Frank Robinson praises the team's direction as Cal Ripken Sr. returns in a special role, while Eddie Murray thrives at the plate and injuries impact pitchers like Eric Bell.
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Tracy Jones
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Jimmy Jones
Leon Durham
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Eric Bell
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