Richard Outs Montreal In Tight 2-1 Astros Win
Houston starter James Rodney Richard, at 6-8 and 220 pounds, held the Montreal Expos to five hits in a complete game as the Astros edged their visitors 2-1. Bob Watson and Larry Milbourne drove in runs for Houston, while Gary Carter hit his 12th homer for Montreal. Richard survived several two-out threats and walked two in key innings, but escaped trouble to preserve the victory in the NL contest.
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Midland Japs Drillers, 5-1
Midland beat Lafayette 5-1 as the Drillers closed the East lead to four games over Arkansas. Arkansas won 6-2 over San Antonio, while Shreveport split doubleheader with Jackson, who trimmed the West edge to 4.5 games. Gary Templeton, John Young and Mike Potter had key RBIs. Angel Torrez earned the win with nine strikeouts in eight innings.
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