June 16, 1985: Toronto Blue Jays (31-29) @ Boston Red Sox (36-23)
Looking to finish off what would be a nice little sweep of the Jays here this afternoon before heading off for a quick circuit to Detroit and back by way of Toronto on the homeward leg. Promising young southpaw Jimmy Key on the hill for them tonight against Al Nipper. I’ve not managed a hit off Jim in two tries to this point when he was working in the BP last season. Obviously the Jays think highly enough of him to have moved him into the rotation, and his curveball is already well-regarded around the league.
Bill Buckner YTD stats entering the game
Game Recap
Things start poorly for us when their leadoff man gets aboard on an error and they end up posting 3 on 3 hits in the 1st, but we hit back immediately on a 2-run homer by Jim Rice.
Nipper’s struggles continue, however, and he is done when they tack on another 3 runs in the 3rd, with rookie Jeff Sellers sent out for his first MLB appearance.
The rout continues as they go 8-2 ahead in the 5th but we creep closer again in the 6th on a 3-run monster jam from Tony Armas. We threaten again in the 9th, getting to within a run in a valiant but eventually futile effort as I bomb one out with two down and one on before the game ends with an 8-7 final when Jim Rice just misses one and it ends up in their CF’s glove right at the apex of the triangle. If you’re going to lose, that’s the way to do it – fighting til the last out is made.
Best Performances, News & Highlights of the Day
- A couple dramatic wins as the Padres score 3 in the 9th and then again in the top 13th to pinch one from the Giants, while the A's extend their game at Cleveland with a late score then eventually win it with 4 more in the 15th - a long day indeed given that was the nightcap of a doubleheader.
(click link for BBRef boxscore)
Clearly a bug here with Clemens the IRL starter, not Nipper. Roger is actually on the DL in-game. With this being played on v22, I presume somebody has corrected this in the versions hence.
- MLB Debuts: Ed Wojna
- Daily Notes: On this day in 1938, the Browns walk Red Sox star Jimmie Foxx all six times he comes to bat and still lose 12-8. This sets an AL record that matches the mark set by Walt Wilmot in the NL in 1891.