Dodgers face do or die series against Reds this weekend
Dodgers manager Walter Alston stays calm as Los Angeles needs a four game sweep of Cincinnati to stay alive in the pennant race. Players like Steve Garvey stress urgency while the Dodgers chase a rebound after beating St Louis 8 2 and trailed the Reds by 12 2 games in the NL West going into a two night set in Cincinnati.
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Bench and Wife Shift Attention as Reds Rally
Johnny Bench has ended bachelor status ahead of spring training while his wife Vicki joins him at many Reds games. Analysts predict a strong season as Bench eyes 100 RBI and Cincinnati’s lineup with Joe Morgan and Tony Pérez powers the NL West charge.
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Yankees pummel Twins in rout to close Arcadia season
The Yankees routed the Twins 11-2 in the Arcadia Pony League final game. Kendall Carter tossed a five hitter with five strikeouts for the win as Greg Erickson and Dave Bresnahan each collected two hits. Mike Susie led the Twins with two hits.
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Red Sox tighten grip as Yankees face four-game set
Boston pressure grows in the AL East after a 6-2 win over Minnesota. Luis Tiant to start the opener at Shea against Rudy May as Boston holds an eight game lead. Rick Wise clinches his sixth straight win. Darrell Johnson tops the Sox with confidence while Detroit and Baltimore post wins in AL action.
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Giants sweep two as Phoenix blanks Spokane twice
The Phoenix Giants swept both ends of a doubleheader from the Spokane Indians 4-0 and 9-3 in Pacific Coast League play. Greg Minton pitched six and two thirds innings for the opener with four hits allowed and Don Rose finished the second game win. Leon Brown and Glenn Redmond had three hits apiece in game one, Horace Speed homered in the second game, and Lew Beasley drove in three runs.
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Blue chipper Ruben Carrillo picks Scottsdale SCC
Ruben Carrillo, 6-3 220 pound fullback and middle guard from Carl Hayden, chose Scottsdale Community College over other options after a two month recruitment. SCC coaches visited his home, met family, and outlined enrollment steps as he prepares to join in the spring.
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Herzog Takes Over Royals Reins In Pennant Bid
Kansas City AP Whitey Herzog assumed the Royals managerial duties after the club fired Jack McKeon for failing to relate to players. Herzog, 43, will manage in a two night doubleheader with the Texas Rangers as Kansas City seeks a pennant push.
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Tucson Toros sweep Twins in Pacific Coast League doubleheader
Tucson Toros defeated Tacoma Twins twice in Tacoma Wash earning their third and fourth straight wins. Charlie Sandt hit the solo homer for Tucson as the night games featured a 42 run and an 84 run.
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