1991 NL News Recap and League Leaders

April 18, 1991

Standings and League Leaders after the 1st 10 days of the season. Of note: New York Met Hubie Brooks has hit 6 homeruns. Philadelphia Philly Mitch Williams has 3 wins and 1 save, all in relief.

NEWSPAPER STYLE RECAP FOR 1991 National League                 Date: 4/18/1991
 
TEAM     WON LOST   BATTING AVERAGE     HOME RUNS           RUNS BATTED IN
1991 MON   7   3    J.Treadwa ATN .500  H.Brooks  NYN    6  D.Deshiel MON   12
1991 SLN   5   4    L.Dykstra PHN .487  OTHERS TIED W    3  J.King    PIN   11
1991 PHN   5   4    S.Bream   ATN .421                      W.Clark   SFN   10
1991 NYN   5   5    R.Thompso SFN .405                      K.Mitchel SFN   10
1991 PIN   4   5    S.Owen    MON .400                      OTHERS TIED W    9
1991 CHN   2   7
                    WINS                SAVES               ERA
1991 ATN   5   2    M.William PHN    3  L.Smith   SLN    4  C.Hammond CIN 0.00
1991 SDN   6   3    OTHERS TIED W    2  C.Leffert SDN    3  B.Smith   SLN 0.64
1991 SFN   5   4                        OTHERS TIED W    2  E.Whitson SDN 0.75
1991 CIN   4   4                                            G.Maddux  CHN 1.00
1991 LAN   3   5                                            OTHERS TIED W 1.06
1991 HON   2   7
                    CUR HIT STREAK      STOLEN BASES        STRIKEOUTS
                    L.Walker  MON    9  I.Caldero MON    7  T.Belcher LAN   16
                    T.Wallach MON    7  D.Deshiel MON    5  D.Cone    NYN   15
                    S.Owen    MON    7  T.Zeile   SLN    5  G.Maddux  CHN   14
                    H.Brooks  NYN    7  B.Gilkey  SLN    5  F.Viola   NYN   14
                    B.Gilkey  SLN    7  OTHERS TIED W    4  P.Harnisc HON   14
 
YESTERDAY'S GAMES   TODAY'S SCHEDULE AND PROBABLE STARTERS
CIN 10  at  SDN  3  CHN-Sutclif(0-0, ----) at PIN-Drabek(1-1, 7.59)
HON  4  at  ATN 12  LAN-Gross(0-0, 4.50) at SDN-Nolte(0-0, 6.23)
LAN  8  at  SFN  6
NYN  4  at  PIN  3
PHN  7  at  CHN  2
SLN  0  at  MON  5
 
YESTERDAY'S BEST PERFORMANCES
BATTER         TM OPP AB  R  H RB BB Ks HR SB
E.Davis       CIN SDN  4  3  2  2  1  0  2  0
R.Thompson    SFN LAN  4  3  4  2  1  0  1  0
R.Gant        ATN HON  4  2  2  3  1  0  1  0
D.Sanders     ATN HON  4  2  2  2  1  0  1  0
D.Justice     ATN HON  5  1  2  4  0  0  1  0
 
PITCHER        TM OPP  INN  H  R ER BB Ks HR WLS
C.Hammond     CIN SDN  8.0  4  0  0  1  3  0 W  
B.Sampen      MON SLN  9.0  5  0  0  2  2  0 W  
T.Crews       LAN SFN  2.1  0  0  0  0  3  0 W  
A.Pena        NYN PIN  2.2  1  0  0  0  2  0 W  
C.Brantley    PHN CHN  2.0  0  0  0  1  3  0   S
 
WHO'S HOT - BEST IN LAST 10 DAYS
BATTER         TM  AVG AB  H RB BB HR  PITCHER        TM IP  H ER BB Ks HR WLS
S.Bream       ATN .421 19  8  5  2  3  T.Crews       LAN  5  2  0  0  7  0 100
H.Brooks      NYN .306 36 11  9  1  6  B.Smith       SLN 14  4  1  0 10  1 200
H.Morris      CIN .421 19  8  6  1  2  A.Pena        NYN  8  4  0  0  4  0 101
B.Bonds       PIN .294 17  5  6  5  1  D.Cone        NYN 17 12  2  3 15  0 100
B.Gilkey      SLN .368 38 14  9  7  2  T.Burke       MON  7  2  0  2  4  0 001
 
