BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Bakersfield Is Next Stop on Road Back for Hershiser

The next step in Orel Hershiser’s comeback from shoulder surgery will begin Wednesday night at Bakersfield when he pitches for the Dodgers’ Class-A California League team against Reno. At that point, Hershiser is on a 30-day timetable to rejoin the Dodgers. He will head west Monday or Tuesday. “I’m excited about going,” said Hershiser, who was pleased with the results of his latest simulated game Friday. “It’ll be nice to get some positive feedback after throwing in a game.”

The Dodger lineup was stacked with right-handed batters against left-hander Terry Mulholland on Saturday. Jose Gonzalez and Barry Lyons got their first starts of the season. . . Brett Butler extended his hitting streak to 11 games with a bunt single in the eighth inning. . .Eddie Murray’s home run Friday tied him with the Phillies’ Dale Murphy for the career lead among active players with 382. . . . They are tied for 26th on the all-time list with Jim Rice and Frank Howard. . . A Philadelphia radio station held a pregame “most outrageous” contest with a $10,000 prize that was won by a fan who had his head shaved and autographed by pitcher Roger McDowell.