American League - August 21

Player of the Day: Ruppert Jones of the Kansas City Royals was 3 for 4 with 3 runs scored.

Pitcher of the Day: Reggie Cleveland pitched a 2-hit shutout against the Oakland A’s on the Game of the Week.

 Chicago 6, Baltimore 0

 New York 4, California 3

 Texas 4, Cleveland 0

 Kansas City 7, Milwaukee 3

 Detroit 12, Minnesota 9

The Tigers led 12-1 after eight innings. Minnesota scored eight runs in the top of the 9th but it wasn't enough.

 Boston 6, Oakland 0

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