American League - July 24

Player of the Day: Claudell Washington hit a 3-run homer and walked to force in the winning run in Oakland’s 5-4 10-inning victory over the Kansas City Royals.

Pitcher of the Day: Ed Figueroa pitched a no-hitter against the Boston Red Sox. Ed walked five and struck out five as the Yankees beat the Red Sox 5-0. Figueroa is 3-0 in his last three starts. He completed all three games and has allowed no runs. Figueroa lead the AL with 16 wins and a 1.96 ERA.

Yankees 5, Red Sox 0

Tigers 5, Indians 2

A's 5, Royals 4 (10 innings)

Brewers 6, Orioles 5 (game 1)

Brewers 4, Orioles 1 (game 2)

White Sox 10, Twins 9

Ranges 8, Angels 2 (game 1)

Angels 8, Rangers 7 (11 innings)

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Ed Figueroa no-hits Red Sox!

Ed Figueroa struck out five batters and walked five batters, but he allowed no hits and no runs in the 5-0 Yankee win. It was the second no-hitter of the season. Figueroa leadds the AL in wins (16) and ERA (1.92). He has won his last three starts -- each one was a complete-game shutout.

National League - July 23

Player of the Day: Ken Griffey went 3 for 4 with a run and two RBI to raise his league-leading average to .390.

Pitcher of the Day: Jim Lonborg pitched a 3-hit shutout against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Cardinals 3, Cubs 2

Reds 7, Braves 3

Expos 2, Mets 1

Phillies 5, Pirates 0

Dodgers 2, Padres 1 (10 innings)

Astros 5, Giants 4

American League - July 23

Player of the Day: Roy White was 3 for 4, homered twice, scored three runs, and had 5 RBI in the Yankees’ 7-2 win over the Boston Red Sox.

Pitcher of the Day: Marty Pattin outdueled Vide Blue and beat the Oakand A’s 1-0. Pattin allowed three hits in the game as the Royals got a big win over their division rival.

Yankees 7, Red Sox 2

Brewers 6, Orioles 0

Twins 7, White Sox 5 (10 innings)

Royals 1, A's 0

Indians 2, Tigers 1

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A Giant Strat-O-Matic Contest

The Strat-O-Matic game company has provided me with three copies of the baseball game to give away in a contest. The contest is on my other blog (A Giant Blog). Head on over if you would like to enter. :)

American League - July 22

Player of the Day: Gorman Thomas hit a grand slam with 2 out in the top of the 8th inning to break a 2-2 tie and lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals.

Pitcher of the Day: Ray Bare pitched a complete game victory over the Chicago White Sox in game 2 of a doubleheader. Bare scattered eight hits and didn’t walk anyone.

Orioles 9, Rangers 3

Red Sox 5, Twins 2

Indians 5, Angels 4

Tigers 7, White Sox 3 (game 1)

Tigers 11, White Sox 2 (game 2)

Brewers 6, Royals 2

A's 5, Yankees 4

National League - July 22

Player of the Day: Rennie Stennett went 2 for 4 and tripled in the winning run in the top of the 9th inning off of Tug McGraw as the Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3.

Pitcher of the Day: Rich Rhoden allowed one run in 9 innings in the Dodgers’ 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres. Rick also had three hits.

Braves 7, Expos 4

Cardinals 7, Cubs 3

Pirates 4, Phillies 3

Dodgers 3, Padres 1

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