Coming to bat in the top of the eighth inning trailing 8-0, the Mets score seven runs and add another four tallies in the ninth to stun the Astros, 11-8. The come-from-behind victory is the Amazins’ biggest comeback in franchise history.
test On September 2, 1972, Milt Pappas of the Cubs hurls a no-hit game in beating the Padres, 8 – 0. Pappas has a perfect game until pinch-hitter Larry Stahl walks with two outs in the 9th inning. With two outs in the top of the ninth, Pappas runs the count to 1-and-2 on pinch-hitter Larry…
September 1, 1972 A wild brawl breaks out during the fourth inning Friday of the Chicago Cubs-San Diego Padres game in Chicago. Cubs’ outfielder Rick Monday and Padres’ catcher Pat Corrales were ejected following the fight. Corrales is on top of Monday on ground at center. Other identifiable play ers are Padres’ pitcher…
The Reds edge the Expos‚ 1 – 0‚ in 12 innings on Johnny Bench’s single. Ross Grimsley and Clay Carroll combine on the shutout.
Mel Stottlemyre hurls a 4-hitter to stop the White Sox‚ 4 – 0. Rookie Charlie Spikes has two hits in his major league debut‚ drives in a run and saves a run with a sparkling catch in right field.
Rod Carew swipes home with 2 out in the 10th inning to give the Twins a 5 – 4 victory over the Indians. Carew will swipe home 17 times in his career‚ seven times stealing alone. The Twins score their first 4 runs as Bobby Darwin drives them all in on 4 hits‚ including 2 homers.
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