I had to do a double-take when I checked my records, but this game was the first time this season Brian Downing earned "Player of the Game" honors. I couldn't believe it, because he's had a heck of a season. Gary Pettis has four for some reason, but Downing is only at one.
I'm getting ahead of myself.
The Angels scored a run in the top of the first when Rick Dempsey allowed a passed ball that plated Fred Lynn. Mike Flanagan had to strike out the side to get out of the jam without further damage. Baltimore picked the run back up in the second when Floyd Rayford cranked a solo bomb to tie things up at one apiece.
Tommy John and Flanagan continued their lefty-centric battle into the top of the seventh. That's when California scored two more runs, including a balk by Flanagan. Luis Sanchez and Doug Corbett kept the Orioles in check for the remainder of the game, while the Angels offense sent twelve batters to the plate in the top of the ninth, ending the Orioles hopes for a comeback.
Winning Pitcher - Tommy John
Losing Pitcher - Mike Flanagan
Save - Doug Corbett
Player of the Game - Brian Downing, 4-6, 3 doubles, run, RBI
Hall of Famers in the Game - Reggie Jackson, Cal Ripken, Eddie Murray
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