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09/09/1984 - Indians Raise Rally Flag, Beat Oakland, 8-7
Jerry Willard helped his team muscle past the Oakland Athletics, 8-7. In the game, the Cleveland catcher went 3-4 with a home run, 2 singles, and a walk. He drove in 3 runs and scored once. Cleveland reliever Ernie Camacho got the win, raising his record to 5-10. Steve McCatty was tagged with the loss. Cleveland is now 58-86. Oakland is 56-88.
Brook Jacoby was the walk-off hero for Cleveland. With the game tied in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Indians third baseman hit a dramatic solo home run to send the teams home.
TOP OF THE 2ND
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SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 9D), Distance : 379 ft
Season HR #26 - Career HR #518
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