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PhillieFever · 10-19-2009, 01:46 AM

Sunday April 14,1985

Eckersley Dominant In 5-0 Shutout Of Montreal

Wrigley Field,Chicago,Ill.-In a game in which the Cubs launched 4 solo home runs, two by catcher Jody Davis and one each by LF Thad Bosley and SS Shawn Dunston the story of the game was starting pitcher Dennis Eckersley(2-0) who was just lights out, going the distance and allowing just 4 hits and 1 walk while striking out 6 in a 5-0 shutout of the powerful Montreal Expos. Taking the loss for Montreal was starting pitcher David Palmer(0-1) who lasted just 5 innings, giving up 5 runs on 9 hits while striking out 4.

In Other Games Of Note

42 year old Phillies starting pitcher Jerry Koosman turned back the clock today, going the distance while holding the Astros to just 4 hits and 1 earned run while striking out 5, in Philadelphia's 3-1 victory over the Astros that completed the three game sweep.

Craig Gerber's solo home run in the top of the 9th was the difference in the game, as the California Angles edged the Oakland A's 5-4. Angels starter Mike Witt(1-0) was in command all night, allowing 4 runs on 6 hits over 8 solid innings of work for his 1st win of the season, Donnie Moore recorded the save.

Home runs by Lou Whittaker, Johnny Grubb, and Kirk Gibson paced the offense, while pitchers Randy O'Neal, and Aurelio Lopez combined to hold the Royals to just 6 hits and 0 runs in the Tigers 9-0 shutout victory

MLB News And Notes

Milwaukee Brewers starting SS Earnest Riles will be out of action for up to three weeks with a fractured right thumb suffered in today's 12-3 victory over the Rangers.

The Chicago White Sox and starting pitcher Britt Burns have come to terms on a three year contract extension worth $3,375,000. The 25 year old Burns has a career record of 52-49 with a 3.63 ERA and 526 career strikeouts.

Today's MLB Scoreboard

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PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Philly Posts: 5,848 Thanks: 356 Thanked 289x in 252 posts	Sunday April 14,1985 Eckersley Dominant In 5-0 Shutout Of Montreal Wrigley Field,Chicago,Ill.-In a game in which the Cubs launched 4 solo home runs, two by catcher Jody Davis and one each by LF Thad Bosley and SS Shawn Dunston the story of the game was starting pitcher Dennis Eckersley(2-0) who was just lights out, going the distance and allowing just 4 hits and 1 walk while striking out 6 in a 5-0 shutout of the powerful Montreal Expos. Taking the loss for Montreal was starting pitcher David Palmer(0-1) who lasted just 5 innings, giving up 5 runs on 9 hits while striking out 4. In Other Games Of Note 42 year old Phillies starting pitcher Jerry Koosman turned back the clock today, going the distance while holding the Astros to just 4 hits and 1 earned run while striking out 5, in Philadelphia's 3-1 victory over the Astros that completed the three game sweep. Craig Gerber's solo home run in the top of the 9th was the difference in the game, as the California Angles edged the Oakland A's 5-4. Angels starter Mike Witt(1-0) was in command all night, allowing 4 runs on 6 hits over 8 solid innings of work for his 1st win of the season, Donnie Moore recorded the save. Home runs by Lou Whittaker, Johnny Grubb, and Kirk Gibson paced the offense, while pitchers Randy O'Neal, and Aurelio Lopez combined to hold the Royals to just 6 hits and 0 runs in the Tigers 9-0 shutout victory MLB News And Notes Milwaukee Brewers starting SS Earnest Riles will be out of action for up to three weeks with a fractured right thumb suffered in today's 12-3 victory over the Rangers. The Chicago White Sox and starting pitcher Britt Burns have come to terms on a three year contract extension worth $3,375,000. The 25 year old Burns has a career record of 52-49 with a 3.63 ERA and 526 career strikeouts. Today's MLB Scoreboard Last edited by PhillieFever; 01-20-2011 at 10:41 AM.