European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - April 22, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 26 b the stars and stripes monday april 22,1991 Ryan Victory o s 16-year by inc associated press Baltimore a the last time Nolan Ryan won in Baltimore before saturday Frank Robinson and Bobby Valentine were still playing in the major leagues. Both Valentine and Robinson watched As managers As Ryan gave up four hits and struck out 10 in vhf innings for his first Victory at memorial stadium in 16 years As Texas beat Baltimore 1-0. It was the 208th time Ryan has at least 10 in a game. A tvs always been comfortable Here but for some reason Hadnot been successful a Ryan said. A i think this was a reflection of some of the games we be had in the past. With their pitching staff you done to have a lot of runs to work  the rangers got their run in the fifth when Rafael Palmeiro scored Gary Pettis with a sacrifice Fly. Ryan was 0-7 in his last eight starts in Baltimore since May 18, 1975. He Hadnot beaten the orioles in any stadium since 1976 a a Span of 12 games a before he got the decision in the rangers 15-3 Victory last a sunday a a a Ryan 2-1 out dulled Jose Mesa 1-2who allowed Only four singles through seven innings. In other games saturday f mariners 3, athletics 2 Seattle Oakland Relief Ace Dennis Eckersley blew a save for Only the third time in 55 chances and Scott Bradley a single off Steve Chitron capped a three run rally in the ninth inning As Seattle beat the athletics Eckersley who gave up a two run Homer to Alvin Davis was knocked out after allowing three hits and failing to retire a  Hadnot happened since May 19, 1989. Eckersley 0-1 was 4 for 4 in save opportunities coming in and 48 for so last season. Oakland a Dave Henderson tied for the major league Lead with his sixth Home run in the first off Erik Hanson 1-1. Who notched a Complete game Victory in out dual Al saturday ing a a starter Bob Welch. The mariners extended their winning Streak to five games and Oakland lost its third straight. Angels 2t twins 1 Anaheim Calif. A Luis Polonia singled Home the go ahead run in the eighth inning As California handed Minnesota its seventh straight loss. Kirk Mccaskill 2-1 allowed three hits in eight innings walked one and struck out two. Bryan Harvey pitched a perfect ninth for his third save. Alan Anderson 1-2 lost despite hurling a four hitter. Royals 5, Yankees 2 new York a Tom Gordon making his first Start of the season struck out a career High 13 in seven shutout innings As Kansas City beat new York. Kirk Gibson hit his third Homer and Jim Eisenreich doubled twice to Power the royals 10-hit attack. Kansas City snapped a four game losing Streak. Gordon 1-0who began the season with two Relief appearances allowed four hits and walked four before giving Way to Dan Schatzeder at the Start of the eighth. Red sox 2, indians 1 Cleveland a Greg Harris pitched six shutout in hings and Mike Greenwoll and Carlos Quintana each drove in a run leading Boston Over Cleveland. The indians have lost three games in a Row and have scored one run in the last 19 innings. A the 35-year-old Harris 1-2 gave up three hits walking three and striking out three against the indians struggling offence. Cleveland with a team batting average of .187, has been shut out three times. Jeff Gray pitched two innings and Jeff Reardon retired the Side in the ninth for his third save tigers 2, White sox 1,12 innings Chicago a the White sox made it 0 for 2 at the f v a it a e. A Quot Quot t a Law. V a a a a it s 1 a a Quot a be it a a a a a a a a a. A map tigers ton Phillips is out at second As White sox shortstop Ozzie Guillen makes an acrobatic Force play. New Comiskey Park As Tony Phillips rib single with two outs in the 12th inning lifted Detroit Over Chicago. The tigers have won four straight games while the White sox have dropped three in a Row after winning their first six. Detroit beat Chicago 16-0 in the Comiskey  a a Mike Henneman 2-0 pitched three innings for the Victory and Jerry Don Gleaton got the last three outs. Blue jays 4, Brewers 2 Milwaukee a Jimmy key gave up two runs in seven innings for his third straight Victory As Toronto beat Milwaukee for its fifth win Over the Brewers in six games. Key allowed a pair of runs on sacrifice flies., Toronto scored two runs in the fifth off Chris Bosio 12who lost for the sixth straight time to the Blue jays giants Black shuts Down astros 4-0 by the associated press san Francisco san Francisco s Bud Black paid the first dividend on a mid Winter Gamble stopping Houston on five nits to Post his first Victory As a National leaguer in the giants 4-0 Victory Over the astros. When