American League - August 24

.Player of the Day: Sal Bando hit a 2-run homer in the top of the 4^th inning to lead the Oakland A’s to a 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. The A’s remain 5.5 games behind the Kansas City Royals in the AL West.

Pitcher of the Day: Mike Torrez allowed one run in eight innings in the A’s win over the Orioles.

 California 4, Boston 3

 Chicago 4, Detroit 3

 Kansas City 4, Cleveland 2

 Milwaukee 6, Texas 2

 New York 4, Minnesota 3

 Oakland 3, Baltimore 1

.