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Page 10/The Batlalion/Wednesday, June 29,1983 Nailbiter Thon, Ryan help Astros slip past Atlanta, 4-3 United Press International ATLANTA — The power is still there and the glory may yet be his, but Nolan Ryan isn’t too excited about his strikeout race with Steve Carlton. “There’s no reason to think about it. In fact, I wouldn’t know it was going on if it wasn’t for you guys,” Ryan told reporters Tuesday night after allowing only two hits over eight innings while striking out five Braves to pace the Houston Astros to a 4-3 nailbiter in Atlanta. Ryan, 6-1, continued the seesaw battle with Carlton and raised his all-time leading strike out total to 3,553, but said, “I don’t give it any thought. It’s really going to come down to the guy who pitches the most in nings between now and the time he retires.” <: COMPARE “Nolan was throwing the ball well tonight,” said Atlanta out fielder Brett Butler, who reached Ryan for a home run in the fourth — his second homer in two nights after not connect ing in 581 major-league at-bats. Houston’s shortstop, Dickie Thon, slapped a pair of home runs, including the two-run shot in the eighth inning that snap ped the Braves’ five-game win ning streak. “I’ve been playing more this year than I’ve been playing be fore,” Thon said. “I’ve been aggressive and I try to hit the ball hard. I don’t have that much power, but I try to hit the ball hard when I get to the plate.” In the bottom of the ninth in ning, with the bases loaded and two out, pinch-hitter Bob Wat son was at the plate with a 3-and- 2 count. The next pitch appeared to be ball four which would have tied the game, but Watson was called out, promp ting a heated argument from In other games, the New York Mets and St. Louis split a dou ble-header, with the Mets win ning, 10-1, then losing, 8-1, the Chicago Cubs edged Pittsburgh, 8-7, in 11 innings, Cincinnati nipped San Francisco, 5-4, and Los Angeles defeated San Diego, 9-5. The first game of Montreal’s double-header at Philadelphia was suspended in the bottom of the 11th inning with the score at 5-5, and the second game was postponed, be cause of rain. Darryl Strawberry hit two home runs and drove in five runs to lead New York. Astros’ Dickie Thon slugs two home runs in 4-3 win Watson, teammate Chris Chambliss and Atlanta Manager Joe Torre. Watson threw his bat and was fined $100. In the American League, it was: Boston 11, Cleveland 3; De troit 5, Milwaukee 4; Minnesota 5, Toronto 2; Texas 3, Califor nia 1; Oakland 4, Kansas City 3; Seattle 6, the Chicago White Sox 2; and Baltimore at the New York Yankees, rained out. METS 10-1, CARDINALS 1- 8 — At St. Louis, David Green and Andy Van Slyke hit home runs to help the Cardinals break their eight-game losing streak in the second game. In the opener, CUBS 8, PIRATES 7— At Chicago, Johnnie Ray’s throw ing error on Larry Bowa’s grounder with none out in the bottom of the 11th allowed Leon Durham to score from second base and help the Cubs snap Pittsburgh’s nine-game winning streak REDS 5, GIANTS 4 — At Cincinnati, Wayne Krenchicki snapped a 4-4 tie with a pinch- hit, bases-loaded single in the eighth inning, helping the Reds snap a five-game losing streak. DODGERS 9, PADRES 5 — At San Diego, Pedro Guerrero hit the first grand slam of his career and his 16th homer of the season in the fourth inning and Mike Marshall and Steve Yeager also homered in the same inning for the Los Angeles’ win. The Dodgers travel to Houston Fri day for a key four-game series with the Astros. Compare the nutritional value of an evening meal at the Memorial Student Cen ter with a snack for the same or similar price anywhere else. OPEN MON-SAT 6:30 A.M.-7:00 P.M. SUN 7:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M. “QUALITY FIRST” Hough, Rangers knuckle down to take 3-1 victory over Angels United Press International Charlie Hough’s knuckler is helping the Texas Rangers throw the American League West a curve. Hough and Dave Schmidt combined to shut down Califor nia on four hits and Buddy Bell hit a fourth-inning home run Tuesday night, to give the sur prising Rangers a 3-1 victory over the Angels. “I just threw the ball like I have in the past couple of weeks,” said Hough. “I have a good defense behind me. I made the pitches when I had to until the end when I ran out of gas. The knuckleball specialist, 7- 6, struck out six and walked three in winning his fourth straight. He has yielded only eight earned runs in his last 54 innings. The Rangers’ seventh triumph in eight games gave them a one-game lead over the Angels in the American League West and avenged an 8-0 drub bing at the hands of Bruce Kison Monday night. “When you get beat like last night, it’s easy just to sit down,” said Texas Manager Doug Rad er. “They did a great job, I’m really proud of them.” The 35-year-old Hough re stricted the Angels to two singles by Fred Lynn until the eighth, when Bob Boone doubled with two