san Francisco signed free agent Black an 83-82 lifetime Pitcher to a contract Worth $10 million Over four years the Deal raised some eyebrows. But on saturday the giants investment suddenly looked very sound a a there a a lot of satisfaction a said Black who has a Streak of 17 consecutive scoreless r innings a a it a Nice to finish and to be Able to shake hands with teammates a Black 1-2 aided his cause with a single and a sacrifice. Black who walked four and struck out five has hit safely in All three of his starts. Rookie Steve Decker hit a two run Homer for the giants. In other games saturday padres 5, dodgers 3 san Diego Paul paries making his first Start of the season hit a two run triple As san Diego rallied for four unearned runs in the seventh inning and beat los Angeles. The dodgers led 3-1 and Tim Belcher 2-1 had two outs when left fielder Kal Daniels dropped Garry Templeton a line drive for a two base error. Shawn Abner singled in tem no saturday Pluton Pinch hitter Mike Aldrete walked and Faries tripled for his first hit in six at bats this season. That gave the padres a 4-3 Lead and Tony Fernandez then singled in another run. Mets3, expos 1 Montreal Gregg Jefferies two run double with two outs in  inning broke a tie and Frank Viola gave up one run in eight innings As new York beat Montreal. Viola 2-0 allowed nine hits and contributed a double and a sacrifice As he beat Montreal for the second time in six  3, braves 0 Atlanta a left hander Tom Browning continued his dominance of Atlanta allowing three hits in 8 a innings As Cincinnati beat the braves for its fourth straight Victory Hal Morris had three hits and an rib in support of Browning i-1who struck out eight and walked none. Browning who left with one out in the ninth also had two 11 hits. Barry Larkin hit his third Homer to Lead off the third against John Smoltz 0-2 pirates 9, cubs 3 Pittsburgh Mike la Vallieres first career grand slam completed Pittsburgh a six run sixth inning As the pirates Defeated Chicago. Zane Smith 20 allowed two runs and seven hits in seven innings. Cards 12-5, Phillies 1-6 St Louis a Darren Daulton hit a run scoring double in the 10th inning As Philadelphia beat St. Louis 6-5 in the second game of a doubleheader and ended a six game losing Streak. In the first game Jose Deleon 1-1 won for Only the second time in 21 starts As the cardinals took advantage of wildness by Jason Grimsley for a 12-1 Victory. Grimsley hit two batters walked two threw a wild pitch and committed a throwing error in lasting just a third of an inning As the cardinals scored nine runs in the first two innings. Near by the associated press Salt Lake City Karl Malone scored six of his 30 Points in a fourth Quarter spurt which halted a los Angeles rally and gave Utah a 107-93 Victory saturday. Malone s spree came after a pushing match with lakers coach Mike Dunleavy in front of the los Angeles Bench. The altercation Midway through the third Quarter came seconds after Malone and l a. Center Vlade Divac fell in a tangle under the Laker Basket. Officials talked to both Dunleavy and Malone but no foul was called. John Stockton had 18 Points and 17 assists while Thurl Bailey added 16nba saturday Points in Utah a fifth straight Home win Over the lakers. Divac led los Angeles with 19 Points. The win tied Utah 57-24 with san Antonio for the Lead in the Midwest division but the jazz hold the tiebreaker advantage and would finish As champions if the Tsuyo remain even. Utah was to play at Golden state on sunday while the spurs hosted Dallas in the final regular season games for both san Antonio and Utah. In other games saturday nets 118, heat 103 East Rutherford . Moo Kie Blaylock scored a career High 27 Points and new Jersey took the Lead Early in the second half in what might have been Ron Rothstein a final game As the head coach of the heat. The heat played without Sherman Douglas ankle and Rony Seikaly hip Pointer in finishing the season with a 14-game Road losing Streak. Kicks 108, hornets 102 new York a Patrick Ewing scored 26 Points and Charles Oakley had 17 Points and 24 rebounds As new York surpassed the .500 Mark at Home for the first time All season. Trent Tucker had a season High 19 Points for the kicks who concluded the regular season with a 21-20 record at Madison Square Garden. Johnny Newman scored 21 Points and Dell Curry 19 for the hornets who finished 26-56 Overall in their third season. Bucks 133, pacers 100 Milwaukee Fred Roberts scored 21 Points and Jay Humphries had 20, including eight in a 15-2 second Quarter run As Milwaukee ended a four game losing Streak. Reggie1 Miller scored 15 of his 23 Points in the first half to Lead Indiana