Danny Darwin vs Steve Rogers
Expos 4, Rangers 3
In a theme that would play out throughout this tightly contested series, one run would determine this opening game. Texas' gold glove third baseman, Buddy Bell, hit a solo shot in the top of the 6th to tie the game up at 3-3. Montreal would answer right back in the bottom of the frame. Pitcher Steve Rogers placed a seeing eyed single just over the outstretched arms of Bill Stein at first base. Tim "Rock" Raines followed that with a two bagger to score Rogers, who was running on the play. Montreal's hurler would go 8 innings and fan 4 without walking a batter before leaving the game for a pinch hitter in the bottom of the 8th. Jeff Reardon came on board to pitch a perfect 9th to notch the save as the 'Spos take the opener. Raines, Cromartie and Speier each had 2 hits. Jerry White was the only Expo starter who didn't get a hit, but he did walk.
Expos lead series 1-0
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