On This Day
Monday, October 9, 1989
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1989 Playoffs
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Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Will Clark | 3 |
| 2 | Mark Grace | 2 |
| 2 | Jerome Walton | 2 |
| 4 | Shawon Dunston | 1 |
| 4 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Will Clark | 2 |
| 2 | Kevin Mitchell | 1 |
| 2 | Ryne Sandberg | 1 |
| 2 | Jerome Walton | 1 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Bielecki | 1.33 |
| 2 | Rick Reuschel | 0.44 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Reuschel | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Bielecki | 8 |
| 2 | Rick Reuschel | 4 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Bedrosian | 1 |
Playoff Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Grace | .647 |
| 2 | Will Clark | .591 |
| 3 | Rickey Henderson | .400 |
| 4 | Mark McGwire | .381 |
| 4 | Kevin Mitchell | .381 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Will Clark | 2 |
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 2 |
| 1 | Kevin Mitchell | 2 |
| 1 | Dave Parker | 2 |
| 1 | 2 others tied | 2 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Williams | 9 |
| 2 | Will Clark | 8 |
| 2 | Mark Grace | 8 |
| 2 | Kevin Mitchell | 8 |
| 5 | Rickey Henderson | 5 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickey Henderson | 8 |
| 2 | Tony Fernandez | 5 |
| 3 | Nelson Liriano | 3 |
| 4 | Carney Lansford | 2 |
| 4 | Tony Phillips | 2 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Moore | 0.00 |
| 1 | Jeff Brantley | 0.00 |
| 3 | Jim Acker | 1.42 |
| 4 | Dennis Eckersley | 1.59 |
| 5 | Kelly Downs | 3.12 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Stewart | 2 |
| 2 | Kelly Downs | 1 |
| 2 | Scott Garrelts | 1 |
| 2 | Jimmy Key | 1 |
| 2 | 6 others tied | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Bielecki | 11 |
| 2 | Dave Stieb | 10 |
| 3 | Dave Stewart | 9 |
| 4 | Scott Garrelts | 8 |
| 5 | Kelly Downs | 6 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Bedrosian | 3 |
| 1 | Dennis Eckersley | 3 |
| 3 | Doug Jones | 1 |
Final Standings
AL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | 89 | 73 | .549 | -- |
| Orioles | 87 | 75 | .537 | 2.0 |
| Red Sox | 83 | 79 | .512 | 6.0 |
| Brewers | 81 | 81 | .500 | 8.0 |
| Yankees | 74 | 87 | .460 | 14.5 |
| Indians | 73 | 89 | .451 | 16.0 |
| Tigers | 59 | 103 | .364 | 30.0 |
AL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 99 | 63 | .611 | -- |
| Royals | 92 | 70 | .568 | 7.0 |
| Angels | 91 | 71 | .562 | 8.0 |
| Rangers | 83 | 79 | .512 | 16.0 |
| Twins | 80 | 82 | .494 | 19.0 |
| Mariners | 73 | 89 | .451 | 26.0 |
| White Sox | 69 | 92 | .429 | 29.5 |
NL East
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 93 | 69 | .574 | -- |
| Mets | 87 | 75 | .537 | 6.0 |
| Cardinals | 86 | 76 | .531 | 7.0 |
| Expos | 81 | 81 | .500 | 12.0 |
| Pirates | 74 | 88 | .457 | 19.0 |
| Phillies | 67 | 95 | .414 | 26.0 |
NL West
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 92 | 70 | .568 | -- |
| Padres | 89 | 73 | .549 | 3.0 |
| Astros | 86 | 76 | .531 | 6.0 |
| Dodgers | 77 | 83 | .481 | 14.0 |
| Reds | 75 | 87 | .463 | 17.0 |
| Braves | 63 | 97 | .394 | 28.0 |