June 13, 1987 TOR at BAL BELL TOLLS FOR BIRDS, 5-2(10) Jim Clancy and Scott McGregor squared off in an anti 1987 pitcher's duel that saw the game tied at 2-2 after 9 complete. McGregor only allowed Cecil Fielder's solo home run and Garth Iorg's run scoring double while Clancy was victimized by...

June 13, 1987 This day in baseball history: 10-6. 1948 - Number 3 is retired in honor of Babe Ruth at Yankee Stadium in front of 49,641 fans. The ailing Bambino is in attendance as well as members of the 1923 Yankees squad...

June 12, 1987 OAK at TEX RANGERS WALK ON WILD SIDE, 8-6 It was a tale of two pitchers as Texas' Charlie Hough was rocked by three Oakland home runs that drove in six. But Charlie was left standing at the end of the day as Dave Stewart continued his rocky season walking 4 batters in 4 innings...

June 12, 1987 CHI at STL CARDS POWER PAST CUBS, 5-4 St Louis broke form, using the long ball to seal their seventh win in a row, a come from behind victory over visiting Chicago. Trailing 3-1 in the fifth, pinch hitter John Morris tripled in Tony Peña and subsequently scored on Vince Coleman's...

Not much good going on in the world today so I'll take you to 1977 Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Cool Papa Bell, Rod Carew and Buck Leonard. An All-Star team in itself. @tabletopmania.bsky.social @alexanderraine7.bsky.social @apbareplay.bsky.social @mugsynj.bsky.social @bloggertubbs.bsky.social

June 12, 1987 SD at SF TEMPLETON LEVELS GIANTS, 8-3 San Diego evened the four game set with San Francisco behind a strong outing from starter Ed Whitson who fired a complete game allowing only 3 runs on 6 hits while striking out 8 on the day. The Padres sported a one-run lead entering the 7th...

June 12, 1987 CLE at SEA BRADLEY DUO BASHES TRIBE, 15-4 Seattle continued their hitting ways in dismantling Cleveland as the duo of Phil Bradley and Scott Bradley combined for 6 hits and 10 RBI and the Mariners led from wire to wire. Jim Presley also chipped in a home run and five Mariners...

1974 sighting. Don't think it got better than Curt Gowdy and Vince Scully on the mic. @alexanderraine7.bsky.social

Sorry to see San Jose lose him but this kid can play. Johnny Level, 19, from Venezuela, hit .325 with 10 HR and 47 RBI over two months with San Jose in Low Single-A. @ohhjim.bsky.social

June 12, 1987 NY at PIT VAN SLYKE PEDALS BIKE, 9-7 Pittsburgh fell behind 5-0, but that was before Andy Van Slyke got on his bike, going four for five, scoring 3 times and driving in 2 as he hit for the cycle with a double in the second, triple in the third, 2-run home run in the fourth and a...

June 12, 1987 MIL at NY RAMBO TO THE RESCUE, 8-5 Yankee starter Tommy John was cruising along with a shutout through 5 innings and a 2-0 lead until Bill Schroeder connected for a 3-run home run with 2 outs in the 6th that had the New Yorkers staring at a 4-game losing streak. But in the bottom of..

June 12, 1987 PHI at MON PHILS KEEP FLAPPING, 12-8 Montreal proved a rude host to Philly Jack Jackson in his first start of the year bolting out to a 7-2 lead after 4. But the Phillies kept at it, emblemized by Chris James's hits in his first 4 at bats as they would score 10 runs over the final...

June 12, 1987 HOU at LA PEÑA SCRUBS LIFTOFF, 3-1 Mike Marshall hit the key game tying home run in the bottom of the 8th in the first game of the series and picked up right where he left off crushing a Danny Darwin fastball that careened off the Union 76 sign in centerfield for a 3-run home run...

June 12, 1987 CAL at KC HALOS GET JIGGY WITT IT, 8-1 California, who had lost 6 of their last 9, broke out of their slump pounding KC starter Brett Saberhagen for 6 runs on 12 hits through 7. His counterpart, Mike Witt, brought the heat all day registering a CG, allowing only 1 run on 7 hits,...

June 12, 1987 BOS at DET 'MAD DOG' BITES SOX, 9-8 If the opener is any indication this will be a wild series as Detroit squandered a commanding lead only to rally in the bottom of the 8th to pull off the win. Designated hitter Bill Madlock, who's been a spark since coming over from the Dodgers,...

