European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 31, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse Page 26 b the stars and stripes saturday August 31,1991 american league jays dump yanks for 5th in Row by the Assoc in Ted press new York David Wells won for the first time in More than a month As the Blue jays beat the Yankees 6-2 thursday night for their fifth straight Victory and a 2/2-game Lead Over Detroit in the Al East Wells and the Blue jays went through a rough time for much of August but both seem going in the right direction heading into september. Wells 13-9 had Given up 27-runs Over 26% innings in losing his previous five starts. The left hander gave up eight hits struck out five and did no to walk a Batter for his second Complete game. He won seven straight decisions from May 31-july 24. Hot hitting Devon White had a Homer double and single and Manuel Lee gave Toronto a five run Lead with a clutch two out three run double in the sixth. Lee also made a pretty diving Stop to Start a double play in the seventh. With the Blue jays leading 3-1, new York starter Jeff Johnson 5-8 hit a Batter and gave up a single to Pat Tahler before a wild pitch put runners on second and third in the sixth. After an intentional walk to Pat Bode is Rich Monte Leone relieved. The strategy backfired however when Lee hit Monteleone a first Pilch into the right Center Field Gap to Clear the bases. White gave the Blue jays a 2-0 Lead when he hit a Solo Homer his 14th, with one out in the third a shot deep into the Toronto bullpen in left. He also helped build a run with a single in the first and has 14 hits in his last 32 at bats. Toronto added a run in the fourth on consecutive doubles by Candy Maldonado and Kelly Gruber. Johnson has lost five of his last six decisions and has Given up 31 earned runs on. 43 hits in his last 25% innings. In the Only other game thursday White sox 7, indians 2 Chicago the White sox erupted for four homers including a pair of two run shots by Carlton Fisk to end a nine game losing Streak with a 7-2 win Over Cleveland. Robin Ventura also had a two run Homer and Frank Thomas hit his 27th, a Solo shot for Chicago. Jack Mcdowell 15-8 became a 15-game Winner for the first time in his career earning his major league leading 13th Complete game with a seven hitter. Lead to 2 by the associated press Atlanta a Ron Gantus daring base running keyed a two run sixth inning and streaking John Smoltz pitched seven Strong innings thursday As the surging braves beat the mets 2-0. Gant scored All the Way from first on a single by Dave Justice As the first place braves the hottest team in the majors since the All Star break at 32-16, won their four to straight and seventh of nine. Not even a Light steady rain that fell National league from the sixth inning on could Stop Atlanta As the braves moved two games ahead of the los Angeles dodgers in the no West. The dodgers lost later in the Day to the Pittsburgh pirates. The mets meanwhile dropped their third in a Row and 23rd in 29 games. Gant said he see the play he just took off on the 3-2 pitch. A i was ust running and he third base coach Jimy Williams waved me he beat the throw easily sliding head first into Home Well ahead of the relay from second baseman Gregg Jefferies from Center fielder Daryl Boston then jumping up and waving his fist in the air. A it was the first run. A big run and it was something to be excited about a Gant said. Smoltz 10-13allowed six hits struck out five and walked one. He is 8-2 since the All Star break and earned his fifth Victory in six decisions. Smoltz left in the eighth inning after Rick Cerone led off with a double and Smoltz went to a 3-1 count on Pinch hitter Chris Donnells. Mike Stanton relieved and got Donnells on a grounder Pinch hitter Marli Carreon on a foul pop and Dave Magadan on a groundnut. He also retired the mets in the ninth for his sixth save. In other games thursday pirates 4, dodgers 1 los Angeles a the pirates increased their Lead in the no East and widened the dodgers deficit in the no West winning on the combined Effort of five pitchers. Bill Landrum got Pinch hitter Kul Daniels to ground into a double play with the bases loaded to end the eighth inning. Landrum finished for his 17th save preserving