out and Rod Carew walked. Schmidt came on to get the final four outs, earning his second save despite allowing Lynn’s 14th homer of the year. game was post- The second poned. RED SOX 11, INDIANS 3 — At Cleveland, Tony Armas belted his 10th home run in his last 20 games to highlight a five- run boston fifth inning. TIGERS 5, BREWERS 4 — At Milwaukee, Marty Castillo hit his first major-league home run, a solo shot with two out in the ninth for Detroit to snap Mil waukee’s three-game winning streak. In other AL games, Boston hammered Cleveland, 11-3, De troit edged Milwaukee, 5-4, Minnesota defeated Toronto, 52, Seattle beat Chicago, 6-2, and Oakland nipped Kansas City, 43. Baltimore’s game at New York was rained out. TWINS 5, BLUE JAYS 2 — At Minneapolis, Houston Jimenez and Randy Bush each hit two-run doubles to lead the Twins. 9 In the National League, it was: Chicago 8, Pittsburgh 7, in 11 innings; Houston 4, Atlanta 3; Cincinnati 5, San Francisco 4; and Los Angeles 9, San Diego 5. New York and St. Louis split a double-header, the Mets taking the opener, 10-1, before falling, 8-1. In a scheduled double- header, Philadelphia and Mon treal tied 5-5 in a game halted in the 11th inning because of rain. 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Sampson explained his feelings in a press conference Monday. “I don’t want them (the Houston management and looking to me as a savior,” Sampson said. “I’m part of an l l-man squad. I can’t do it by myself. I hope I won’t be compared to Moses.” That’s Moses, as in Malone. As in former Rocket-carrier Malone. As in since-departed Malone. As in where Malone went, so went the Rockets. And when Silent Mo (he doesni really like to talk) went to Philadelphia, so went the Rockets' chances of success. But if Sampson is hoping his pre-draft soliloquy will take some of the pressure off his very, very tall shoulders, he's dribbling up the wrong court. Houston fans got a taste of victory during the Malone era, and the Sampson-hype has got them foaming at the Summit again. Season ticket sales are war up, and overall interest in the Rocket organization has boomed The fans are putting a lot of faith in America’s Newest Millionaire’s ability to take the Rockets to the top. It will, of course, be a gradual process, and that’s where the problem lies. The pressure of Sampson’s rookie year, alon( with the media attention that follows him closer than mam defenses can, could cause problems. The best thing that could happen would be for the Rockets to slug along at a .500 clip not too spectacular, not too disastrous. Still, Sampson learned a great deal in the pressure-packed world of college basketball. His every move was watched, re corded and discussed in great detail. He’s used to being the center of attention. Anybody who’s 7-4 has to be used toil’ comes with the territory. And owner Charlie Thomas hasn’t left all the keys to the franchise to Ralph. Thomas made sure Sampson will have some help. The Rockets, owning both the first and thiiid picks in the draft, chose Louisville forward Rodney McCray next. The6- r 220-pound McCray — known for his passing ability — w: selected to compliment Sampson’s style of play. If Sampson is hoping his pre-draft soliloquy v take some of the pressure off his very, very u shoulders, he’s dribbling up the wrong court. Rocket coach Bill Fitch agreed McCray’s passing was ti clincher. Ha Unit Sunlij human from re allerger against Expt violet (l profoui accord ii Instituti garet K Her the Jul] gest, m; ble for light to system sired re UV carcino| cancer, ments v that in cancer, the b against Krip posure doses o 4l to Unitec NEW Y elf-help f elutions t ten and - lan B. A psyc tlf the aui relation: les try fc nderstan Some (Ip in tei But, si ed answe (books o avmg pe ,«! W thinl rung wit “Everyc mmunit “I coached Larry Bird (at Boston), and with Larry hispassiffl alls into the same' made him a better shooter. I think McCray falls category with Bird. He looks to make the play first before shooting. And when he does that in an all-star game (McCraj was named Most Valuable Player in the Aloha Classic, a pre draft showcase for college seniors), then he can be expectedto do it in the heat of battle.” 1 Ah, the heat of battle. Does Fitch expect things to getalittlt ()l, ’ e of a warm in the Rocket camp this season? Maybe not, but again — if both Sampson and McCray get much playing timel that means someone else isn’t. The worst thing you can do loan athlete is cut his playing time United dalla onal tess who nd abuse, yearr jMtly bag That, however, might be doing several of the Rockets a favor, toe mo loking fo They struggled to a tie for the worst record in the NBA season (winning only 14 games), and no amount of coachingot a _ coaxing by former coach Del Harris helped. Fitch shouldl y a re R have the same problem. traders But 1983-84 won’t be all slam dunks and roses for the Rod- * c ch, th ets. 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