October 2, 1985: A's (69-90) at Rangers (79-79)

Dwayne Murphy launched 2 homeruns and had 3 RBI as the Oakland Athletics topped the Texas Rangers by a score of 9 to 8 at ARLINGTON STADIUM. However the highlight of the game was Oddibe McDowell hit for the cycle and drove in 5 runs for the Rangers.

Murphy provided the offensive punch. He doubled in the 4th inning, smashed a solo-shot out of the park in the 6th inning and bombed a two-run dinger in the 7th inning. Jose Rijo(18-7) got help from Steve Ontiveros who pitched a perfect ninth and was credited with his 8th save. 

Burt Hooton(10-10) was tagged with the loss. He surrended 4 homeruns in his 5 and 1/3 innings.