Steve Carlton’s consecutive-victory streak ends at 15 dtoping a 2-1 extra innings decision

In a complete-game effort at Veterans Stadium, Steve Carlton’s consecutive-victory streak ends at 15 when the Phillies drop a 2-1 decision to Atlanta and Phil Niekro, who also goes the distance. Dusty Baker, who started the 11th inning rally with a two-out double, scores the eventual winning run on Mike Lum’s broken bat flare over the shortstop’s head.

On his birthday,Ā Jim BeauchampĀ of theĀ New York MetsĀ hits his first two home runs of the season. The second one comes in the bottom of the ninth inning to defeat theĀ Houston Astros.

On his birthday,Ā Jim BeauchampĀ of theĀ New York MetsĀ hits his first two home runs of the season. The second one comes in the bottom of the ninth inning to defeat theĀ Houston Astros.