Dodgers fall to Yankees as Gossage deadline looms
New York uses Tommy John seven innings and Rich Gossage two to beat the Dodgers 4 3 in Yankee Stadium. Dodgers struggle for offense as LA faces elimination with Fernando Valenzuela to start Friday against Dave Righetti in a pivotal World Series game.
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Elia Likely New Cubs Manager With Green Backing
Chicago expected to hire Philadelphia Phillies third base coach Lee Elia as Cubs manager with Dallas Green endorsing the move. Elia would join three coaches John Vukovich Billy Connors Gordon Mackenzie and discuss handling changes with interim manager Joey Amalfitano. Elia stressed fundamentals player development and returning the Cubs to competitiveness while noting the need for speed power and improved defense and pitching.
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Harrisburg Eyes Playoff Berth and 28th Straight Victory
Harrisburg travels to Centralia hoping to clinch a playoff berth by beating the South Seven foe. The Bulldogs seek a 28th consecutive regular season win, facing Louis Crosby and a tough Centralia defense while Murphysboro also pursues SWE glory with Anna Jonesboro awaiting.
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