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PhillieFever · 10-19-2009, 03:23 PM

Tuesday April 16,1985

Jason Thompson Powers Pittsburgh To 5-4 Win Over Mets

Three Rivers Stadium,Pittsburgh,Pa.-Pirates first sacker Jason Thompson feasted on Mets pitching today, going 2 for 3 with a home run, 4 RBI and a run scored, leading Pittsburgh to a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets. Bucs starter Rick Reuschel(1-1) did just enough to win,allowing 4 runs on 6 hits and 2 walks while collecting 7 strikeouts in 7 and two thirds innings, evening his record at 1-1. Mets catcher Gary Carter doubled, homered and knocked in 2 in the loss.

In Other Games Of Note

Scott Sanderson pitched 8 strong innings, allowing 1 run on 6 hits while striking out 9 as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1. Chicago 1B Leon Durham's RBI double in the bottom of the 8th was the difference maker in the game.

In an awesome display of power,the Detroit Tigers launched 5 home runs on their way to an 11-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.Leading the offensive charge was SS Alan Trammel who went 3 for 5 with a home run, 2 RBI and 3 runs scored and CF Chet Lemon who was 3 for 4 with a homer, 2 RBI and 3 runs scored.Detroit starter Dan Petry(2-0) went seven shaky innings to get the win while Danny Darwin took the loss.

Today's MLB Scoreboard

10-19-2009, 03:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Philly Posts: 5,848 Thanks: 356 Thanked 289x in 252 posts	Tuesday April 16,1985 Jason Thompson Powers Pittsburgh To 5-4 Win Over Mets Three Rivers Stadium,Pittsburgh,Pa.-Pirates first sacker Jason Thompson feasted on Mets pitching today, going 2 for 3 with a home run, 4 RBI and a run scored, leading Pittsburgh to a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets. Bucs starter Rick Reuschel(1-1) did just enough to win,allowing 4 runs on 6 hits and 2 walks while collecting 7 strikeouts in 7 and two thirds innings, evening his record at 1-1. Mets catcher Gary Carter doubled, homered and knocked in 2 in the loss. In Other Games Of Note Scott Sanderson pitched 8 strong innings, allowing 1 run on 6 hits while striking out 9 as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1. Chicago 1B Leon Durham's RBI double in the bottom of the 8th was the difference maker in the game. In an awesome display of power,the Detroit Tigers launched 5 home runs on their way to an 11-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.Leading the offensive charge was SS Alan Trammel who went 3 for 5 with a home run, 2 RBI and 3 runs scored and CF Chet Lemon who was 3 for 4 with a homer, 2 RBI and 3 runs scored.Detroit starter Dan Petry(2-0) went seven shaky innings to get the win while Danny Darwin took the loss. Today's MLB Scoreboard Last edited by PhillieFever; 01-20-2011 at 10:41 AM.