On This Day
Monday, May 6, 1985
Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 15 | 8 | .652 | -- |
| Blue Jays | 15 | 10 | .600 | 1.0 |
| Tigers | 13 | 9 | .591 | 1.5 |
| Red Sox | 12 | 13 | .480 | 4.0 |
| Yankees | 10 | 12 | .455 | 4.5 |
| Indians | 10 | 14 | .417 | 5.5 |
| Brewers | 10 | 14 | .417 | 5.5 |
Games
No GamesAL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 17 | 9 | .654 | -- |
| Twins | 13 | 11 | .542 | 3.0 |
| Royals | 11 | 12 | .478 | 4.5 |
| White Sox | 10 | 11 | .476 | 4.5 |
| Mariners | 12 | 14 | .462 | 5.0 |
| Athletics | 11 | 15 | .423 | 6.0 |
| Rangers | 8 | 15 | .348 | 7.5 |
Games
No GamesNL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 15 | 8 | .652 | -- |
| Mets | 14 | 8 | .636 | 0.5 |
| Expos | 15 | 9 | .625 | 0.5 |
| Cardinals | 11 | 13 | .458 | 4.5 |
| Phillies | 10 | 13 | .435 | 5.0 |
| Pirates | 8 | 15 | .348 | 7.0 |
Games
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 14 | 12 | .538 | -- |
| Astros | 12 | 12 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Padres | 12 | 12 | .500 | 1.0 |
| Braves | 11 | 12 | .478 | 1.5 |
| Reds | 11 | 13 | .458 | 2.0 |
| Giants | 9 | 15 | .375 | 4.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willie McGee | 4 |
| 2 | Johnny Ray | 3 |
| 2 | Steve Sax | 3 |
| 2 | Garry Templeton | 3 |
| 5 | 13 tied | 2 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Brenly | 1 |
| 1 | Ron Cey | 1 |
| 1 | Kevin McReynolds | 1 |
| 1 | Mike Scioscia | 1 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Ray | 2 |
| 1 | Mike Scioscia | 2 |
| 1 | Scot Thompson | 2 |
| 4 | Bob Brenly | 1 |
| 4 | 19 others tied | 1 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vince Coleman | 2 |
| 1 | Willie McGee | 2 |
| 3 | Bob Dernier | 1 |
| 3 | Shawon Dunston | 1 |
| 3 | 4 others tied | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose DeLeon | 0.75 |
| 1 | Orel Hershiser | 0.75 |
| 3 | Dennis Eckersley | 0.50 |
| 4 | Eric Show | 0.25 |
| 5 | Danny Cox | 0.08 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Cox | 1 |
| 1 | Ken Howell | 1 |
| 1 | Bill Laskey | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose DeLeon | 9 |
| 2 | Orel Hershiser | 6 |
| 3 | Bobby Castillo | 5 |
| 4 | Lee Smith | 4 |
| 5 | 3 tied | 3 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Garrelts | 1 |
| 1 | Jeff Lahti | 1 |
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dale Murphy | .379 |
| 2 | Tom Herr | .364 |
| 3 | Julio Franco | .361 |
| 4 | Bruce Bochte | .357 |
| 5 | Jose Cruz | .354 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dale Murphy | 10 |
| 2 | Mike Davis | 9 |
| 3 | Jim Presley | 7 |
| 3 | Jim Rice | 7 |
| 3 | Gorman Thomas | 7 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dale Murphy | 32 |
| 2 | Mike Davis | 23 |
| 2 | Cal Ripken | 23 |
| 4 | Kirby Puckett | 20 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 19 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vince Coleman | 19 |
| 2 | Gary Pettis | 13 |
| 3 | Dave Collins | 12 |
| 4 | Lonnie Smith | 11 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 9 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fernando Valenzuela | 0.87 |
| 2 | Tom Browning | 1.29 |
| 3 | Geoff Zahn | 1.48 |
| 4 | Dwight Gooden | 1.57 |
| 5 | Mike Krukow | 1.58 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Mahler | 7 |
| 2 | Andy Hawkins | 5 |
