Editor’s note: The 1990 Tournament games are being played with Strat-o-Matic cards and dice. The designated hitter will be used for any contests involving American League teams when games are played at home. Injuries will only be used during the game when they occur. For this tournament, the rules include a three-man pitching rotation using the best lineups available.
Darren Daulton knocked in five runs as the 1993 Philadelphia Phillies advanced to semifinals of the 1990s Diamond Gems Tournament after a 7-3 win over the 1992 Toronto Blue Jays.
The Phillies will entertain the 1990 Cincinnati Reds in the next round of the tourney for a chance to play for the championship.
Daulton got things underway for the Phillies with a grand slam in the bottom of the first against Toronto starter Jack Morris.
Milt Thompson‘s RBI single in the fourth gave the Phillies and 4-0 advantage.
A two-run long ball by Devon White in the fifth off Philadelphia starter Danny Jackson to cut Toronto’s deficit to 5-2.
Toronto added what turned out to be the final run for the Blue Jays in the seventh on a RBI single by Manuel Lee.
Mickey Morandini added a RBI single for the Phillies in the seventh before Daulton drilled a solo shot in the eighth.
Jackson (1-0) went six innings to get the win as he allowed all of the Toronto runs on six hits with two walks and four strikeouts. Larry Andersen, Roger Mason and Mitch Williams each finished with a scoreless frame.
Morris (0-1) was tagged with the loss as he surrendered five runs on five hits in six innings with a pair of walks and four strikeouts. Dave Stieb gave up two runs on four hits in two innings.
1990s Diamond Gems Tournament
Second Round Schedule and Results
1990 Cincinnati Reds 6, 1990 Oakland A’s 4
1993 Philadelphia Phillies 7, 1992 Toronto Blue Jays 3
1990 Pittsburgh Pirates at 1997 Florida Marlins
1994 Montreal Expos at 1993 San Francisco Giants
First Round Results
1990 Cincinnati Reds 4, 1998 Houston Astros 2
1990 Oakland A’s 4, 1998 New York Yankees 3
1992 Toronto Blue Jays 5, 1997 Baltimore Orioles 1
1993 Philadelphia Phillies 8, 1996 Atlanta Braves 2
1990 Pittsburgh Pirates 8, 1998 San Diego Padres 2
1997 Florida Marlins 5, 1991 Minnesota Twins 4
1993 San Francisco Giants 2, 1996 New York Yankees 1
1994 Montreal Expos 2, 1995 Cleveland Indians 1