European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 1, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse Tuesday May 1,1990 the stars and stripes a a Page 23cubs�?T Maddux Blanks dodgers by the associated press los Angeles a Greg Maddux pitched the Chicago cubs to a 4-0 Victory Over the los Angeles dodgers sunday with a six hitter and carved his own Niche in the record Book by making seven putouts the most Ever by a major league Pitcher. A i can to remember covering first base that Many times a said Maddux who also had one assist. A a it a Nice to have the record but it would be a lot nicer to have a record like Hershiser had. In a Only about 500 behind Ryne Maddux does no to have to worry about his teammates record of 512 consecutive errorless chances by a second baseman. Nor should he concern himself with Orel Hershiser a feat of 59 straight scoreless innings in 1988. Right now All that matters is that he stopped another Chicago losing Streak. A i was More aggressive than i was in my last game a Maddux said. A my fastball was Down and that was the main thing. They swung Early in the count and hit them right at but mostly at first base which made life much easier on first baseman Mark Grace. He and Maddux saved the Best for last turning a difficult 3-6-1 double play against Lenny Harris in the ninth inning with the help of shortstop Shawon Dunston. A a he a the Best in be Ever played with As far As getting Over to first base a Grace said of Maddux. Maddux 3-1aided by Dunston a run scoring double and Andre Dawson a three run Homer recorded his first shutout and Complete game of the season As the cubs won for Only the second time in 10 games. All of his putouts came while covering the bag on grounders to Grace. The previous major league record broken when Maddux made a Long stretch to nip Lenny Harris for a double play in the ninth was shared by Bert Blyleven with Cleveland in 1984 and Eric King with Detroit in 1986. Several pitchers shared the National league record of five. Mike Morgan went six innings for los Angeles allowing eight hits and giving up his first two walks of the season. Giants 9, cardinals 7 san Francisco a Rick Reuschel pitched seven Strong innings before tiring in the eighth triggered a five run third with an infield hit and added a two run single for san Francisco. The giants scored six runs off starter Joe Magrane 0-4who is wingless in 11 starts since aug. 29. Reuschel beat out a roller to the left Side went to third on Brett Butler s double and scored on Robby Thompsons single. The giants then made it 6-1 on rib singles by will Clark and Bass a sacrifice Fly by Williams and a run scoring single by Jose Uribe. Reuschel 2-1 went 7% innings giving up 10 hits and five earned runs. He was lifted after giving up three runs in the eighth but Steve Bedrosian got out of the Jam and finished the game for his third save. Pirates 10, padres 1 san Diego a Bairy Bonds and Jay Bell hit three run homers and the Pittsburgh pirates won their sixth straight game. Pittsburgh a Bobby Bonilla added a two run Homer in the ninth his league leading seventh of the season. The pirates Are 10-1 on their current Road trip. It was the fourth consecutive loss for the padres. Winner Doug Drabek 4-1 pitched six innings allowing seven hits striking out four and walking two. Braves 3, Phillies 1 Atlanta a Pete Smith pitched Atlanta a first Complete game of the season and Jim Presley hit a tie breaking two run Homer in the sixth inning As the braves snapped a five game losing Streak by beating Philadelphia. Smith 2-1 allowed six hits struck out five and walked three. Expos 6, reds 3 Cincinnati a Tim Wallach and Mike Fitzgerald homered As Montreal ended Cincinnati a three game winning Streak. The defeat was a double setback for the reds who lost starter Danny Jackson in the first inning with a bruised Arm. Montreal starter Kevin Gross 2-1 lost his shutout in the eighth when Herm Winningham drove in two runs with a one out bases loaded single. Jackson made Only four pitches before being hit by a comeback grounder. He was relieved by Ron Robinson 0-1who allowed two fifth inning runs in his first appearance of the season. Astros 2f mets 1 Houston a Ken Caminiti singled off Julio map pirates second baseman Jose Lind relays to first. Avoiding padres Mike Pagliarulo Chado with two outs in the 10th inning to give Houston the Victory in a matchup of by Young award winners Mike Scott and Dwight Gooden. Danny Darwin 1-0 was the Winner going two innings and allowing one hit after Scott Ana Gooden had put on their expected pitching show. Scott went seven innings giving up four hits and striking out one while Gooden went eight allowing six hits and striking out from Page 21 fourth. Kirby Puckett hit an infield single on a High bouncer that eluded Baergas bar handed Stab moved to second As Baerga bobbled Larking a grounder for an error and came around to score on a Force out and Kent Hrbek sri single. Felix Fermin doubled Home Alomar and eventually scored on websters sacrifice Fly in the fifth for a 5-2 Lead. Minnesota then finished Swindell with two in the sixth on a run scoring groundnut by Fred Manrique and Carmen Castillo sri single. In other sunday games royals 5, rangers 2 Kansas City to. A to Jackson Back in the lineup after missing four games because of a family illness drove in one run and scored two As Kansas City prevented Texas first Ever sweep at royals stadium. Jackson singled Home Kansas City a first run in the third inning. Mike Macfarlane later drove in two runs for the royals. Jeff Montgomery 1-1 got the Victory and Mark Davis earned his fourth save. Kenny Rogers 1-1 lost in his first major league Start after 79 Relief appearances. Angels 4, Yankees 3 new York a Mark Langston pitched six Strong innings before rain fell. Langston 2-1 allowed one run on four hits before an 18-minute rain delay in the seventh. New York chased him with a run in the seventh but Steve Balboni flied out with the bases loaded to end the game As California stopped a seven game losing Streak at Yankee stadium. The Only time new York won More consecutive games from the Angels at Home was during the 1961 -62 seasons. Pinch hitter Mel Hall doubled Home a run in the ninth. Bryan Harvey got his second save when he escaped a bases loaded Jam As Steve Balboni flied out to end the game. Langstone a other Victory was in his debut with the Angels on april 11 when he combined with Mike Witt for a no hitter against Seattle. California took advantage of some Sloppy defense to score three runs in the second inning off Dave Lapoint 1-2. A. San gels John Orton is called Safe on a close play at Home As he slides past by Yankees Pitcher Alan Mills. A Yankees left fielder Dave Winfield was witless in four at bats and extended his slump to 0 for 20. White sox 10, Blue jays 3 Chicago a the White sox completed their first three game sweep against Toronto since 1979 As Sammy Sosa homered and drove in four runs. Chicago was just 1-11 against the Blue jays last year but routed them this time at Comiskey Park. Sosa who hit his first Homer of the season saturday night connected for a three run shot and later added a sacrifice Fly. Carlos Martinez who also homered and Ozzie Guillen each got three of Chicago a 15 hits. Eric King 1-0 got the Victory and Wayne Edwards pitched four witless innings for his first major league save. Jimmy key 2-1 took the loss. Orioles 5, mariners 4 Baltimore a Rene Gonzales hit a Solo Home run with one out in the Bottom of the ninth inning and Baltimore broke a five game losing Streak. Gonzales first Home run since june 1, 1989, stopped Seattle a four game winning string. Mark Williamson 1-0 got the Victory and Mike Jackson 1 -1 was the loser. Ken Griffey or. And Edgar Martinez each homered for the mariners. Both drives landed in the front Row at memorial stadium
