Weaver suspended for questioning umpire integrity after Orioles sweep
Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver drew a three game suspension from AL president Lee MacPhail after protesting umpire Ron Luciano's integrity during a double header against the Chicago White Sox. The Orioles won 12-7 and 4-3 in 13 innings on Gary Roenicke's tie breaking homer as Doug DeCinces homered in the opener and Ken Singleton, Rich Dauer and Eddie Murray also went deep.
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Brewers climb to 2nd in East as Royals stay in mix
Brewers rise to second in the AL East with a 6-2 win over Texas as Boston loses to Kansas City. Royals sweep Boston and stay close to Minnesota in the AL West race while Baltimore expands its lead in the East. Thomas and Cooper homer for Milwaukee, Wilson shines for KC with four hits and two stolen bases as Blue Jays topple Angels. Tigers split double header with Mariners. Indians beat A's. Garland returns for Cleveland after rotator cuff surgery.
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Sutter Shines As Cubs Top Giants 4-1 On Save Streak
Bruce Sutter earned his 33rd save as Chicago defeated San Francisco 4-1. Giants starter John Montefusco angry over a benching and left after six, as Cubs fielded a stingy bullpen that held off a late Giants rally. Ontiveros drove in a run for Chicago with a first inning single, while Steve Ontiveros, Jerry Martin, and Barry Foote supplied the late offense for the Cubs.
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Seaver Shuts Out Mets With Four-Hit Gem
Tom Seaver used his classic mix of curve and fastball to blank the New York Mets 8-0 in a four-hit win. It was Seaver's 11th straight victory, as he struck out five and reiterated his belief in relying on reliable, well-placed pitches.
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