Friday, April 16
Tim McCarver And Cardinals Light Up The Night
The St. Louis Cardinals had the biggest output thus far in the Cooperstown season and pounded the Dodgers by scoring 19 runs. The Cardinals appear to be much stronger then many thought at the plate as the likes of Albert Pujols and Stan Musial are heating up. Still few expected power numbers from Tim McCarver.
McCarver went 5-5 against the Dodgers and drove in 5 runs. The cather is batting .423 on the season and is making a statement that he was the right choise as the Cardinal backstop.
Both the Cardinals and the Dodgers are 5-3 follwing this result.
At Shea Stadium
Washington...........7
NY Mets...............5
WP: Steve Rogers (1-1)
LP: Al Leiter (0-2)
HR: Dave Kingman 2 (2), Tim Raines (1), Joe Cronin (2)
A back and forth game in the big apple but the Nats come away winners. Joe Cronin drove in three including a two run homer while Tim Raines scored three runs and went deep.
Player of the game: Dave Kingman (2-3, 3 RBI, 2 HR, 2 R)
At Target Field
Detroit..............6
Minnestoa..........7 (10 inn)
WP: Rick Aguilera (1-0)
LP: Willie Hernandez (0-2)
HR: Harry Heilmann (1), Kirby Puckett (2), Harmon Killebrew (3)
Harry Heilmann gave the Tigers the lead in the 10th inning but in the bottom of the same innings the Twins took the game. Justin Morneau tied the game with a single and then Willie Hernndez walked in the winning run to blow his second save of the season.
Player of the game: Harry Heilmann (4-6, 3 RBI, HR, 2 R)
In Atlanta
San Francisco..........2
Atlanta...................3
WP: Phil Niekro (1-1)
LP: Tim Lincecum (0-2)
HR: Mel Ott (2), Rafael Furcal (1)
Phil Niekro had the knuckle working and allowed only three hits as the Brave beat the Giants again. Rafael Furcal hit the go ahead run with a homer in the 7th.
Player of the game: Phil Niekro (9 IP, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 K)
At Comiskey Park
LA Angels...............2
Chicago White Sox...3
WP: Jack McDowell (1-1)
LP: Andy Mesersmith (1-1)
A good game in Chicago as Black Jack McDowell goes the distance and knocks off the Angels. Eddie Collins contributed three hits while Frank Thomas walked three times but is still only batting .136.
Player of the game: Jack McDowell (9 IP, 2 ER, 0 BB, 5 K,)
At Busch Stadium
LA Dodgers.............6
St. Louis................19
WP: Chris Carpenter (2-0)
LP: Don Newcombe (1-1)
HR: Tim McCarver (1), Stan Musial (2), Albert Pujols 2 (4), Joe Medwick (1)
Tim McCarver hits a grand slam in the first inning and drives in five runs while Stan Musial also drives in five as the Cardinals score 19. Don Newcombe and then Fernando Valenzuela had nothing on the mound in the big Cardinal win.
Player of the game: Tim McCarver (5-5, 5 RBI, HR, 2 RBI)
At Yankee Stadium
Baltimore..............4
NY Yankees...........3 (11 inn)
WP: Mike Boddicker (2-0)
LP: Red Ruffing (1-1)
S: Tippy Martinez (2)
HR: Frank Robinson (3), Cal Ripken Jr (1), Joe DiMaggio (4)
The Yanks had a one run lead going into the ninth but Frank Robinson tied the game on a home run and then in the 11th Eddie Murray doubled in a run off of Mariano Rivera and the Yanks lose again.
Player of the game: Eddie Murray (4-5, RBI, R)
At PNC Park
Cincinnati...........2
Pittsburgh..........9
WP: John Candelaria (1-0)
LP: Jose Rijo (1-1)
HR: Paul Waner (1), Willie Stargell (1)
A seven run third inning for the Pirates who get past the Reds and a struggling Jose Rijo. Willie Stargell drove in four and the Reds continue to struggle at the plate.
Player of the game: Willie Stargell (2-4, 4 RBI, 2 R, HR)
At Sky Dome
Oakland................1
Toronto................6
WP: Pat Hentgen (1-1)
LP: Dave Stewart (1-1)
HR: Shaun Green (1), Roberto Alomar (1), Fred McGriff (2)
Roberto Alomar and Fred McGriff went deep in the seventh inning as the Blue Jays continue to play well. Pat Hentgen was great striking out five and holding the A's to no long balls.
Player of the game: Pat Hentgen (9 IP, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K)
At Cleveland Stadium
Texas................7
Cleveland...........6 (11 inn)
WP: Billy Wagner (1-0)
LP: Bob Wickman (0-1)
HR: Rafael Palmeiro (3), Luis Gonzalez (2)
Josh Hamilton singled in the winning run in the 11th inning of this game as the Rangers continue to show off their talent. The battle of closers was won by Billy Wagner. Luis Goznalez drove in three with a home run.
Player of the game: Luis Gonzalez (3-4, 3 RBI, HR, 2 R)
At Royals Stadium
Milwaukee.............0
Kansas City...........11
WP: Mark Gubicza (2-0)
LP: Moose Hass (0-2)
HR: Darrell Porter (1)
Mark Gubicza a complete game shutout as the Brewers offense is still lifeless. Darrell Porter drove in five runs and went 4-5 in the big convincing win.
Player of the game: Darrell Porter (4-5, 5 RBI, HR, 2 2B, 3 R)
At Wrigley Field
Philadelphia.............5
Chicago Cubs..........4
WP: Robin Roberts (1-1)
LP: Carlos Zambrano (1-1)
HR: Gabby Hartnett (1)
Dick Allen had three hits and the Phillies had a balanced effort to beat Carlos Zambrano. It was a cold April day in Chicago at 36 degrees.
Player of the game: Gabby Hartnett (2-4, HR, RBI, R)
At Safeco Field
Boston..................1
Seattle.................4
WP: Mark Langston (1-1)
LP: Dutch Leonard (1-1)
HR: Ken Griffey Jr (3)
Junior hits a majestic two run home run and Mark Langston has his curve ball working as the Mariners best the Red Sox. Dustin Pedroia was the only Boston batters with two hits or more against Langston.
Player of the game: Mark Langston (9 IP, 0 ER, 5 BB, 6 K)