[PhillieFever]

The year is 1985, the Detroit Tigers are the defending world champions, Rod Carew, and Rollie Fingers are on the verge of ending their big league careers, Jose Canseco, Ozzie Guillen, and Vince Coleman are just beginning theirs, Tom Seaver is on the verge of 300 career wins, and Pete Rose is about to do the unthinkable, break Ty Cobb's career hit mark of 4,189. Heading into this season, Pete needs just 95 hits to break the record which has stood since Cobb's retirement On September 11th 1928. In this dynasty, you'll get to relive this historic season on a day by day basis, all the while watching as this season unfolds.Will the Tigers repeat? Will Pete break the record? Will the Royals, baseball's bridesmaids finally break through and win the big one, or will someone else come from out of nowhere to capture the World Series crown?

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LCS Goes From Five To Seven Game Series

New York,NY-Since the switch to divisional play in 1969, the League Championship Series between each league's respective division champions has always been a five game series. Beginning this year though, that will all change and the LCS will move to a seven game series format, identical to the World Series.

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The Rules

1. I will be playing as the Phillies,but as stated earlier,this is more of a leaguewide Dynasty.

2.Trading was off until the day before opening day then turned on.I wanted teams to start the season with the same lineups they did in real life.

3.Free Agency/Arbitration is the same as in real life,3 years for arbitration, 6 years for free agency.

4.I'll be using 3 year recalc,with players retiring according to history.

5.New players will enter the league with the team they broke in with.

6.Injuries are on low,fatigue on high.

7.Coaches and scouts are on as is financials.Suspensions and drug suspensions are also enabled.

8.Trading is set to Low/Hard/Neutral

9.All teams have 5 man rotations with start highest rested enabled.

10.Thats about it,Next up Opening Day!

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Monday April 8,1985

Gibson Homers Twice As Tigers Scalp Tribe

Detroit,Mi.-Picking up right where they left off last season, the Detroit Tigers behind a fantastic day at the plate by Kirk Gibson took down the Cleveland Indians 6-4. Gibson went 3 for 3 on the day with 2 homers, a walk, 2 RBI and 2 runs scored while starting pitcher jack Morris(1-0) pitched 8 solid innings, allowing 4 runs on 7 hits while walking 1 and striking out 9. Bert Blyleven(0-1) took the loss for Cleveland.

In Today's Other Games

Home runs from Ron Hassey and Don Mattingly along with a strong pitching performance by Phil Niekro was too much for Boston to overcome as the fell to the Yankees 5-3. Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd(0-1) took the loss for the Red Sox

Orioles starter Mike Boddicker(1-0) allowed just 4 hits over 8 shutout innings to lead Baltimore past Frank Tanana(0-1) and the Rangers 2-0. Eddie Murray homered for the O's, Don Aase got the save.

Buoyed by an 8 run 5th inning, the Royals and starting pitcher Bret Saberhagen(1-0) easily defeated the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 9-2.KC First baseman Steve Balboni led the Royals offensive attack going 3 for 4 with a homer and 3 RBI. Dave Stieb(0-1) took the loss for Toronto.

In the only game on the National League schedule today,the Cincinnati Reds needed 12 innings to finally put away the visiting Expos, winning by the score of 4-3. Pete Rose's 3 run homer in the bottom of the 2nd was his only hit of the day, leaving him just 93 hits shy of Ty Cobb's record.

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Tuesday April 9,1985

Hershiser Magnificent In 2-1 Dodgers Win

Houston,Tx.-Astros starter Nolan Ryan(0-1) allowed just 2 runs on 4 hits over 8 innings pitched, but it still wasn't enough to beat the Dodgers thanks to a sparkling performance by pitcher Orel Hershiser(1-0) who went 8 shutout innings, allowing just 5 hits while walking 1 and striking out 3. Closer Tom Niedenfuer allowed 2 hits and a run in the 9th but hung on to get the save.

