Graig and Jim Nettles become the tenth different pair of brothers to homer in the same game when they both go deep in the Cleveland Stadium contest. Twins center fielder Jim’s solo shot in the top of the sixth inning is matched by his older brother’s blast in the bottom of the seventh in Minnesota’s 5-3 victory over the Indians.

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Graig and Jim Nettles become the tenth different pair of brothers to homer in the same game when they both go deep in the Cleveland Stadium contest. Twins center fielder Jim’s solo shot in the top of the sixth inning is matched by his older brother’s blast in the bottom of the seventh in Minnesota’s 5-3 victory over the Indians.

In Montreal‚ the Reds conclude their 12-game road trip with their 11th win‚ an 11 – 1 pasting behind the pitching of Gary Nolan (8-1). The Expos’ only score is a Ken Singleton homer. The Reds will go 53-25 this year on the road.

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On June 11, 1972 In Montreal‚ the Reds conclude their 12-game road trip with their 11th win‚ an 11 – 1 pasting behind the pitching of Gary Nolan (8-1). The Expos’ only score is a Ken Singleton homer. The Reds will go 53-25 this year on the road.

Roberto Clemente’s two-out, two-strike, two-run bomb breaks a 4 – 4 tie in the 7th as the Pirates win their 21st game in 26 tries

Roberto Clemente’s two-out, two-strike, two-run bomb breaks a 4 – 4 tie in the 7th as the Pirates win their 21st game in 26 tries

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On June 11, 1972 Roberto Clemente’s two-out, two-strike, two-run bomb breaks a 4 – 4 tie in the 7th. His two-out, 9th-inning single provides insurance for Pittsburgh’s 7 – 5 win. Los Angeles’s first four runs score by way of three long balls, two of them inside the park, courtesy of Manny Mota and Willie