Trivia time: James Woods hit an inside the park Grand Slam today. But who is the only player to hit an inside the park Ultimate (down three in the bottom of the 9th) Grand Slam? @alexanderraine7.bsky.social @apbareplay.bsky.social @bloggertubbs.bsky.social @tabletopmania.bsky.social

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I think I have a new favorite baseball name. Starting pitcher today for your Washington Nationals, Dick Lovelady. @alexanderraine7.bsky.social @apbareplay.bsky.social @bloggertubbs.bsky.social @tabletopmania.bsky.social @ohhjim.bsky.social @mugsynj.bsky.social @shlabotnik-rpt.bsky.social

June 12, 1987 ATL at CIN THE COBRA STRIKES AGAIN, 5-2 Dave Parker drove in the tying and go ahead runs in the Reds come from behind when in the first game of the series and wasted little time today, smashing a 2-run home run in the 1st inning for the go ahead runs and walking and scoring in...

June 12, 1987 MIN at CHI DH2 HRBEK, GAETTI SPLIT SOX, 7-3 The Twins earned a split in the doubleheader by jumping all over Chicago starter Joe Davis with a 2-run blast by Gary Gaetti in the second and a 3-run moonshot by Kent Hrbek in the third that put Minnesota out in front to stay. Mark...

June 12, 1987 MIN at CHI (DH1) JOSÉ HOSES DOWN TWINS 5-2 Chicago won the opener of the doubleheader behind José "Hose" DeLeon who shut down the surging Twins, holding them to 1 earned run on 7 hits over 8 complete while striking out 10. Not an easy feat as the Twins don't strike out much. Solo...

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June 12, 1987 TOR at BAL ORIOLES UNLOCK THE KEY, 8-3 Toronto starter Jimmy Key has had things on lockdown since the beginning of the season but Baltimore showed another side, hitting 5 home runs, 2 off of Key, as they powered their way to victory. Mike Boddicker collected his third win in a row,...

June 12, 1987 Today in baseball history: 1957 - Stan Musial plays in his 823rd game for a new N.L. consecutive-game streak. This beats Gus Suhr's old record...1/3

Current divisional standings for the weekend beginning June 12, 1987 with actual standings juxtaposed.

June 12, 1987 Today in baseball history: 1957 - Stan Musial plays in his 823rd game for a new N.L. consecutive-game streak. This beats Gus Suhr's old record...1/3

June 11, 1987 SD at SF DAVIS WAS ON THE MARK, 3-1 San Francisco took the opening game in the series behind a stellar effort from Mark Davis who limited the visiting Padres to 1 run on 5 hits through 7 complete. The offense on the other hand was tough to come by but Chris Speier made the most of...

June 11, 1987 HOU at LA ASTROS FALL FROM ORBIT, 7-5 Much like an Elon Musk rocket the Astros blasted off strong, scoring 5 runs in the first 3 innings off Dodger starter Tim Leary but then exploded before reaching atmosphere. Trailing 5-1 in the bottom of the 8th, LA batters improbably connected...

June 11, 1987 ATL at CIN REDS PILFER FROM BRAVES, 4-3 Atlanta jumped out to a 3-1 lead after 2 off Red starter Tom Browning but that would be all they could muster as Brownie settled down to retire 11 of the last 12 he faced through 7. But the lead held until the Reds use their legs. Eric Davis...

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June 11, 1987 TOR at BAL MOSEBY RALLIES JAYS IN 9TH, 7-5 Toronto jumped out to a 3-1 lead after the 1st inning on only 2 singles as a Michael Young error on a George Bell single accounted for two unearned runs and the difference in the game. The Orioles made a game of it rallying for 4 runs...

Looks like my favorite Double A team might have something cooking this year. @alexanderraine7.bsky.social @apbareplay.bsky.social @tabletopmania.bsky.social

June 11, 1987 MIL at DET SWEET LOU SPOILS BREW, 12-3 Detroit powered their way to the rubber game in the series behind a sweet day from Lou Whitaker who went 5 for 5, scoring 3 times and driving in 4 on 4 singles and a solo home run. Darrell Evans also drove in 4 including a 3-run bomb in the...

