Game 1, Los Angeles (Dodger Stadium)Ramon Martinez made the start for the Dodgers against legend and Hall of Famer Bob Feller in the first game of this series and even though Ramon held his own against the talented Indians, he lost the game 5-0. The Indians scored a run in the second inning and that would be all that they would need for this game as the Dodgers could not post a run on only 2 hits. Bob Feller went the distance on his 2 hitter and also scored a run. Offensive star for Cleveland was second baseman Bobby Avila as he drove in 2 runs with 2 hits.
Game 2, Los Angeles
Lefty John Tudor made his first start of the season for the Dodgers and received some rare
offense for the Dodgers as Los Angeles knocked off the Indians in game 2. Tudor went 7 innings and surrendered 1 run on 5 hits. He received bullpen support from veterans Jessie Orosco and 1984 ERA National Leauge winner Alejandro Pena. Pena earned his 3rd save of the year with an inning of work. The game was tied at one when the Dodgers came to bat in the bottom of the third inning. John Tudor led off the inning with a roller in the hole as Bobby Avila bobbled it for an error. Steve Sax bunted him over to second and then singles by Heep, Gibson and Shelby plated 2 runs. Franklin Stubbs then doubled in another run to make the score 4-1 in favor of Los Angeles. That was it for the scoring as the Dodgers held on to even the series at 1 win a piece.Game 3 at Cleveland (Municipal Stadium),
Another close game as the Dodgers traveled to "friendly" Cleveland for a short 2 game series at Municipal Stadium. Cleveland ace Early Wynn made the start against savy veteran righty Don Sutton. Both pitchers were on their games as they shut out the opposing offenses. The Dodgers drew blood first in the top of the 3rd inning. Steve Sax singled with two outs then proceded to steal second base(his 7th bag of the year). Danny Heep drove in Sax with a clutch single. Dodgers 1.....Indians 0 after three innings. The Indians displayed some 2 out magic themselves in the bottom of the fifth inning. Back to back singles by Doby and Rosen put runners on first and second base. Vic Wertz drove both runners in with a double. Wynn took the ball and shut out the Dodgers for the rest of the game. Wynn went the distance to get the win with 4 hit ball and no walks. Wynn earns his second win of the season as Sutton goes to 0-1.Game 4 at Cleveland,
Hard luck Orel Hershiser and Mike Garcia matched up in the series finale. This game was the
most exciting of the series as Cleveland got out to an early 3-0 lead after three innings. Parttime firstbaseman Glynn drove in all three runs in the early going for Cleveland with a sacrifice fly and a single. The Dodgers crept back in the ballgame as they scored two runs in the 8th inning as Kirk Gibson drove in a pair with a clutch single. Hal Newhouser started the 9th inning on the mound for Cleveland as faced off leadoff batter Tracy Woodson. Woodson was making the start and firstbase as regular starter Franklin Stubbs was given a day of rest. Woodson hit the first Newhouser to pitch into the left center field stands to tie the game at three. Newhouser retired the Dodgers without further damage. In the bottom of the ninth inning and Brian Holton on the mound for Los Angeles, Pinch hitter Dave Pope stepped up to the plate and smashed a walkoff linedrive homerun to rightcenter field to send the Cleveland faithful home happy. Orel Hershisher did not get the decision in this game but he has had little luck with wins. For the game, Hershiser went 7 innings surrendering 6 hits and 3 runs(only 1 was earned). On the season, Orel has a 2.20 ERA and only one victory in five starts. -contributed by Joey Scigliano-
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