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MLB Game Of The Day
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Anaheim Stadium,Anaheim,Ca.
Monday, June 24,1985
In today's battle between the first place Indians and the Red hot Angels here at The Big A in Anaheim,the Angels behind another fantastic outing from starting pitcher Mike Witt(10-3) easily defeated Cleveland 8-1.Witt,was in total control all afternoon,allowing just 1 run on 4 hits and 4 walks,while striking out 5 over 8 and one third innings pitched,earning his 10th win of the year.Offensively,the Angles were led by DH Brian Downing,who went 2 for 4 with a home run, 2 RBI and two runs scored.The Angels also got a two run homer from Doug DeCinces as well as a 3 hits 2 run scored day from Juan Beniquez.As for Cleveland,starting pitcher Neal Heaton(3-8) was awful,lasting just 3 and two thirds innings while allowing 7 runs(5 earned) on 8 hits and 2 walks.Tony Bernazard's RBI double in the 6th accounted for the Tribe's only run.
News From Around The League
Cal Ripkin homered twice and knocked in 6,and starting pitcher Mike Flanagan(5-5) held New York to a run on 4 hits and 4 walks over 5 and two thirds innings as the Orioles defeated the Yankees 7-1
In the only game on the NL's slate,the Houston Astros overcame 4 Dodger homers as well as a first inning injury to starting pitcher Mike Scott in a come from behind 7-6 victory in Chavez Ravine.Kevin Bass led the way for the Astros,going 2 for 4 with a double and 2 RBI.
Today's Injuries
Astros pitcher Mike Scott had to leave today's ballgame with a severely strained groin,he'll be out for 6-7 weeks.
Reds LF Eric Davis,is still suffering from a sore left elbow,and is expected to be less than 100% for the next 4 days.
Today's MLB Scoreboard
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