AL roundup sets do or die weekend for Red Sox and Angels
The schedule leaves the Red Sox in New York for a critical three game set after a 12 of 15 slide that dropped Boston 1% games back. California Angels also chase pace with Kansas City Royals, as they routed Texas 16 1 to stay in the hunt with Nolan Ryan slated to start. The Yankees widened their lead with a 4 2 win over Detroit, while the Royals beat Oakland 5 1 and Milwaukee beat Baltimore 4 3.
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Angels erupt for 13 unearned runs in ninth inning
California Angels explode for a major league record 13 runs in the ninth on 10 hits as 17 batters faced five Rangers pitchers. Don Aase earned the win, while Rick Miller Lyman Bostock and Brian Downing drove in three apiece. The Angels finish 16 to 1 behind in Arlington, their first win here in two years.
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Bouton shines as Braves halt Giants in NL clash
National League roundup centers on Jim Bouton returning to the majors with Atlanta and beating San Francisco 4-1. Bouton limited the Giants to three hits and one unearned run in six innings, silencing critics while delivering punchy postgame remarks. Dodgers, Padres, Phillies, Pirates and Mets also won as NL teams chased pennants and playoff positioning.
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San Diego Chicken to stay with Padres at home
Ted Giannoulas the orange chicken mascot will remain with the San Diego Padres after rejecting a $100,000 lure from Ted Turner and accepting a $10,000 bonus from Rays Kroc. The mascot’s stay was announced during a Padres Reds game and the dugout celebrated as he was carried off on players’ shoulders.
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Oddsmakers favor Muhammad Ali to regain title
In Las Vegas and Reno odds reflect Muhammad Ali as favorite to win the World Boxing Association heavyweight title from Leon Spinks in Friday’s New Orleans bout. Lem Banker set 2-5 on Ali while Spinks stood at 2-1 in Las Vegas, with Reno yielding 5-11 for Ali and 9-5 for Spinks.
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Munson examined after headache in Detroit game
New York Yankees catcher Thurman Munson was examined Thursday at Henry Ford Hospital after headaches forced him to leave Wednesday night’s game with the Detroit Tigers. Dr James Ausman led tests including a brain scan, all results normal according to a team spokesman.
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Major League Line Scores From American and National Leagues
A dense recap of scores across leagues with multiple games. Highlights include Boston losing to Cleveland 4 to 3 in a late rally, Kansas City defeating New York 5 to 4 with Renko earning the win, and Philadelphia routing St Louis 11 to 7.
Baseball standings and upcoming games across leagues
A cluttered update lists standings for the East and West divisions with teams like Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago New York Montreal and Los Angeles. It also outlines Thursday through Saturday games including matchups such as Atlanta San Francisco Philadelphia St Louis New York Montreal San Diego Cincinnati Los Angeles and Houston San Diego with game times and venues.
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