Dusty Baker and Dave Stewart are among five former major leaguers listed as endorsers in an announcement issued by Rep. Barbara Lee's office Wednesday.
In 1977, and again in 1978, the Dodgers lost the World Series to the hated New York Yankees. The third time was the charm: In 1981, the Dodgers beat the Yankees. 'Fernandomania' dominated the regular season, but Fernando Valenzuela struggled during his lone World Series start. He pitched a complete game — a 5-4 victory — but he walked seven and made a now-heretical 147 pitches. The Dodgers' cleanup hitter in that game, first baseman Steve Garvey, batted .417 in the World Series.
Election day is Tuesday, although early voting is underway. The top two finishers advance to the November runoff. Lee's announcement highlighted the endorsement of five former players for the Oakland Athletics, her hometown team. Stewart, who was born and raised in Oakland, was a four-time 20-game winner for the A's and was the most valuable player of the 1989 World Series. Baker, who went to high school and college in Northern California, finished his career with the A's in 1985-86.
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