In Other National League Games

Von Hayes had a pair of RBI singles and Mike Schmidt added a two run homer to give Phillies starter John Denny(1-0) more than enough support in the Phils 4-0 victory over Atlanta.

Deadlocked at 0-0 entering the 11th,the Mets self destructed,allowing Tommy Herr to score on a Jesse Orosco wild pitch and then Jack Clark on an error by Keith Hernandez off the bat of Darrell Porter as the Cardinals hung on to defeat New York 2-0.St Louis starter John Tudor pitched 9 innings of shutout ball,while the Mets Dwight Gooden blanked the Cards for 7 and a third, neither pitcher was involved in the decision.

Cubs starter Dennis Eckersley allowed just 1 run on 9 hits over 7 and two thirds innings as the Cubs defeated the Pirates 5-2.Davey Lopes and Shawn Dunston each had two doubles and an RBI for Chicago.

An RBI double by Chris Brown followed by RBI singles by Chili Davis, Bob Brenly, and Bill Wellmeyer in the bottom of the first inning gave Giants starting pitcher Atlee Hammaker(1-0) all that he would need as San Francisco upended visiting San Diego 4-2. Hammaker allowed 2 runs on 3 hits to get the win, Dave Dravecky(0-1) took the loss.

In The American League

Charlie Moore's RBI double in the bottom of the 5th was the only run of the game, as the Milwaukee Brewers behind 8 and a third shutout innings by Teddy Higuera(1-0) defeated Tom Seaver(0-1) and the White Sox 1-0. Rollie Fingers collected the save.

Bob Kearney and Ken Phelps each had a homer and 3 RBI, while SS Spike Owen added 3 hits and 3 RBI of his own as Seattle destroyed Oakland 10-3. Starting pitcher Matt Young(1-0) got the win for Seattle while veteran Don Sutton took the loss.

Juan Beniquez's solo homer in the bottom of the 1st quickly gave the Angels a 1-0 lead on the Twins, but a 7th inning homer by Randy Bush tied it and eventually sent the game to extra innings where the Twins would win the ballgame 2-1 on a Greg Gagne two out RBI double that scored Steve Lombardozzi.

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Wednesday April 10,1985

Red Sox Stun Yankees With Walk-Off Single In11th

Boston,Ma.-In a wild game here at Fenway Park, the Boston Red Sox slipped past the New York Yankees by the score of 10-9 thanks to back to back RBI singles by Dave Sax and Reid Nichols in the bottom of the 11th inning.Trailing 8-4 entering the bottom of the 8th,the Sox scored 4 times to force extra innings where in the top of the 11th, the Yankees took a 9-8 lead on a Dave Winfield RBI sac fly, but back to back singles with two out and two on off of New York closer Dave Righetti won the game for Boston.

Other Games Of Note

Royals starter Bud Black(1-0) was simply dominating today, going the distance while allowing 1 run on 3 hits as the royals easily dispatched of the Blue Jays 6-1. KC centerfielder Willie Wilson went 2 for 4 with a double,a homer, an RBI and two runs scored to pace the offense.

Dave Parker's two run triple in the bottom of the 6th snapped a 0-0 tie and buoyed Cincinnati to a 4-1 victory over the Montreal Expos. Reds starter Tom Browning(1-0) went 7 innings, allowing 5 hits and 1 run to get the win, Bill Gullickson(0-1) went the distance in the loss.

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[PhillieFever]

Thursday,April 11,1985

Mets Use Longball To Defeat Cardinals 3-2

Flushing,NY-Howard Johnson's solo home run in the bottom of the 6th followed by a Mookie Wilson solo shot in the 7th gave Mets starting pitcher Ron Darling(1-0) all the breathing room he would need to take down the visiting Cardinals 3-2.Darling was simple overpowering, allowing a run on 5 hits and 3 walks while striking out 8 over 8 innings. Closer Jesse Orosco hung on for the save. For the Cardinals, starting pitcher Joaquin Andujar(0-1) pitched valiantly in defeat, going the distance and allowing 9 hits and 3 runs.

