Son follows father as Bruce Tanner debuts in MLB
Bruce Tanner, son of Pittsburgh manager Chuck Tanner, debuted for the Chicago White Sox against Seattle, earning his first major league win in his first start. He allowed seven hits over six and two thirds innings as the White Sox won 6 3.
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Astros Top Padres In Tight Win Amid Early Season Wakeup
Houston defeated San Diego 3-2 to move within two games of the division lead as Nolan Ryan anchored a solid defensive night and the Astros continued their rising pace. Tony Gwynn and Steve Garvey voiced expectations the Padres would challenge, while Mark Bailey and Bill Doran provided the big early power in a separate blowout the prior night.
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AL All Stars Lead Balloting For 1984 Midseason Game
Seven of eight AL starters sit atop early all star balloting for the July 16 game in Minneapolis. George Brett leads at third base with 321,037 votes as balloting runs through July 6, with other 1984 starters including Lance Parrish, Rod Carew, Lou Whitaker, Cal Ripken, Dave Winfield, and Reggie Jackson. Newcomer Tom Brunansky is the lone new face among AL outfielders.
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Giants No-Hit Champion Mathewson Shuts Out Cubs
Baseball Today notes Christy Mathewson of the New York Giants pitched a second no hit game, defeating Mordecai Brown and the Chicago Cubs 140. Birthdays listed include Ernie Whitt aged 33 and Bobby Clark aged 30.
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