April 23, 1984
An off day, so taking a look at our minor leagues, Mark Funderburk is at it again in Portland. Thunderburk is hitting .357/.379/.893 with four homers and 13 RBI in 29 plate appearances. Might have to just pull the trigger on him soon. In Reading, acquisition Steve Kiefer (48 PA, .295/.340/.614, 3 HR, 3 2B) is producing. For Peninsula, it’s Keith Hughes (76 PA, .397/.500/.683, 12 XBH) and Todd Soares (77 PA, .318/.403/.742, 7 HR, 23 RBI) doing damage.
April 24, 1984
Game 1984-17 - Veterans Stadium: Phillies 4, Pirates 3 (11) / 8-9
A tight one, and we have chances to win it in the ninth and 10th. Finally in the 11th, Garry Maddox hustles a double and scores on a Von Hayes two-bagger. Big win.
April 25, 1984
Game 1984-18 - Veterans Stadium: Pirates 3, Phillies 1 / 8-10
Another off night for the offense, as we get just three hits and waste a golden opportunity in the seventh.
April 26, 1984
Game 1984-19 - Veterans Stadium: POSTPONED
That April rain does us in; a doubleheader has been rescheduled for June 8.
April 27, 1984
Game 1984-19 - Shea Stadium: Mets 4, Phillies 2 / 8-11
After Ron Darling stifles the offense in eight strong, a ninth-inning rally comes up short.
April 28, 1984
Game 1984-20 - Shea Stadium: Phillies 4, Mets 1 / 9-11
Home runs from Von Hayes, Len Matuszek, and John Russell win it. Hayes with three hits, too.
April 29, 1984
Game 1984-21 - Shea Stadium: Mets 3, Phillies 0 / 9-12
Dwight Gooden strikes out 14 in a dominant performance.
New set of power rankings, and we stay still in 19th. The top five:
1. Boston Red Sox - 15-9
2. Toronto Blue Jays - 16-7
3. Kansas City Royals - 13-9
4. Baltimore Orioles - 13-10
5. Detroit Tigers - 12-9
Things changing all the time.