In Other Games Of Note

A three run 6th inning, capped off by pitcher Zane Smith's third hit of the day, an RBI single to right put Atlanta ahead to stay, as they went on to defeat Philadelphia 4-2. On the hill, Smith(1-0) went 7 innings, allowing 4 hits and 2 runs(1 earned) to get his first win of the season.Kevin Gross(0-1) was ineffective in the loss for the Phils.

In a wild back and forth battle, the Brewers trailing 9-8 entering the bottom of the 9th got an RBI sac fly by Charlie Moore to tie it before LF Ben Ogilvie won the game with a line drive RBI single to center off of White Sox reliever Bob James that scored Dion James to give Milwaukee the 10-9 victory. James(0-1) took the loss while Rollie Fingers(1-0) got the win.

MLB News And Notes

The San Francisco Giants have traded 27 year old catcher Alex Trevino to the Montreal Expos for 31 year old 2B U.L. Washington.Both players were expected to be in uniform for tonight's games.

The New York Yankees have announced that they have come to terms with star reliever Dave Righetti on a one year contract extension worth in the neighborhood of $1,005,000.The contract will keep Righetti in New York through the 1986 season.

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[PhillieFever]

Friday April 12,1985

Puckett Goes 5 For 5 In 6-3 Win Over Mariners

The Kingdome,Seattle Wa.-Minnesota Twins CF Kirby Puckett was simple unstoppable today, collecting 5 hits while leading the Twins past the Mariners 6-3. Despite being on the road, Minnesota came prepared to play, scoring 5 times in the top of the first inning, to give starting pitcher Mark Portugal(1-0) a nice cushion from which to work. Portugal, who struggled a bit still had enough to get it done, allowing 3 runs on 8 hits over 5 and a third innings before handing the ball to relief men Dennis Burtt and then Ron Davis who held the Mariners hitless the rest of the way.

In Other Games Of Note

The Toronto Blue Jays continued to struggle early on, falling to the Orioles 9-0 in Baltimore's Memorial Stadium. On the hill,Baltimore pitcher Mike Flanagan(1-0) went the distance for the shutout, allowing just 6 hits and 1 walk while striking out 5, LF Mike Young was the offensive star, going 2 for 4 with a homer and 3 RBI.

Johnny Ray's pinch hit RBI single in the bottom of the 10th was the difference in the game as the Pittsburgh Pirates got their first win of the season,defeating the Cardinals 2-1. Pirates reliever Kent Tekulve(1-0) got the win despite blowing the save in the 9th, while the Cards Jeff Lahti(1-0) took the loss.

2B Juan Samuel doubled, homered and knocked in four, while LF Von Hayes went 3 for 4 with a stolen base, a home run, 2 RBI and 2 runs scored as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated Mike Scott(0-1) and the Houston Astros 11-4. Phils starter Shane Rawley(1-0) who allowed 4 runs in the first two innings, recovered nicely to go 7 innings while allowing 6 hits and 4 earned runs with 3 walks and 4 strikeouts.

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[PhillieFever]

Saturday April 13,1985

Red Hot Phils Pound Astros 11-5

The Astrodome,Houston,Tx.-Thanks to a 5 for 5 day by Von Hayes in which he walked, and knocked in two, the Phillies cruised to an 11-5 victory here at The Astrodome.Hayes, who's now reached base 10 straight times going back to last game has started the season absolutely blazing, with a batting average of .625 1 homer 6 RBI and an OBP of .684. Pitching for the Phillies today was 26 year old righty Charles Hudson(1-0), who went 8 and two thirds innings while allowing 5 runs on 9 hits with 3 walks and 3 strikeouts. For the Astros, starting pitcher Jim Deshaies(0-1) lasted just 5 innings allowing 6 hits, 4 walks and 4 earned runs while striking out 8.

