Hobson Makes Believers Out Of Rico's Red Sox Fans
Butch Hobson revives Boston Red Sox fans by surpassing Rico Petrocelli's legacy on a season that sees him lead the club with 36 RBIs in 50 games. He credits teammates and base runners for opportunities as he helps push a 5-1 victory over Minnesota and solidifies his role at eighth in the lineup.
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Gossage Lifts Pirates Over Cubs In Six Hour Showdown
Rich Gossage secured his ninth save as Pittsburgh outlasted Chicago 5-4 after a six hour forty two minute game with three rain delays. Bill Robinson slugged a two run homer and Willie Stargell added a two run double as the Pirates narrowed the Cubs NL East lead to a half game. Odell Jones earned the win in his first major league start while Herman Franks commented on the marathon effort.
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Charlies Sweep Chiefs 3-0 In International League Action
Mike Stanton finished his second shutout of the season going the distance to deny Syracuse as Charleston beat the Chiefs 3-0. In other IL games Pawtucket topped Columbus 4-1 Rich mond beat Toledo 11-5 and Tidewater defeated Rochester 4-3.
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