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tdneu99 · 12-28-2018, 03:09 PM

The Oakland Athletics defeated the Cleveland Indians, 8-4, at Oakland Coliseum. Oakland designated hitter Dusty Baker was named player of the game for his superb performance. He was 3 for 4 with a double and 2 singles. He scored 2 runs. Steve Ontiveros notched his 10th save in 13 chances. The last-place Athletics lifted their record to 26-42.

Baker had a big at-bat with a runner on 1st in the bottom of the second inning, when he hit a run-scoring double. The Athletics went on to win.

"Enjoyed this one," Baker told the Oakland Daily News. "But it's back to work tomorrow."

BOTTOM OF THE 2ND
Count: 0-2
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 350 ft

Season HR #13 - Career HR #535

Kingman moves to #6 on the Career HR List, passing Jimmie Foxx at 534. Next up is Mickey Mantle at 536.

12-28-2018, 03:09 PM	#581
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	06/23/1985 - Athletics Bang Out 8-4 Win Versus Cleveland The Oakland Athletics defeated the Cleveland Indians, 8-4, at Oakland Coliseum. Oakland designated hitter Dusty Baker was named player of the game for his superb performance. He was 3 for 4 with a double and 2 singles. He scored 2 runs. Steve Ontiveros notched his 10th save in 13 chances. The last-place Athletics lifted their record to 26-42. Baker had a big at-bat with a runner on 1st in the bottom of the second inning, when he hit a run-scoring double. The Athletics went on to win. "Enjoyed this one," Baker told the Oakland Daily News. "But it's back to work tomorrow." BOTTOM OF THE 2ND Count: 0-2 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7LD), Distance : 350 ft Season HR #13 - Career HR #535 Kingman moves to #6 on the Career HR List, passing Jimmie Foxx at 534. Next up is Mickey Mantle at 536.