Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, May 30, 1990 TAG: 9005300297
SECTION: SPORTS PAGE: B5 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: From Associated Press reports
DATELINE: OAKLAND, CALIF. LENGTH: Short
Toronto's David Wells (2-0), making his third career start, yielded two hits in six shutout innings and matched his career high with six strikeouts. Duane Ward relieved in the seventh and yielded Oakland's run in the ninth when Henderson tripled and scored on Carney Lansford's single.
It was Oakland's first run in 19 innings but Tom Henke came in and struck out Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire for his sixth save.
Henderson's record-setting 893rd steal came in the sixth. After doubling with two out, Henderson stole third on a 2-0 pitch to Lansford. Catcher Greg Myers juggled the pitch and did not make a throw.
Henderson has stolen 893 bases in less than 11 seasons. Cobb established the mark of 892 in 24 seasons from 1905-1928. Only Lou Brock with 938 and Billy Hamilton, who had 937 playing before the turn of the century, have more career steals than Henderson.
After diving in safely, Henderson pulled up the third-base bag and held it up triumphantly to a standing ovation.
Oakland's Dave Stewart (8-2) held Toronto to six hits and one earned run in his first complete game of the season but was the loser.
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