August 28, 1974 – This Day In Baseball

Cliff Johnson slams his fifth pinch-hit homer of the year

ByTom August 28, 1974August 23, 2021

1974 – Cliff Johnson slams his fifth pinch-hit homer of the year, a tenth-inning shot off Jerry Cram that sinks the Mets, 3-2 . The blast puts Johnson one shy of the big league record. Mike Cosgrove gets the win after blowing a ninth-inning save attempt.

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1976 – Dave Concepcion hits a 2-run single in the bottom of the 9th and the Reds tip the Phillies, 8 – 7.

ByThis Day in Baseball August 28, 1974December 5, 2021

1976 – Dave Concepcion hits a 2-run single in the bottom of the 9th and the Reds tip the Phillies, 8 – 7.

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The Orioles lose to the Rangers, 4 – 2, dropping their record to 65-65, eight games behind the front-running Red Sox.

ByBaseball August 28, 1974August 17, 2019

The Orioles lose to the Rangers, 4 – 2, dropping their record to 65-65, eight games behind the front-running Red Sox.

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The Pirates move 1 1/2 games in front of the Cardinals by winning their 6th straight game, a 3 – 1 win at San Francisco. Ed Kirkpatrick’s 2-out double in the 11th wins it.

ByBaseball August 28, 1974August 17, 2019

The Pirates move 1 1/2 games in front of the Cardinals by winning their 6th straight game, a 3 – 1 win at San Francisco. Ed Kirkpatrick’s 2-out double in the 11th wins it.

Day: August 28, 1974

Cliff Johnson slams his fifth pinch-hit homer of the year

1976 – Dave Concepcion hits a 2-run single in the bottom of the 9th and the Reds tip the Phillies, 8 – 7.

The Orioles lose to the Rangers, 4 – 2, dropping their record to 65-65, eight games behind the front-running Red Sox.

The Pirates move 1 1/2 games in front of the Cardinals by winning their 6th straight game, a 3 – 1 win at San Francisco. Ed Kirkpatrick’s 2-out double in the 11th wins it.

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