| 3 | Doyle Alexander | 4 |
| 3 | Joaquin Andujar | 4 |
| 3 | 10 others tied | 4 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose DeLeon | 51 |
| 2 | Dwight Gooden | 43 |
| 2 | Fernando Valenzuela | 43 |
| 4 | Oil Can Boyd | 42 |
| 4 | Mario Soto | 42 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rich Gossage | 7 |
| 1 | Jay Howell | 7 |
| 1 | Jeff Reardon | 7 |
| 1 | Dave Righetti | 7 |
| 5 | 4 tied | 6 |
14 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mel Hall | .444 |
| 2 | Cal Ripken | .438 |
| 3 | Cecil Cooper | .431 |
| 4 | Von Hayes | .400 |
| 5 | Kirby Puckett | .397 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andre Dawson | 5 |
| 1 | Mike Easler | 5 |
| 3 | Mike Davis | 4 |
| 3 | Doug DeCinces | 4 |
| 3 | 11 others tied | 4 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andre Dawson | 15 |
| 1 | Cal Ripken | 15 |
| 3 | Dale Murphy | 14 |
| 3 | Kirby Puckett | 14 |
| 3 | Glenn Wilson | 14 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vince Coleman | 14 |
| 2 | Juan Samuel | 8 |
| 2 | Lonnie Smith | 8 |
| 4 | Davey Lopes | 7 |
| 4 | Gary Pettis | 7 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dennis Rasmussen | 0.57 |
| 2 | Jimmy Key | 0.64 |
| 3 | Cecilio Guante | 0.67 |
| 4 | Al Holland | 0.69 |
| 5 | Mike Witt | 0.78 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Mahler | 4 |
| 2 | Mike Boddicker | 3 |
| 2 | Andy Hawkins | 3 |
| 2 | Larry McWilliams | 3 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 3 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oil Can Boyd | 28 |
| 2 | Fernando Valenzuela | 26 |
| 3 | Nolan Ryan | 24 |
| 4 | Jose DeLeon | 23 |
| 4 | Mike Krukow | 23 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rich Gossage | 6 |
| 2 | Bill Caudill | 4 |
| 2 | Donnie Moore | 4 |
| 2 | Jeff Reardon | 4 |
| 5 | 6 tied | 3 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Mattingly | .348 |
| 2 | Dave Winfield | .337 |
| 3 | Dan Gladden | .333 |
| 4 | Tony Gwynn | .332 |
| 5 | Harold Baines | .326 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Armas | 42 |
| 2 | Dale Murphy | 41 |
| 3 | Tom Brunansky | 35 |
| 4 | Jim Rice | 33 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 32 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Armas | 127 |
| 2 | Jim Rice | 124 |
| 3 | Dale Murphy | 120 |
| 4 | Don Mattingly | 118 |
| 5 | Dave Kingman | 106 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Raines | 76 |
| 2 | Dave Collins | 66 |
| 3 | Juan Samuel | 65 |
| 4 | Rickey Henderson | 63 |
| 5 | Alan Wiggins | 58 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orel Hershiser | 2.34 |
| 2 | Dwight Gooden | 2.40 |
| 3 | John Candelaria | 2.60 |
| 4 | Fernando Valenzuela | 2.63 |
| 5 | Rick Rhoden | 2.74 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Boddicker | 23 |
| 2 | Doyle Alexander | 20 |
| 2 | Joaquin Andujar | 20 |
| 2 | Rick Mahler | 20 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 20 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dwight Gooden | 283 |
| 2 | Fernando Valenzuela | 245 |
| 3 | Rick Sutcliffe | 216 |
| 4 | Mark Langston | 209 |
| 5 | Nolan Ryan | 196 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruce Sutter | 42 |
| 2 | Dan Quisenberry | 40 |
| 3 | Bill Caudill | 36 |
| 3 | Dave Righetti | 36 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 34 |