 The race stayed tight through the first half of the season, and Green continued to deal for arms.Bill Buckner was sent to the Boston Red Sox for Dennis Eckersley and Mike Brumley, and on June 13, Mel Hall and Joe Carter were sent to the Cleveland Indians for starter Rick Sutcliffe.With the rotation set, the northsiders found themselves 42–34 at the end of June, tied with the Phillies and 1.5 games ahead of the Mets.