SATURDAY STUMPER: Without looking, can you name the only four players in Major League baseball history to hit 400 home runs whose last name begins with the letter "T"? @alexanderraine7.bsky.social @apbareplay.bsky.social @tabletopmania.bsky.social @bloggertubbs.bsky.social @mugsynj.bsky.social

June 11, 1987 This day in baseball history: 1927 - The Philadelphia Athletics field a team of 7 future Hall of Famers. Ty Cobb in right, Al Simmons in center, and Zack Wheat in left. Jimmie Foxx at first base, Eddie Collins at second, catcher, Mickey Cochrane and Lefty Grove pitches in relief..1/3

June 10, 1987 TEX at SEA TEXAS NEEDS NO MOORE, 2-1 Seattle took the rubber game in the series behind Mike Moore's strongest effort to date, a complete game in which he scattered 9 hits while allowing only 1 run and striking out 5. The Rangers José Guzman was once again a hard luck loser as he...

June 10, 1997 STL at PHI CARDS SWEEP UP PHILS, 4-2 Well travelled Tim Conroy picked up a win in his first start in his new assignment in St Louis going 7 strong allowing only 2 runs on 4 hits. Conroy dodged his way around 6 walks, 5 in the opening 2 frames and St Louis' small ball attack managed...

Happy Henry Day to all who celebrate. @bloggertubbs.bsky.social @alexanderraine7.bsky.social @apbareplay.bsky.social @mugsynj.bsky.social @ohhjim.bsky.social @tabletopmania.bsky.social @kennjdodgerblue.bsky.social

June 10, 1987 CHI at OAK A'S GET OVER THAT HILL, 5-3 Oakland secured the rubber game in the series with a strong outing from Curt Young who only allowed 3 hits over 8 innings but two of them were Donnie Hill's triple and solo home run that kept Chicago in the game. The A's answered with Stan...

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Best defensive game in the history of baseball? @yusuftoropov.bsky.social @alexanderraine7.bsky.social @apbareplay.bsky.social @kennjdodgerblue.bsky.social @tabletopmania.bsky.social @bloggertubbs.bsky.social @mugsynj.bsky.social @ohhjim.bsky.social youtu.be/oeJjnr68I5I?...

June 10, 1987 TOR at NY JAYS BOMB THE BOMBERS, 8-5 New York was desperately looking to salvage a game in the series but the Blue Jays had other ideas, blasting 5 dingers, 4 off starter Dennis Rasmussen, to sweep the series. Tony Fernandez, George Bell and Charlie Moore hit solo souvenirs while...

June 10, 1987 PIT at MON ANDY VAN IS THE MAN, 10-5 Pittsburgh took the rubber game in the series behind a strong effort from starter Doug Drabek who allowed only 2 runs on 5 hits through 7 innings. He was removed after giving up a 2-run home run to Tim Wallach in the 8th but the Pirates had...

Hmmmm. The Giants are on pace to score 53 runs this season. 53. @alexanderraine7.bsky.social @apbareplay.bsky.social @bloggertubbs.bsky.social @tabletopmania.bsky.social @kennjdodgerblue.bsky.social @ohhjim.bsky.social

June 10, 1987 KC at MIN ROYALS "GUBE" IS NO RUBE, 3-1 After blowing 4-0 and 3-0 leads in the first 2 games, Kansas City jumped out 3-0 against Minnesota starter Frank Viola and made it hold up as Mark Gubicza fired his finest game of the year, allowing only 1 run on 4 hits over 8 complete,...

Rage motherfuckers, rage. @mskohut.bsky.social @pnwbassbeast.bsky.social

June 10, 1987 MIL at DET CAT DOODY SPOILS BREW, 1-0 Detroit's Jack Morris was stellar on the mound in recording his 4th shutout of the season, firing a complete game 5-hitter in which he walked only one and struck out 9. Milwaukee's Teddy Higuera was equally effective through 7 before Darrell...

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June 10, 1987 SD at HOU PADRES FUMBLE SWEEP, 3-2 Houston had only scored one run in the previous two games against the Padres and were deadlocked after 8 innings as Bob knepper and Jimmy Jones matched each other, each allowing 2 runs on 8 hits through 7 plus. And there it remained until the...

June 10, 1987 SF at CIN ROBBIE'S PH-HR PUTS SF 1ST, 3-2 San Francisco salvaged a game in the series and broke the dead even tie between the two clubs as Ted Power and Mark Grant faced off in a getaway day pitcher's duel. Cincinnati took the lead in the 4th on Terry McGriff's single scoring...