1989 Toronto Blue Jays (est. 1977)

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May 5th, 1989

There may be some bad blood brewing between the Blue Jays and the Angels. In the 9th inning, leading 7-1, Roy Hosley got on base and promptly stole 2nd. Then he stole 3rd. Then Carney Lansford wore a Rafael Perez pitch in the ribs. Both benches were warned but nothing came from it.

The score held.

Sam Wilson homered for the only Toronto run.

WP - Leon Smiley (2-2)
LP - Dave Stieb (2-4)

Record - 8-21

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I guess Free Agency wasn't all he had hoped.

The Jays resigned Jerry Fry to a minor league contract.

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May 6th, 1989

The Blue Jays scored eight times in the 6th inning to come from behind and beat the Angels 12-10.

Despite all the runs, nobody on Toronto hit a home run.

Joseph Prost hit a three run triple, though!

WP - Antonio Gonzalez (1-0)
Save - Michael Klinger (3)
LP - Paul Kilgus (0-1)

Record - 9-21

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May 7th, 1989

Today the Blue Jays comeback fell jus short as they lost 7-6 to the Angels.

Junior Felix went 4 for 4. Spike Owen, Mike Marshall, and Paul Molitor all homered.

To say that Orel Hershiser has not been the pitcher they were expecting is an understatement.

Ed Vande Berg left the game with elbow pain. We await diagnosis.

WP - Tim Leary (3-2)
Save - Dudley Sanders (8)
LP - Orel Hershiser (0-5)

Record - 9-22

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May 8th, 1989

The unexpected collapse of the Blue Jays continues as they lost 7-0 to the Mariners today.

WP - Terry Mulholland (2-1)
LP - Rodger Bland (0-1)

Record - 9-23

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Players of the Week: Tom Brunansky, Brewers, & Fred McGriff, Astros

The Blue Jays remain in dead last on the Weekly Power Rankings.

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Very bad news for Ed Vande Berg. He has a torn flexor tendon in his elbow.

He might, and the emphasis is on 'might', be ready for Opening Day, 1990.

Jim Acker is called up from AAA and is being installed as closer. Michael Klinger is better suited as a set-up man.

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May 9th, 1989

Nolan Ryan pitched very well and handed a 3-1 lead the bullpen... who turned it into a 6-3 loss to the Mariners.

WP - Mike Bielecki (5-1)
Save - Duane Ward (9)
LP - Israel Sanchez (0-1)

record - 9-24

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May 10th, 1989

Another rough day as Dave Stieb was pounded and the Jays fell 9-4 to the Mariners.

WP - Brian Holman (5-1)
LP - Dave Stieb (2-5)

Record - 9-25

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May 12th, 1989

A first! A win for Orel Hershiser! Though new closer Jim Acker gave up two home runs in the 9th to put the game in doubt, the Jays beat the Twins 5-4.

WP - Orel Hershiser (1-5)
Save - Jim Acker (1)
LP - Bill Wegman (3-5)

Record - 10-25

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May 13th, 1989

The Blue Jay 'winning streak' ended at one game as they fell 6-4 to the Twins.

Toronto saw homers from Paul Molitor and Joseph Prost.

WP - Carlos Sanchez (3-1)
Save - Keith Comstock (2)
LP - Rodger Bland (0-2)

Record - 10-26

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May 14th, 1989

Mike Marshall went 3 for 5 with a home run, a double, and three RBI as the Blue Jays pounded the Twins, 13-2.

Ryne Sandberg also homered for Toronto.

WP - Nolan Ryan (3-3)
LP - Chuck Finley (4-5)

Record - 11-26

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May 15th, 1989

A 14th inning sac fly by Chris Sabo gave Cleveland a 6-5 win over the Blue Jays.

Joseph Prost left the game after hurting himself on the bases, after collecting his third hit in as many at bats. We await word on his condition.

WP - Jamie Moyer (3-1)
LP - Rafael Perez (0-1)

Record - 11-27

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Players of the Week: Ronnie Ross, Orioles & Eric Davis, Mets

The Blue Jays have edged out of the basement to #25 on the Weekly Power Rankings.

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Joseph Prost has a strained quad that will keep him out of action for up to six weeks.

Jose Alfonso is called up from Cornwall to take his roster spot.

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May 16th, 1989

Steve Ray pitched the Jays to a 5-2 win over Cleveland.

Sam Wilson and Mike Marshall homered for Toronto.

WP - Steve Ray (1-0)
Save - Jim Acker (2)
LP - Will Russell (0-1)

Record - 12-27

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May 17th, 1989

A nice outing by Orel Hershiser and a 9-2 Toronto win over Cleveland!

Paul Molitor homered for the Jays.

WP - Orel Hershiser (2-5)
Save - Israel Sanchez (1)
LP - John Dopson (4-2)

Record - 13-27

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Markus Ryan signed a minor league contract.

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May 19th, 1989

A walk-off sac fly ended things as the Jays fell to the White Sox 4-3 in 11 innings.

Mauro Morin left the game with a leg injury that is going to shift him to backup duty for the next week.

Ryne Sandberg homered for Toronto.

WP - Mark Williamson (1-3)
LP - Michael Klinger (0-2)

Record - 13-28

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May 20th, 1989

In the battle of the Rogers, Clemens got 12 strikeouts, but Bland got the win as the Blue Jays beat the White Sox, 2-1.

WP - Rodger Bland (1-2)
Save - Jim Acker (3)
LP - Roger Clemens (6-2)

Record - 14-28