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...philosophy of the game also has changed. More emphasis has been placed on relief pitching. San Diego's Craig Lefferts, for example, appeared in 83 games. Dave Righetti of the Yankees broke the major league record for saves with 46. Nine relievers finished the season with 25 or more saves...
...Dave Righetti, who took over in the eighth for starter Dennis Rasmussen, got the victory...
Even if you're not a fan of pennant races, there's always plenty of excitement in following the big name ballplayers. In fact, that's why they get paid so much they're big name players, both on and off the field. Who doesn't enjoy seeing Dave Righetti's smiling face in Prince spaghetti ads. And there's nothing quite like watching George Foster hustle back to the dugout after he strikes...
...Dave Righetti...
...expected pitching duel between Valenzuela, "the Mexican taco," and Yankee flame-thrower Dave Righetti did not develop, as both young pitchers were ragged and wild in the early innings. Dodger third baseman Ron Cey pulled a Righetti fastball deep into the left field bleachers in the first inning for a three-run homer, and Bob Watson, who has been hitting the cover off the ball all series, responded for the Yankees with a solo shot off a hang screwball by Valenzuela in the second...