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AUGUST 14 - MILWAUKEE 7, California 3 - 56-65, 5th, 20.5 GB
(MILWAUKEE - AP) - Brewers 3B Rich Rollins smacked a 3-run home run to spark a 6-run outburst in the fifth inning, as Milwaukee overcame an early 2-0 deficit. Brewer starter Jim Roland struggled, walking eight in five innings. Milwaukee OF Wayne Comer homered for the second straight game, and is 4-for-6 since a week-long hitless streak ended yesterday.
WP - Jim Roland (14-2)
LP - George Brunet (5-12)
POG - Wayne Comer (MIL)
NOTES - Atlanta's hopes for an NL West title took a beating when LF Rico Carty (.287-24-83) went down for six weeks with an inflamed posterior cruciate ligament.
MAJOR LEAGUE DIVISION LEADERS
AL East - Baltimore (77-47) - Boston (65-58, 11.5 GB)
AL West - Oakland (77-45) - Minnesota (66-55, 11 GB)
NL East - Pittsburgh (83-42) - Philadelphia (63-60, 19 GB)
NL West - Houston (69-54) - Atlanta (69-55, .5 GB)
TRANSACTIONS
Chicago (N) put P Rich Nye on irrevocable waivers and designated him for assignment...San Francisco claimed P Don Mcmahon off waivers from Detroit and
placed P Fred Wenz on waivers and designated him for assignment for the purpose of removing him off the 40-man roster.
AMERICAN LEAGUE AAA LEADERS
Evansville Triplets (MIL) 79 42 .653 ---
Iowa Oaks (OAK) 70 52 .574 9.5
Omaha Royals (KC) 68 57 .544 13.0
Tucson Toros (CHA) 66 58 .532 14.5
Portland Beavers (CLE) 62 62 .500 18.5
AMERICAN LEAGUE AA LEADERS
Elmira Pioneers (KC) 75 50 .600 ---
San Antonio Brewers (MIL) 71 50 .587 2.0
Montgomery Rebels (DET) 67 57 .540 7.5
Elmira Pioneers (CLE) 66 58 .532 8.5
Shreveport Captains (CAL) 66 58 .532 8.5
AMERICAN LEAGUE A LEADERS
Kinston Eagles (NYA) 72 50 .590 ---
Reno Silver Sox (CLE) 70 54 .565 3.0
Burlington Bees (OAK) 66 56 .541 6.0
Lodi Orioles (BAL) 67 57 .540 6.0
Burlington Senators (WAS) 65 58 .528 7.5
Clinton Pilots (DET) 64 60 .516 9.0
Danville Brewers (MIL) 62 59 .512 9.5
THE RACE FOR THE TOP DRAFT PICK
Cleveland 47-77
Montreal 51-73
Chicago Cubs 53-72
San Francisco 54-71
UP NEXT - California (61-63 - T. Murphy, 9-9, 3.55)at Milwaukee (56-65 - J.Podres, 8-8, 3.78)

AUGUST 15 - MILWAUKEE 7, California 6 (11) - 57-65, 5th, 20.5 GB
(MILWAUKEE - AP) - Tommy Harper's single in the bottom of the 11th drove in Rich Rollins to give the Brewers their second straight win over the California Angels, 7-6. The Angels scored three times in the first inning, but saw Milwaukee claw their way back to a 6-4 lead by the fifth. Wayne Comer doubled and drove in two runs for the Brewers.
WP - Gary Bell (5-3)
LP - Pedro Borbon (0-5)
POG - Comer
NOTES - Oakland's Reggie Jackson became the first player to pass the 100-RBI mark.
TRANSACTIONS
The American League Player of the Week is 3B Harmon Killebrew (MIN). He batted .500 in 20 AB, with 5 HR and 13 RBI...The National League Player of the Week is P Bob Moose (PIT). He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 16 innings with an ERA of 1.13, fanning 5.
UP NEXT - California (61-64 - A.Messersmith, 13-5, 3.51) at Milwaukee (57-65 - S.Lockwood, 3-3, 4.28)

AUGUST 16 - MILWAUKEE 4, California 3 - 58-65, 5th, 20.5 GB
(MILWAUKEE - AP) - Bill Sudakis is the new hero in Milwaukee, where the suprising Brewers are approaching .500 in their rookie season. Sudakis came off the bench and clubbed a three-run home run with two out off Angel closer Ken Tatum. California had enjoyed a 3-0 lead going into the ninth, as Andy Messersmith had struck out nine before running out gas with two outs to go in the game.
WP - Jack Aker (3-5)
LP - Ken Tatum (4-3)
POG - Bill Sudakis (MIL)
NOTES - Kansas City's Lou Piniella became the first player in the AL to hit for the cycle.
TRANSACTIONS
Montreal put P Roy Face on waivers for the purpose of his unconditional release...San Diego claimed Rich Nye off waivers from Chicago (N) and placed P Leon Everitt on waivers and designated him for assignment for the purpose of removing him off the 40-man roster.
UP NEXT - Milwaukee (58-65 - D.Segui, 10-7, 2.97) at Minnesota (68-56 - D.Chance, 8-7, 4.29)

AUGUST 17 - MINNESOTA 7, Milwaukee 1 - 58-66, 5th, 21.5 GB
(MINNESOTA - AP) - Johnny Roseboro doubled, Rich Reese tripled and Harmon Killebrew homered as Minnesota exploded for four runs in the seventh inning and coasted to a 7-1 win. The Twins stayed 11 games behind Oakland in the AL West. Brewer 2B Bill Sudakis homered in the fifth, his second in as many days, for Milwaukee's only run.
WP - Jerry Crider (3-2)
LP - Diego Segui (10-8)
POG - Harmon Killebrew (MIN)
NOTES - San Francisco's Juan Marichal tossed his fifth shutout of the year, as the Giants continue to try and get out of the NL West cellar.
UP NEXT - Milwaukee (58-66 - C.Kirby, 10-8, 3.25) at Minnesota (69-56 - T.Hall, 7-10, 4.34)