In Other Games Of Note

The Yankees Phil Niekro(2-0) had his second straight dominant outing, allowing just 4 hits, 4 walks and 1 run(0 earned) while striking out 3 as the Yankees defeated the Cleveland Indians 4-1. CF Rickey Henderson paced The Bombers offense, going 3 for 5 with an RBI, while 3B Mike Pagliarulo added a solo shot in the 4th.

Wayne Tolleson's one out triple in the bottom of the 11th set up Pete O'Brien's game winning RBI fielder's choice as the Texas Rangers outlasted the Milwaukee Brewers 1-0.Rangers reliever Dave Schmidt(1-0) pitched one perfect inning to get the win while the Brewers Ray Searage(0-1) took the loss.

Alan Knicely's 3 run homer in the top of the 4th was the difference in the ballgame, as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the New York Mets 6-3 here in Shea Stadium. On the hill for the Reds was starter Mario Soto(1-0), who went 8 solid innings, allowing 3 runs on 5 hits while walking 3 and striking out 2. Tom Power pitched a perfect 9th for his 2nd save of the season.

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[NYY #23]

1985 is a great choice in my opinion. It's nice to already see some of my favorite players pop-up - Mattingly, Puckett, Viola, and Hershiser.

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Originally Posted by NYY #23

1985 is a great choice in my opinion. It's nice to already see some of my favorite players pop-up - Mattingly, Puckett, Viola, and Hershiser.

Yeah, once I knew that my last dynasty was done,I immediately made a decision to move back into my generation of baseball(1977-present) once I did that,it was just a matter of choosing a season. I chose 1985 because first of all,the Phillies were ready to drop into oblivion for pretty much 19 of the next 20 years.Secondly, all four divisional races were close in 85, with no team winning their division by more than 5.5 games.Add in Pete's race to Cobb and the decision was made.

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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.

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MLB Weekly Wrap-Up

Players Of The Week

AL-The Minnesota Twins Kirby Puckett has been named the American League's player of the week thanks to a week in which he hit for a lofty .478 average with 1 home run, 3 RBI and 4 runs scored.

NL-In the National League, the Phillies Von Hayes was nearly unstoppable this week, collecting an eye popping .625 batting average with 1 home run and 6 RBI.

News And Notes

The San Diego Padres have acquired 27 year old 1B Pat Tabler from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for 27 year old 2B Alan Wiggins. For his career, Tabler has played in 331 and collected a .275 batting average, 19 home runs, 148 RBI and 143 runs scored. As for Wiggins, the 5 year MLB vet has a career .266/.342 BA/OBP with 42 doubles and 174 stolen bases.

One day following the extension of Britt Burns' contract, the White Sox have announced the signing of RHP Rich Dotson to a 3 year deal worth $4,140,000. In his 6 year MLB career, Dotson has a 70-55 record with a 3.51 ERA and a 521/464 K/BB ratio

Houston Astros starting pitcher Bob Knepper was all smiles today following the announcement of a 6 year contract extension worth an eye popping $13,308,332. The 30 year old Knepper will be staying in Houston through the 1991 season.

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Monday April 15,1985

Valenzuela Fans 15 In Dodgers 6-0 Victory

Dodger Stadium,Los Angeles,Ca.-Dodgers starting pitcher Fernando Valenzuela(1-1) was absolutely deadly today, pitching 8 shutout innings while allowing 4 hits and 3 walks and striking out 15 Astros batters in today's 6-0 Dodger victory. Offensively the Dodgers were led by Pedro Guerrero, who went 2 for 3 with a walk, an RBI and run scored and Mike Marshall who chipped in with two RBI singles. Bob Knepper(1-1) went 6 innings in the loss for struggling Houston.

In Other Games Of Note

Home runs from Mike Greenwell and Tony Armas along with a two hit two RBI day by catcher Rich Gedman was more than enough support for Red Sox starter Bruce Hurst(1-0) who went the distance while allowing 1 run on 7 hits in Boston's 7-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.

