On July 16, 1969, After White Sox lefty Jerry Nyman walks in a run with the bases loaded, Rod Carew steals home for the 7th time, as the American League West-leading Minnesota Twins sweep a twin bill, winning 9 â 8 and 6 â 3 from the White Sox. Carew ties Brooklyn Dodger Pete Reiserâs major-leagueâŠ
On July 16, 1969, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed 22-year-old pitcher Kent Tekulve as an amateur free agent out of Marietta College. As a senior, he posted an 0.94 ERA, but still needed to compete at a tryout at Forbes Field to earn his first pro contract. It took Tekulve just under five years to makeâŠ
Despite four homers by Montreal, the Pirates beat the Expos, 8 â 7, scoring three in the 8th and three in the 9th. The Piratesâ only homer comes in the 8th inning with Matty Alou on second base and Dan McGinn pitching, when Willie Stargell splashes a pitch over the RF fence into the municipal swimming pool at Jarry Park.
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