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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1986

Page

25

Ryan earns 250th win as Astros top Cubs 7-1

Nolan Ryan pitched six strong innings to secure his 250th victory, becoming the 36th pitcher to reach the milestone. Houston built a 6-0 lead with three- and four-run frames, helped by Phil Garner and Jim Pankovits with key hits. Charlie Kerfeld finished, earning his sixth save as Houston widened its NL West lead.

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Don Slaught lifts Rangers past Red Sox with three hits

Rangers beat Boston 4-1 as Don Slaught, back from facial injuries with helmet shield, collects three hits after shedding the mask. Larry Parrish hits his 21st homer, Toby Harrah adds a homer, and Mitch Williams earns the save in relief of Edwin Correa.

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Midland Surges Past San Antonio In Tight Texas League Win

The Jackson Mets slugged three homers and a triple but a ninth inning three run double by Kevin King sealed a 9-8 win over Tulsa after an obstruction call disputed by Midland. El Paso beat Beaumont 7-4 and Midland also defeated San Antonio 4-1. Arkansas-Shreveport was rained out and will play a doubleheader tonight.

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Baseball Today Aug 28 1926 Emil Levsen two wins without strikeouts

Emil Levsen of the Cleveland Indians threw two complete games against the Boston Red Sox, winning 6-1 and 5-1 while recording no strikeouts in either game. The Indians used the same lineup in both contests.

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Mets win on game ending single to third base

Tim Flannery scored on a game ending double play as Len Dykstra’s throw nailed Garry Templeton at home and Gibbons relayed to Johnson for the tag in the 11th. Tony Gwynn batted .343, while the Padres rallied earlier to tie 5-5 before 6-5 NY win.

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Blue Jays sweep Indians in doubleheader to stay in race

Toronto rallies for a 3-2 12 inning victory and 6-3 win at Cleveland as Ernie Whitt homers in both games and Tom Henke nails two saves for 19 on the season. Jesse Barfield and Tony Fernandez plate key runs while Boston falters in Texas.

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