Splittorff Beats Orioles as Roenicke Homers Again
Paul Splittorff stopped his drought against Baltimore with a 4-2 Kansas City win. Gary Roenicke hit his 18th homer off Splittorff, who said he would keep attacking the slugger. Todd Cruz added a sixth inning homer as the Royals narrowed the gap in the pennant race.
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Dodgers Beat Cardinals In 15th Inning After Garvey Walks
In a 2-2 tie, Derrel Thomas and Dave Lopes reached on a hit and walk, setting up Steve Garvey who faced George Frazier with the bases open. Garvey, a .317 hitter, was in the plate with Ron Cey looming after a potential intentional walk was discussed.
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Dodgers edge Cardinals as Garvey drives in two in key NL clash
Garvey delivered a first pitch single up the middle bringing in two runs as the Dodgers beat St Louis 4-2 to narrow the gap on third place San Francisco in the NL West. Frazier faced pressure as the bases loaded and the Dodgers pulled within 1½ games. Cubs rout Giants 14-4 and Pirates top Padres 5-4 in other NL games.
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Wallace and Legge Win City Tennis Titles
Jeff Wallace top seeded in the 16-18 boys singles overcame Bobby Pifer 6-2 6-2. Martha Legge prevailed in a long three set 13-15 girls final over Troup 7-6 3-6 7-6 with a 7-6 tiebreaker.
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