Thursday, April 15
Great Chemisty Helping Cubs Right Along
The Chicago Cubs are the early stars of the National League with a 6-1 record and yet to suffer a loss in their first four games at Wrigley Field. The Cubs shut down the Phillies 4-1 behind Rick Sutcliffe on Thursday.
"We may be known as the lovable losers but when you look at our history and our lineup, we are going to win alot of games." said Mark Grace who is batting .278 to start the year.
The Cubs as a team are hitting .301 as a team, best in the National League with Ryne Sandberg loving the lead off spot and batting .393.
This is only the first week of the season however and as of today the entire NL Central has a winning record.
Still optimism at Wrigley Field isnt ever hard to come by.
At Chase Field
Washington...............3
NY Mets...................1
WP: Bill Lee (1-1)
LP: Jerry Koosman (1-1)
HR: Rusty Staub 2 (2)
A well pitched game went to the Nationals as Rusty Staub accounted for all the runs with two home runs and Bill Lee pitched very well to hold off the Mets who drop to 2-5.
Player of the game: Bill Lee (9 IP, 1 ER, 6K 3 BB)
At Target Field
Detroit..............8
Minnesota.........2
WP: Mickey Lolich (2-0)
LP: Jim Kaat (0-2)
HR: Miguel Cabrera (2), Hank Greenberg (1), Justin Morneau (1), Harmon Killebrew (2)
Hank Greenberg drives in four as the Tiger offense is riding high and the team has won six of their first seven games. Tom Kelly actually tried Joe Mauer at leadoff.
Player of the game: Hank Greenberg (2-5, 4 RBI, HR, R)
At Turner Field
San Francisco...........4
Atlanta....................3
WP: Juan Marichal (1-0)
LP: Tom Glavine (0-2)
HR: Barry Bonds (2), Bobby Lowe (1)
Wally Berger came up with the tying run on second in the ninth and two outs but flied out to a streaking Willie Mays. Juan Marichal earns his first win as the Braves struggle to start the year.
Player of the game: Barry Bonds (2-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R)
At Safeco Field
Boston.................4
Seattle................5
WP: Gaylord Perry (1-0)
LP: Pedro Martinez (0-1)
S: Kaz Sasaki (1)
HR: Kenji Johjima (1), Alex Rodriguez (4), Ken Griffey Jr (2)
The Mariners picked on Pedro Martinez in this one with the long ball, Griffey hitting a two run bomb in the first inning. Jason Varitek couldnt get the tying run home in the ninth against Sasaki.
Player of the game: Kenji Johjima (2-3, 2 RBI, R, HR)
At Yankee Stadium
Baltimore...............7
NY Yankees............2
WP: Dave McNally (1-1)
LP: Lefty Gomez (1-1)
Dave McNally puts on a show as Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio go for a combined 0-10 and the Yanks lose. The Orioles are now 6-1 and of to the perfect start.
Player of the game: Dave McNally (9 IP, 2 ER, BB, 5 K,)
At Busch Stadium
LA Dodgers...............8
St. Louis..................2
WP: Orel Hershisher (2-0)
LP: Bill Doak (0-2)
HR: Mike Scioscia (1)
Mike Sciocsia hits a three run bomb and Gil Hodges drives in four as the Dodgers make the Cards suffer at home. Bill Doak is making an early claim to drop out of the Cardinal rotation as he allowed 8 in this one.
Player of the game: Gil Hodges (3-4, 4 RBI, 2 R, 2 2B)
At PNC Park
Cincinnati..............10
Pittsburgh...............9
WP: Mario Soto (1-0)
LP: Kent Tekulve (0-1)
HR: Ralph Kiner (1), Tony Perez (2), Paul ONeill (1)
A great game in Pittsburgh as the Reds rally for two in the 9th against Ken Tekulve to steal the game. Joe Morgan had the key go ahead hit and Mario Soto closed the door in relief.
Player of the game: Tony Perez (3-5, 2 RBI, HR, 2 R)
At Comiskey Park
LA Angels..................3
Chicago White Sox......8
WP: Ted Lyons (2-0)
LP: John Lakey (0-1)
HR: Bob Boone (2), Mimmie Minoso (1)
A cold night in Chicago and the Sox win their home opener. Luis Aparicio cleared the bases with a double while Joe Jackson went 4-5 and continues his sizzling start. Ted Lyons could be the answer for the Sox on the mound.
Player of the game: Minnie Minoso (3-5, RBI, HR, 2 R)
At Cleveland Stadium
Texas.....................7
Cleveland................4
WP: JR Richard (2-0)
LP: Early Wynn (0-2)
HR: Craig Biggio (1)
A five run first inning for Texas is enough as Craig Biggio gets three hits and Lance Berkman drives in four. Early Wynn has been battered in his first two starts for the Tribe.
Player of the game: Lance Berkman (2-4, 4 RBI, 2 R,)
At Royals Stadium
Milwaukee...............3
Kansas City.............6
WP: Dennis Leonard (1-1)
LP: Mike Caldwell (0-2)
HR: Sexto Lezcano (1), Carlos Beltran (1)
Carlos Beltran hits a three run home run in the first inning and Dennis Leonard has enough as the Royals get the win. Milwuakee is still looking for quality starting pitching.
Player of the game: Carlos Beltran (1-4, HR, 3 RBI, R)
At Sky Dome
Oakland...............3
Toronto...............4
WP: Dave Stieb (1-1)
LP: Vida Blue (0-2)
HR: Jimmie Foxx (2), Reggie Jackson (1)
John Olerud drove in the go ahead single in the bottom of the 8th and the Blue Jays win behind ace Dave Stieb. Stieb strikes out eight and the A's keep hitting home runs but the wins are now hard to come by.
Player of the game: Dave Stieb (9IP, 3 ER, 8 K, 2 BB)
At Wrigley Field
Philadelphia............1
Chicago Cubs..........4
WP: Rick Sutcliffe (2-0)
LP: Curt Schilling (0-1)
HR: Ron Santo (2)
The Cubbies have won six of seven and look like they are for real as Rick Sutcliffe pitches a solid game. Mark Grace goes 3-4 and Ron Santo hits his second long one of the season.
Player of the game: Rick Sutcliffe (9 IP, 1 ER, 5 BB, 7 K)