Red Sox rally past Angels 7 6 on Henderson sac fly
Boston seizes a dramatic 7 6 win in Anaheim after Don Baylor and Dave Henderson homer in the ninth to erase a 5 2 deficit. Oil Can Boyd slugs a roller coaster pitch sequence as the series shifts toward Fenway. Henderson’s late heroics cap an emotional showdown with California in Game 5.
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Red Sox Bruins? No. Red Sox, Angels need a day off
The Angels and Red Sox, after 11 inning wins over two days in the AL pennant series, head to Boston for Game 6. Don Baylor and Dave Henderson rallied Boston with two run homers and a ninth inning comeback before Henderson’s sacrifice fly in the 11th sealed a 7-6 win.
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Astros ride Ashby Thon to even NLCS at two wins
Houston catcher Alan Ashby hit a two run homer and Dickie Thon added a solo shot as the Astros beat the Mets 3 1 in Game 4 to knot the best of seven NL playoffs at two games apiece. Ashby and Thon provided crucial power fueling Mike Scott.
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Astros Top Mets 3-1 As Scott Dominates In Game 2
Scott struck out 14 in Game 1 and again fanned batters, but the Astros won 3-1. Ashby homered after a misplayed ball by Rafael Santana, giving Houston a 2-0 lead. Lanier praised Scott's approach, aiming grounders over strikeouts and calling him dominating.
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