The Twins and Pilots suspend an 16-inning game at 7 – 7.
The Twins and Pilots suspend an 16-inning game at 7 – 7.
Phillie Dick Allen’s suspension ends, but he incurs a $12,000 fine.
Phillie Dick Allen’s suspension ends, but he incurs a $12,000 fine.
Back for the first time in over a month after an on-field collision with teammate Hector Torres put him in a hospital, Jesus Alou starts a four-run ninth-inning rally that topples the Reds, 7-4. Alou scores the tying run on a double by Sandy Valdespino then Joe Morgan plates Johnny Edwards with a squeeze bunt for the game-winner.
1969 – Back for the first time in over a month after an on-field collision with teammate Hector Torres put him in a hospital, Jesus Alou starts a four-run ninth-inning rally that topples the Reds, 7-4. Alou scores the tying run on a double by Sandy Valdespino then Joe Morgan plates Johnny Edwards with a squeeze bunt for the game-winner.
Red Sox pitcher Ray Jarvis drives in two runs and beats the Orioles, 6 – 1
Red Sox pitcher Ray Jarvis drives in two runs and beats the Orioles, 6 – 1. The only score for the O’s is a homer by Don Buford with Dave May on first base. May holds up to watch Tony Conigliaro fall into the RF stands in a vain attempt to catch the drive and Buford passes May. May scores but Buford is called out and is credited with a single.
At Crosley Field, the Astros take a 9 – 0 lead after batting in the 6th, only to lose, 10 – 9. The Reds score a run in the 6th, two in the 7th, and tie it with six in the 8th. Cincy wins it in the 11th when Ted Savage drives in a run off Jack Billingham.
At Crosley Field, the Astros take a 9 – 0 lead after batting in the 6th, only to lose, 10 – 9. The Reds score a run in the 6th, two in the 7th, and tie it with six in the 8th. Cincy wins it in the 11th when Ted Savage drives in a run off Jack Billingham.
Tommy John scatters eight hits in the White Sox’s 6 – 1 win over the Royals. The Sox outfield records no putouts behind John.
Tommy John scatters eight hits in the White Sox’s 6 – 1 win over the Royals. The Sox outfield records no putouts behind John.
Sal Bando is 5 for 5 and drives in the first four runs in the A’s 8 – 2 win over Seattle. Don Mincher drives in both runs off Catfish Hunter.
Sal Bando is 5 for 5 and drives in the first four runs in the A’s 8 – 2 win over Seattle. Don Mincher drives in both runs off Catfish Hunter.
Gold Glove pitcher Jim Kaat commits three errors but still beats the Twins, 8 – 5.
Gold Glove pitcher Jim Kaat commits three errors but still beats the Twins, 8 – 5.
Rod Carew ties Pete Reiser record of 7 steals of home in a season
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 – 8 and 6 – 3 from the White Sox. Carew ties Brooklyn Dodger Pete Reiser’s major-league…
Pittsburgh Pirates signed 22-year-old pitcher Kent Tekulve as an amateur free agent out of Marietta College
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 make…
