Blue Jays win on Martinez homer in 12th to beat Tigers
Buck Martinez delivered a two run homer in the 12th inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays past the Detroit Tigers 2 0. Jimmy Key lost a bid for a no hitter through nine and exited after 10 innings with two hits allowed. The win kept Toronto 5 2 games ahead in the AL East.
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Durham Walks It Off for Cubs Over Pirates in 12th
Chicago’s Leon Durham delivered a two out, 12th inning double to left center scoring Jody Davis as Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3 2. Durham had been benched earlier for Richie Hebner to get him swings, a move manager Jim Frey called smart. Warren Brusstar improved to 1 1, Al Holland took the loss.
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Midland rained out again as Texas League games postponed
In Texas League action, Midland postponed at San Antonio for a second straight night due to rain. Jackson edged Tulsa 8 7 in 10 innings with Stanley Jefferson driving in Marlin McPhail for the winning run.
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Shreveport Captains Rally To Beat Travelers In Extra Innings
A six run ninth inning with two outs tied the game for Shreveport then they won 9-8 in extras. Mike Aldrete and Alan Cockrell doubled in the ninth, Matt Nokes doubled to start the 10th, Tom Francis drove in the deciding run. Steve Stanicek hit a two run homer for Arkansas. Mattson earned the win and Rhodes took the loss in both games of the series.
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Bradley Opens 1986 Season Powering Mariners Hit Streak
Seattle prospect Phil Bradley leads the American League with a .327 average and ranks among leaders in total bases and hits after an 8-for-12 showing in a weekend Yankees series. Coach Deron Johnson notes his hidden power, with a spring homer against Lee Smith fueling belief. Bradley, a former Missouri quarterback, adapts to new pitching patterns as teams shift to defend him differently. He also stole 21 bases last season.
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