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Jack Morris Reaches 250th Career Victory Milestone Amidst Baseball Action

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Cleveland Indians pitcher Jack Morris continued his impressive career on Wednesday, posting his 250th victory in a 6-5 American League game against the Boston Red Sox. Morris, who surpassed 90 innings pitched for the season, earned a $500,000 bonus on top of his base salary of $350,000. The Indians extended their home winning streak to 18 games, while the Red Sox suffered their worst slump since 1932, with 11 consecutive losses.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jack Morris became the 38th major-league pitcher to reach the 250-victory plateau and leads all active pitchers in wins.
  • Morris also surpassed 90 innings pitched for the season, earning a $500,000 bonus on top of his base salary of $350,000.
  • The Indians extended their home winning streak to 18 games, while the Red Sox suffered their worst slump since 1932, with 11 consecutive losses.
  • Giants signed Darryl Strawberry, who will work out under Giants supervision before joining the big team to replace Willie McGee, who is out for the season with a ruptured Achilles tendon.
  • The Cincinnati Reds pounded the Atlanta Braves 16-0 and 12-4, with a modern National League record 20 total bases allowed by Braves pitcher John Smoltz in a seven-run first inning.
  • The Montreal Expos struggled with a three-game sweep by the Philadelphia Phillies, with 31 runs and 47 hits allowed by Expo pitchers in the set.
  • The Texas Rangers' veteran left-hander Bruce Hurst retired after struggling in a comeback attempt.

Statistics:

  • Jack Morris has posted 250 career victories, with 38 major-league pitchers reaching this milestone.
  • The Indians have extended their home winning streak to 18 games, while the Red Sox suffered 11 consecutive losses as their worst slump since 1932.
  • Cincinnati Reds pitcher John Smoltz set a modern National League record with 20 total bases allowed in a seven-run first inning against the Braves.
  • The Montreal Expos allowed 31 runs and 47 hits in the three-game sweep by the Phillies.
  • The Texas Rangers' Bruce Hurst retired after struggling in a comeback attempt with the team.

Sources:

  • Associated Press
  • Canadian Press

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