Blue Jays Top Indians 5 3 as Denny struggles early
Toronto stormed ahead in the first inning with four runs off Cleveland starter John Denny and held on for a 5-3 win at the Stadium. Ron Hassey provided Cleveland's offense with a three run homer as Otto Velez sparked Toronto with a three run shot.
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Brewers Lose After Third Base Misplay in 9-5 Defeat
Bill Castro attempted to throw out Willie Randolph at third base but no fielder covered the bag. The ball rolled into left field allowing two Yankee runs followed by Reggie Jackson's homer as New York beat Milwaukee 9-5. Other AL results include Royals 9 Tigers 6 and Red Sox 6 Rangers 5 in 11 innings.
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Stayin Alive theme fuels Sonics advance over Bucks in tough finish
Seattle remains on course for back-to-back titles after a 98-94 win over Milwaukee in the final quarterfinal game. Gus Williams scored 33 and nailed four late free throws as Lonnie Shelton and the Sonics held off a late Bucks rally to reach the Western Conference finals against Los Angeles.
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Celtics Hold Off 76ers Behind Cowens Archibald
Boston built a 12 point, fourth quarter cushion and held on as Cedric Maxwell scored 17 and Dave Cowens 12 while Archibald added 11. Julius Erving led Philadelphia with 24 points and Darryl Dawkins 16.
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Reds Knight to play despite shin injury
Reds third baseman Ray Knight says he hopes to play tonight in Houston despite 27 stitches to close a gash on his right shin from a collision at home plate with Atlanta. He believes he will be ready for the Giants game after being told he might be sidelined a week.
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