Trailing 4-1 entering the bottom of the 8th,the San Diego Padres stormed back, tying the game on Terry Kennedy RBI ground out followed by a Steve Garvey 2 run homer and then winning it, 5-4 on a Graig Nettles bases loaded pinch hit walk in the bottom of the 9th off of Giants reliever Scott Garrelts(0-1)

Pete Rose went 3 for 4 with a double, a home run, 2 RBI and 3 runs scored and catcher Alan Knicely added a 3 run double as the Cincinnati Reds destroyed the Atlanta Braves 8-2. With his 3 hits today, Rose is just 88 hits shy of tying Ty Cobb's all time career hit record.

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[PhillieFever]

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.

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[PhillieFever]

Wednesday April 17,1985

Clemens Injured In 5-1 Victory Over Royals

Royals Stadium,Kansas City,Mo.-Following 8 and a third dominating innings in which he allowed 5 hits, a walk, and 1 earned run while striking out 6, Red Sox prized youngster Roger Clemens(1-0) left the game complaining of shoulder soreness, handing the ball to reliever Rob Woodward who retired the final two batters to preserve Boston's 5-1 victory over the Royals. Following the game, the Red Sox held a press conference to announce that Clemens had been diagnosed with a mild right shoulder strain that will keep him out of action for about two weeks.

In Other Games Of Note

Dodgers-1 Astros-0
In a fantastic pitcher's duel, the Dodgers Bob Welch(2-0) allowed just 3 hits over 8 shutout innings while striking out 8 Astros batters to outduel Houston's Mike Scott(0-2) who's one mistake, a 7th inning home run to the Dodgers Mike Marshall cost him the game 1-0. LA closer Tom Niedenfuer pitched a scoreless 9th for his 3rd save of the season.

Blue Jays-7 Rangers-3
Willie Upshaw's grand slam home run in the bottom of the 7th inning broke a close game wide open, as the Blue Jays defeated the Rangers 7-3. Besides Upshaw, the Jays also got homers from catcher Buck Martinez and SS Tony Fernandez while starting pitcher Jimmy Key(2-0) allowed 3 runs on 9 hits and 3 walks over 8 and a third innings for his 2nd win of the year.

Cardinals-3 Expos-2
Willie McGee's solo home run in the bottom of the 8th snapped a 2-2 tie and propelled the Cardinals to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Expos. Cards reliever Ricky Horton(1-0) pitched just one third of an inning to get the win, while Montreal's Joe Heskith(1-1) went the distance in the loss.

MLB News And Notes

Rob Murphy, a 24 year old relief pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds will be out of action for about 4 months due to an arthritic right elblow that may require surgery. Reliever Mike Smith has been brought up to replace him.

The San Francisco Giants have acquired 31 year old reliever Scott McGregor from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for 25 year old 2B Mike Woodard

The Chicago White Sox have traded 26 year old 3B Scott Fletcher to the Atlanta Braves for 31 year old pitcher Rick Mahler

The California Angels have traded 25 year old RF Mike Brown to the Milwaukee Brewers for 31 year old catcher Charlie Moore.

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Thursday April 18,1985

Mattingly's RBI Single In 10th Sinks White Sox 6-5

Yankee Stadium,Bronx,NY-After falling behind 3-0 early, the yankees stormed back, getting a two run homer by Ken Griffey as well as RBI hits from Rickey Henderson, Andre Robertson and an RBI ground out by Willie Randolph to take a 5-3 lead into the 9th where normally reliable closer Dave Righetti could not hold the lead, giving up a two run triple to Ozzie Guillen tying the game at 5-5 and sending it to extra innings where Yankee 1B Don Mattingly won the game in dramatic fashion, with a bases loaded RBI single giving the Yankees the 6-5 victory. Dave Righetti(1-0) rebounded nicely to get the win, while Chicago's Bob James(0-2) took the loss.

