European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - April 24, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Tuesday april 24,1990 the stars and stripes a a Page 23 baseball Roundup fill in Hammaker baffles padres by the associated press san Diego a san Francisco giants manager Roger Craig sat in his office and asked this rhetorical question a Why Haven to i started Atlee Hammaker yet this year a the question was a Good one. The giants have had All kinds of pitching problems but when they turned to Hammaker he pitched eight innings of three hit Ball sunday night As the giants beat the san Diego padres 3-1. Only a second inning Homer by Jack Clark spoiled Hammaker a first Start since last August 3 and his first win since june 13, 1989. When Hammaker walked Darrin Jackson to open the ninth Craig went to the bullpen for Steve Bedrosian who retired the last three batters for his second save in As Many nights. Hammaker left having thrown just 71 pitches. Does that mean Hammaker is now in the rotation a i done to know about that a Craig said. A a we la have to discuss the situation. I always thought Atlee was a Good Relief Pitcher because he always comes in and throws strikes. But you can to pitch much better hrs help royals rip Blue jays by the associated press Toronto a to Jackson did no to get Good Wood on the Ball sunday but just enough to Knock the Ball Over the Fence. Jackson hit his first Home run of the season and Tom Gordon scattered five hits in seven innings to Lead the Kansas City royals Over the Toronto Blue jays a the hit that below the Label and almost broke the Bat a Kansas City manager John Wathan said of Jackson a first inning Homer. A that just shows you How Strong he  Jim Eisenreich drove in three runs with a Homer and a two run single As the royals won for the first time in three Toad games. Elsewhere in the american league on nday it was Cleveland 5, Chicago 2 California 5, Minnesota 2 Baltimore 3, Detroit 2 Boston 4, Milwaukee 2 Texas 10, new York 4, and Seattle 5, Oakland Gordon 1-0 struck out nine and walked two before Jeff Montgomery and Mark Davis finished up. A maybe i just concentrate More when 1 me these Guys a Gordon said after upping his career record against Toronto to John Cerutti 1-2 allowed four runs and six hits in six innings. Angels 5, twins 2 Minneapolis a Donnie Hill had Inree hits including a tie breaking single in the seventh inning. Chuck Finley 3-0 allowed seven hits "6 /3 innings and Mark Eichom finished for his third save As California than he did  for his part Hammaker was not concerned whether he starts or relieves. A a it a not coming into my mind anymore a Hammaker said. A they know i can Start and they know i can relieve. Its just a matter of How Roger wants to use  Hammaker who earned the Start when Scott garretts was bypassed because of a pinched Nene in his neck mixed his split fingered fastball with a few sliders and curves but it was the split Finger that the padres kept hitting into the ground. Elsewhere in the National league on sunday it was new York 5, Montreal 0 los Angeles 2, Houston 0 Philadelphia 5, St. Louis 3, and Pittsburgh 3, Chicago 2. Hammaker struck out one and walked two As the giants won Back to Back games for the first time this season. The padres lost for the fourth time in five games. The giants scored All their runs off Eric show 0-2. In the first inning will Clarks sinking liner to left Field skipped past Jerald Clark and went for a triple and Kevin Mitchell singled him Home. Jack Clark made it 1-1 when giants Atlee Hammaker he led off the padres second with his third Home run of the season. Mitchell opened the fourth with a single and Kevin Bass hit an 0-2 pitch into the right Field seats for his second Home run. Dodgers 2, astros 0 los Angeles a Ramon Martinez pitched a three hitter for his third career shutout in 24 starts As the dodgers beat Houston. Martinez 1-0 is beginning his first full season in the major leagues. He struck out nine walked one and retired 14 of the first 15 batters. Martinez lasted More than five innings for the first time in three starts this year. Lenny Harris singled Home both runs off Mark Portugal 12. Alfredo Griffin Willie Randolph and Harris singled in the third and Juan Samuel walked stole two bases and scored on Harris hit in the fifth. Phillies 5, cardinals 3 St. Louis a Randy ready a two run Homer in the eighth inning put Philadelphia ahead 3-2 As the Phillies completed a three game sweep in St. Louis. The cardinals have lost four straight and five in a Row at Busch stadium their longest skid at Home since five consecutive losses May 27-june 2 last year. Philadelphia got its first sweep in St. Louis since 1986 and has won five straight against the cardinals. Ready who began the game just l-for-8 this year hit an rib single in the sixth and homered off Rick Horton 0-1. Cardinals starter Greg Mathews allowed one run on five hits in seven innings. Pat Combs 1-1 gave up two runs on four nits in seven innings. Roger Mcdowell allowed Milt Thompsons rib single in the ninth but got his fourth save. Pirates 3, cubs 2 Chicago a Bobby Bonilla raised his major league leading rib total to 16 with a two run double and Neal Heaton won his eighth straight decision As Pittsburgh sent the cubs to their fourth consecutive loss. Heaton 3-0 gave up five hits in six innings in his third Start this season. He also stole a base for the second time in his career before ted Power relieved for his first save. The pirates scored three times in the fourth against Jose Nunez 1-1. Barry Bonds also tried to score but tripped Over Catcher Rick Wrona and bruised his right knee. Bonds status is Day to Day. Andre Dawson hit his second Home run of the season for the cubs. Ryne Sandberg set a major league record for second basemen with his 480th straight errorless Chance breaking the Mark set by Philadelphia a Manny Trillo in 1982. Angels Kent Anderson watches twins Catcher Brian Harper As he flips Over after collision at Home plate. Anderson scored on the play. A stopped a four game losing Streak. Allan Anderson 1-2 allowed three runs and eight hits a including four doubles a in 6% innings. Kirby Puckett hit his 200th career double to Lead off the ninth inning. Orioles 3, tigers 2 Baltimore a Mike Henneman walked Brady Anderson with the bases loaded in the 12th inning Andersons fourth walk of the game. Detroit pitchers issued 12 walks in the game to run their total to 35 in the four game series. After Craig Worthington doubled Henneman 0-1 intentionally walked Joe Orsu Lak. Billy Ripkens bunt single loaded the bases and Henneman walked Anderson. Gregg Olson 1-0the fourth orioles Pitcher threw 22/j witless innings for the Victory. Red sox 4, Brewers 2 Milwaukee a Jody Reed hit a two out two run single off Dan Plesac in the 1 Ith inning. Milwaukee a club record of 31 consecutive scoreless innings ended in the third when Ellis Burks hit an rib single. Randy Kutcher doubled off Plesac 01 with one out in the 11th and took third on Marty barrettes single. Barrett stole second and Reed lined an 0-2 pitch into left Field. Rangers 10, Yankees 4 Arlington Texas a Harold Baines and Mike Stanley hit three run homers and Rafael Palmeiro hit a two run Homer. The rangers outscored new York 25-15 in the three game series. Kevin Brown 3-0 gave up four runs and 11 hits in 7 a innings. Jeff Russell got the final four outs for Nis fourth save. Tim Leary 1-1 allowed three hits and four runs in 6j/i innings but just one of the runs was earned. Mariners 5, athletics 2 Oakland Calif. A Ken Griffey or. And Jeffrey Leonard drove in two runs each As Seattle gained a split of the four game series. Erik Hanson 1-0 and Mike Jackson combined to scatter seven hits. Jackson pitched the final 2 a innings for his first save. They were pitching against an Oakland lineup filled with reserves. Regulars Rickey Henderson Mark Mcgwire and Dave Henderson All got the Day off