Anderson shines as Twins blank Orioles 7-0
Allan Anderson improved to 13-9 with his fourth straight decision, holding Baltimore to five singles and a 7-0 shutout. Kent Hrbek drove in three in the first inning, Brian Harper homered, and Kirby Puckett and Tim Laudner added two hits apiece as Minnesota piled up 11. The win gives Anderson another win over Baltimore, part of Minnesota’s two-of-three series sweep at Memorial Stadium.
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Rangers edge Blue Jays for fifth straight loss end
Texas Rangers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4 to 3 to halt a four game skid as Harold Baines homered and Fred Manrique delivered two run scoring singles. Charlie Hough allowed three runs over six plus innings. Kenny Rogers and Jeff Russell closed it out with the save. Dave Stieb took the loss after seven innings.
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Keys overwhelm Pilots with 20-4 rout at McCurdy Field
Frederick Keys crush Peninsula Pilots 20-4 as Zachary Kerr earns win in first McCurdy Field start. Doug Robbins and Luis Mercedes lead with four hits apiece. Robbins belts a three run homer and drives in four. Nine runs cross in the sixth as Keys tie club records with 20 runs and 20 hits.
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MARVA tops Newark to reach regional semifinals in Babe Ruth 13-15
Jason Lucas pitched and hit as MARVA beat Newark Delaware 9-5 in Saugerties New York to advance to the losers bracket semifinals. Lucas delivered a two run homer and two hits while Troy Taylor added three hits. MARVA extended its hot defense with errorless play in three straight tourney games.
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Baseball asks judge to allow Rose hearing on gambling
In Columbus, Ohio, baseball lawyers urged a federal judge to let Commissioner Giamatti hold the August 17 disciplinary hearing on Pete Rose gambling allegations, arguing delay would harm the sport and the integrity of baseball. Rose sought to extend an order blocking the hearing as the Sixth Circuit considers federal jurisdiction.
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Johnson Wins First Big League Game For Orioles At Home
Davey Johnson's family and fans packed Memorial Stadium to celebrate his first major league win with the Orioles, a 1-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins. The Boston-to-Midwest journey, years of perseverance, and a late brother's encouragement framed the emotional win in his hometown. Johnson, 29, had previously struggled in parts of seven seasons with the Pirates and Astros before breaking through with Baltimore.
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