Sutcliffe and Ripken deliver Orioles top AL East race
In Baltimore, Cal Ripken drove in the sole run with an eighth inning single as Rick Sutcliffe shut down Toronto for eight scoreless innings. The win puts Baltimore in first in the AL East ahead of the Blue Jays, with both teams boasting the majors' best records.
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Pirates top Mets in 10th for fourth straight win
Lloyd McClendon delivered a pinch single off John Franco after Jay Bell sparked the 10th with a two out triple, sending the Pittsburgh Pirates to a victory over the New York Mets and extending their win streak to four. The Pirates improved to 16-4 against NL East foes.
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Yankees pitcher Howe to plead guilty on cocaine charge
New York Yankees reliever Steve Howe has agreed to plead guilty to one misdemeanor cocaine charge in a deal that drops a second count Newsday reports the plea calls for no jail time with a fine community service and mandatory drug counseling. Cleveland notes Whiten sidelined through weekend with contusions around right eye after foul bunt hit him in face during Indians loss to Seattle. Seattle rookie Dave Fleming credits defense and teamwork for steady performance as he edges toward AL pitching praise.
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Joyner and Brett power Royals past Mariners in Jones debut
Wally Joyner and George Brett delivered run scoring doubles to beat Seattle 6 4 in Calvin Jones first major league start. Kevin Appier improved to 5-3 with four strikeouts and no walks across seven innings, raising his ERA to 2.14 as Jeff Montgomery saved the ninth. Jones allowed three hits and two runs in five innings amid five walks and a wild pitch.
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