AUGUST 18 - MINNESOTA 5, Milwaukee 2 - 58-67, 5th, 21.5 GB
(MINNESOTA - AP) - Tony Oliva hit his 17th home run and Rich Reese his 31st as the Twins moved to within ten games of Oakland in AL West. Twins P Tom Hall scattered seven hits before leaving the game in the eighth. Bill Sudakis and Tommy Davis drove in the only Brewer runs.
WP - Tom Hall (8-10)
LP - Clay Kirby (10-9)
POG - Tom Hall (MIN)
TRANSACTIONS
San Diego put P Rich Nye on irrevocable waivers and designated him for assignment...Cleveland claimed P Roy Face off waivers from Montreal.
UP NEXT - Milwaukee (58-67 - J.Roland, 14-2, 3.12) at Minnesota (70-56 - B.Miller, 8-4, 3.01)

AUGUST 19 - MINNESOTA 7, Milwaukee 1 - 58-68, 5th, 22.5 GB
(MINNESOTA - AP) - Harmon Killebrew hit his 45th home run of the season, and Bob Miller tossed a complete-game five-hitter, as Minnesota finished a series sweep of the Brewers. Milwaukee's only run came when Nate Colbert crushed his 23rd home run in the fourth inning.
WP - Bob Miller (9-4)
LP - Jim Roland (14-3)
POG - Bob Miller (MINN)
NOTES - More pitchers have gone down. Montreal's Jim Lonborg was injured while pitching. He is out for about 3-4 weeks with a strained bicep tendon. The Cubs' Roger Nelson was injured while pitching.
While his pulled bicep muscle, full recovery will take 6-7 weeks.
TRANSACTIONS
San Diego put P Rich Nye on irrevocable waivers and designated him for assignment...Cleveland claimed P Roy Face off waivers from Montreal.
UP NEXT - Kansas City (64-66 - M.Queen, 6-9, 2.85) at Milwaukee (58-68 - J.Podres, 8-8, 3.92)

AUGUST 20 - Kansas City 5, MILWAUKEE 4 - 58-69, 5th, 23.5 GB
(MILWAUKEE - AP) - In the battle of the AL expansion teams, the Royals scored four times in the final three innings to claim a 5-4 win at County Stadium. Milwaukee lost despite two home runs by Rich Rollins, both off Royals SP Mel Queen. The Brewers committed three errors, two by Tommy Harper, in losing their fourth straight.
WP - Chris Zachary (3-0)
LP - Steve Arlin (0-2)
SV - Wally Bunker (3)
POG - Rich Rollins (MIL)
NOTES - 2B Chico Ruiz was optioned to Evansville (AAA), while RP Al Worthington was added to the active roster and the 40-man roster...Los Angeles 1B Wes Parker hit three home runs in a 19-8 win over San Diego.
TRANSACTIONS
San Diego put P Rich Nye on irrevocable waivers and designated him for assignment...Cleveland claimed P Roy Face off waivers from Montreal.
UP NEXT - Kansas City (65-66 - M.Drabowsky, 9-5, 3.82) at Milwaukee (58-69 - S.Lockwood, 3-3, 4.23)

AUGUST 21 - Kansas City 8, MILWAUKEE 5 - 58-70, 6th, 23.5 GB
(MILWAUKEE - AP) - The Milwaukee Brewers fell into the AL West cellar with their fifth straight loss, as the Royals scored four times in the seventh inning to take an 8-4 lead. Pay Kelly and Mike Fiore homered for Kansas City, which reached the .500 mark in their inaugaral season. Milwaukee 1B Nate Colbert crushed his 24th home run in the first.
WP - Moe Drabowsky (10-5)
LP - Skip Lockwood (3-4)
SV - Wally Bunker (4)
POG - Pat Kelly (KC)
TRANSACTIONS
Cleveland put P Roy Face on waivers for the purpose of his unconditional release. He had made one appearance for the Indians, and gave up four runs in one inning. His 17-year career could be coming to an end.
UP NEXT - Kansas City (66-66 - S.Jones, 7-6, 2.41) at Milwaukee (58-70 - D.Segui, 10-8, 2.92)

AUGUST 22 - MILWAUKEE 4, Kansas City 3 - 59-70, 6th, 23.5 GB
(MILWAUKEE - AP) - Tommy Harper came off the bench in the seventh inning, with his Brewers down 3-1, and cracked a 3-run home run to end Milwaukee's five-game losing streak. Tomm Davis also homered to help Al Worthington improve to 3-0, and earn his first win as a Brewer. Joe Foy's 12th home run in the first gave Kansas city an early 3-0 lead.
WP - Al Worthington (3-0)
LP - Steve Jones (7-7)
SV - Rollie Fingers (19)
POG - Tommy Harper (MIL)
NOTES - Houston OF Curt Blefary (.253-12-52) may have seen his career come to an end with a broken kneecap. The loss may also put a serious crimp in the Astros' hopes for an NL West title...The American League Player of the Week is P Mel Stottlemyre (NY). He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 18 innings with an ERA of 2.00, fanning 6...The National League Player of the Week is CF Bobby Tolan (CIN). He batted .542 in 24 AB, with 2 HR and 4 RBI.
UP NEXT - Off Day