WHO'S NOT - WORST IN LAST 10 DAYS
BATTER         TM  AVG AB  H RB BB HR  PITCHER        TM IP  H ER BB Ks HR WLS
M.Heath       ATN .083 24  2  0  1  0  D.Jackson     CHN  9 20 13  9  4  1 020
M.Benjamin    SFN .130 23  3  0  1  0  C.Carpenter   SLN  4 10  7  3  6  2 020
M.Carreon     NYN .100 20  2  1  1  0  J.Innis       NYN  6 13  8  1  3  0 030
G.Reyes       MON .217 23  5  0  0  0  M.Scott       HON  7 13 10  2  2  2 010
G.Redus       PIN .043 23  1  0  4  0  S.Boskie      CHN  9 12 12  7  3  3 010
 
INJURY REPORT
No injuries to report

1991 Game of Note: Bal.@ Tex.

April 14, 1991

The ageless wonder, 44 year old Nolan Ryan, struck out 15 batters today in a 9-3 Texas victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Ryan allowed 5 hits and walked 1 while getting his 1st win of the season.

BOXSCORE: 1991 Baltimore Orioles At 1991 Texas Rangers              4/14/1991
 
  Orioles            AB  R  H RBI AVG     Rangers            AB  R  H RBI AVG
  B.Anderson CF       4  1  2  2 .556     B.Downing DH        4  1  1  0 .286  
  R.Milligan LF       4  0  1  0 .176     J.Huson SS          5  1  2  2 .308  
  C.Ripken SS         4  0  0  0 .381     R.Palmeiro 1B       3  2  1  1 .286  
  G.Davis 1B          4  0  0  0 .273     R.Sierra RF         4  1  2  4 .368  
  S.Horn DH           4  1  1  1 .167     J.Franco 2B         5  0  1  1 .409  
  C.Worthington 3B    3  0  0  0 .111     K.Reimer LF         3  0  1  0 .357  
  J.Orsulak RF        3  0  0  0 .167     G.Petralli C        4  0  0  0 .214  
  E.Whitt C           3  0  1  0 .333     S.Buechele 3B       3  1  1  0 .313  
  J.Bell 2B           2  1  0  0 .000     G.Pettis CF         2  3  1  0 .273  
A-D.Evans PH          1  0  0  0 .000                                          
B-B.Ripken 2B         0  0  0  0 .133                                          
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      32  3  5  3                 Totals      33  9 10  8
 
A-Pinch Hit For Bell In 8th Inning
B-Subbed Defensively (2B) For Evans In 8th Inning
 
Orioles......... 0 0 1  0 0 1  0 0 1  -  3  5  0
Rangers......... 2 4 0  1 0 0  0 2    -  9 10  1
 
Orioles (2-3)            IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
J.Robinson LOSS(0-1)      1 2/3   3   6   6   5   0   1  61  32.40
P.Kilgus                  3       5   1   1   0   5   0  47   7.36
M.Williamson              2 2/3   2   2   1   2   4   0  41   6.35
J.Bautista                0 2/3   0   0   0   1   0   0  15   0.00
Totals                    8      10   9   8   8   9   1
 
Rangers (5-0)            IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
N.Ryan WIN(1-0)           9       5   3   2   1  15   2 116   3.07
Totals                    9       5   3   2   1  15   2
 
