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The Dodgers use a 17-hit attack led by rookie shortstop Rafael Landestoy (.230, 4 SB), who goes 5-for-6 with two doubles to lead Los Angeles to a 10-1 demolishing of the Padres.

Since being given the reigns of the shortstop position and the subsequent placement of popular Bill Russell on waivers, Landestoy has struggled, hitting just .176. But the 24-year old is undeterred.

"Every game, every inning, every out and every pitch I am getting better. This ball club put their faith in me and I won't forget that. I'm hoping it won't take long to make to return on that investment."

Rick Monday (.323, 3 HR, 10 RBI) comes within a double of hitting for the cycle to go along with three runs batted in, Reggie Smith (.308, 17 RBI) drives in three runs of his own and Vic Davalillo (.219) has a pair of doubles to lead the offense.

"I'll admit I though 'Ropes' (Russell) got a pretty raw deal leaving LA, but seeing this kid play - I think they might have made the right choice." star first baseman Steve Garvey stated. "Of course, if he doesn't start hitting the ball consistantly, I have the right to retract that comment."

Rick Rhoden pitches a complete game, allowing seven hits while striking out three and giving up five walks.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Los Angeles 1 0 1 0 2 1 2 3 0 10 17 0 San Diego 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 7 1 WP: Rick Rhoden (2-1, 3.41 ERA) LP: Dan Freisleben (0-4, 6.67 ERA) SV: None POG: Rick Monday 3-5, 2 R, 3 RBI, 3B, HR Attendance: 18,111

Rick Rhoden pitches a complete game, allowing seven hits while striking out three and walking five. Bob Boone (.295, 7 RBI) and Steve Garvey (.234, 12 RBI, 3 SB) each drive in a pair while Davey Lopes (.329, 8 SB) scores twice for LA. Bill Almon (.223, 4 RBI) has two hits, driving in a run in the loss. Home Runs: LA: Rick Monday (3) SD: None

Other Scores
American League

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R H E Seattle 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 8 1 Minnesota 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 4 8 1 WP: Tom Johnson (1-0, 1.69 ERA) LP: Enrique Romo (1-3, 9.00 ERA) SV: None POG: Mike Cubbage 2-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, HR Attendance: 10,508

Minnesota hits three consecutive singles in the bottom of the 10th inning off of Mariners closer Enrique Romo, the game-winner being hit by Mike Cubbage (.348, 2 HR, 8 RBI). Cubbage sends the game into extras in the eighth with his second home run while driving in three of Minnesota's four runs. Home Runs: SEA: None MIN: Mike Cubbage (2)

National League

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Houston 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 11 2 San Francisco 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 x 6 9 0 WP: Bob Knepper (2-1, 5.09 ERA) LP: Joe Niekro (0-2, 5.16 ERA) SV: None POG: Gary Thomasson 2-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, HR, SB Attendance: 12,951

Gary Thomasson (.317, 7 HR, 19 RBI) hits a two-run home run en route to three RBI while Willie McCovey (.323, 1 HR, 14 RBI) has three hits - including a double and a two-run home run, the 466th of his 18-year career and just nine away from Stan Musial for 13th on the All-Time list. Home Runs: HOU: None SF: Willie McCovey (1), Gary Thomasson (7)

Injuries

MR Butch Metzger (0-1, 2.63 ERA) is expected to miss about 4 weeks with a strained back muscle. He is placed on the 15-day disabled list. MR Victor Bernal (1-0, 2 SV, 1.17 ERA - AAA) purchased from Triple A Hawaii. Your basic Bernal for Metzger bullpen swap - but look for Bernal to stick around.

Short Season Single A Update
Oneonta Yankees (10-12) at Jamestown Expos (14-8)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Oneonta 0 0 5 1 0 0 1 0 0 7 8 1 Jamestown 0 0 1 2 2 0 0 3 x 8 11 4 WP: Bruce Oliver (1-1, 2.84 ERA) LP: Kevin Davis (1-4, 7.67 ERA) SV: None POG: Juan Madrigal 2-4, R, 2 RBI, HR Attendance: 2,326

We get four singles in the eighth inning - three with two out - to score three runs with Weldon Williams (.381, 6 RBI) delivering the knockout two RBI hit that gave us the lead and the win. Juan Madrigal (.271, 19 RBI) hits his fourth home run of the year, but also commits three errors at second. Home Runs: ONE: Will Goff (3) JAM: Juan Madrigal (4)