Oakland starter Vida Blue lasted three innings and gave up just three runs on six hits.

December 17, 1985: Vida Blue was signed as a free agent by the Giants.

January 20, 1987: Vida Blue was signed as a free agent by the Athletics.

August 5, 1983: Vida Blue was released by the Royals.

Vida Blue was credited with the win.

Vida Blue came on in relief to pitch to left-handed hitting Norm Cash.

Vida Blue retired yesterday, less than a month after signing as a free agent with the Oakland A's.

April 6, 1985: Vida Blue was signed as a free agent by the Giants.

Vida Blue won 24 games in 1971.

Vida Blue stepped in as the staff's ace, going 22-11.