Pitcher McGaffigan's Change-Up Spurs Reds Victory
Andy McGaffigan, 7-15 in four ML seasons, relied on a fastball and change-up to strike out a career-high 11 and log his first complete game in 24 starts, a 5-2 Reds win over the Astros. Pete Rose likened him to Mario Soto after the performance.
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Blyleven returns to the Twins in April trade deal
Bert Blyleven signs with Minnesota for four to six years after the Twins acquire him from Cleveland for a $20,000 waiver price. The deal includes Curt Wardle, Jim Weaver, and Jay Bell moving to the Indians. Driessen is traded to the Giants, with Laskey Thompson and a player to be named later heading to Montreal.
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Jays tighten grip on American League East title race
The Toronto Blue Jays extended their AL East lead to eight and a half games after a 9-3 win over Baltimore, aided by New York's 9-1 loss to Cleveland. George Bell and Willie Upshaw provided key hits as Tom Filer earned another win. The Yankees fell further, while Boston, Chicago, and Cleveland chased for position amid a flurry of late-season results.
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Baseball Today Highlights Historic White Sox Win Streak
On August 2 1906 the Hitless Wonder White Sox began an AL record 19 game winning streak only matched by the 1947 Yankees. In 1907 Walter Johnson debuted for the Washington Senators losing 3-2 to Detroit with Ty Cobb delivering Johnsons first hit allowed. In 1979 Yankees captain Thurman Munson died in a Canton Ohio plane crash during practice.
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Padres Lose Ace Rich Gossage With Knee Surgery
San Diego Padres ace relief pitcher Rich Gossage will miss at least three weeks after arthroscopic surgery to remove torn cartilage from his right knee. Team spokeswoman Bo Barnes said he will likely be placed on the disabled list.
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