Thurman Munson singles home the winner in the bottom of the 12th to give the Yankees a 1 – 0 win over the Brewers starter Jim Colborn.

In the first game of a twinbill, Cleveland’s George Hendrick singles in the 8th to stop Jim Palmer’s no-hit bid. Palmer and the O’s coast to a 9 – 0 win. The Tribe takes the nitecap, 5 – 2, with Bob Reynolds getting the win.

The Reds wallop the Braves, 12 – 2, as Johnny Bench drives home six runs with a pair of homers.