In Other Games Of Note

San Francisco Giants starter Mike Krukow(1-0) allowed just 6 hits and 1 walk while striking out 5 on his way to a dominating 1-0 complete game shutout victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Jeffrey Leonard's RBI single in the top of the 9th off of Reds reliever Frank Pastore(0-1) allowed 1B David Green to score the lone run of the game.

Tied at 3-3 entering the top of the 9th, the Dodgers Steve Sax slammed a double down the left field line, scoring RJ Reynolds and giving the Dodgers the eventual 4-3 victory over the Padres here in San Diego's Jack Murphy Stadium. For the game, Sax went 2 for 4 with a double, a home run, 2 RBI and a run scored to lead the LA offensive attack. Dodger reliever Ken Howell(1-0) pitched a scoreless 8th to get the win, Steve Howe got the save.

In a beautifully played pitcher's duel, Red Sox RF Mike Greenwell's 2 run homer in the top of the 2nd wound up the only runs of the game as Boston shut out the Royals 2-0 thanks to a tremendous pitching performance by Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd(2-1) who allowed 8 hits and 1 walk while striking out 7 over 8 and two thirds scoreless innings toi earn his second win of the season. Bob Stanley collected the save, his 3rd. Brett Saberhagen(2-1) took the loss for Kansas City.

MLB News And Notes

The Cincinnati Reds have traded 28 year old LF Duane Walker to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for 26 year old 2B Tim Teufel.

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[GrimmyDee]

As per your usual dynasties - I will be reading. I love this era and if I ever did another dynasty - this would be it.

Maybe in this win the Tribe can win a few....



Ok, maybe not.

[PhillieFever]

Originally Posted by GrimmyDee

As per your usual dynasties - I will be reading. I love this era and if I ever did another dynasty - this would be it.

Maybe in this win the Tribe can win a few....



Ok, maybe not.

Thanks for the kind words.The plan,is that this will be my last dynasty.I really want this to be one of the staples of the dynasty page.

[PhillieFever]

Friday April 19,1985

Mets Storm Back To Dump Phillies In Extra Frames

Veterans Stadium,Philadelphia,Pa.-Despite getting a ferocious effort from starting pitcher Charles Hudson,who allowed 1 run on 5 hits while outdueling the Mets Dwight Gooden in the process the Phillies still could not get it done,thanks to a 3 run Met rally in the top of the 9th which tied the game at 4-4 and sent it to extra innings where in the top of the 13th,New York took the lead for good on a George Foster solo home run followed later by a Wally Backman RBI double that gave the Mets the eventual 6-4 win.On the mound,Mets reliever Wes Gardner(1-0) pitched three innings of 1 hit shutout ball to earn his first victory of the season while the Phils Don Carman(0-1) took the loss.

In Other Games Of Note

Dodgers starter Fernando Valenzuela(2-1) was just about as dominant as a pitcher could be today,going the distance while shutting out the Padres on 2 hits and 2 walks in LA's 2-0 victory.The game's only runs came in the 4th inning courtesy of a Greg Brock two run homer off of Padres starter Dave Dravecky(1-2)

Oakland A's starting pitcher Don Sutton(1-1) proved to everyone that he still had something left in the tank thanks to a 4-0 complete game shutout of the Minnesota Twins. Sutton,allowed just 5 hits and 1 walk while striking out 6 using just 102 pitches in the process.Offensively,the A's were led by LF Dave Collins who went 2 for 4 with a home run, 3 RBI and a run scored.Twins starter Mike Smithson(1-1) was saddled with the loss.

Finally showing signs of life,the Houston Astros got a fine pitching performance by Nolan Ryan(1-2) who allowed a run on 5 hits over 7 innings and a good day at the plate by 2B Bill Doran who went 3 for 5 with an RBI and two runs scored as the Astros easily defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-1.Pascual Perez(0-3) took the loss for Atlanta.

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