Reds Complete NL Playoff Sweep With Comeback Win
Cincinnati Rallys past Philadelphia 7 6 to clinch the three game NL playoff series. Sparky Anderson praised the club's resilience as Rawly Eastwick saved the eighth and Dave Cash RBI fly and two ninth inning homers sealed the victory. Jay Johnstone and Larry Bowa produced late Phillies offense before the Reds stormed back.
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Reed’s late blown lead sinks Phillies in pennant clincher
Ron Reed blamed himself for two back-to-back homers by George Foster and Johnny Bench in the bottom of the ninth that tied the game 6-6 and allowed the Reds to win 7-6 and sweep the NL pennant. Ken Griffey Jr. delivered the decisive single. Sparky Anderson’s Reds chase back-to-back titles as the series ends.
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Royals Falter in 5-3 Loss to Yankees Digs Series Gap
Kansas City led 3-0 in the first inning but the Yankees stormed back behind Catfish Hunter and a six run sixth. Chris Chambliss and K line Maddox sparked the rally as New York leveled the series at 2-1 with a 5-3 win.
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Celtics Buy Sidney Wicks from Portland Trail Blazers
Boston completes a straight cash deal for Sidney Wicks, a 27 year old forward averaging 22.3 points and 10.3 rebounds per game, after he refused to sign with New Orleans this summer. Wicks joins a Celtics team nearing the season opener as Red Auerbach downplays any link to a potential Paul Silas deal.
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NHL Campell and Adams Divisions Scores and Schedules
Tuesday results include NY Islanders 7 Atlanta 0 and NY Rangers 10 Minnesota 4. Wednesday matches list NY Islanders at Buffalo and Pittsburgh at Chicago with other Atlantic and Pacific pairings. Thursday has Montreal at Philadelphia.
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