APRIL 9th

Expos @ Phillies
Sanderson (0-0, 0.00) vs Ruthven (0-0, 0.00)
CRO-BAR BLAST IN 13TH SINKS PHILS
Warren Cromartie comes through a clutch home run for the second straight game, as his 2-run shot in the 13th inning wins it for Montreal.
Final Score: Expos 4, Phillies 3






Yankees @ White Sox
John (0-0, 0.00) vs Hoyt (0-0, 0.00)
HOYT PICKS UP WIN IN RELIEF; TROUT INJURED
LaMarr Hoyt pitches 5 scoreless innings, in relief of Steve Trout. Trout, who'd left the game with elbow stiffness after four innings, only allowed a single Yankee run. Bill Almon's 2nd inning 2-run triple combined with Greg Luzinski's first home run of the year, capped off the Chisox offence.
Final Score: White Sox 4, Yankees 1


Giants @ Reds
Gale (0-0, 0.00) vs Pastore (0-0, 0.00)
GAME DECIDED ON 12TH INNING HOME PLATE DASH
Darrell Evans' RBI-single in the top of the 12th looked to have sealed the win for the Giants, but alas it wouldn't be so. With two Red outs, the blazingly slow Alex Trevino beats out an infield single (HOW ?!?!). The next batter up is pinch-hitter Wayne Krenchicki who promptly doubles off the right field wall, scoring Trevino. An ensuing balk by Jim Barr puts Krenchicki on third base. With the infield drawn in, Eddie Milner hits a hard grounder to Joe Morgan who immediately gunned it home attempting to get the streaking Krenchicki - SAFE !! Reds win 7-6 !!!
Final Score: Reds 7, Giants 6


Astros @ Braves
Sutton (0-0, 0.00) vs Boggs (0-0, 0.00)
BRAVES TOP HOUSTON IN ATLANTA OPENER
Opening Day at Fulton County Stadium; A humdrum opening game in Atlanta, saw Braves pitching continue their strong mound work this week. On a side note, Astros starter Don Sutton looks to have made a successful comeback from his broken kneecap that was operated on, this past off-season. Sutton won't have the services of Houston 1st string catcher Alan Ashby as the receiver fractured his left hand this afternoon and will be out of action until early May, it is predicted.
Final Score: Braves 2, Astros 1


Brewers @ Blue Jays
Haas (0-0, 0.00) vs Stieb (0-0, 0.00)
THOMAS & SIMMONS SPOIL TORONTO OPENER
Opening Day at Exhibition Stadium; If not for the 5-6 tandem of Gorman Thomas and Ted Simmons, this would have been a 2-1 win for Dave Stieb and these Toronto Blue Jays. Instead, Thomas goes 2-for-4 with 2 runs and a pair of doubles, while Simmons went 3-for-4 with a run, 3 RBIs, and a home run. Mr. Fingers was brought in for the 9th inning to slam the door, securely in the face of the Jays.
Final Score: Brewers 4, Blue Jays 2


Red Sox @ Orioles
Ojeda (0-0, 0.00) vs D. Martinez (1-0, 1.00)
O'S WIN ON MURRAY HOME RUN
Dennis Martinez hurled shutout ball into the 6th inning, before surrendering an RBI-double to Lansford and a 2-run home run off the stick of Jim Rice. Luis Aponte was brought into the game, with Dauer on second, to quell a 7th inning O's rally. The first batter facing Aponte was Eddie Murray. Aponte's weird windup, baffling to all who've been facing him this season so far, wasn't to Murray today. Eddie slammed the second pitch over the left field wall for a 2-run shot and a 4-3 lead that Baltimore did not give up.
Final Score: Orioles 4, Red Sox 3



Cubs @ Mets
Noles (0-0, 0.00) vs Zachry (0-0, 0.00)
ZACHRY TOSSES 4-HIT SHUTOUT
Opening Day at Shea Stadium; The hypercritical Shea Stadium faithful were ecstatic today as they watched Pat Zachry open the new season with a dominating 4-hit shutout of the Chicago Cubs. Many Mets fans held up derogatory signs against Commissioner Kuhn, it is assumed based on the decision to suspend Mets outfield George Foster for 10 games, announced just before game time. Gary Woods started in left field for the absent Foster.
On a side note, after failing to run out a ground ball that would have resulted in reaching first base on error, Ellis Valentine, jogged back to the bench and was verbally berated by Mets manager George Bamberger in front of the entire team. After the game, the sullen Valentine told reporters that he wants a trade and doesn't want to be a part of a team where "this kinda stuff is goin' on".
Final Score: Mets 3, Cubs 0


Tigers @ Royals
Petry (0-0, 0.00) vs Leonard (0-1, 2.84)
LEONARD HURTS KNEE IN ROYALS HOME OPENER
Opening Day at Royals Stadium; Alan Trammell goes 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and the game-winning hit. Kevin Saucier is brought into the game in the bottom of the 9th, promptly strikes out big Willie Aikens, with Frank White on second, and then gets Hal McRae to ground out. Kansas City's longtime ace Dennis Leonard was injured in the 5th, when after slipping from the mound during an attempt to field a grounder off the bat of Kirk Gibson, he twisted his right knee violently and fell to the turf. He was immediately taken out of the game and afterwards K.C. training staff informed the press that Leonard had suffered a minor ligament tear in his knee. An early June return is predicted, and a very big blow for the early part of the Royals' season.
Final Score: Tigers 4, Royals 3


Angels @ Twins
Kison (0-0, 0.00) vs Williams (0-0, 0.00)
CALIFORNIA'S KISON STRONG IN VICTORY
Bruce Kison pitches 7 strong innings of 3-hit ball, as the Angels do just enough to hold off the Twins bats for the close win.
Final Score: Angels 3, Twins 2


Mariners @ Athletics
Moore (0-0, 0.00) vs Keough (0-0, 0.00)
MARINERS BATS CONTINUE TO WALLOP
Oakland starting pitching ocntinues to look suspect. Matt Keough gets hit very hard in this one, leaving the game in the 5th inning after having given up 5 earned runs on 7 hits. The Mariners lineup continues it's red-hot play …
Final Score: Mariners 8, Athletics 5


Padres @ Dodgers
Lollar (0-0, 0.00) vs Reuss (0-0, 0.00)
REUSS STRONG IN NEAR-SHUTOUT
The Dodgers chased young lefty starter Tim Lollar from the game in the first inning, nailing him for 4 runs on 4 hits. Manager Dick Williams had seen enough and immediately yanked Lollar in favour of another promising arm, Eric Show. Unfortunately, with Los Angeles scoring 6 runs over the first two innings, thats all that was needed to top the Padres on this day. A 9th inning Terry Kennedy home run saved face for San Diego today, and spoiled Jerry Reuss' shutout bid.
Final Score: Dodgers 6, Padres 2


TRANSACTIONS :
George Foster (Mets), suspended for 10 games for using a corked bat
Floyd Rayford (Orioles), demoted to AAA Rochester
Tim Stoddard (Orioles), promoted from AAA Rochester