On This Day
Tuesday, October 8, 1985
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1985 Playoffs
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Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Brett | 3 |
| 2 | George Bell | 2 |
| 2 | Tony Fernandez | 2 |
| 2 | Damaso Garcia | 2 |
| 5 | 7 tied | 1 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Fernandez | 2 |
| 1 | Ernie Whitt | 2 |
| 3 | Rance Mulliniks | 1 |
| 3 | Pat Sheridan | 1 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesse Barfield | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Stieb | 2.00 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Stieb | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Stieb | 8 |
| 2 | Mark Gubicza | 2 |
| 3 | Danny Jackson | 1 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Final Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | 99 | 62 | .615 | -- |
| Yankees | 97 | 64 | .602 | 2.0 |
| Tigers | 84 | 77 | .522 | 15.0 |
| Orioles | 83 | 78 | .516 | 16.0 |
| Red Sox | 81 | 81 | .500 | 18.5 |
| Brewers | 71 | 90 | .441 | 28.0 |
| Indians | 60 | 102 | .370 | 39.5 |
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royals | 91 | 71 | .562 | -- |
| Angels | 90 | 72 | .556 | 1.0 |
| White Sox | 85 | 77 | .525 | 6.0 |
| Twins | 77 | 85 | .475 | 14.0 |
| Athletics | 77 | 85 | .475 | 14.0 |
| Mariners | 74 | 88 | .457 | 17.0 |
| Rangers | 62 | 99 | .385 | 28.5 |
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 101 | 61 | .623 | -- |
| Mets | 98 | 64 | .605 | 3.0 |
| Expos | 84 | 77 | .522 | 16.5 |
| Cubs | 77 | 84 | .478 | 23.5 |
| Phillies | 75 | 87 | .463 | 26.0 |
| Pirates | 57 | 104 | .354 | 43.5 |
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 95 | 67 | .586 | -- |
| Reds | 89 | 72 | .553 | 5.5 |
| Astros | 83 | 79 | .512 | 12.0 |
| Padres | 83 | 79 | .512 | 12.0 |
| Braves | 66 | 96 | .407 | 29.0 |
| Giants | 62 | 100 | .383 | 33.0 |