Marathon baseball game between Pawtucket and Rochester ends in suspension
The Pawtucket Red Sox and Rochester Wings are suspended after 32 innings of a marathon 8 hour game that began Saturday night and tied 2-2 in the early hours. League president Cooper halted play due to wear on pitchers and unusual circumstances.
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Stage set for Philly Boston series in NBA playoffs
Caldwell Jones drew two late free throws to lift the 76ers past the Bucks 99 98 in Game 7 at the Spectrum. Philadelphia advances to the East final against Boston while Kansas City ousts Phoenix to face Houston in the West final. The Celtics protest the scheduling and home court, claiming NBA CBS coverage hurts their advantage.
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Bucks edge through in tight Milpassee clash as Suns fall short
In a high scoring showdown Milwaukee barely beats Philadelphia 93 to 95 with Marques Johnson scoring 25 points and Dennis Johnson netting 28 for Phoenix in the late stretch. Scott Wedman notes the pressure on teams like the Lakers and Suns to win.
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A's Randle Sparks Bench Clearing Brawl In Seattle
Lenny Randle sparked two bench clearing incidents in a doubleheader against the Mariners. Oakland wins opener 6 1 to set a season opening victory record then loses nightcap 3 2. Billy Martin condemns the disruptions and notes Rick Langford was rattled.
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Richie Zisk drives eight inning winner end Oakland streak
Richie Zisk hit a tie breaking home run in the eighth off Langford to give rookie Bryan Clark the 1 0 win as Oakland ends its perfect start. Mike Norris left with numbness after a second inning brawl but earned the win. Blue Jays hammer Tigers 8 1 and Royals top Orioles 3 2 in other action.
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Indians carry insurance as Hassey rests in Milwaukee
Cleveland signs veteran Ron Pruitt to backstop duties and travels with the Indians to Kansas City after Sunday’s rainout. Hassey knee injury seen as non serious, could miss up to a week. Pruitt remains on standby with Diaz as potential injury cover.
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