American League - July 31

Player of the Day: Jim Rice hit a 3-run homer in Boston’s 4-3 win over the New York Yankees.

Pitcher of the Day: Dave Lemanczyk pitched 7.2 innings and allowed one run as the Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1. 

Chicago 10, California 6

Cleveland 5, Milwaukee 4

Milwaukee 8, Cleveland 5 (game 2)

Detroit 3, Baltimore 1

Boston 4, New York 3 (game 1)

Boston 4, New York 3 (game 2)

Minnesota 5, Oakland 4

In the bottom of the 9th Rod Carew walked and advanced to second on Butch Wynegar's single. Carew stole third and scored on an errant throw to win the game for the Twins.

Kansas City 6, Texas 2

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