ATTENDANCE- 40,352 DATE- Sunday, April 14th 1991 TIME- Day WEATHER- Good
UMPIRES- Jim McKean, Dale Ford, Vic Voltaggio, Jim Joyce
T- 3:05
LEFT ON BASE- Orioles: 3  Rangers: 8
DOUBLE PLAYS- Orioles: 1  Rangers: 1
ERRORS- J.Huson
TRIPLES- B.Anderson(2nd), G.Pettis(2nd)
HOME RUNS- B.Anderson(1st), S.Horn(2nd), R.Sierra(1st)
STOLEN BASES- B.Downing(1st), G.Pettis(2nd)
WALKS- C.Worthington, B.Downing, R.Palmeiro-2, R.Sierra, K.Reimer, S.Buechele,
       G.Pettis-2
STRIKE OUTS- R.Milligan, C.Ripken, G.Davis-4, S.Horn-3, C.Worthington-3,
             J.Orsulak, J.Bell, D.Evans, B.Downing, J.Huson, R.Sierra, J.Franco,
             K.Reimer-2, G.Petralli-2, G.Pettis
GIDP- C.Ripken, S.Buechele
WILD PITCHES- N.Ryan
PASSED BALLS- E.Whitt
2-out RBI- R.Sierra-3, B.Anderson, R.Palmeiro, S.Horn
RLISP 2-out- K.Reimer, G.Petralli, R.Palmeiro, R.Milligan, G.Pettis, R.Sierra,
             J.Franco
 
Nolan Ryan reeled off a total of 15 strikeouts as the Texas Rangers defeated
the Baltimore Orioles 9 to 3 at Arlington Stadium.
 
Ryan(1-0) was in control of the game from the outset.  He allowed only 5 hits
and 1 walk in 9 innings and surrendered 2 homeruns improving his ERA from
4.76 to 3.07.  Texas totaled 10 hits on the afternoon.  
 
Jeff Robinson(0-1) was the losing pitcher.  'Everything felt great' Ryan said.
'I had a good fastball, I felt I could throw it by everybody today.'

1991 AL Game: NY@Det

April 10, 1991

The ball was flying out of Tiger Stadium in Detroit where the New York Yankees came from behind to win a 10-8 slugfest. There were 9 homeruns hit between the 2 teams and 28 total hits. Mickey Tettleton had 2 homers and 5 RBI while Rob Deer hit 2 with 2 RBI to lead the Tiger's hitting attack. But it was the Yankee's Mel Hall with his 2 homeruns and 3 RBI that won the game for New York. His 2nd homer came in the 8th inning and drove in the final 2 runs of the contest.

BOXSCORE: 1991 New York Yankees At 1991 Detroit Tigers              4/10/1991
 
  Yankees            AB  R  H RBI AVG     Tigers             AB  R  H RBI AVG
  S.Sax 2B            5  1  3  1 .556     T.Phillips 2B       5  0  1  0 .200  
  D.Mattingly 1B      5  0  3  2 .375     L.Moseby LF         3  1  0  0 .000  
  R.Kelly CF          5  0  0  0 .111   B-P.Incaviglia PH     1  0  0  0 .000  
  K.Maas DH           5  2  2  1 .250   C-J.Shelby LF         0  0  0  0 ----  
  M.Hall LF           5  3  3  3 .600     A.Trammell SS       4  2  2  1 .444  
  M.Nokes C           4  1  1  1 .250     C.Fielder DH        4  1  2  0 .500  
A-B.Geren C           1  0  0  0 .000     M.Tettleton C       5  2  3  5 .333  
  J.Barfield RF       4  2  3  2 .500     R.Deer RF           3  2  2  2 .500  
  T.Lovullo 3B        4  1  1  0 .250     D.Bergman 1B        4  0  1  0 .250  
  R.Velarde SS        4  0  0  0 .000     T.Fryman 3B         4  0  0  0 .250  
                                          M.Cuyler CF         4  0  1  0 .250  
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      42 10 16 10                 Totals      37  8 12  8
 
A-Subbed Defensively (C ) For Nokes In 8th Inning
B-Pinch Hit For Moseby In 8th Inning
C-Subbed Defensively (LF) For Incaviglia In 9th Inning
 
Yankees......... 0 0 0  1 2 3  0 4 0  - 10 16  0
Tigers.......... 0 1 0  1 5 0  1 0 0  -  8 12  0
 
