Billys Back In The Saddle Yankees Soap Opera Surges
New York Yankees pair Billy Martin and Reggie Jackson loom over a growing soap opera as controversy swirls after a swift return to manager duties. Trade rumors, waivers, and statements from Cedric Tallis and Al Rosen frame a tense, uncertain start, with Jackson mum on trades and Martin praising him while navigating past conflicts.
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Rangers and Royals in pennant chase after weekend wins
Rangers sweep Oakland 5-1 and 7-2 to cut the lead in the AL West to two games behind California. Royals sweep the Angels 5-2, keeping pace in the division. Twins also surge with four wins in Chicago. Other AL results include Detroit over Baltimore, Boston over Toronto, New York over Cleveland, and Milwaukee defeating Seattle in 12 innings. Johnson and Medich provided solid pitching for Texas in the Oakland series.
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Royals coast to win as Leonard shines in opener
Kansas City beat California to tighten the AL West led by Dennis Leonard five wins against four losses and a two run homer by George Brett. Oakland pitcher Matt Keough suffered a ninth straight loss as Medich and relievers faltered in the nightcap. John Ellis and Pat Putnam homered for Texas in both games.
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Christenson shines as Phils top Expos in slump relief
Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson homered and doubled twice to lift Philadelphia 5-2 over Montreal as he also pitched six innings allowing eight hits. The victory ended a nine-game Expos dominance over the Phillies, while other NL games saw Astros over Padres 4-1 and Reds beat Giants 8-7 with Griffey driving in the decisive run.
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Cubs Beat Pirates Behind Buckner Home Run
Chicago defeated Pittsburgh as Buckner hit a solo homer in the first inning, his eighth of the season. Chicago added four runs in the eighth on a sacrifice fly by Bobby Murcer and a three-run homer by Martin off Enrique Romo. Braves topped Dodgers 4-2 with a four-run fourth inning sparked by seven straight singles. Joe Nolan delivered a two-run hit for Atlanta as Rick Matula earned the win and Burt Hooton took the loss.
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Affirmed Wins Respect en Route to 2 Million Dollar Victory
Inglewood California AP Affirmed the Triple Crown winner won the Hollywood Gold Cup in 1 58 2 5 carrying 132 pounds and beat Sirlad by three quarters of a length. Darrel McHargue praised the champion while noting his horse Sklad was unable to match Affirmed's late surge.
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