Saturday April 10
Cansesco Responds
Jose Cansesco anwered his critics in a big way tonight by homering with two men on in a pinch hit role as the Athletics won their first game of the season against the Mariners in Seattle.
Down two runs in the 9th Cansesco delivered the big blow and seems determined to get into Connie Mack's starting lineup on merit. The A's of course have a very talented roster and playing time wont be easy to come by.
Kansas City.........4
Chicago Cubs.......8
WP: Mordecai Brown (1-0)
LP: Kevin Appier (0-1)
HR: Ron Santo (1), Billy Williams (1), Mike Sweeney (1)
A six run third inning including two home runs gave to Cubs enough to take their second in a row against KC. Billy Williams hit a three run job as the Cubs roughed up Kevin Appier. Three Finger Brown went the distance on a day the wind was blowing out at Wrigley.
Player of the game: Billy Williams (2-3, 3 RBI, HR, R)
At Safeco Field
Oakland..............7
Seattle...............6
WP: Catfish Hunter (1-0)
LP: JJ Putz (0-1)
HR: Jose Cansesco (1), Edgar Martinez (1)
Jose Cansesco hit a three run pinch hit home run in the top of the 9th off JJ Putz to give the Athletics an exciting win. The A's had 17 hits on the night, 13 off of Felix Hernandez, but it was the Mariners in control until late. Alex Rodriguez and Edgar Martinez both drove in three but the A's fought back to evdn the series.
Player of the game: Edgar Martinez (3-5, 3 RBI, HR, 3 R, 2B)
At Braves Field
Cincinnati.........5
Atlanta............7
WP: Warren Spahn (1-0)
LP: Johnny Van der Meer (0-1)
HR: Tony Perez (1)
The Braves make a comeback scoring four runs in the 7th and 8th innings to overcome the Reds and even the series. Andruw Jones drove in the go ahead two run double and Chipper Jones had three driven inon the night as neither starter had good stuff in this one.
Player of the game: Chipper Jones (3-4, 2 RBI, 0 LOB)
At Comiskey Park
Cleveland.................5
Chicago White Sox.....6
WP: Mark Buerhle (1-0)
LP: Bob Lemon (0-1)
The Indians let this game get away after they went up five runs behind Bob Lemon but four errors let the Sox get back in it. Mark Buerhle actually pitched very well not allowing an earned run.
Player of the game: Sandy Alomar (2-4 2 RBI, 1 R)
At Dodger Stadium
Milwaukee............6
LA Dodgers..........4
WP: Doug Henry (1-0)
LP: Don Drysdale (0-1)
The Brewers sent 10 men to the plate in the 9th inning and rallied for five runs against Don Drysdale for the win, most of it coming with two outs. Robin Yount got the go ahead single and the Dodgers lose a tough one.
Player of the game: Willie Keeler (3-4, RBI, 2B, R, SB)
At Camden Yards
Texas...............7
Baltimore...........9
WP: Mike Flanagan (1-0)
LP: Mike Scott (0-1)
HR: Josh Hamilton (1), Juan Gonzalez (1)
A back and forth game of offense and the Orioles get the win thanks in part to three RBI from Harlond Clift who is playing for Brooks Robinson. Eddie Murray also drove in two as rain delayed this game to over three hours.
Player of the game: Josh Hamilton (3-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R)
At AT&T Park
Philadelphia............3
San Francisco.........4
WP: Carl Hubbell (1-0)
LP: Steve Carlton (0-1)
S: Rod Beck (1)
HR: Barry Bonds (1), Orlando Cepeda (1)
Barry Bonds and Orlando Cepeda went back to back against Steve Carlton in this one and Rod Beck survived a tough ninth to close out the first Giant win. A well pitched game for the most part.
Player of the game: Barry Bonds (1-4, HR, 2 RBI, 1 R)
At Fenway Park
LA Angels............2
Boston................1
WP: Chuck Finely (1-0)
LP: Roger Clemens (0-1)
HR: Troy Glaus (1)
Chuck Finely pitched excellent and outdueled Roger Clemens as the Angels are looking better then most people thought. Troy Glaus had the go ahead home run in the 8th to spoil Clemens and his 11 strikeout effort.
Player of the game: Chuck Finely (9 IP, 1 ER, 4 BB, 5 K)
At Busch Stadium
NY Mets.............11
St. Louis..............6
WP: Dwight Gooden (1-0)
LP: Dizzy Dean (0-1)
HR: Darryl Strawberry (1), Jeff Kent (1), Johnny Mize (1)
The Mets scored six runs in the late innings to overcome the Cardinals and even their series. Lenny Dyskstra scored four runs while Darryl Strawberry drove in four including a two run home run, the Mets battered 17 hits.
Player of the game: Darryl Strawberry (3-5, HR, 4 RBI, R, 2B)
At Yankee Stadium
Minnesota...........9
NY Yankees.........8
WP: Eddie Guardado (1-0)
LP: Andy Pettitte (0-1)
S: Rick Aguilera (1)
HR: Bob Allison (1), Harmon Killebrew (1), Lou Gehrig 2 (2), Joe DiMaggio 2 (2), Graig Nettles (1)
No miracle today for New York as they fight back from a seven run deficit only to come up short when Bobby Allison hit a two run home run in the 9th. Both Lou Gehrig and Joe DiMaggio went deep twice but Ron Guidry was roughed up and Killebrew drove in four.
Player of the game: Lou Gehrig (2-5, 4 RBI R, 2 HR)
At PNC Park
Washington..........6
Pittsburgh............5
WP: Dennis Martinez (1-0)
LP: Deacon Phillipe (0-1)
HR: Honus Wagner (1)
The Nationals bounce back with a win by scoring five runs in the firs three innings of Deacon Phillipe. Sam Rice got his first hit of the year with a two run triple in the win behind Dennis Martinez.
Player of the game: Honus Wagner (1-4, HR, 2 RBI, R)
At Rogers Center
Detroit................10
Toronto................3
WP: Hal Newhouser (1-0)
LP: David Wells (0-1)
HR: Lance Parrish (1)
The Tigers cracked out 18 hits and overwhelmed the soft stuff of David Wells for a big win. Allan Trammel, Al Kaline, and Lance Parrish all drove in three runs while Ty Cobb had three hits and a steal.
Player of the game: Allen Trammell (4-5 3 RBI, R, 2B)