Yankees (1-1)            IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
S.Sanderson               4 2/3   6   7   7   4   5   3 104  13.50
E.Plunk                   1 2/3   4   1   1   0   4   1  28  19.29
J.Habyan WIN(1-0)         1       1   0   0   0   1   0  12   0.00
L.Guetterman SAVE(1st)    1 2/3   1   0   0   0   0   0  22   0.00
Totals                    9      12   8   8   4  10   4
 
Tigers (1-1)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
W.Terrell                 5 1/3  10   6   6   0   2   3 101  10.13
D.Petry HOLD(1st)         1 2/3   0   0   0   0   0   0  17   0.00
J.Gleaton L(0-1) BS(1st)  0       3   3   3   0   0   2  10   ----
P.Gibson                  2       3   1   1   0   2   0  30   4.50
Totals                    9      16  10  10   0   4   5
 
ATTENDANCE- 17,990 DATE- Wednesday, April 10th 1991 TIME- Day WEATHER- Average
T- 3:13
LEFT ON BASE- Yankees: 5  Tigers: 7
DOUBLE PLAYS- Yankees: 2  Tigers: 0
DOUBLES- D.Mattingly-2(2nd), J.Barfield(1st), T.Phillips(1st)
HOME RUNS- K.Maas(1st), M.Hall-2(2nd), M.Nokes(1st), J.Barfield(2nd),
           M.Tettleton-2(2nd), R.Deer-2(3rd)
STOLEN BASES- S.Sax(1st), L.Moseby(1st), M.Cuyler(1st)
CAUGHT STEALING- S.Sax
WALKS- A.Trammell, C.Fielder, R.Deer-2
HIT BY PITCH- L.Moseby
STRIKE OUTS- R.Kelly-2, K.Maas, J.Barfield, T.Phillips-2, L.Moseby-2, C.Fielder,
             M.Tettleton, D.Bergman, T.Fryman-2, M.Cuyler
GIDP- M.Tettleton
2-out RBI- M.Hall, D.Mattingly-2, A.Trammell, M.Tettleton-3, R.Deer, S.Sax
RLISP 2-out- K.Maas, R.Kelly-2, A.Trammell-2, C.Fielder
 
Mel Hall launched 2 homeruns and had 3 RBI as the New York Yankees beat the
Detroit Tigers by a score of 10 to 8.
 
The Detroit fans didn't appreciate the big day Hall had.  He smashed a
solo-shot out of the park in the 4th inning, lashed a single in the 6th
inning and smashed a two-run homer in the 8th inning.  The game was a wild
affair with the lead changing hands 5 times.  
 
The winning pitcher was John Habyan(1-0) who allowed no runs in 1 inning. Lee
Guetterman recorded his 1st save.  The loss was charged to Jerry Gleaton(0-1)
in relief.  He was unable to retire a batter and surrendered 3 hits and no
walks.
 
Catcher Mickey Tettleton ripped 2 homeruns and had 5 RBI but his offense was
not enough to carry Detroit to victory.

1991 AL Game: Opening Day in Detroit

April 8, 1991

It was Opening Day in Detroit for the start of the 1991 AL MLB season. The day was dreary and wet, but the fans seemed oblivious to the weather as they welcomed the home town team for the first game of the year. Detroit led 4-2 when they blew the game open with a 5 run 7th inning. The big blow was a 3-run homer by Rob Deer. The final score was 9-2. Frank Tanana went 8 1/3 innings for Detroit, getting his 1st win of the season.

BOXSCORE: 1991 New York Yankees At 1991 Detroit Tigers               4/8/1991
 
  Yankees            AB  R  H RBI AVG     Tigers             AB  R  H RBI AVG
  S.Sax 2B            4  0  2  1 .500     T.Phillips DH       5  1  1  0 .200  
  D.Mattingly 1B      3  0  0  0 .000     L.Moseby LF         3  2  0  0 .000  
  R.Kelly CF          4  0  1  0 .250     A.Trammell SS       5  2  2  1 .400  
  K.Maas DH           3  0  0  0 .000     C.Fielder 1B        2  2  1  1 .500  
  H.Meulens LF        4  0  1  0 .250     L.Whitaker 2B       2  1  0  1 .000  
  J.Barfield RF       4  1  1  1 .250     R.Deer RF           3  1  1  3 .333  
  J.Leyritz C         4  1  1  0 .250     M.Tettleton C       4  0  0  0 .000  
  M.Blowers 3B        3  0  0  0 .000     T.Fryman 3B         4  0  2  1 .500  
  A.Espinoza SS       2  0  0  0 .000     M.Cuyler CF         4  0  1  0 .250  
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      31  2  6  2                 Totals      32  9  8  7
 
