August 7, 1985: Indians (39-71) at Yankees (62-45)

Julio Franco went deep as the Cleveland Indians beat the New York Yankees by a score of 3 to 1. 

Jerry Reed(2-2) pitched a fine game. He was reached for 8 hits and 1 walk in 8 innings improving his ERA from 4.39 to 3.86. Cleveland managed 8 hits in their victory. 

Rich Thompson preserved the game for Reed, recording his his 6th save. Ron Guidry(18-6) was the losing pitcher. He pitched 8 innings and surrendered 7 hits and no walks. 

'Ahhh, how sweet it is,' Pat Corrales sighed. 'That win feels like a tall, cool drink of water after spending far too much time in the desert lately.'