Barr sets a major-league record of 41 consecutive batsmen retired

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During a 3 – 0 win over St. Louis, San Francisco’s Jim Barr retires the first 20 batters to face him. Six days earlier, Barr had gotten out the last 21 men to face him. This gives Barr a major-league record of 41 consecutive batsmen retired. The record will be broken 37 years later by Mark Buehrle.

At Fenway Park, Luis Tiant pitches his third straight shutout, beating the White Sox, 3 – 0. Reggie Smith hits two run-scoring doubles off starter Tom Bradley for Boston.

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At Fenway Park, Luis Tiant pitches his third straight shutout, beating the White Sox, 3 – 0. Reggie Smith hits two run-scoring doubles off starter Tom Bradley for Boston.

Yankee Bobby Murcer hits for the cycle against Texas. He’s the first Yankee to cycle since Mickey Mantle in 1957. The next will be Tony Fernandez in 1995.

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Yankee Bobby Murcer hits for the cycle against Texas. He’s the first Yankee to cycle since Mickey Mantle in 1957. The next will be Tony Fernandez in 1995.