On This Day

Friday, October 11, 1985

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1985 Playoffs

Toronto leads series 2 - 1

Toronto Blue Jays 5
Kansas City Royals 6
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Daily Leaders

Hits

Rk Player H
1 George Brett 4
2 George Bell 3
3 Damaso Garcia 2
3 Willie Wilson 2
5 12 tied 1

Home Runs

Rk Player HR
1 George Brett 2
2 Jesse Barfield 1
2 Rance Mulliniks 1
2 Jim Sundberg 1

Runs Batted In

Rk Player RBI
1 George Brett 3
2 Jesse Barfield 2
2 Rance Mulliniks 2
4 Steve Balboni 1
4 3 others tied 1

Stolen Bases

Rk Player SB
None

Dominance

Rk Player DOM
1 Doyle Alexander 0.43
2 Bret Saberhagen 0.40

Wins

Rk Player W
1 Steve Farr 1

Strikeouts

Rk Player SO
1 Bret Saberhagen 4
2 Doyle Alexander 3
2 Steve Farr 3
4 Dennis Lamp 2

Saves

Rk Player Sv
None

Playoff Leaders

Batting Average

Rk Player Avg
1 George Brett .538
2 Pedro Guerrero .500
3 Willie Wilson .462
4 Cliff Johnson .444
4 Bill Madlock .444

Home Runs

Rk Player HR
1 George Brett 2
2 Jesse Barfield 1
2 Greg Brock 1
2 Rance Mulliniks 1
2 3 others tied 1

Runs Batted In

Rk Player RBI
1 Jesse Barfield 4
1 George Brett 4
3 Rance Mulliniks 3
4 Greg Brock 2
4 11 others tied 2

Stolen Bases

Rk Player SB
1 Pedro Guerrero 2
2 Jesse Barfield 1
2 Jose Cruz 1
2 Damaso Garcia 1
2 7 others tied 1

ERA

Rk Player ERA
1 Dave Stieb 0.00
1 Dennis Lamp 0.00
1 Mark Gubicza 0.00
1 LaMarr Hoyt 0.00
1 2 others tied 0.00

Wins

Rk Player W
1 Steve Farr 1
1 Tom Henke 1
1 Orel Hershiser 1
1 LaMarr Hoyt 1
1 2 others tied 1

Strikeouts

Rk Player SO
1 Dave Stieb 10
2 Fernando Valenzuela 7
3 Joaquin Andujar 6
4 Buddy Black 5
4 Dennis Lamp 5

Saves

Rk Player Sv
1 Tom Niedenfuer 1

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