 
Yankees......... 0 0 0  0 2 0  0 0 0  -  2  6  2
Tigers.......... 0 2 2  0 0 0  5 0    -  9  8  0
 
Yankees (0-1)            IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
T.Leary LOSS(0-1)         6       4   5   5   6   5   0 130   7.50
E.Plunk                   0 2/3   3   4   4   1   0   1  25  54.00
G.Cadaret                 1 1/3   1   0   0   0   2   0  18   0.00
Totals                    8       8   9   9   7   7   1
 
Tigers (1-0)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
F.Tanana WIN(1-0)         8 1/3   5   2   2   2   3   1 125   2.16
D.Petry                   0 2/3   1   0   0   0   1   0   8   0.00
Totals                    9       6   2   2   2   4   1
 
ATTENDANCE- 45,614 DATE- Monday, April 8th 1991 TIME- Day WEATHER- Bad
UMPIRES- Don Denkinger, Larry McCoy, Durwood Merrill, Tim McClelland
T- 3:03
LEFT ON BASE- Yankees: 5  Tigers: 6
DOUBLE PLAYS- Yankees: 0  Tigers: 0
ERRORS- J.Barfield, M.Blowers
DOUBLES- A.Trammell-2(2nd)
HOME RUNS- J.Barfield(1st), R.Deer(1st)
CAUGHT STEALING- A.Espinoza, M.Cuyler
SACRIFICE HITS- D.Mattingly
WALKS- K.Maas, A.Espinoza, L.Moseby-2, C.Fielder-2, L.Whitaker-2, R.Deer
STRIKE OUTS- R.Kelly, K.Maas, J.Barfield, J.Leyritz, A.Trammell-2, R.Deer,
             M.Tettleton-2, M.Cuyler-2
WILD PITCHES- T.Leary
2-out RBI- T.Fryman, S.Sax
RLISP 2-out- K.Maas, H.Meulens, T.Fryman-2, A.Trammell
 
The Detroit Tigers easily topped the New York Yankees; the final score was 9
to 2.
 
New York was unable to recover after Detroit went ahead in the 2nd inning when
they came up with 2 runs on 1 hit.  Detroit rapped out 8 hits for the
afternoon.  
 
Frank Tanana(1-0) allowed 2 runs in 8 and 1/3 innings, and picked up the
victory. Tim Leary(0-1) was the loser.  He gave up 4 hits and 6 walks in 6
innings.

1991 AL Game Stories: Opening Day

April 8, 1991

It was opening day for the 1991 AL MLB season. In the games scheduled for today the home teams prevailed. In Toronto, fans saw a well pitched game that ended in a 1-0 victory for the Blue Jays. Toronto pitchers combined to throw a 2 hit shutout against the visiting Boston Red Sox. In Baltimore, the Orioles won a 3-2 game that went 10 innings. The Kansas City Royals defeated the Cleveland Indians 8-4 and in Texas, the Rangers won a 7-6 game over the Milwaukee Brewers by getting the winning run on a passed ball in the bottom of the 9th.

NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 1991 American League                Date: 4/8/1991
 
BOSTON AT TORONTO
Red Sox......... 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  -  0  2  0
Blue Jays....... 0 0 0  1 0 0  0 0    -  1  5  0
Win:Stieb(1-0) Loss:Clemens(0-1) Save:Henke(1st)
 
Dave Stieb had an impressive outing at The Skydome where the Toronto Blue Jays
beat the Boston Red Sox 1 to 0.
 
Stieb(1-0) was very good in the win.  He was stingy on the mound, allowing
just 1 hit and 1 walk in 6 and 1/3 innings.  Boston made it exciting in the
9th, but they were unable to push the needed runs across.  
 
