Article: Schofield's Slam Boosts Blue Jays

Dick Schofield hit his fifth career grand slam and first home run in almost two years yesterday, leading the Toronto Blue Jays over the California Angels, 9-4, at SkyDome.

Ed Sprague started the second inning with a walk, Mike Huff doubled and Randy Knorr walked, loading the bases against Mark Langston (2-3). Schofield hit the next pitch for his first homer since Sept. 29, 1992.

Schofield's last grand slam came on June 14, 1987, when he played for the Angels. The grand slam was only the second given up by Langston (2-3) in his 10-year career. The other came when he played for Seattle and allowed one to Detroit's Darnell Coles on May 31, 1986.

Juan Guzman (5-5) gave up four runs and ...

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