the win for Roger Mason 2-0. Pittsburgh has won three in a Row and los Angeles has lost three straight. The pirates swept the two game series and Lead St. Louis by six games astros 5, Phillies 1 Philadelphia the Phillies Teum record lying Streak of 16 straight Home victories ended when Ken can Ziniti drove in four More runs for the astros. Caminiti drove in five runs wednesday night in Houston s loss. In his last four games he is 9 for 16 with 14 Bis. He has tied his career of 72 Bis set in 1989. Mark Portugal 10-6 pitched a six hitter struck out six and walked none in his first Complete game since aug. 13, 1990, Danny Cox 4-6 gave up four runs on six hits in five innings. He has won Only once in his last nine starts and was the loser the last time the Phillies lost at veterans Sta Houston a Steve finely is Safe As Philst Mickey Morandini grabs High throw. Drum on july 14,, expos 4 Cincinnat Barry Larkin and Chris Sabo fit consecutive homers in a five run fifth inning As the reds came from behind to beat the expos for their fourth straight win. The reds had failed to get a hit off Brian Barnes 3-5 until the fifth when Paul of Neill led off with a single. The reds then scored five times with two out to wipe out a three run deficit and Send the expos to their fourth loss in a Row. Jose Rijo 11-5 survived a three run first inning set up by his two throwing errors. Rob Dibble pitched the ninth for his 27th save in 29 5, giants 4 san Francisco a Pinch hitter Dwight Smith snapped a tie with a two run single in the eighth inning lifting the cubs Over the giants. George Bell drove in three runs with a sacrifice Fly and a two run Homer for Chicago while Greg Maddux 11-8 pitched an eight hitter and handed san Francisco its fifth straight defeat. Francisco Olivares 44 took the 1, cardinals 0 St. Louis a Andy Benes pitched a two hitter and struck out 10 As the padres cooled off the cardinals for the second straight game. A Oscar Azocar singled Home the Only run in the fourth inning As san Diego won for the fifth time in six games. The padres have not allowed an earned run in their last 15 innings against St. Louis. Benes 10-10 retired the final 16 batters to improve to 6-0 in his last eight starts. He walked Only one for his third Complete game and second career shutout in out dueling Rookie Omar Olivares 7-5. Seminoles contain Detmer Long enough Anaheim Calif. Apr even As he watched his defense Chase to Detmer All Over the Field Florida slate coach Bobby Bowden never Felt Safe. The top ranked seminoles kept Brigham Young s Heisman trophy winning quarterback from scoring through 31/�?T quarters and when Detmer finally did connect Bowden Wasny to surprised. Detmer threw two to passes in the final eight minutes but they came far too late As Florida state Defeated no. In Brigham Young 44-28 thursday night in the second pigskin classic. "1 just never Felt like it was won i just never did a Bowden said. "1 Felt like Detmer could come Hack at any time and heal us. It seemed like we could not finish them the seminoles exploited the cougars inexperience behind Detmer and flu quarterback Casey Weldon stole his spotlight passing for 268 Yards and a pair of touchdowns. Quot they be got great Speed Quot said Detmer who was 19 for 32 for 229 Yards with one interception Quot every time you throw a pass you know its not going to get very far a but Weldon s night was far better. He completed 21 of 28 passes with no interceptions and ran four times for 27 Yards. To balance the passing game the seminoles rushed for 275 Yards. Preserving their no. 1 ranking through the opener was of some significance to the seminoles who were dumped from the no. 1 spot in 1988 after a 31-0 opening loss to Miami. Quot we feel we made a statement tonight that Florida state did t stumble out of the blocks Quot said Edgar Bennett who scored three ads including two in the first Quarter As flu took a 13-0 Lead Anc made it immediately apparent that the cougars be Able to upset the nations top ranked team. Last year Byl beat then no. 1 Miami 28-21. The cougars have been outscored 168 70 while losing their last three games including a 65-14 loss to Texas a amp a in Iasi years Holiday bowl. Florida state extended its Winnilu Streak to seven games dating Back to Iasi season. A