Stieb got help from Tom Henke who was credited with his 1st save.  Roger
Clemens(0-1) was the losing pitcher.  'Just one or two mistakes were all it
took to beat us today' Joe Morgan said.  'We take these games one day at a
time, but this one was hard to take.'
 
CHICAGO AT BALTIMORE
White Sox....... 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 2  0 -  2  9  0
Orioles......... 0 0 0  0 0 1  0 1 0  1 -  3  6  1
Win:Williamson(1-0) Loss:McDowell(0-1)
Homeruns- F.Thomas(1st), G.Davis(1st)
 
One run was the difference at Memorial Stadium as the Baltimore Orioles
defeated the Chicago White Sox in 10 innings 3 to 2.
 
Both teams were tied at 2 runs apiece after nine innings.  Baltimore ended up
winning it in the 10th inning.  After two outs Cal Ripken doubled.  Glenn
Davis came to the plate and doubled making Baltimore victorious to the
delight of the the home town crowd.  The game was a scoreless duel until the
6th inning.  
 
The victory was credited to Mark Williamson(1-0) who went 1 inning, allowing
no runs. The loss was charged to Jack McDowell(0-1).  He pitched 9 and 2/3
innings allowing 6 hits and 5 walks.
 
CLEVELAND AT KANSAS CITY
Indians......... 0 1 0  0 0 3  0 0 0  -  4 12  1
Royals.......... 0 0 5  0 1 1  0 1    -  8 12  1
Win:Saberhagen(1-0) Loss:Swindell(0-1) Save:Montgomery(1st)
Homeruns- A.Belle(1st)
 
The Kansas City Royals offense put up 5 runs on the scoreboard in the 3rd
inning and toppled the Cleveland Indians by a 8 to 4 score at Royals
Stadium.
 
Kansas City tallied 5 runs in the bottom of the 3rd inning when they came up
with 5 base hits.  That was all the offense they were to need.  Both teams
finished the game with 12 hits.  
 
Bret Saberhagen(1-0) got credit for the victory, pitching 7 innings and
allowing 4 runs. Jeff Montgomery got the save, his 1st.  Greg Swindell(0-1)
was the loser.  He was not very effective, surrendering 5 runs in 2 and 1/3
innings.  
 
 
MILWAUKEE AT TEXAS
Brewers......... 0 0 0  0 2 1  3 0 0  -  6 10  0
Rangers......... 0 0 2  1 0 0  3 0 1  -  7 11  1
Win:Gossage(1-0) Loss:Machado(0-1)
Homeruns- M.Stanley(1st), S.Buechele(1st)
 
Jack Daugherty had 2 base hits and 2 RBI at Arlington Stadium as the Texas
Rangers won a thriller over the Milwaukee Brewers in, 7 to 6.
 
The deciding run was scored by Texas in the 9th.  Ruben Sierra drew a walk.
Kevin Reimer was next and he lined a base-hit.  Julio Machado then threw a
pitch that the catcher muffed making Texas the victor and beginning a joyous
home town celebration.  Texas rapped out 11 hits for the night.  
 
Rich Gossage(1-0) allowed no runs in 1 and 2/3 innings, and picked up the
victory. Machado(0-1) took the loss in relief.  It was a tough loss for him
as he did not allow an earned run in his 1 and 1/3 innings of work.  
 
 

1991 NL Game Stories: Opening Day

April 8, 1991

The 1991 MLB season got underway today in the NL. The Cincinnati Reds had the traditional Opening Day game 1st up on the docket and didn't disappoint their fans, winning 8-5 over the Houston Astros. In the other 2 NL games scheduled today, the hometown teams weren't able to send their fans home happy. The Pittsburgh Pirates dropped an 8-2 decision to the visiting Montreal Expos and the New York Mets lost their opener 7-4 against the Philadelphia Phillies.

NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 1991 National League                Date: 4/8/1991
 
HOUSTON AT CINCINNATI
Astros.......... 0 1 0  1 0 1  0 0 2  -  5 11  0
Reds............ 2 0 0  1 0 2  0 3    -  8 11  0
Win:Browning(1-0) Loss:Osuna(0-1)
Homeruns- K.Caminiti-2(2nd), E.Davis(1st), H.Morris(1st)
 
In an entertaining game at Riverfront Stadium the final score was the
Cincinnati Reds 8, the Houston Astros 5.
 
Cincinnati took the lead for keeps in the 6th inning when they tallied 2 runs
on 3 hits.  The biggest moment was provided by Eric Davis who made the
Cincinnati fans a happy lot when he cracked a two-run shot.  Houston had a
chance to come back in the 9th but they came up short.  
 
The win went to Tom Browning(1-0) who allowed 3 runs in 6 and 1/3 innings. Al
Osuna(0-1) was given the loss in relief.  He was touched for 5 hits and 4
walks in 2 innings.  
 
 
MONTREAL AT PITTSBURGH
Expos........... 0 0 1  5 0 0  1 1 0  -  8 15  1
Pirates......... 0 1 0  0 0 0  0 1 0  -  2  6  2
Win:Martinez(1-0) Loss:Drabek(0-1)
Homeruns- D.Deshields(1st), A.Van Slyke(1st), B.Bonds(1st)
 
The Montreal Expos had very little trouble at Three Rivers Stadium downing the
Pittsburgh Pirates.  The score was 8 to 2.
 
Montreal scored 5 runs in the decisive top of the 4th inning when they had 5
base hits.  The critical plate appearance was by Spike Owen who deflated the
crowd as he doubled bringing home two baserunners.  Pittsburgh was out-hit by
Montreal, 15 hits to 6.  
 
The victory went to Dennis Martinez(1-0) who went 7 and 2/3 innings, allowing
2 runs. Doug Drabek(0-1) suffered the loss.  Montreal scored big getting 6
runs off him in 3 and 2/3 innings.  
 
 
PHILADELPHIA AT NEW YORK
Phillies........ 0 2 0  0 0 1  1 0 3  -  7 11  1
Mets............ 0 0 0  0 0 3  0 1 0  -  4  8  0
Win:Williams(1-0) Loss:Innis(0-1)
Homeruns- D.Murphy(1st), H.Brooks(1st)
 
Dale Murphy hit a homerun and had 3 RBI as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated
the New York Mets by the score of 7 to 4 at Shea Stadium.
 
Philadelphia scored the winning runs in the 9th inning scoring 3 runs on 3
hits.  Darren Daulton kicked off the action when he stroked a single.  Dave
Hollins next to the plate and he was hit by a pitch.  Murphy then doubled.  A
balk was called.  John Kruk came up to bat and ripped a one-base hit.  After
another out, Dickie Thon came to bat and grounded into a double play.
Philadelphia had 11 hits for the afternoon while New York had 8.  
 
Mitch Williams(1-0) got the win allowing 1 run in 2 innings. Jeff Innis(0-1)
was the losing pitcher in relief.  He allowed 3 runs and 3 hits in 1 inning.
 
 

1991 MLB Season Prologue

 I recently purchased the 1991 SOM baseball cards and will be using them as I replay the '91 season on the computer. I'll be managing the Detroit Tigers, a team that finished tied for 2nd place (84-78) in the AL East. Detroit finished 7 games behind the Division winning Toronto Blue Jays. The Tigers featured a team that relied heavily on the homerun, scoring a lot of runs (2nd most in the AL) but striking out a lot too. The pitching staff was mediocre at best, allowing the 2nd most runs in the AL that season. I expect a lot of high scoring games while managing this Tiger team.
 The 1991 MLB season culminated in one of the most tightly contested World Series ever. The AL Champion Minnesota Twins ended up defeating the NL Champion Atlanta Braves in 7 games, winning Game 7 in 10 innings 1-0. The AL West Champion Twins (95-67) got to the World Series by defeating the AL East Champion Blue Jays (91-71) 4 games to 1. In the NL, the Atlanta Braves (94-68) won the NL West on the last day of the season, finishing 1 game ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Braves defeated the NL East Division winning Pittsburgh Pirates (98-64) in the NL Championship series 4 games to 3.