MLB Game Of The Day
Thursday May 2,1985
AT 
The Kingdome,Seattle,Wa.
A pair of three run homers from the bats of Ivan Calderon and Kenny Phelps as well as an RBI single from Darnell Coles was more than enough for Mariners starter Bill Swift(3-2),who went 6 and a third innings,allowing 2 runs on 6 hits and 2 walks while striking out 6 in Seattle's 7-3 victory over the visiting Red Sox.Boston starter Bruce Kison(1-1) lasted just two and two thirds innings,allowing 7 runs on 7 hits and a walk before finally getting the hook from manager John McNamara.LF Jim Rice was the lone bright spot for Boston,going 2 for 4 with a homer and 2 RBI.
Today's Injuries
Angels SP Geoff Zahn tweaked his shoulder in today's game against Toronto,he'll be out foe about 3 days.
MLB News And Notes
The Kansas City Royals,looking to send a message,have traded 33 year old catcher Jim Sundberg to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for 30 year old relief pitcher Dave Geisel.
The Texas Rangers have traded 28 year old starting pitcher Dave Stewart to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for veteran starter Jerry Koosman.In his long and storied career,Koosman has amassed 216 wins and has a career ERA of 3.32.As for the 28 year old Stewart,he's put up a 31-30 career record with an ERA of 3.71
The Baltimore Orioles have come to terms with relief pitcher Carlos Diaz on a one year contract extension worth $758,400
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