At Montreal’s Jarry Park, the Expos walk away with a 4-3 victory when Mets right-hander Bob Rauch issues his fourth free pass of the inning, forcing in Carl Morton the winning run from third base. The frustrating loss will be the 23 year-old rookie’s only decision during a brief 19-game major league career.

At Montreal’s Jarry Park, the Expos walk away with a 4-3 victory when Mets right-hander Bob Rauch issues his fourth free pass of the inning, forcing in Carl Morton the winning run from third base. The frustrating loss will be the 23 year-old rookie’s only decision during a brief 19-game major league career.

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At Montreal’s Jarry Park, the Expos walk away with a 4-3 victory when Mets right-hander Bob Rauch issues his fourth free pass of the inning, forcing in Carl Morton the winning run from third base. The frustrating loss will be the 23 year-old rookie’s only decision during a brief 19-game major league career.

Minnesota’s Jim Kaat, sporting a 10-2 record and a 2.07 ERA, breaks his pitching hand while sliding. He will miss the remainder of the season. Kaat is relieved in the 8th by Wayne Granger, but gets credit for the 6 – 4 win over the White Sox. Tom Bradley wins his 10th in the nitecap, 2 – 1, for Chicago.

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On July 2, 1972 Minnesota’s Jim Kaat, sporting a 10-2 record and a 2.07 ERA, breaks his pitching hand while sliding. He will miss the remainder of the season. Kaat is relieved in the 8th by Wayne Granger, but gets credit for the 6 – 4 win over the White Sox. Tom Bradley wins his 10th in the nitecap, 2…

The Reds score eight runs in the 8th to defeat the Dodgers, 12 – 2, at Riverfront Stadium. Tony Perez’s 3-run homer is the big blow.

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On July 2, 1972 The Reds score eight runs in the 8th to defeat the Dodgers, 12 – 2, at Riverfront Stadium. Tony Perez’s 3-run homer is the big blow.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2

Willie McCovey hits his 14th career grand slam to pace the Giants’ 9 – 3 win over the Dodgers. Randy Moffitt wins his first major league game and receives a congratulatory telegram from his sister, tennis star Billie Jean King, who is playing at Wimbledon.

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On July 2, 1972 Willie McCovey hits his 14th career grand slam to pace the Giants’ 9 – 3 win over the Dodgers. Randy Moffitt wins his first major league game and receives a congratulatory telegram from his sister, tennis star Billie Jean King, who is playing at Wimbledon.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2