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Game 2 KC at Detroit

Steve Rogers (23-11 3.27) v Jack Morris (20-9 3.54)

Lary Sorensen was a late start substitution for Rogers, flu like symptoms. He was not sharp and the 2 errors allowed 3 unearned runs. Trammell and Whitaker combined to go 5-7 as the Tigers slugged their way past the Royals, 7-3.

Royals and Tigers are all even at 1 game apiece

Game 3 Detroit at KC

Gil Patterson (10-7 3.03) v Steve Rogers (23-11 3.27)

Rogers scattered 9 hits over 7 2/3, meanwhile Jim Rice had 2 doubles including the one in the 5th that drove in Claudell Washington. That gave the Royals a 2-1 lead, Dan Quisenberry got the last 4 outs as the Royals hold on for the 2-1 victory.

Royals lead the Tigers 2 games to 1

Game 2 Dodgers at St Louis

Bob Welch (15-12 2.73) v Jerry Reuss (12-17 3.17)

Both pitchers are brilliant as the game goes to the bottom of the ninth scoreless, when Tom Neidenfeur walks the leadoff hitter, then allows a double to Leon Durham before intentionally walking Dave Winfield. Jim Gantner hits a SF to win the game.

Dodgers and Cardinals are all square at 1

Game 3 St Louis at Dodgers

Gaylord Perry (18-12 2.94) v Rick Sutcliffe (7-12 3.51)

Rick Monday drove in 4, Tony Armas drove in 2 more as Perry was chased after only 3 2/3, the Dodgers cruised 9-2

Dodger take a 2 games to 1 lead over the Cardinals